Portsmo Decemr 27, 1776.
Gentn — I have to inform you that the Schooner lately commanded by Capt. [William] Burke now a Tender to the Milford,2 was run on shore last night at Little Harbour; She has four officers passengers, besides that one that commands & about Fifty men, the Officers shall be sent off early to morrow morning; should be glad of your further directions in behalf of the United States, for the disposal of the Prisoners who are now in custody of Colo [Pierse] Long, — all but the Officers who are in my Care 3 Your [&c.]
Thos Thompson.
1. Bouton, ed., Documents and Records of New Hampshire, VIII, 444.
2. George. See footnote 2 preceding entry.
3. The Assembly responded on January 1, 1777 that the officers were to be given their parole in Concord, and "the Privates have liberty to place themselves with any person to work at any Lawfull calling to gain their subsistence within fifteen miles of Portsmouth within the limits of this State," Bouton, ed., Documents and Records of New Hampshire, VIII, 447.
