American Theatre from May 1, 1777, to May 31, 1777
Received Intelligence from two English Passengers going out in the Sloop Betsey, and Job Prince, Master of the_ said Sloop, that they sailed in Company from. Boston with the Rebel Fleet commanded by Manly the 21st May; which consisted of the following Vessels: Viz: The Boston of 36 Guns, Hancock of 32 Guns, One Ship 20 Guns, with two Brigs, two Schooners and two Sloops, and were to be joined off... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
I This morning received information, which I beleive is not to be doubted, that on Saturday last, A large fleet consisting of a Hundred Sail, left New York & stood out to sea. Whither they are destined, or what they had on Board remains to be known. If possessing Hudson's River, should not be Genl Howe's first object I should suppose his operations will be against Philadelphia, and that this... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Having none of your Favours of late unanswered, We take the liberty of informing you, that the State of our Navigation is at present too dangerous for any Vessels to attempt coming into this Bay; the Enemy having several Cruizers stationed at the Capes for some Weeks past. We Judgd it proper you should know, least The Board of War might be sending any more Vessels this Way. ー We are at present... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
It appearing from the Report of Mr Allen Quyn a Justice of the peace that the several following persons who had been impressed on board the Virginia Frigate and whilst they were detained have signed the Articles have declared their unwillingness to proceed in the Ship they are ordered to be discharged from the Ship to wit ー John Harrington, Richard Arthur, William Adams, Joseph Shaw, John Dillam... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
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