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As this severe weather is like to make ice, Captain [Nicholas] Biddle will try to make a push with the Randolph and as it is of the utmost consequence that you should get to Carolina if possible I think it most [advantageous] for the public service that you should go down the Bay in company with him and I hope this will find you in readiness. You will see the Ship as she comes down, and must join...
Date: 25 December 1776
Volume: Volume 7
As the enemies ships and the ice have detained you in Delaware until this time when the Marine Committee are in Baltimore I only think it necessary to add to these orders that the first of April limited for your return need not be regarded if the public service will be benefitted by your longer detention, but tell Mr Bingham if he has any public stores to send us, the receipt of them is of more...
Date: 16 February 1777
Volume: Volume 7