Displaying 41 - 44 of 44
I had the honour of Addressing you the 9th: Ulto.1 on the Affair of Mr. Allen in the Schoor Hawk's prize Brigg Britannia, wch has been seiz'd by the Marquiss Basecourt Genl of St. Sebastian; the Vessell unrigg'd, the Cargo unloaded & dispos'd of, & the Crew confin'd in Prison, with a design of Confiscation, on a...
Date: 6 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I am sorry that the things to which I objected having been continued in the Instructions for Capt. Jones prevent me from giving my signature to them except in the manner which I have the honor to send you. I am [&c]
Date: 17 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I have recvd your obliging Favour of the 28 Inst. and am much rejoiced at Mr Chaumonts success;1 I hope he will retain a Dedomagement for his Trouble and Kindness. If this Money is to be paid in America how am I to be reimbursed my Expences & pd Commissions? but I suppose the 50,000 Livres will be paid here; I beg Sir you will obtain this for me,...
Date: 5 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Capn James Babson of the Privateer Brigt. General Mercer saild from hence in company with three other privateers1 for New England the 7th Instt. he has left his affairs here in my care & Requested me before his departure to write you on the Subject of his prizes which he took and carried into Nantes which he has been Informd were Restored...
Date: 11 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11