Volume 5
Capt. Jonathan Clarke, late from the French West Indies, and bound to some port to the eastward, attended, and was admitted. He informs that he has had the misfortune to have his vessel and cargo seized and taken by an armed tender near Black Point, below Sandy Hook; that he has four men of his late crew with him; that they depend on him for support, and that he is in want of a small sum of money... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
The Congress then resumed the consideration of the report of the committee on prisoners, respecting the manner of treating prisoners; and the same being read, debated and amended was agreed to:
Resolved, That all persons taken in arms on board any prize, be deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the supreme executive power in each Colony to which they are brought, whether the prize be taken by... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
You have doubtless seen the acct brought by the Rifleman from London by which it appears that we shall at least have 34000 Comm[issione]rs.
If your Congress have any spirit they will at least build 14 or 15 light Boats capable of carrying a 12 pounder to secure hudsons river which is to be the chief scene of action ー The carpenters employed on the frigates would build 2 or three in a day if they... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
In Committee of Safety,
[Philadelphia] 21st May, 1776.
The following Memorial to Congress was this day drawn up, read and approved off, and deliver'd by Mr. James Mease to Mr. Rob't Morris:
In Committee of Safety, 21st May, 1776.
To the Honorable the Continental Congress.
The Memorial of the Committee of Safety of the Province of Pennsylvania,
Shewing:
That the General Assembly of this Province... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
You are directed to send Lieutt [George] Ball to this Committee, in company with one of the Officers of the Troops under your command; & as it is improper that he should obtain any knowledge of the passage through the Cheveaux du Frize, it is recommended that he come here by Land.
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Brigte Lexington ー Jno Barry Esqr Commander
For Second Cruise.
1776 July 15
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Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Sloop Hornet William Hallock Esqr Commander.-
To the Commissioners of the Navy Dr
For First Cruise ー
1776
April 19
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Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
The prize brig taken by the Wasp in the river, at the time of the engagement between the ships and galleys, is arriving in this harbour. The flag that was sent down for the exchange of Captain Budden, his son, and some others, prisoners on board the Roebuck, returned on Sunday. It was delayed a little in getting a Lieutenant belonging to that ship,2 who was a prisoner at Dover, by... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Whereas Doctor Blagden, Physician to the Army under the Command of Major General Clinton, hath recommended it as absolutely necessary, that most part of the Bedding on board the Harcourt Transport, under your direction, should be Burn't, in order to prevent the spreading of a dangerous infection thro' the Army, occassion'd by a contagious Fever having been among the Troops in the said Ship.
You... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Sir Since my last dat'd the 16th Ulto I have receivd an Account of Captain Daveys having got into the River Missisippi & that he had sent his Boats up to Manshack before him. it is about 64 Leags up it is said there is several Americans in the River.
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I have the Honor to Acquaint you that the Amherst Transport Anchor'd this day at Savanna La Mar (obliged to put in for Water) having on Board part of Seven Companies of the 3d & 4th Battalions of the Royal American or 60th Regiment under my Command, Bound to Pensacola, for the Security of West Florida We parted Company at Sea with the Friendship which Vessel has the rest of the Detachment on... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I am to acquaint you I Disembarked the Three Company's of the 60th Regiment at St Augustine the 11th April 1776, agreeable to your directions. On my Arrival there found in the Harbour His Majesty's Armed Schooner Hinchinbrook, Commanded by Lieutenant [Alexander] Ellis, who informed me he had intelligence of the Rebels fitting Arm'd Vessels in the adjacent Rivers. I thought it my duty to give him... Continue Reading
Date: 21 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
May 1776
Wednsday 21st
[Tuesday]
[Laid up in the Cul de Sac, Quebec]
Sailed up the river the Marie Armd Schooner with Genl Carelton [Guy Carleton] on board & the Fell Armed snow & 6 sail of Transports with Troops on board
Thursday 22nd
[Wednesday]
Fresh breezs & fair Weather in the first part & lattr some Showers of Rain came on board 12 hands from the Isis to Assist in... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Your esteemed favors of the 29th. Ulto. and 6th Inst. now before and in Answer say I shall att all times be willing to communicate my sentiments or give any intelligence, that may tend to the public good. ー As to Boston I think when the works are compleated the enemy will never attempt coming that way, but as soon As that is compleated hope there will be some way found to keep the ships from... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I have Agreable to the order of Court purchased A Sloop to observe the Motions of the Enemy & give Intelligence you may if you please call her the Swift Capt [John] Wigglesworth the Bearer of this I have Appointed to the Command of her he now waits on you for your Orders & to get some powder & other Ammunition & perhaps A few Articles which cant be Obtained here. you will please... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Meeting in being according to adjournment ー
Capt William Barron of Newport having Produced sufficient Testimonials of his Seamanship & other Qualifications he is appointed Master of the largest of the Ships & is desired to attend on board as soon as may be. ー
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
When I arrived at New London I delivered 36 Guns and all the other Stores but 26 Guns and some Trucks which was then onboard the Alfred Columbus & Cabot, and as I could not get Ballast in room of the Guns, brought them here and deliver'd to Governor Cooke which he put into the Fort to prevent the return of the Kings Ships which I consented to on Condition they should be Subject to Order of... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I sent the Providence last thursday with all the Soldiers which belong'd to your Army that could then be collected ー since I sent three by Capt Williams and there is some Sick now here which shall send as soon as well ー some few I believe is deserted or gone by Land ー
The Cabot and Andrew Doria both Sail'd last Sunday Morning on a Cruise to the Eastward ー The Columbus hope to send soon ー The... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Mr. Jas. Rice, one of the committee for fitting the Colony brig Defence and for building the row galley at N.H., presented his accounts to be settled &c., as voted by the Lower House &c., and being so large and numerous, this Board cannot at this time go thro' with the examination, and consider and order that an order be drawn on the Pay-Table for £700 in his favor, and refer the full... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Last Wednesday evening came to town from Halifax, Capt. Edmund French; ー he sail'd from this port the 1st of March, in a sloop, loaded with grain, bound to Falmouth, Casco-Bay, on the third, about 12 leagues from Cape-Cod he was taken by a large transport ship, of 6 guns, from England, and carried to Boston, he was there put on board the admiral's ship, where he liv'd among the common crew, till... Continue Reading
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
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