New-Haven, January 1, 1777.
The same day [December 25] arrived here a flag of truce vessel from Newy ork, sent by Lord Howe, with 58 marine prisoners, discharged on their parole, nine of whom being sick, were taken care of by the Select Men of the town.
Yesterday died here, Capt. Nathan Thomas, of Barnstable, in MassachusettsBay, one of the above prisoners.
