American Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778
We are well informed that the Marine Court Martial now sitting in this Harbour1 have honourably acquitted Capt. Manley,2 and recommended him to Congress as a spirited and brave Officer. Said Court has unanimously adjudged Hector McNeil, Esq:3 to be dismissed from the Service of the United States of America; and that he be declared incapable hereafter of holding... Continue Reading
Date: 2 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
On Tuesday last,1 arrived in Port, the private armed Ship Marlborough, Captain Babcock,2 together with five Prizes, taken by the Marlborough and Other Vessels of War, fitted out by the Inhabitants of these United States to cruise against their Enemies. Their Cargoes consist of Rum, Sugar, Cotton, Cocoa, &c. &c.
Date: 2 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Commanding Officer of his Majestys Fleet here;1 having seen Your Letter of the 30th of June addressed to General Pigot,2 respecting the Exchange of several Seamen that are Prisoners at Rhode Island: I am Directed to acquaint You that the Prisoners you request in lieu of those You have at Providence being Men belonging to the New England Provinces; I am not at... Continue Reading
Date: 2 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Galley1 arrived this Morning with two flats laden with Rice, Salt, etc. to the great Satisfaction of the Army, who have not tasted Bread these three days, but which however they have bore with a Manly Patience & without Complaint.
The Governor2 visited our Camp today, & after a short Conference with the General,3 wherein he Promised to Cross over the... Continue Reading
Date: 2 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Order’d, That Capt Williams1 Commander of the Arm’d Brigt. Hazard be directed to discharge thirteen Cannon from the said Brigt on the 4th Inst. imediately after the several discharges from the Forts, in Commemoration of the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—
Order’d, That Capt Hopkins2 deliver Cap... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I Walter Hatch of Hingham in the County aforesd. of lawful Age, Gentleman, testify and declare, that about the twentieth Day of April last past, being second Lieutenant on Board the Brigantine called the Hazard,1 commanded by Simeon Samson Esqr. on a Cruize at Sea against the Enemies of the United States of America; in the Morning it being my Watch upon Deck,... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Monday Evening arrived here the Le Despencer Packet, a fine Snow 160 Tons, mounting 14 Carriage Guns, besides Swivels, and had 50 Men, late commanded by Wm. Pond. She sail'd from Falmouth about the 12th of May, with Dispatches for New York, but was taken in lat. 34, by the Brig Nancy,1 Capt. Melally,2 of this Port, after a short Engagement, in which they threw over the Mail... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
TO whom it may Concern, Know ye, that Libels are filed before the Honorable RICHARD LAW, Esq; Judge of the Maritime Court for the County of New-London, in favour of Nathaniel Bently, Commander, of the armed Schooner Hornet, his Associates and the fitters out of said Schooner Hornet, against a Parcel of Liquors, Piece Goods, &c. taken from on Board a French Snow,1 which said Snow... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
On the 29th: past I received Notice from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that a Squadron of French Ships of War, of which You have been advised, had put to Sea from Toulon for the Coasts of this Continent;1 And that being appointed to proceed with a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships directly to Halifax, You were to be further governed after your Arrival there, by the... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Present
Mr Lewis and Mr Innis.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public magazine deliver to Lieutenant Lewis Jones one hundred weight of powder and fifteen pounds of musket Balls for the use of the Lewis Galley.1
Ordered that the keeper of the public store, deliver to Lieutenant Jones six quire of cartridge paper, and two of writing ditto for the use of the Lewis Galley.—
Ordered that... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Since I had the honour by my letters of April and May last1 of acquainting your Lordship with the State of this Province, and the preparations to defeat the mischievous designs of the Rebels, I have exerted my utmost strength and diligence to have the Fortifications repaired and strengthened, and a naval force equiped and manned.
The ship Germain of eighteen Guns, the Brig the... Continue Reading
Date: 3 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Return of George Little as a Master & Johns Burns1 as Carpenter on board the Brig Hazard2 John Foster Williams Commander—Ordered that said Officers be com missioned agreeable to their Rank—
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Order’d, That Capt Hopkins1 deliver Mr Peter Cunningham2 for the Brigt. Hazard Sundry Carpenters Stores as pr his Memo. & make return of the quantity Also, that he deliver him one Quire of Writing Paper—
Order’d, That John Lambert’s Bill for Joiners Work for a Yawl for the Brigt. Tyranicide3 be... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
We the Subscribers request your Excellency to grant a Commission or Letters of Marque and Reprisal to George Wanton Commander of the Private Schooner of War called the Barton of which we are Owners. She is burthened about Sixteen Tons, carries Ten Swivel Guns manned with Twenty five Men and fitted with a suitable Quantity of Muskets Cutlasses Pistols Powder Ball and other military Stores. She... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Deposition of David Brook Commander of the armed Boat called the Chatham, and Joshua Griffith Comdr. of the Armed Boat called Theresia,1 and Shubael Brainard Lieut. of the Chatham Boat & Jona Done Lieut of the Boat Theresia, all of Chatham & of Lawfull Age, is as follows Vizt.
That on the 7th. Day of June last about... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
May 8, 1778 John Crisall Dr for 469 Gallons of Whiskey from Mr Fox.1
Conta
Cmdr Delevd as Under
Gallons
May
12:
Deld Capt Corsey2 one Barrell/ by a Reqst for
33
16—
Deld Capt Gordon3 a Hogshad No. 3 by Order
107=½
17.
Deld... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Mr Travis, Mr Innis and Mr Lewis.—
Ordered that a Warrant issue to Captain Jno. Barret1 for one hundred pounds on accot. for the purpose of furnishing necessaries for the use of the Hero Galley.—
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Saturday 4th
Hataras N.43 Wt. 30 Leags.
at 2 [AM] fired nine Pr. and Brought Too the
Chase1 proved a ship from South Carolina Bound to Roterdam2 Do. sent the Lieut. and 10 men on Board her3 Do. Recevd. her People on Board as Prisoners made sail as Did the Prize at... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
By a person very lately from Charles Town we are informed that two English Privateers who have captured many of our Merchant vessels on our Coast, have been lately taken and brought into Charles Town—and one of those Pirates was commanded by Capt Osbourne I believe from Jamaica fitted out. The Capt of the other, I have heard his name—but it has slipt my memory[.]1 The manner of their... Continue Reading
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Saturday 4
Tortola So. 12 West Distance 113 Leagues
Ditto Weather [Light breezes and fine Weather] [PM] Saw a Sail to the SE the Commodore1 made the Signal to give chase Fired Several Guns and brought the Chase to, a Sloop from South Carolina Bound to Boston.
Date: 4 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
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