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... By reason of the weather and the Enemy many Vessels which have sailed from Europe have not got in. The loss by the Enemy is unpardonable. There has not been a single Ship of War stationed in any harbour, between this and Novascotia, since last Summer, that every encouragement has been afforded for the fitting out Privateers, the carrying in their Prizes. The greatest Acquisition made by the...
Date: 16 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3
Two Men of War & two or three Transports with about 200 Marines sailed about 10 Days ago on an Expedition not certainly known. 2 Some say to the W. Indies to stop Supplies from thence, others supposing that Provision istheir Object. I hope their Design is good, & wish them Success. Genl Clinton sails in the Mercury tomorrow for Virginia. [Richard] Reeve goes his Secretary. The...
Date: 16 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3