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A motion made by Lord Chatham, to withdraw the Troops from Boston, at the first Step towards a conciliatory Plan, was rejected; and the Ministry have declared, in both Houses, the Determination to enforce Obedience to all the late laws. For this Purpose, we understand that three Regiments of Foot, one of Dragoons, seven hundred Marines, six Sloops of war, and two Frigates, are now under Orders...
Date: 5 February 1775
Volume: Volume 1
On a late Trial of a Brigantine named the Elizabeth, retaken from the Enemy on her passage to Halifax ー The Jury, were guilty of a Most flagrant error in their Verdict by acquiting the Vessel & Cargo, after I had supported the fact set forth in the Lible, (vizt) that she had been in Possesion of the Enemy more than Ninty six hours, wch will plainly appear by the Masters deposition, ー I cou'd...
Date: 31 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
The Bearer has something of the utmost moment to the Service of the States to communicate to Congress. I beg you will hear him and introduce him to that very Honorable Body. I am so engaged in the Committee, that I cannot write more, and indeed I think I need not, as the man can best tell what he has to offer. If he can do what he says he can, he will do wonders and a most signal Service to his...
Date: 16 November 1776
Volume: Volume 7