American Theatre from August 1, 1776, to August 31, 1776
We the Subscribers all of Warren in the State of Rhode Island &c. Merchts. request your Honor to grant a Commission or Letters of Marque and Reprisal to Benjamin Pierce Commander of the Sloop United States of which we are Owners. She is burthened about Fifty six Tons carries Eight Carriage Guns Three Pounders and Eight Swivel Guns, manned with Fifty-five Men and fitted with a suitable... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
August 1776
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At Single Anchor in Long Island Sound.
4 A M Fresh Breezes & Squally with Rain ¼ past Weighed & Came to Sail, at 10 Modte ½ past came too with the Bt Br in 15 fathom Muddy Ground & Veer'd to 2/3 of a Cable P. M. Fresh Breezes set fire to a Small Prize Sloop bound from New York for Provisions for the Rebel Army....Niger & Halifax in Comp
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Remarks in Long Island Sound on Monday Augt 26th 1776
1 [A. M.]
Fresh Breezes wt Rain
3
The Brune Made the Signal to Weigh Weighd and came to sail In Co as before2
4
at ½ Past saw a sloop fird a 4 Pr Brt Her too found her to be from Gu[i]lford belonging to the Rebels wt 6 on Board Sent a Midd and 3 Men on Board and took the Prisoners out at 5 the Niger took the Sloop in... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
August 1776
Monday 26
[Long Island Sound] The Town of Killing N½W 3 Leagues at 3 (AM) Weigh'd & came to sail took the
Halifax in Tow sent the Barge in shore Man'd & Arm'd after a Sloop at 4 Brot too a sloop ½ past 9 came too wth the Bt Br in 15 Fas Veer'd to 1/2 a Cable Brune Halifax, & 2 sloops in Compy Barge Return'd the Rebles having run the sloop on shore & Fir'd upon them... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Capt. Hazlewood [Hazelwood], who came up to us by request of Convention, has fitted a fine vessel, as we conceive in a masterly manner, and given such instructions to some persons we have here employed, with respect to mixing fire combustibles, &c. that we think we can now carry on our works without further assistance. He has in general been very assiduous, and of very much use to us. We are... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Sir: I am now to Acknowledge the Receipt of your's of the 15th. and 19th. Instant and am much obliged for your care and dispatch in forwarding the Two Sea Morters which I wish may come safe to hand. The number and strength of the Enemy and the many different posts we have to occupy together with the late Manouevres of General Howe render it utterly impossible for me to relieve you by sending a... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
August 24th a deserter came from the Enemy which informs that design of the Enemy is to storm Long Island Works and at the same time come up against the City with their Shiping, that a Signal is to be hoisted at Long when they are ready to Storm the, as they are making all Preparations Possible we may Expect it soon
August 25th A man deserted after the Enemy Landed he inform by the best Account... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
We hear Orders are already arrived in the West Indies from England, from Admiral [James] Young to seize and cut out all the American Vessels that may be found in any foreign Ports.
The Pomona Frigate has taken and carried into St. Kitts, a Dutch ship going from St. Eustatia, 'tis said, to Amsterdam, loaded with Sugars, but we hear she had Powder on board, and was bound to America. The Vessel is... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
I have just received a letter from the General which will make it necessary for me to appoint some movements with the ships here towards the Town, to countenance the intended operations of the Army this night & to morrow morning. Your ship will be useful on that occasion, and your presence always desirable. If therefore your stay is not immediately necessary where you are, the service in... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Whereas, in the course of the present war, some commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the army and navy, as also private soldiers, marines, and seamen, may lose a limb, or be otherwise so disabled as to prevent their serving in the army or navy, or getting their livelihood, and may stand in need of relief:
Resolved, That every commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, officer, and... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
In Council of Safety
[Philadelphia] August 26th, 1776.
An order was drawn, on Mr. Nesbitt, in favour of Robert Smith, for £500, for the Purpose of Building Chevaux de Frize, & other works at Billingsport, to be Charged to his acco't.
An order was drawn on Jno M. Nesbitt, Esq'r, Treasurer, in fav'r of Sam'l Morris, Esq'r. for £500 for the Purpose of Purchasing Logs, &ca., for Building... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Sir, It will be uncertain whether we can meet with a Vessell here to go to James River for the Coal, we shall be glad therefore if you will procure for us three, that will bring from fifteen hundred to two Thousand each, and dispatch them down to us with the greatest Expedition, the Resolution must go with them for their protection she must call here in her way as we shall send a Person in her... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Invoice of what riging is wanted on board the Defiance armed Sloop
Three Coils of 2½ inch rope
Three Coils of 2 Do
One Coil of 2½ white rope
One Coil of Bolt rope 2½ inch
16 Coil of nine thread Ratling
1 Coil of 2½ In: for Takle Falls
1 Six In: Cable 50 fathom
Gallie
2 Coil of 2½, for takle falls
4 Do of nine thread Ratling
1 Six In: Cable 50 fathom... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Resolved that a Copy of the Valuation and Appraisement of sundry Vessells sometime since Sunk to obstruct the Navigation of Cape Fear River be Transmitted to Nicholas Long Esquire, That he apply to the Committee of Wilmington for the Inventories therein mentioned and take into his possession the Masts, Yards, Sails, Rigging, Cables, Anchors, and other Apparel to the said Vessels belonging, and... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
My Lord I have on every occasion represented to the Generals and Admirals, the Situation of the Province, repecting military and maritime Affairs.
I requested, My Lord, a naval assistance from every Admiral.
As yet we have not had any permanent.
Captain [Thomas] Bishop of the Lively Frigate, did not go into Saint Maries, as I desired.
I am informed by people from Amelia if he had entered the... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Having hitherto in many Instances Transgress'd the Rules of the Navy & have not done my duty as I ought I am heartily sorry therefor & ask pardon of Capt Jones as well as the rest of the Officers on board the Sloop & would be very thankful if I might be permitted to be taken out of Irons & return to my former duty2 & all such Favours shall be gratefully Acknowledged... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Our Admiral has ordeied our station off the Virgin Isles, where we have been very lucky, taking one or more prizes every week. Yesterday we arrived here with one, she was laden with cotton, silks, &c. and had on board besides 20 tons of saltpetre; we saw her about four A.M. and about two P.M. was along-side of her. We hailed her, but she gave us no answer, but laying her topsails aback,... Continue Reading
Date: 26 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
...I also mention'd to you, my great Want of 16 6 Pound Cannon, & some Swivels, I should now beg Leave to urge that Matter, in the most expressive Terms, if I did not think it needless with you, & if the Cannon are to be obtain'd, & none of your Boats are to be hired, I would be glad a fast sailing Boat might be purchas'd on the best Terms, & the Men hired to bring her round to... Continue Reading
Date: 27 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
6 [A. M.]
Remks on Tuesday 27th of August 1776
Continues to blow hard gale and Learge sea the prize in Company
11
Saw a ship to the northward gave Chaise found her to be a french ship from Hispanola for france. spake our prize
1 [P. M.]
Lattd in 36d 15m Longd in 59d 50m
Saw a ship to the N E standing Close by the wind to the southward we suppose her to be in Chaise of us spake... Continue Reading
Date: 27 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Notice is hereby given, That on Thursday the fifth Day of September next, at 10 of the Clock in the Forenoon, at Messieurs Clarke and Nightingale's Wharff, in Providence, will begin the Sale at public Vendue, to the highest Bidder, of the Prize Ship Eagle,2 about 280 Tons Burthen and her Appurtenances; and also the Cargo of the said Ship, consisting of 102 Hogsheads, 38 Tierces and 4... Continue Reading
Date: 27 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
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