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I had late last Night, advice from one of the Cruizers, that the French Squadron was seen yesterday Evening, steering to the NE; most naturally supposed for Rhode-Island. But I wait in expectation of further accounts from some of the several Vessels attending the Enemy's Movements to ascertain their destination more certainly, & take my measures accordingly. I have the honor to be Dr...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I thought the weather, in the morning, would have proved such as to prevent the French Squadron from attempting Rhode Island, off of which Port they would probably arrive today, if such is their destination. But as from the milder appearance of the Weather later in the day, it is scarce to be doubted that the enemy may prosecute that Plan tomorrow at the latest; and it becomes necessary to form...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
"You will probably have heard, before this letter can reach you, that Count d'Estaign1 has paid us a visit with such a force as we did not dare to venture out upon without a reinforcement. This Gentleman anchored off the Hook on the 11th instant. We had notice of his arrival upon the coast a few days before. Fortunately Lord Howe2 had collected the greatest part of his ships...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Monday the 28th: the winds Continuved between the South and East, Several Vessels apeared in Sight of the fleet at about Noon the Generals Ship1 made a Signal for Chasing when 4 Ships made Sail and Stood to the Eastward in Chase of 2 or 3 Vessels which was Seen that way two other of the fleet made Sail to the Noward in Chase of a Sail Seen that way The wind this...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
We are to inform Your Excellency officially (of what we however expect before You are better informed of) That, The French Fleet were to sail the 21st Instant for Rhode Island—And that Genl. Washington has detached a considerable Body of Troops from the main Army to reinforce Genl. Sullivan in order to make a Descent upon Rhode Island.1 It is expected...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
NAVY BOARD, MIDDLE DISTRICT
Philadelphia, July 28, 1778
NOTICE is hereby given to all British Seamen who are prisoners on parole, or otherwise, in the Middle District of the United States, that they may make immediate returns to this Board of their names, the times of their capture, and the vessels to which they belonged. And all gaol-keepers having British seamen under their custody, are...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
We are much inclined to give you any Assistance we can, towards fitting out your Privateer. The Guns on Board the Johnson1 called four Pounders, carry about a five Pound Ball and, we believe, weigh upwards of 12€.2 they, we fear, will not suit you, if they will, or if there are any on Board Stone's Brig,3 & Capt. Coursey4 says he thinks...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
A List of the Prisoners belonging to the Mermaid1 said to have been taken out of American vessels.
Henry Blundall—English has Relatives in Boston used to sail from thence & was pressed in England
John Murtaugh. Irish sailed out of Boston in Williams's privateer2 & was taken & kept by the Mermaid—has Relations in Maryd & used to sail in on Blades...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Present. Mr Travis and Mr Innis.—
Ordered that the keeper of the public store, deliver to Captain Elliot three yards Linen for the use of the Safe Guard Galley.1—
Ordered that the keeper of the public store, deliver to Captain Maxwell2 a Bolt of Canvas for the use of the Chickahominy shipyard.—
Ordered that Mr Holt or Mr Goodson, deliver to Mr Smith3 one coil of five and...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I left the Caswell1 at the Bar last Sunday and got to this place yesterday, hoping to see your Excellency in Town. Docter Cooley is desirous to know whether he is to be continued or not in the Caswell, respecting which I will be proud to have orders by return of the bearer2—I have lately been acquainted of Mrs. Wilson being very unwell, chief of my business to...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Como las criticas circunstancias en que me he hallado con mis vecinos los Yngleses de que estara V. E. instruhido por las cartas que le he escrito en los antecedentes correos me han puesto en la precision de valerme de todos los medios que me han parecido conducentes a ponerme en estado de defensa, y frustar las malas intenciones que tenian contra esta Provincia justificadas por los repetidos...
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Tuesday. July. 28th. 1778. [Port Louis, France]
This Day pleasant weather. In the Morning ordered Wm. Granger to be brought to the Gang way & receive 12 Stripes on his naked back; his Crime was taulking amoung the people & makeing them beleive that the Officers on Board had embasseld, some part of the prizes Cargo, & other abuse.—
Date: 28 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Cape Ferillon1 ESE 3 or 4 Leagues
Wednesday 29th at 4 AM handed the Foresail and hauld the Main Sail up at 9 handed Mn. Top Sail wore Ship to the Westwd. and brought too under Fore Sail and Mizen Staysail—at Noon more Moderate set the T. Sails
" [Cape Ferillon ESE 3 or 4 Leagues]
First part Fresh Breezes and hazy with Rain Middle and...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
You will be pleased to acquaint their Lordships that since my Letter of the 27th1 the two Transports with Troops (who Saild from Cork under my Convoy) are safe Arrived; as is the Martin Sloop with a part only of her Convoy from England.
Captain Chamberlayne2 informs me, he was in Company a day or two with that part of Admiral Byrons3 Squadron I saw (as mentioned...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Wedney: 29
So. end of Nantucket Shoal So. 73 W.
195 Leagues
at 10 AM hove too for the frigate1 Do. Made this signal for the Captain.
Do. So. 70 W. Distance 183 Leagues.
Mod. and Close Wr. at 8 PM Made the Frigate Signal to chace a Schooner in the NW. fired 3 Guns and Brought the Schooner too.2 She Prov...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 78
Wednesdy 29
At Anchor off Dyers Island
AM Dry'd Sails Empd. workg: up Junk
At Anchor off Dyers Island
Fresh Breezes & hazey at 11 AM a Sigl. was made for a French Fleet being in the Offing at 1 PM the Sigl. was made that the Fleet was standing towards to [the] Harbour. &c appear'd as intending to Enter the Harbour by the...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
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By Capt. Jno. Brisbane
Commander of his Majesty's Ship Flora, and Senior Officer of his Majesty's Ships at Newport
The Enemy1 being Anchord without the Harbour, makes it probable they will endeavour to enter in the morning; & that they will take the precaution of securing the Naraganset passage,2 You are therefore hereby required to use the utmost dispatch in...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Wedy 29
[anchored in Newport Harbor, R.I.]
Fresh Gales hazy Wear. at 10 PM1 the Sigl on Brentons pt. for a Fleet saw 20 Sail of large & small Vessells standing into the Harbour at 11 do the Fleet brot. too about 5 or 6 Miles without the Harbour saw a Numr of Boats pass from the Rebel Shore to the Ships...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13
July 1778
Tuesday 281
[Wednesday 29]
At Single Anchor in Seaconnett
Passage2 Rhde Isid.
Fresh Breezes and Heazey At 10 AM Saw several ships in the Offing standing in for Newport Harbour,
At Single Anchor in Seaconnett Passage Rhde Isld.
Fresh Breezes and Heazey, [PM] the ships in the Offing, Standing off and on in Number...
Date: 29 July 1778
Volume: Volume 13