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As the Machine designd to attempt blowing Up the Enemy's Ships,2 is to be transported from the East to the North River where a Small Vessell will be wanted to receive it, I wish you to order One for that Purpose, as all Things are now ready to make the Experiment, I wish it may not be delayed, tho' the Event is uncertain the Experiment under our present Circumstances is certainly worth...
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
As the unfortunate Attempt upon Montressors Island may very unjustly injure the Character of some very worthy Officers, I beg you to insert the Result of the Court of Inquiry, so far as regards the Conduct of Capt. James Eldredge
At a Court of Inquiry, on the Conduct of the Captains commanding the Boats ordered to land on Montressors Island, the 23d of September last:
Brigadier-General Parsons,...
Date: 7 November 1776
Volume: Volume 7