American Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778
June 1778
Monday 29
[Rhode Island] Lighthouse WBS 3 Miles
AM lost a log and two Lines—No. End of Block Island NW¼N 3 Miles.
Block Island NW¼N 3 Miles
Moderate breezes and hazey Wr. [PM] Rung. for Rhode Island, at 3 bro't too & fired several Shot at three Whale boats under Rebel Colours, at 6 Anchord in Rhode Island Harbour—found here the Flora1... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Early this morning fell in with, and retook a Snow, called the Hannah, bound from Jamaica to London, laden with Rum &c.1 She was taken on the 17th. instant by the Satisfaction, a Brig Privateer, wch sailed from Boston on a Cruize, on the 28th. of May, and had taken nothing before.2 The Prize-master, put in by the Rebels, informed, that, on the 16th. instant, the Le... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Circumstances have long since determined me to march down to the Hook,1 I have sent many messengers to acquaint your Lordship with my intentions I fear they have all failed.
My Rear Guard was pressed Yesterday by W. whole Army to which Gates is now joined2 I made a stand to give my baggage time to get into Safety, & in great Hopes of catching Washington army in an... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Governor and Councill have at length determined you should load the Peace and Plenty under your Command,2 with Pork which is to go up to the Head of Elk agreable to Instruction, which will be handed you by William Aylett Esqr. D.C.G.S.D.3 to whom you must apply for your Load, After you have discharged your Cargo as above, proceed with all possible dispatch... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Mr. [Dedrick] Gibble waits on your Excellency for what money can be spared me for making out for the several payments that I am appointed to, I have received a letter from Capt Wilson1 who informs me that he is much distressed for want of money—I am at a loss to know what sum may be necessary for him, it will take for the tender about £3100.2 I send by Mr.... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
June 1778
Monday 29th.
Do: [Tortola] S12:50'W diste. 101 Leags
at 3 AM saw a Sloop to Windward bearg. down on us. Spoke her, she proved from Charles Town, So. Carolina bound to Martinique,1 Wore ship, hoisted out our Boat, and sent an Officer on bd. her & recieved 10 Prisoners from her. ½ pt.... Continue Reading
Date: 29 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
John Langdon to Stephen Paul (for Timber Plk [Plank]
Labour &c for the 74 Gun Ship)1
Dr.
1777.
To my Expences after Timber Plk &c from
May 22d. to 4th. May 1778. is
£167.. 11.. 9
To my Service the same time 198 Days @ 28/
417.. 4.. --
To Horse hire 222 Days @
50.. -- .. --
To Cash paid Sundry Persons for 1063½
Tonns Oak... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Hector Mc.Neill, Protests against the doings and proceedings of the Courtmartial held on Board the Raleigh in Boston Harbour between the 9th. and 24th. of June 1778, On a Complaint Exhibited by the Honble. Navy Board, for the Eastern Department, against the said Hector Mc.Neill, for Misconduct and Neglect of Duty comprized in six Articles of... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
On motion Ordered that John Clouston1 Esqr. be & he hereby is appointed to the command of the Brig. Tyrannicide in the room of Jonathan Harraden Esqr. resigned & that the Secretary be directed to inform him thereof immediately—
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Petition of Walter Hatch late 2nd. Lieut. of the Brigg Hazard; in the Service of this State; humbly Sheweth—That your Petitioner has been inform'd that Sundry Depositions has been taken relative to his conduct on board said Brigg in her late Cruize;1 Your Petitioner having been confin'd by a severe fitt of sickness, could not attend at the taking said... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Order’d, That Colo. Crafts1 deliver Mr Peter Cunningham2 for the Brigt Hazard the following Articles—viz:—
28 double headed Six pound Shott—
50lb Grape Shott—
100lb Langrage—
5lb Match—
1 Rheam Carth. Paper—
1 Copper Adz:—
30 doz: Cartridges for 6 p’drs—
2 Ladles, & 4... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Present: His Excellency the Governor.
Genl Huntington1
Col. Elderkin2
Genl Spencer3
Colo. Root,4 and
Col. Williams5
Maj. Hilhouse6
On motion and petition of Jos. Howland, agreed to lend him for a short cruise,viz: two four-pound cannon, now in the hands or care of Maj. Ledyard7 at Groton... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I have receivd your favour of 19th: ⅌ Mr. Bull informg. me of the Success you have had in maning your Ship2 which gives me pleasure as I it agrees with my recommendn of Capn: Hardys Credit with the good will of seamen I have sent down £500 to my brother with a Letter to Capn: Hardy who by agremt: with Mr... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Sunday and yesterday the second and third division of the fleet from Delaware, arrived here under convoy: They left Cape Henlopen, last Friday forenoon, with a fair wind: When they had gained a sufficient offing to clear the shoals, a sail hove in sight to windward, and about the same time a sloop, at a considerable distance to leeward, a signal was made to the Bellahoe armed schooner1... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Your favor of the 28th. Inst.2 I have before me, 'tis true I advised Capt Wilson3 to appoint an agent for his ship at NewBern apprehending by that means he might be furnished with greater certainty and much more ease and convenience to himself and the Ships Crew. As to the money which may be expended for such necessaries as the Ship may want, it is to be paid in... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Your favor of the 26 Instn.2 I have before me am sorry the Tender was not delivered you in better fix Capt Easton informed me that at Time he purchased her she was much out of repair but that he Intended to have her properly overhalled & fixed
Your Pilots I fear are not Governed by the best principles in their Combinations, they have other views than Honest Men ought to have, but... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Commissioners of the Navy beg leave to Inform your Excellency, that the Schooner Rattle Snake1 having been prevented from proceeding on a Voyage which was Intended to furnish the Navy and Army of this state with Rum, First by a General Embargo, & afterwards by her being Ordered to St. Augustine as a Flag of Truce, is now again loaded and will be ready for Sea in a... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Commissioners of the Navy direct that [you] open a house of Rendezvous tomorrow morning under a proper [o]fficer for Eight days in order to procure Seamen for the Notre Dame,1 it is hoped that you will Endeavour to avoid the Heavy Expence that has usually attended a rendezvous, and that you Order daily Accounts thereof to be delivered and reported to the Board; you will also... Continue Reading
Date: 30 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Extract]
Notes Faites abord du Languedoc
Juillet—1778.
Dimanche 5. Le Zélé1 fait Signal d'incommodité dans ses barres de hunes.—au coucher du soleil, vû la Terre du haut des mats. à 9. Heures ½ du soir l'Engageante atteint et attaque Le Corsaire La Rose, S'est Empare après 5. Heures de Combat.2
Lundy—6. L'Aimable Chasse et prend le Brigantin La Bonite3 qui... Continue Reading
Volume: Volume 13
You being Appointed & Commission'd to the Command of the Arm'd Brigt Hazard1 in the Service of this State.—It is our Order That you proceed to Sea on a Cruise in the Track of the Homeward bound Brittish West-India Vessels, which we apprehend to be between the Latitudes of 30 to 36 North, to the Eastward of Bermudas, & there to use your best, & utmost Endeavours... Continue Reading
Volume: Volume 13
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