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...with respect to [Esek] Hopkins ー you have but one way left, appoint an Admiral ー but dont flatter yourself that even that will bring about a resignation. A sense of honour must exist where in dignity produces a sacrifice of interest ー If you have not the courage or interest to carry this as the next wise step sell your ships to private adventurers2...
...Our affairs to the Norward...
Date: 27 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
You have heard that 3 ships have passed fort Washington & gone up the river with out meeting with the least difficulty from all those obstructions which we have attempted to create ー I am not surprized at it having long ago from the manner in which that work was conducted predicted what has hapned & proposed to the Genl what wd have secured us agt the whole navy of England at Less expence...
Date: 10 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6