American Theatre from September 1, 1776, to October 31, 1776
As to trade there is but very little what there is. is chiefly in the West India way, but that is very much Obstructed by the Milford & Liverpool & Viper who seem to be stationd this way. and take more or less every week. we were in hopes the Continental ships would have been att sea before this, but dont see any prospect of there being likely to get to sea: A Month to come, the complaint... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Resolved, That Edward Pope Esqr the Colony Agent at Dartmouth, be, & hereby is empower'd, & directed to pay to the petitioner [Weymes Orrock] one hundred pounds out of the Colony's part of the Ship [Harriot], & Cargo of which the petr was late Master if so much there be belonging to this State, if not, whatever is the Colony's proportion of sd Capture.
Whereas the Ship named Lord... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
That your Petitioner in a Ship bound from Jamaica, to London, commanded by Capt Archibald Duthie2 was taken by the Letter of Marque Schooner Sturdy Begger, commanded by Capt Peter Lander, and after the capture of the said Ship, he was taken out of her and put on board the said Schooner Sturdy Begger, and brought into Salem.
That your Petitioner, being in a Country where he is an entire... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
The Petition of Ethan Compstock second Lieutt in the diligent Schooner of War Capt. John Lambert Commander & Joshua Wing Master of said Schooner humbly shewethー
That your Petitioners have been in the Service of the State nearly six Months, have made several Cruizes but all of them unsuccessfull by which they have not been able to supply themselves with any of the necessaries of Life: &... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Captain James Tracy sailed from Newbury-Port the seventh of June in the Yankey Hero, for Boston, with twenty-six men only, including officers this number was not a quarter of his complement; he was provisioned for a six months cruize, and was to take in the remainder of his men at Boston; the afternoon he went out, going round Cape Ann he observed a sail in the offing, but in his situation did... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Jabez Whipple of Providence in the County of Providence in said State Commander of the private Sloop of War called the Independence, of the port of said Providence duly commision[e] d to cruise against the Enemies of the united States of America for himself and for and in behalf of the Owners of and the officers and men belonging to said Sloop of War comes into this Honl Court and gives your... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
We the Subscribers all of Providence in the State of Rhode Island &c Merchants, request your Honor to grant a Commission or Letter of Marque and Reprisal to Thomas Child2 Commander of the Brigantine Industry of which we are Owners, She is burthened about One Hundred and ten Tons carries Twelve Carriage Guns Six Pounders, and Twelve Swivel Guns, manned with One Hundred Men, and... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Sir Yours 24th Ulto came to hand last Post, & I find that I can purchase Seed to put on board Capt Kenedy [Thomas Kennedy] in the Room of the Flower, consequently shall sell the flour which begins to take damage, Kendy says that he can take on board three hundred hhd. ー A few days agoe Capt Alex Exceen in the Brig Friendship arrived here from the Southside of Longiland, being drove out by the... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
[Long Island] Wednesday, Sept. 11th. Some firing the Night past, tho' mistake, the Highlanders and our Seamen in Flat Boats. Our 1st. and 2d. Light Infantry on Montresors Island, 1st Brigade on Bohannas. Are informed that three Commissioners, Vizt. Franklin, John Adams and Rutledge, from the General Congress, had this day arrived at Staten Island, to Treat with Lord and General Howe. His Lordship... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Septemr 1776
Wednesday 11th
Moored off of Bedlows Island
At 10 AM Dryed Sails made the Renown Asia, Strombolo & Carcass Sigls for Petty Officers
The first part Modr & fair, Middle & latter light airs & Cloudy
At 2 PM Sent a Boat to meet a Flag of Truce from New York2 At 3 made the Asias Signal for a Petty Officer, At 5 the Repulse Signal for a Lieut at 7 the Parole... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
...we had not been long out before we fell in kith an armed Brig (Letter of Marque) with whom we had a severe action for upwards of two hours, when she struck to us, she was loaded with rum & had a large turtle on board with Lord Norths name on it, brought it in & gave it to Mr [Robert] Morris: we had all our officers killed or Wounded the Captain & Myself excepted, so that I was... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
In Council of Safety,
[Philadelphia] Septem'r 11th, 1776.
Commission granted for Sloop Jupiter, Privateer, Fran's, Illingsworth, Comm'r, 80 Tons, 95 men, 14 carriage Guns, own'd by Nicholas Low, & co.
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
On Monday, the 16th of this instant September, at Three o'clock in the Afternoon bn Plumsted's Wharff.
A Parcel of Rum. Taken in the Prize Brigantine Neptune, condemned in the Court of Admiralty.2 The said Brig will be sold the same Afternoon, at the same Place, as soon as the Rum is disposed of.
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to Colo William Aylett for Nine pounds fourteen shillings for Bread furnished Capt Lilly for the use of the Brig Liberty. ー Also for Thirteen pounds nine shillings for Bread and Flour furnished Capt Edward Travis for the use of the Manley Galley.
Ordered that a Warrant Issue to John Armistead for Eight pounds two shillings and ten pence half penny for Provisions... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
As the Congress have order'd that Troops be immediately sent to New York and that the said Troops be transported by Water as the most expeditious way, the Naval Board has receiv'd orders to collect all their Vessels in this Colony for that purpose, you are therefore desir'd to proceed directly to York Town upon receipt of this and when arriv'd there apply to this Board for further orders. I am by... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
most of the Vessels of the Navy with some Transports are very shortly [to] proceed up the Bay with a considerable body of our Troops, unless prevented by appearance of an Enemy, we therefore desire you'll use the utmost diligence in reconoitering the Bay and Capes as often as possible, and shou'd you discover an Enemys Vessel that you will give immediate notice of her strength and situation to... Continue Reading
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
As the Troops intended for New York are to be transported up the Bay it will be necessary for the Boats you had built to attend them. Therefore you'll please to order them to be ready to attend the service by the 20th Instant, by which time we expect that the other Vessels we are to hrnish will be ready to sail, I am By order of the Naval Board Your hb'le Servt
Thoms Whiting 1st Comr
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
hearing that you had two Sloops unemploy'd and being in want of Vessels to transport Tfoops up the Bay, shou'd be glad to know immediately whither you can have them ready at York by the 20th Inst. By order of the Naval Board, I am Your hb'le Servant
Thomas Whiting 1st Comr
Date: 11 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
This is to inform you of my being arrived here in the Captina, Capt. Ceutrich, having lost the Minehead, which was taken from me Sept. 4, by the Hawke privateer, Malachy Lee, commander, of eight guns and 60 men, almost all of whom were Old-England-men;2 they also took nine other sail the same day, but released all but mine, it being the best sailing ship among them.
Date: 12 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
this agreement made this twelth Day of September 1776 Between John Garvin and Isaac Needham Both of Salem Wetens [witnesses] that the Said John Garvin a Seaman on Board the Privter Sloup Reveng[e] Command By capt Ben Worren heath Sold and By these Presents Doth Sel to the Said Isaac Needham for the condertions her after mentchons one half of one Share of all prizes that Shall Be taking By the... Continue Reading
Date: 12 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
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