Captain John Barry to the Continental Marine Committee, April 7, 1776

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In sight of the Capes of Virginia, April 7, 1776.

Gentlemen, I have the pleasure to acquaint you, that at one P.M. this day I fell in with the sloop Edward, belonging to the Liverpool frigate. She engaged us near two glasses. They killed two of our men, and wounded two more. We shattered her in a terrible manner, as you will see. We killed and wounded several of her crew. I shall give you a particular account of the powder and arms taken out of her, as well as my proceedings in general. I have the pleasure to acquaint you that all our people behaved with much courage. I am gentlemen [&c.]

John Barry. To the Honorable John Hancock Esq; or any of the Marine Committee.

1. Pennsylvania Evening Post, April 11, 1776. "A letter from General Putnam, at New York, of the 7, with sundry papers enclosed, alss a leHeF iFsffl CatitaiH Ban, was presented to Congress, and read," Ford, ed., JCC, IV, 270. The deletion was made by the Secretary of Congress in editing the Journal for publication.

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1776 April 7

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American Theatre from February 19, 1776, to April 17, 1776

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