The Continental Frigate called the Providence is gone to Newport. The Warren was under Sail last Sunday, and out sails all the Boats in the River upon a Wind without Mainsail or Top gallant Sails being set. How the Providence sails I know not, as She went down before the Wind directly from Me. They are Two very fine Ships, and a Credit to our little State. There has been bro't into this Port 32 Prizes, a pretty good Beginning. There is now fitting out Two 20 Gun Ships, and there will be soon Two new Brigs built on Purpose for the Business to mount Eighteen 6 Pounders each ー This Addition to our Fleet will make no small Show upon the List of our Naval Department.ー
1. Secretary of State Papers (Council of Safety 1775-1776), NCDAH.