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the Next day [10 July] we got into Montego bay and after we got in thay tuck me out and put me in Irons that wold way about 100 wait and cep me in for two Days and Nytes thay put me in the hole with Irons on he1 wold Not suffor me to stay upon deck nor pul the Irons of while I wors in the hole And then sent me a shore to gail thay tuck all my cloes from me and 2 Joes in harde money and...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Moderate and cloudy weather, with rain at times.
AM. The Launch employed watering.
Having agreed for the purchase of a Brig of 130. Tons and 12 Carriage Guns 4 Pounders; I this day commissioned her, in consequence of an order from the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty of the 4th. of June, to be employed as a Sloop in His Majesty's Service by the name of the Barbadoes with a...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Widdows Lamentation for the Loss of her Husband in America. No. 22.—
All true hearted Britons that pasing along—
I would have you draw near and attend to my song—
O what terrible news do we hear every day—
Of the lives that are lost in North America—
’Tis enough for to pierce a heart of a stone—
To hear the poor widdow and Children to mourn—
When our armies they arrive on America’s...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I judged it proper to acquaint you that a French Ship, cut out from Sheepscut2 on the Coast of America by the Rainbow’s Tender, arrived at Spithead last night, and has on board 50 Masts, two of which are of 26 inches. And that on the 17th. of last month, she fell in with Six Sail of Adml. Byron’s Squadron. The Albion was dismasted; the Grafton, Royal Oak, and ...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
This day begins with a Calm, wharpe’d the Ship out of the Harbour, at Noon got clear of all the Rocks, Ordered the Boats hoisted in board; then made sail for Nantse, at 5 PM. passed through between the Isle of Houat & Quiberon point with the 3 prize Brigs under my Convoy;1 at 11 PM spoke with Capt. Giles in a Schooner belonging to New London, North America2
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Augt. 1 [frigate Boston, Port Louis, France] At 5 am the Boston convoyed the 3 prizes1 to Nantz where they had been bought by the Merchants—At 1 pm passed Bell Isle[.]2
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Frigate Boston sails this morning with her three prizes.1 Captain Tucker happend accidentally to have mention’d to me that he had your orders to take on board some goods here, but that as the wind was fair, he determin’d not to wait for them.
if it is a disappointment to you, wch. in any manner can be remedied by loading them on a french bottom, I can give you freight...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I am honoured with your most esteemed favour of the 31 Ulto by which I see how deservedly you have discharged the Chevaillier1 and beg you would be Assured that I will take care to cause proper Applications to be made to him if he Should attempt to wear the Naval American Uniform I am glad to see that you have received every thing2 safe the Rangers slops have I...
Date: 1 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Your favor of ye 13th Ulto came to hand Yesterday1 I have no expectation that an alteration will take place agreeable to my proposal especially as my plan is objected too by a French man, I have had a conversation with Mr. Landais since he left Congress on that subject he seems very fond of his own child which is natural enough to suppose, but he can...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
This Serves to introduce to your Excellency John Brown Esqr.1 who will have the honor of handing you this. From his knowledge of the Bay, his acquaintance with boats, his fidelity in business & Zeal in our cause, I have appointed him to attend with Sail & row boats around your Excellency's fleet, when they begin to move for the attack; to receive messages from your Excellency...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
a number of matter have occured to me Since my Last, which I beg leave to mention to your Excellency. I wish to Know whether you have any brass field pieces to Land with your troops or horses to draw them; if you have none, I will Send you the number of pieces & horses you will please to mention; it will perhaps be necessary For your Excellency to be on horseback with Some aide de camps, for...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Since my last of the 29th. July in which is contained the proceedings of the Ships until the 31st.;1 On the 2d. in the Morning, the following Intelligence was received and communicated to me by Majr. General Sir Robert Pigot; That the Enemy mean to make three different landings, one from Bristol to the North End of the Island; Second from Seconnet Shore...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Augt]
Sundy 2
[Near Rose Island]
at 11 AM our advanced Ships turning down at 12 the Enemys Ships as before—Rowed Guard—
Do Wear. [Modt Winds hazy] Lark1 orpheus2 & Cerberus3 anchd under Cover of Goat Isle & No Batterys Juno4 in Coderington Cove
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Augt 1778]
Sunday 2
[At Single Anchor In the Inner Harbour Newport Rd: Island]
at 4 AM Weighed & came to Sail as did the lark1 and Orpheus,2 Empd Turning down, the two French ships3 took no notice of us working down at 11 AM Anchd in 3½ fm. w. Bt.Br. in the Inner Harbour...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[August 1778]
Sundy. 2
[near Goat Island, R.I.]
AM Long boat waterg came down the harbour the Cerberus1 & 3 other Frigates2
Do. Wr. [Fresh Breezes & hazey] Longboat do sent six of the Marines onshore to guard the Stores people Empd. Occasy. —
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Extract]
[Newport. Rhode Island]
2d Augt Fresh wind at S. all day. Very warm weather.
The French Fleet at anchor as before....1
The Lark, Orpheus, and Cerberus, and The Pigot Galley,2 having taken in their Guns, Stores, and most of their provisions, again, went down this day towards the town.3 The resolution of withdrawing the Troops from...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
This morning at 9 Stood in to Wards the french fleet and st: amongst the french fleet that Lay of[f] New Poort Harbour then hove about and Stood out a Gain till 3 PM then Stood in A Gain and hove up the Easte River? Whare We Came to anchor With With two french fregits and a Brig? Where We Lay all Night So Ends this 24 howers
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
dans la matinee les Vents ont regné à Le so assés frais à 4 h après midy le Général1 a envoyé à notre bord le Pilote Gardner, avec les instructions nécessaires pour nous faire mouiller a 4 Cables plus dans le NE pour nous oppose plus facilement aux [illeg.] qui pouraient faire les bâtimens Ennemies de vouloir sortir de Newport. à 5. H. nous avons laisser tomber L’ancre et lé un Cable,...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
du dimanche 2
Les vents Les meme de La Brume Le matin a 5 heures du soir une Goellet angloise Cest presenté à Lentré de La passe du milieu En Le voyant Comme si elle avoit voulut sortir Lengageant1 qui était mouillé à Louest de La passe Lui à tiree quelque Coup de Canons et Les obligée de Rentrer
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
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Eagle
Number 72.
Sandy Hook [N.J.]
Sir,
August the 2d. 1778.
Judging it necessary upon the Arrival of the Toulon Squadron,1 to increase the Force under my Command by an Addition of two more Fire-ships, I directed the Transports described in the Margin2 to be purchased, and they were prepared by the ready Assistance of the chief Officers in...
Date: 2 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13