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I suppose you have not yet heard of a late Instance of the independent Spirit and Resolution, which has always characterized the People of this County, or at least but an imperfect Accountー
On the Beginning of last Week, a ship belonging to Mr Gildred of Liverpool, was grounded near West River; ー upon Examination it was found she contained upwards of 4000 Bushels of Salt and considerable Quantity...
Date: 21 July 1775
Volume: Volume 1
It is thought most adviseable to send all the Troops at Montreal here, who have had the Small Pox, & to send Five or Six hundred Men from this to Montreal, who will be at no expence of getting up, as they can row themselves....
As soon as Genl. Thomas arrives I expect a council of War will be immediately held, I shall be for keeping Deschambault by all Means. if it can be done without too...
Date: 17 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Dear Sir. Yours of the 5th came to me the 8th ー You will see by this Post, that the River is past and the Bridge cutt away. The Declaration was yesterday published and proclaimed from that awefull Stage, in the State house Yard, by whom do you think? by the Committee of Safety! the Committee of Inspection, and a great Crowd of People. Three Cheers rendered the Welkin. ー The Battalion paraded on...
Date: 9 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Sir We have ordered Capt Cook to give every assistance that the Congress or Marine Committee may require. And also Orderd the Schooner Dolphin now at Annapolis. A Row Galley and an Armd Vessell at Mr [Stephen] Stewards yard to be immediately Got ready and expect them at Annapolis on Tuesday [February 11]. You may Speak to Captain Walker 2 for assistance, but we fear his Galley cannot...
Date: 8 February 1777
Volume: Volume 7
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. . . Our Bay Side abounds with dead Horses from the [British] Fleet. . . .
Date: 26 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9