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Above you have copy of my last Letter dated at Wichcasset 16th ulto since which I arrived with the Boston at this place, but when I shall reach Boston, or even Portsmouth, is uncertain.
The Enemy keep such a look out and are so Numerous that 'tis no easy matter to Slip throu among them —
Three Nights agone we had four Sail of their Frigates off this Harbours mouth in full sight and by...
Date: 4 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
My last of the 4th instant from Falmouth as also copy of my former Letter from Sheepscott river dated the 16th ulto I hope you have received before now —
This comes to Acquaint you with my Arival at Boston on Saturday last, haveing Stop'd a few days at Portsmouth on my way from Falmouth. it will also inform you of the State of the Ship is in at present, and my thoughts of what is Necessary to be...
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
I advised the 8th June that the Frigate Randolph was brought down from the Ship-yard after which she was twice Struck with Lightning & her Mainmast Shattered each time in such manner as to Require a New one, a Conductor is since fixed to the Mainmast, these Accidents together with the backwardness of Seamen entering onbd has caused the detention of this Ship in Port She is well fitted now...
Date: 26 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9
This Accompanies the Ship Alfreds abstract with Copy of Capt Hinmans Acct of disbursements & mine of outfit she with the Raleigh are now at Sea and I hope will do something towards Supporting such an enormous Charge in fitting her out —
It has not been in my Power to procure a Suitable Vessell for a Cruizer as directed some time since by the honble Board. I am still on the Look out and shall...
Date: 1 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9
I have the pleasure to acquaint you, the Frigate Randolph, Nicholas Biddle Esqr Commander is returned from a short & Successful Cruize having taken on Wednesday the 4th Inst the following Prizes & brought them safe into Port the 7th — The Ship True Briton Capt Thos Venture mounted with 20 Six Pounders — 70 Men & the Brigt Charming Peggy — Lyon Mastr both bound from Jamaica for New...
Date: 12 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9
We did our Selves the honor to Adress you by ours of the 9th Instant, with Regard to Several Particulars Relating to the Continantal Navy in this Department, and to Some matters Relative to our Office, to which We beg leave to Refer you, Since which we have Transmitted to us by the President of the Honabl Congress Several Resolves made by them on the 21st august, directing us to go to Providence...
Date: 15 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9
I've the Pleasure to acquaint you with the Arrival of the Brig Industrious Bee from the Streights loaded with Salt sent in by the Schooner Lee Capt John Skimmer who with his Crew were left well the 29th Ultimo thirty leagues to the Eastward of the Banks of Newfoundland the Brig belong'd to Pool is a fine Vessell, sails remarkably fast & has been off the Stocks but ten Months she is 1 hundred...
Date: 25 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9