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You are hereby Requested to order your Barge mann'd and Equip'd, and put a good Officer in her, and Order her to reconnoitre down the River as far as they can do it with Safety, and make his Rendezvous onboard the Sloop Providence whenever he thinks proper ー She is to Stop any Boat or Craft that may be going down the River without General [Joseph] Spencer's Orders as late as this clay ー I am Sir...
Date: 9 March 1777
Volume: Volume 8
The Committee have written to the Council of war in Providence requesting their assistance in getting the Frigate under your command manned with all possible expedition. On your part as the service of your Country demands it, so this Committee expect your most diligent exertions in geting immediately manned, and out to sea, there to Cruize in such Lattitudes as will be most likely to fall in with...
Date: 4 April 1777
Volume: Volume 8