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Notice is hereby given that a Maritime Court for this State, will be held at the Court House in Portsmouth, on Monday the 28th day of July 1777 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon for the Trial of the Justice of the Captures of the Brigantine called the Jane, about Eighty Tons burthen her Cargo and Appurtenances, John Decaen late Master — and also the Brigantine called the Two Sisters, about 50 Tons...
Date: 3 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Notice is hereby given, that the Justice of the Capture of the Brigantine called the Thetis, about 50 Tons Burthen, John Russel, late Master, will be tried in the Maritime Court which is to be held at Portsmouth on Monday the 28, Day of this Instant, a Libel against which, is filed before me, in Behalf of the Owners and Mariners of the private armed schooner named the McClary commanded by Thomas...
Date: 7 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9
This Day a Man arrived here from Witch Casset, and informs, That last Sunday he was on board the Boston frigate, Hector M'Neal Esq: Commander, who was then at Anchor in that Harbour. Capt. M'Neal informs, that four Weeks ago, Commodore Manly fell in with the Fox Frigate of 28 Guns, and after an Engagement of 4 Hours, the Fox was obliged to strike to Commodore Manly; who lost eight of his Men in...
Date: 14 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Encouragement for seamen.
Whereas the seamen of these States have for some time past been dis couraged from entering into the navy, by thinking they have hitherto been unfairly dealt with in respect of prize money, and the regular payment of wages: Therefore, to remove all cause of future complaint, I will be answerable to every person who may enter to serve under my command, for the punctual...
Date: 26 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9