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The Governour sent for Doctor Jones and Joseph Clay, and acquainted them that he had sent for them as the only remaining Representatives of the town of Savannah, and acquainted them that the following men-of-war, with the packet and one or two other vessels, were arrived at Cockspur, viz: the Syren, of 28 guns; the Tamar, of 18 or 20 guns; the Raven of 18 guns; the Cherokee, of 16 guns.
That he...
Date: 18 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3
Doctor Jones and Joseph Clay waited on the Governour in consequence of a written request from him, when he informed them, that as soon as he heard there was a man-of-war in the river, which was on Tuesday last, he sent orders to Captain Lightenstone to go on board them and to inquire who they were and what number, and endeavour to learn their intentions. And as the Governour was apprehensive, if...
Date: 22 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3
On his Majesty's service.
To the Hon. James Mackay, Esq; and the rest of the members of his Majesty's Council at Savannah.
On board his Majesty's ship Scarborough
at Cockspur, February the 13th, 1776.
Honourable Gentlemen, After using my best endeavours for upwards of 3 weeks, to prevail on those in whose hands the present ruling powers are, that the commanders of his Majesty's ships here might...
Date: 13 February 1776
Volume: Volume 3