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His Excellency the Governour & the Council of this State receiv'd your favour dated Nantes October 21st 1776 they have also receiv'd letters from your Partners dated from Philadelp[h]ia which they have answer'd & have been pleas'd to mention me as the Agent Appointed by them to superintend the Trade carried on for acct of this commonwealth, this will I hope be deliver'd you by Capt [...
Date: 21 March 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Sir The close watch kept by a number of the Enemy's Ships at the Capes renders the probability of your geting out very uncertain, however as Opportunitys do Sometimes offer, which may be lost if you are delay'd to receive my Orders, I do now Authorise you to depart whenever a favourable Opty offers, of which you may be daily advised at York, but let me Caution you not to venture without a fair...
Date: 15 June 1777
Volume: Volume 9
The Briggs Defiance & King of Prusia, after a long delay, longer I think than was absolutely necessary, are ready to depart, & intend attempting to Escape in the Approaching dark Nights. I wish them Success & hope to God they will arrive Safe they have been now more than A month repearing at Portsmouth. the expence attending the repairs & additional Supplys since my last will be...
Date: 24 August 1777
Volume: Volume 9