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John Rumley deposeth and saith that he was taken by a Tenders boat on the Shore of Spring Island, that while he was on board the Tender he saw a Boat standing out of Hoopers straights directly for the Tenders in Company with that which this deponent was on board of, that the said boat continued to course directly on board on of those tenders and it appeared to this Deponent to be the voluntary...
Date: 9 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Bazil Clarkson of this County was brought before us a few days ago being charged with going on board the Enemies Tenders, and carrying some men to join Lord Dunmores Party; And upon examining into the affair, we thought it our duty to send him over under the care of Capt [James] Hindman to take his trial before your board. John Rumbley was the only Witness produced to us against him, whose...
Date: 12 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Honble Sir Since my last I have received from Majr Fallen now stationed at Hoopers Streignts an account of the Guard there under his Command having taken a small Schooner belonging to the Enemy in a small Creek making out of Hollands Streights. Majr Fallen having received Intelligence of the Schooner being in the Creek sent a Detachment of thirty Men who took her & the Cargo consisting of a...
Date: 30 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Gentn The Bearer hereof Mr James Campbell (who acted as a Capt of our militia) had the Honour, on application of being appointed a lieut of the light infantry company at our last convention. I am to beg Leave to introduce this Gentleman to you, as particularly worthy your notice.
I think upon conversation with him he may afford some very useful hints in those branches that we, at this time stand...
Date: 20 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3