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I have lately purchased of Mr: Broome1 a small part of the Ship Putnam2— & happening to fall in company with Mr: Thomas Lyman of Durham, last week, he desired me to enquire of you whether the Birth of Capn: of Marines was vacant & if so he would be glad to accept of it, he says he will engage to raise a Company in a little time, he...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I recd. your favr. of the 22d. instant by Capt. Alexander1 to whom I have given an order to take several pieces of Cannon with a proper supply of Ammunition, that he, in conjunction with the other Gentlemen of the Navy,2 may endeavour to interrupt the Enemy's shipping in their passage up and down the River—3
Having never...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
The Committee on the Treasury report . . . .
That a warrant issue on the treasurer in favour of the Marine Committee, for twelve thousand dollars, in discharge of John Langdon, continental agent at Portsmouth, in New Hampshire, his draught on said committee, dated the 20th December last,1 in favour of Stephen Hooper, Esqr for that sum; the said committee to be accountable:
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Being indulged by Congress with a few days absence in order to visit my family at this place; As a member of the Marine Committee, I have been charged by that Board, to inspect the fitting out some Continental Vessells now in this harbour; of which one is a new Vessell built for a Packet Boat1 destined to carry the Congress's dispatches to their Commissioners in Europe; This Vessell is...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
We have to acknowlege the Receipt of your Letters of [blank] and of [blank] the last inclosing your Account Current against this State, and are uneasy to find you under the Difficulties you mention, by being so considerably in Advance. By the Schooner Chance, you will find, we have purchased of Messrs. Vanbibber and Crocket,1 one Half of that Vessel and Cargoe and refer you...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Instructions to Capn. Rogers of the Schooner General Smallwood—You are to proceed from hence to Martinique Consignd to Mr Richard Harrison in that Island—In proceeding down the bay your utmost care & diligence must be exerted in avoiding the Enemies Ships-If by unforeseen accidents you shou'd not be able to make the Island of Martinique & shou'd be oblig'd to put...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
You are to proceed with your Galley' from hence to Smiths Creek in the mouth of Potomack, there to take under your protection the Ship Lydia, which you will defend and secure from any attempts that may be made against her by the Enemies of the united States—Upon the Ships sailing you will receive further orders from the Council.
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
The Instructions given you by his Excellency the Governor of this State,1 tho couched in a very concise manner, is of such Importance when the nature of the voyage (of which I have informed you) is considered, that I cannot too warmly recommend to you care, attention and dispatch on the affair, as much depends on this matter being well conducted for the Interest of the State and I must...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
The Board Met According to Adjournment
Present Edward Blake Esqr. first Commissioner—
Thos Corbett, Thos Savage, Josiah Smith, Geo Smith, Edwd Darrell, Esqrs
The Captains Hall,1 Sullivan,2 Morgan,3 & Anthony,4 were Summon'd to Attend the Board this Evening & they attended Accordingly—
A...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Head Quarters Charles Town Jany. 27th: 1778
General Orders Parole
The Detachment that were order'd to hold themselves in Readiness to go on Board the arm'd Vessels, are to Imbark Imediately Capt. Blake1 1 Subaltern 1 Serjeant & 34 Rank and file from the Second Regt.are to Imbark on Board the Genl Moultrie, one Subaltern 1 Serjt....
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778.
Tuesday 27th
Charles Town Lighthouse WNW 14 miles
At 3 AM made the Signal & Tkd Ship—At 6 Saw a Sail to the Etward Do made the Lizards Signal to Chace At 8 made the Lizards Signal to leave off Chace—At 11 Lighthouse NWBW ½ W Do Saw a Sail Do made Sail & gave Chace—
Do Lighthouse N 78° Wt....
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Janry
Tuesday 27
1778
Remarks at [New] Providence
Thick and Hazy With Rain Blowing fresh this Morning A Rebel Sloop1 Came off the Harbour Sent 40 of her hands on Shore took possesion of the fort2 Which Obliged us to make the Best of our Way out of the harbour the Sloop Run in And Came too We Standing off Keeping in Sight of the Land—3
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I have receiv'd your Complaints against the Commander of the commission'd armed Sloop from Tortola call'd the Reprisal with the notarial Deposition of Captn. Walter Burk & Thomas Tatem, which I shall immediately send to the General at Antigua,1 & therefore demand Satisfaction.—
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
By Mr. Clement this morning I had the honor to receive the Letter addressed to you from the Governor of St. Domingue,1 for the perusal of which I am very much obliged to your Honor; I have an exact copy of that Letter addressed to me, but shall not answer it by their Frigate,2 as I intend to send a Man of War on purpose, of which your Honor shall have...
Date: 27 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778.
Wednesday 28
Ditto [So. part of Saint Georges Bank] WSW. 20 Lgs.
at 8 AM saw a Sail to the Westd. out reefs, made Sail, and gave Chace, at noon the Chace brot. too.
Ditto [So. part of Saint Georges Bank] SW ½ W. 11Lgs.
Fresh breezes and hazey for the most part, remainder Strong gales. PM sent a Boat on board the...
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
List of Bonds given on issuing Commissions for Privateers
(Vist)
In New=Hampshire
Bond dated
2d. Septr. 1776 from
Robt. Parker
Commander of the Schooner
McClary
of Portsmouth
Do.
2d. Decr. Do.
James Johnson
Do. of the Do.
Adventure
Exeter
Do.
6th....
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Order'd, That Manasseh Marston for Sundry Work for Brigt. Massachusetts1 as pr Bill—be paid ...£12..—..—
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
....there is an amazing quantity of goods brought in to No Carolina, and that Virga. & Maryland are supplied from that quarter.
If Lord Howe would only grant Letters of Marque to the Merchts of this Town. I am convinced much good would follow from the measure—the Rebell Army have received every Necessarry in that round about way, and the insignificance of the...
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Whereas Col. Jehu Eyres and Company have obtained leave to fitt out two of the Armed Boats in private Service to anoy the Enemy in the River Delaware. We the Subscribers do hereby bind ourselves to pay our Parts in Victualling, Manning and all other Expences accruing to the said Boats in fittingfor the said Expedition1
We do also agree that the Crews are to have One Half of all Prizes...
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
We have received your favour of the 23d instant1 and are sorry that your Late effort to get to Sea had failed The great service that might be done to the States by your Ship being out has urged us to wish much for that event and altho you have been unsuccessful in your late attempt yet we would not have that prevent your making an other trial and as we are perfectly...
Date: 28 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11