Volume 8
. . . Nicholson alledges, and Mr Lewis seems to confirm, that Nicholson advised with the Marine Committee on the Subject of pressing before he did it, and that the Committee rather approved it. Nicholson has promised now to discharge such of the-impressed Men (he has upwards of 30) as are not willing to go with him and a Magistrate goes on board this Afternoon to see it done . . .
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Mr [James] Calhoun some Time ago wrote us that Capt [John Thomas] Boucher informed him that one Capt Laurence Sanford of Alexandria a Man of Reputation who was taken by the Roebuck, on board of which he saw the two Goodrich's, who escaped from Baltimore Jail, told him that they effected their Escape by bribing the Jailor and that it cost them 600 £.2 We shall be obliged to you to have... Continue Reading
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Rigging for two Galleys on the Eastern shore.
For, fore and Main Shrouds, Pendants &c being three on a side to each Mast five Inches, two hundred fathoms, Mizen Shrouds four Inches, seventy fathoms, Six Coils of three Inch, eight coils of two and half Inch, eight ditto of two Inch, Six Coils of ratline, six Ditto of Spunyarn, A Quantity of Marline, housing and Amberline for the above rigging... Continue Reading
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
The capes are now blocked up by the Phoenix, Captain Parker, the Senegal, the Raleigh armed brig of 12 guns, and a sloop of 10. They are so situated that it is almost impossible for vessels bound in or out to escape them. Captain Parker has determined not to send or receive any more flags.
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
The Commissioners of the Navy desire that you will Imediately Open a House of Rendez[vous] under the Direction of a Proper Officer, and Endeavour to Enlist as many Seamen as you possibly can, to serve on board of the Brigg Notre Dame, for six Months, or Longer, and for the Encouragement of such Seamen as may Enlist for that Time, you may Engage to Advance One Months pay to Each, And to Every man... Continue Reading
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
. . . I was very ill during the first part of the voyage, but I could have given myself the consolation of the wicked, which is to suffer in a numerous company. I treated myself in my own way, and I recovered sooner than the others. Now I feel almost as if I were on land. Once I arrive, I am sure that I shall have acquired the hardiness that will assure me perfect health for a long time. Do not... Continue Reading
Date: 30 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Pursuant to Directions from Marriot Arbuthnot Esqr
Commissioner of His Majesty's Navy &c:
dated 23d past, And to us directed.
We whose Names are hereunto Subscribed have been onboard the Rebel Prize Brig called the Cabot, and carefully Surveyed the Hull, Masts, Sails and her other Materials (Ordnance Stores excepted) which We value at One thousand two hundred and forty Pounds. ー Tonnage 186 ... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
I have fixt th Slop 2 fit for th Sees I was fierst to take flower for to Purchese Some meterials I was Disapinted of men at Nantucket & men is Not to be had under 25 or 26 Dollars I have Shipt A mate at Acoxsett but i have to Git men I can Not tell for theay are Afraid of the Capes of Vergeny I Set out for Bedford yesterday in hops for to find Some on the Rotle but mony is No... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
We learn that Mr. Henry Hawkins, of this Town, was killed on board a British Ship of War called the Phoenix, in her Passage up the North River last Summer, by a Shot from one of our Batteries. He was taken in a Vessel bound to this Place from France, and compelled by a savage Enemy to the hard Necessity of fighting against his Friends and Country.
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
I wrote Yesterday to Your Lordship by the Sloop Peggy and Suky and enclosed a Paper containing some Intelligence of the Continental Fleet, which I received from Captain Feilding, a Copy of which, with a little Variation, I have now the Honor to send herewith. ー The Sloop wou'd have sailed last Night had the Wind permitted; She will proceed as soon as possible, and is to go round by Sandy-Hook,... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Received Intelligence from two English Passengers going out in the Sloop Betsey, and Job Prince, Master of the_ said Sloop, that they sailed in Company from. Boston with the Rebel Fleet commanded by Manly the 21st May; which consisted of the following Vessels: Viz: The Boston of 36 Guns, Hancock of 32 Guns, One Ship 20 Guns, with two Brigs, two Schooners and two Sloops, and were to be joined off... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
I This morning received information, which I beleive is not to be doubted, that on Saturday last, A large fleet consisting of a Hundred Sail, left New York & stood out to sea. Whither they are destined, or what they had on Board remains to be known. If possessing Hudson's River, should not be Genl Howe's first object I should suppose his operations will be against Philadelphia, and that this... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
Having none of your Favours of late unanswered, We take the liberty of informing you, that the State of our Navigation is at present too dangerous for any Vessels to attempt coming into this Bay; the Enemy having several Cruizers stationed at the Capes for some Weeks past. We Judgd it proper you should know, least The Board of War might be sending any more Vessels this Way. ー We are at present... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
It appearing from the Report of Mr Allen Quyn a Justice of the peace that the several following persons who had been impressed on board the Virginia Frigate and whilst they were detained have signed the Articles have declared their unwillingness to proceed in the Ship they are ordered to be discharged from the Ship to wit ー John Harrington, Richard Arthur, William Adams, Joseph Shaw, John Dillam... Continue Reading
Date: 31 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
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