American Theatre from September 1, 1776, to October 31, 1776
our Generals, I fear have made a Mistake in Retreating from long Island. I fear they will retreat from the City of New York next. ー These are disagreeable Events. ー I dont like these Measures. ー I wish there was more firmness ー But let not these Things discourage, ー if [illegible] get Possession of New York, long Island, and Staten Island ー these are more Territory than their whole Army can... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
... I am obliged to General [Benjamin] Lincoln for his Information, concerning the Fortifications, which I hope will be effectually attended to, as I am not clear, that Boston is yet Secure from Invasion.
I hope, the Disasters at Long Island, and New York will not dispirit our People. The Ways of Providence are inscrutable. I have strong suspicions that these Disasters have saved Boston from... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Thirty Shillings Reward.
Deserted from Capt. Samuel Shaw's Company of Marines, belonging to one of the Continental Frigates, Angus Cammeron, born in Ireland, about 5feet, 8 or 9 inches high, dark complexion, with short black hair, curled behind, a little pock marked, about 30 years of age; it is said he listed in Capt. Craig's company of Lancaster militia. Whoever apprehends said deserter, and... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Since our last arrived here between 30 and 40 inhabitants of this State, who have been taken at different times by the English Pirates on our coast; They were brought from the fleet at New-York on board the Orpheus, and landed at Lewis-Town on Cape-Henlopen.
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
I had the honour of writing to you the 27 Augt pr the Brigantine Brittania which I sent in under the Care of Lt Wm Grinnell Since that I have been to the Southward near the parallel of Bermuda & bro't too four Sail of French Spanish & Danish Ships homeward Bound but without gaining any usefull Information. ー on the first Currt. I fell in with a Fleet of five Sail ー one of them being very... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
I herewith inclose for your inspection all the letters and Papers which I found in the Brigantine Sea Nymph ー for the Particulars of my Cruise hitherto I must beg leave to refer You to the within Open letter to the Marine Board which please to lay before them ー I purpose to Stand to the Southward in hopes of falling in with some Ships which I understand are now on their Passage from Barbados ー... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Septemr 1776
Wednesday 4th
Charles Town Lighthouse Wt 7 Leagues
at 11 took the Rutledge Schooner, laden with Rice and Indigo. Dispatched the prise to Cape Fear.
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
His Excellency Acquainted the Board that he had called them together in Consequence of different Intelligences Communicated to him by the Superintendant of Indian Affairs respecting the designs of the Rebels to attack this Colony and at this Critical Situation of Affairs he wished to have all the assistance and advice of His Majestys Servants....
It also appearing to the Board that there is... Continue Reading
Date: 4 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Whereas the American Congress have lately extended their Former Resolutions relating to ships & other vessells, their Tackle, apparel and Furniture and all goods, Wares & merchandise belonging to any Inhabitant or Inhabitants of Great Britain taken upon the High Seas or between high & low water mark; To all ships and other Vessells, their Tackle, apparel and Furniture, and all goods... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Septr 1776
Wednesdy 4
Do [Cape Ann] NW 7 Leagues.
at 5 AM saw a Ship & Schooner to the So ward, made Sail and gave Chace, the Chace standing towards us Barricaded & Clear'd Ship for Action at 8 spoke the Chace proved to be His Majs Ship Liverpool & her Prize Brot too Maintopsl to the Mast and Hoisted out the Cutter at 11 saw a Sail in the N E Quartr made Sail and gave Chace,... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Return of Amos Windship to be Surgeon on Board the Brig Massachusetts whereof Daniel Souther is Commander, Read and Ordered that the said Windship be Commissionated Agreeable to his Rank.
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
. . . You may Rely on your directions to Capt [Stephen] Cleveland being most punctually Complied with in every respect2. . .
I beg leave to hint that I last week wrote your worthy president relative to a matter wch as it concerns his private interest its probable he may be backward in mentiong to the Comee vizt the Agent for New hampshire stops all Continental prizes that occasionally... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Our last Accounts from Halifax say ー They left there 40 Sail of Vessels, Prizes, &c. ー
Sails for London, from Halifax, in the Princess Royal Jamaicaman, Robert Hollowell, Nat Mills, Printer, Margarett Draper and Family; George Deblois, Sam Rogers, Sam Hughes, John Atkinson, the Miss Cummings's; and Justice Cutler of New-Hampshire.
Captain [Daniel] Waters, in the Lee Vessel of War, has retaken... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Time of
Entry
Place
shipped at
Station in
which they
have entered
Dead. discharged
Run. turned
over. &c.
Time
when
Number
Men's Names
1775
Rhode Island
Comr in Chief
1
Esek Hopkins Esqr
Dec. 7th
Connecticut
Captain
2
Dudley Saltonstall
Dec. 7th
Philada.
1st Lieut
Promoted
May 10th 1776
3
John Paul Jones
November 20
Rho. Island
Lieutenant
Run
May 1st... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Remarkes On Thursday Septr 5. 1776
a 5 A M Came to Sail in Compeny With 5 Sail a 11 Come to Ancker at Tarplain [Tarpaulin] Cove Two Boats Came on Borde With Solders Histed out the Boate and Sent on Shore To Fill Sum Warter all Well on Bord2
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
... We have also determined to equip what naval force we have with all possible dispatch. I have certain intelligence that our forces are withdrawn from Long Island and Governor's Island, and that the two Continental companies, stationed on the east end of Long Island, are come over to the main, and that the militia on Long Island are dispersed. We are extremely desirous to co-operate with your... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
There being necessity of Sending aNumber of Troops from New London to the East End of Longisland you are desired to provide necessary Transports & Immedietly provide for the Carrying over Colol [Erastus] Wolcotts Regiment with their Bagage & the Six field peaces at New London and you are directed to forward with them Sufficient quantity of Powder & Ball and as Capt John Dishon is... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Sir, The Marine Committee at Philadelphia wrote of the 22d Ulto that the Secrett Committee had given you orders to deliver me what Articles you had imported on Continent Accot Should be glad you would forward them to me soon as you can, as I want to make use of them, and any matters you want for the Ship, if wanted before She comes Round you can keep, and any other articles you want let me know... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
1776
The Sloop Schuyler
Charles Pond Capt
Sepr 5
To pd Wm Brooks for 90 lb beef @ 3½
£ 2..6..1
To pd Mrs Cheeny for Nursing Eph Jones
4.. 0 ..0
To 1 Shirt & Sheet
1.14 ..6
To pd the Sexton
0.. 6 ..0
To pd Jona Starr for Coffin
0.18.—
6.18..6
To Doc Wolcotts Bill
3.10..8
To Doc Thos Coits Bill
3..2.ー
£ 15.17..3
To My Coms 5 pCt
15..0... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
...I am attentive to what you mention with, Regard to an Officer being appointed to the Command of the Royal Savage, and have, accordingly, fixed my Eye upon Colonel [Edward] Wigglesworth, who has, upon my recommending it to him, most readily undertaken to serve as the Third Officer on Board the Fleet, yourself first, and Genl [David] Waterbury, Second. He will sail tomorrow Morning in the... Continue Reading
Date: 5 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
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