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This morning I Received advice of one of the Enemies Tenders being drove into our Harbour.2 I thought it my duty to secure her; being apprehensive that the prisoners might attempt an escape with the prize, I immediately ordered a number of soldiers to embark on hoard boats to take possession of her, and in the interim prepared others to follow: In one of which I went myself; when I...
Date: 27 December 1776
Volume: Volume 7
The inclosed letter to the committee of Safety having produced no effect2 — I think it my duty to lay it before you. The departure of the Ranger is now impeded Solely for want of the liberty which I then asked and which I now hope to obtain from you. — United as the Continent is its interest must take Precedence of all private concerns in every patriot Breast. — And as I hope I have...
Date: 20 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9