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I have now to inform you that I yesterday recd Orders from Congress to proceed from Portsmouth in the Ship Ranger instead of the Amphitrite — Captain Roach [John Roche] being suspended in consequence of a com plaint from this State — I am the more sensibly Affected on his Account as congress have thought proper to put the Ship under my direction — And I wish heartily that he May be able to...
Date: 2 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9
You are hereby Ordered and directed forthwith to proceed to Newburyport Boston and on your way there endeavour to assist Mr Charrier whom you will find enlisting Men to Serve in the Navy Under my Command — You are to present the Memorandum of Articles wanted for the Ranger to Messrs Livingston and Turnbull who will Oblige me by rendring you every possible Assistance. — but my principle design in...
Date: 27 July 1777
Volume: Volume 9
Yours down to the 21st is with me. — with respect to the Swivels unless they can be done this week the time will not now Admit to have them Cast — therefore desire Captain Bradford to Apply for Captain McNeills or any other Eight Short Swivels fit for Tops and Send them here without loss of time. — Should not Colo Fraizer continue determined to proceed in the Ranger the Qr Cask of Wine will be...
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9