[Augt.] 10 [Frigate Boston, Brest, France] Commodore Whipple dined on board the Boston—All the Convoy left us—1
D, DLC, Journal of Lieutenant William Jennison, p. 12.
1. Capt. Abraham Whipple, in command of Continental frigate Providence, held command over several ships, and thus was addressed as “Commodore.” On the “Convoy,” see Jennison’s journal entry of 8 Aug., above.