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our Privateers, have the most Skill or the most Bravery, or the best Fortune, of any in America. ー I hope Capt [Henry] Johnson was in a private Ship. ー 2 I dont like to hear that the continental Cruisers have taken so many and the Provincial Cruisers and privateers so few Prizes ー our People, may as well fight for themselves as the Continent. ー
Date: 17 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I had yesterday the pleasure of your letter of the 4th inst. by Captain [Thomas] Price, for which, as well as the former kind letter, I heartily thank you.
The report you mention that Congress have resolved upon a free trade, is so far from being true that you must have seen by the public papers before now that they have resolved to stop all trade until next March. What will be done then time...
Date: 14 November 1775
Volume: Volume 2
The twenty fifth ultimo your favour of the fourth was duly received; Am glad to hear of your welfare, and the favourable Intelligence, you was pleased to give me, Respecting the Army, our Publick affairs, and other matters. Capt Hector [McNeill] — is Returned from his Cruize — Is Coldly Recd on account of his — Behaviour whilst out; which some say was the cause of M—y being taken. . . .
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Date: 2 September 1777
Volume: Volume 9