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Sir, I am credibly informed that a Body of Militia in this Province have actually taken Arms against the Government and are determined to attack His Majesty's Fort and Garrison under my Command, in order to enable themselves to oppose and keep off His Majesty's Ships and Troops, that may be ordered here: In this Fort the King has a very valuable Sett of Artillery, but a very inconsiderable...
Date: 20 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
The forlorn Situation I am in, will I hope apologize for the liberty of taking any of your Excellency's time at this busy juncture and of adding few words to Governor [Josiah] Martin's representation of it ー Reduced by desertion to 12 men; with 2 half barrels gun powder, I am left to defend a Fort much too large for that number; and to Keep and Save 14 eighteen Pounders, 16 nine do and 20 swivels...
Date: 8 July 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Last week an anonymous letter was brought me, acquainting me that a Large Bark, (a description of which I have the honour to inclose Your Lordship,) was purchas'd for the Americans,2 and tho' to be dispatched from hence with Genovese Colours, was to hoist American Colours at Sea, a Person being appointed to take the Command of her. I immediately applied to the Secretary of State here,...
Date: 23 June 1777
Volume: Volume 9