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Sir You will convoy the Transport Vessels with the Troops across the Bay to such place on the Eastern Shore as the Commander of the Troops shall direct. That being done you will proceed down the Bay — reconnoitre the enemies Ships, and use all possible dilligence to prevent their Tenders and Barges from getting supplies of any kind from the Shores, either of Maryland or Virginia, You will do good...
Date: 9 February 1777
Volume: Volume 7
I do now deliver into your Custody and charge, and you are hereby Authorized and directed in behalf and on account of the Continental Congress to take charge of the ship Blue Mountain Valley lately commanded by Captain John Hamilton Demptser, and now lying at or near Elizabeth Town point in New Jersey with all her Cargoe and Stores, and the same to preserve & Secure in the best Manner you can...
Date: 27 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3