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[Ticonderoga] Tuesday October It. After breakfast and waiting upon the hospital as usual, Crossed to head quarters. took a view of the Gundoloas and Rowgallies; two of which, were Just going to sail, in order to Join the Fleet; in which goes Genl Waterbury;
Date: 1 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
[Ticonderoga] Sunday 13th [October] ...This day a boat arrived express from the fleet: which informed, that our fleet was attacked by British Butchers on fryday 11th which continued the greatest part of the day, that on Saturday 12th our fleet retreated near split rock; where they lay in sight of the enemy; their army being a little in the rear in flat bottom Boats. This morning the fleets...
Date: 13 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
[Ticonderoga] Monday 14th [October] Last evening about sunset two Schooners, one shallop, 1 Gundalo and one Row galley; being the whole of our fleet which remained out of 16 sail that were not destroyed or taken by the enemy, arrived at the Garrision. Several of our vessels were obliged to strike to them, some being disabled by their shot made for the shore, ran aground, set fire to their vessels...
Date: 14 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
[Ticonderoga] Tuesday 15th: [October] The flag, mentioned yesterday, came only to transport the prisoners, which they took, in the late engagement, to this place; who were permitted to return to their several places of abode on parole, that they would not take arms against them during the present contest; and would return to them whenever called for; the number taken was 104. one of which was...
Date: 15 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6