American Theatre from August 1, 1777, to September 30, 1777
Capt John David of the Conqueror Galley who was dispatched to watch the Enemy is returnd and reports that he had proceeded in Sight of them, as far as Pooles Island where he landed with 20 Men Armd, and Colo Richard Lloyd came over to him and informd him that he counted the Fleet as they past his House, & that they consisted of 200 odd Transports, & 30 Vessells of War — That the... Continue Reading
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
The Briggs Defiance & King of Prusia, after a long delay, longer I think than was absolutely necessary, are ready to depart, & intend attempting to Escape in the Approaching dark Nights. I wish them Success & hope to God they will arrive Safe they have been now more than A month repearing at Portsmouth. the expence attending the repairs & additional Supplys since my last will be... Continue Reading
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
State of North Carolina
Richard Caswell Esqr Governor &
Commander in Chief of the said State
To either of the Public Treasurers —
You are hereby required to pay to Henry Toomer or Order two thousand pounds Currency, for the purpose of paying off the Crew of the General Washington (a Country Ship) and for fiting out the said Ship for which the said Toomer as Commissioner of the Ship aforesaid... Continue Reading
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Please to acquaint my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that Yesterday arrived here His Majesty's Brigantine Badger, by whom I have received the Several dispatches for the different Governors, which I will forward to them by the earliest opportunity. I have also received Copys of Lord Germains Letters to the Governor of this Island, from which I perceive His Majesty's Intentions are to give... Continue Reading
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Since my last of the 2nd Inst (in which was inclosed the State and Condition and Destination of the Squadron under my Command,) I have the pleasure to inform you that on the 15th Inst Lieutenant Lloyd Commanding His Majesty's Armed Sloop Penguin, of 10 Carriage Guns, 10 Swivels and 45 Men, in the Latitude 43°. .10', on the Banks of Newfoundland, fell in with an American Brig Privateer, of... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
My last of the 4th instant from Falmouth as also copy of my former Letter from Sheepscott river dated the 16th ulto I hope you have received before now —
This comes to Acquaint you with my Arival at Boston on Saturday last, haveing Stop'd a few days at Portsmouth on my way from Falmouth. it will also inform you of the State of the Ship is in at present, and my thoughts of what is Necessary to be... Continue Reading
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Order'd That Capt Clouston land four 6 poundrs & take off four 4 pounders out of the Penet
Order'd That the Corny store One hundred hhds Salt at Medford & the remainder in this Town out of Prize Brig Friendship —
Order'd That Capt Batoon of the prize Brig Friendship deliver Mr Alcock One hundred hhds Salt out of said Brig on Accot of the Captors —
Order'd That Capt Hopkins procure a cool... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
I am Sorry I'm Oblig'd to be thus troublesome to the Board, But I am Again Call'd upon by the Continena Agent for the New hampshire State, for the undermentiond Articles, for the use of the Ship Ranger, Which Colonel [Thomas] Crafts is Ready to furnish, Receiving an Order from the Honble Board for that purpose, pray your honours to Give the Necessary Orders [&c.]
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Please to Apply to Thos Shaw Esqr for about 5 more Sheets and Send them to me by the boat. I am Ec
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Your Letter of the 18th June advising your arrival at Charles Town with 500 Stand of Arms has come to hand, and we are pleased with your success. The Commercial Committee has now given Orders to the Agents to load your Vessel with a convenient Cargo which you must receive and proceed therewith to the Island of Martinico where you are to deliver the same as the said Agents shall direct.
When this... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Captain Alexander having received Instructions from us to make an Attack on the Enemy's Ships in Delaware Bay, if he shall judge proper, you are to assist him in this Enterprise by every Means in your Power; After which Captain Alexander, Captain [Isaiah] Robinson & Captain [Benjamin] Dunn will immediately proceed to Sea. — As you will then be the oldest Officer you are to take the Command of... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Signals By Day from the Delaware Frigate
Dutch Jack at the fore top Galant Mast Head for the Andrew Doria
Chasing Signals.
to the
NE a French Jack
NW an English Jack
at the Mizen Peek
to the
SE a French Jack
SW an English Jack
at the Ensign Staff
A Pendant at the Ensign Staff for Captn to Come onboard but if their Should be any Vessels Signal out it is only for the Capt of Such... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
. . . After Gen. Howe had long raised the curiosity of this part of the world, to know what could be his view in imbarking his army and coasting it for 5 weeks in a most oppressively hot season; at length, he appears at the very head of Chesapeak Bay where he remains with more than 200 sail of Vessels — His Troops not yet landed that we know of, but imagined they were put on shore yesterday. We... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Augt 1777
Cape Henlopen Light House S¼E 4 or 5 miles distance from the Shore 2 miles
Thursday 21st
at 6 AM Saw 4 Row Gallies go into Lewis Town Creek
First Part Light Breezes, Middle and Latter Do and Hazy at 5 PM Saw a Sail Standing in, Weighed and Came to Sail, Gave Chace made and Shortned Sail Occasionally, at 6 Bt too the Chace, Proved a Schooner from St Augusteen and Bound for... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
August 1777
Monday 25th
Turkey point NNW I½ Mile
at 3 AM made the Signll for the Troops to Embark in the Flat Boats, at 5 the Flatt Boats with Troops assembl'd near us, at 6 Hoisted Ld Howes Flag, at 7 Weigh'd & made the Signll for the Transports to Weigh, at 12 Anchor'd in the Elk Ferry point NE ½ a Mile and part of the Troops landed
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
August 1777
Sunday 24
At Single Anchor off Turkey Island
Employed as the Service required. Little Wind and Cloudy Wr at 9 PM: weigh'd and tow'd to the NEt up the River Elk, at ½ past 10 Anchord with the Bt Br in 3 fms,
Monday 25
Moord Head and Stern off Cecil Court House in the River Elk —
at 3 AM: the Signal on board the Roebuck for the Troops to be ready to Land, at 4 Weighed and... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
August 1777
Monday 25
At Anchor up the Elk River
at 1 AM weighed and Towed farther up, at 3 Anchd in 4½ fms, by the Small Bower, ¼ Mile off Shore, at 5 AM weighed and came to Sail, at 6 the Adml came on board & hoisted his flag at the Foretopmast head, all the fleet of Transports following, at 10 Anchd in 12 feet Water, to cover the landing of the Army, Cecil court house SbW ¼ Mile off... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
August 1777
Monday 25th
Moord off the River Elk
at 5 AM hauld down the Flag, & hoisted the Pendant, at 7 saw the Flag flying on board the Roebuck to the NE, observ'd her & part of the Fleet get under weigh, hoisted the Colours, at 11 the Transports weigh'd & stood up the River Elk, Anchd here the Somerset & Isis, pay'd the Ships sides with Varnish of Pine —
The first part... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
This Morning the Troops landed, without the least Opposition, about 7 miles from Turkey Point on the Western Shore of the River Elk. We anchored near the Place of Landing. Two men were hanged, & 5 severely whipped, for plundering. . .
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
You are desired to give Orders to the Captains of the different Vessels in the Naval Service to keep the Strictest Watch on the Enemy as it is more than Probable that they will be attacked by some of their Armed Vessels as soon as they have Landed their Troops. You are desired to Station at Hampton the Norfolk Revenge, Hero & Henry Gallies and grant as few furloughs as possible during this... Continue Reading
Date: 25 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
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