Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress, to the Continental Navy Board of the Middle Department, April 27, 1778

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[York, Pa.] 27^th. April 1778—

Gentlemen,

Under this Cover you will receive an Act of Congress of the 18^th. Resolving that an Enquiry be made into the Causes of the loss of the Frigate Virginia which Congress expect you will enter upon as early as possible.¹

I have conversed with M^r. Smith² & received his promise of giving you every assistance in his power & have written to M^r. Stewart³ whose aid I believe you may likewise depend upon.—I have the honor to be with great regard.—

LB, DNA, PCC, item 13, vol. 1, p. 282 (M247, roll 23). Addressed at top of page: “John Nixon, Fra. Hopkinson/& John Wharton Esquires/Commissioners of the Navy Board/at Borden Town New Jersey." A notation at the top of the page reads: "by Barry." This notation indicates that Levillin Barry, one of Congress's messengers, carried the letter. Laurens Papers, 12: 358n.

1. See Journal of the Continental Congress, 18 Apr.,above.

2. William Smith, Continental agent at Baltimore.

3. See Laurens to Steward, this date, above.

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1778 April 27

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Volume 12

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American Theatre from April 1, 1778 to May 31, 1778