American Theatre from August 1, 1776, to August 31, 1776
In Council of Safety,
[Philadelphia] August 31, 1776.
Resolved, That Wm. Farley, Michael Purviance, Arthur Canaday, & Edward Riely, belonging to our Fleet, be allowed leave of absence from the Vessels they belong to for four weeks from this date, for the only purpose of working at Mr. James Wharton's Rope Walk on cordage for the Continental Frigates, to be at all times subject to Mr. Wharton'... Continue Reading
Date: 31 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
You are desir'd to get your Vessel ready by Thursday the twelfth day of September and to proceed immediately to James Town and apply for further Orders. I am for the Board [&c.]
Date: 31 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Augt 1776
Saturday 31st
Charles Town Light house NbW, 1⅔ Leagues
Mode and Clear Wr at 3 AM saw a Sail in the Wear Qr Do come up with the Sail, and every person concluded by the Behaviour that she was a Rebel Privateer, we haild him to Lower down his Sails on his not complying we fird into him which killd one Man & Wounded another, she proved to be a Tender belonging to His Majs Sloop ... Continue Reading
Date: 31 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
August 1776
Friday 30
At Sea
First & Middle Pts Moder & fair, Latter Pt Squally with rain, At 5 A M hoisted a boat out & sent her on board a Schooner from Surinam bound to Newberry. Sent a Petty Officer & Six hands on board her took her hands Out, At 10 A M made Sail, parted Company with the Prize.
Light breezs & fair Wr at 6 P M Saw a sail to the N E
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Date: 31 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
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