American Theatre from September 1, 1776, to October 31, 1776
Ran away from the ship Providence, Abraham Whipple, Esq; Commander, Ephraim Dawley, of Exeter, in this State, 47 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, dark hair, eyes, and complexion: Also Thomas Mitchell, of North Kingstown, 26 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, darkish hair and eyes, both formerly belonging to Capt. [Samuel] Phillips's company, in Col. [William] Richmond's regiment: ー Whoever... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
In the night following the 30th of instant October, five of the continental prisoners broke out of the goal at Windham, and made their escape, viz. David Wardrop, surgeon, a Scotchman, speaks broad, about 5 feet 10 inches high, between 20 and 30 years old, of a sandy complection, wears his own hair, and walks with his knees wide asunder, had blue cloathes and a new beaver hat cock'd up with hooks... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Officers as
Appointed by
Congress
Frigates
32 Guns
American Pay
as established
by Congress
30 days to
one Month
British Pay,
28 days to
one Month
5th Rates
32 Guns
Difference
less than
British
Pay
Difference
more than
British
Pay
Wages that ought to
be established in the
American Navy 30
Days to one... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Captain [Patrick] Dennis was speaking to me concerning raising a company of marines to enter on board the ship Montgomery, for her safety this winter. I make no doubt but he has acquainted the Convention of the same. I had some encouragement that I should have the birth, as our regiment will soon be disbanded, and our men will be idle. But what small encouragement I have had from Captain Dennis,... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
In Council of Safety,
[Philadelphia] October 31st, 1776.
By order of the Council, two Blank Commissions for Privateers or Letters of Marque, were delivered to Messrs. James Mease & Robert Mease, for a ship & Brig, to be fitted out by them in a foreign Port.
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
Ordered that the keeper of the Public Store deliver unto Capt Edward Travis six Ounces of Rhubarb, two pounds of Bark, four pounds Glauber Salts & a half pound of Manna for the use of the Brig Raleigh.
Capt Isaac Younghusband of the Brig Musquetto having been suspended from the Command of the Brig Musquetto for failing to apply [sic comply] with the Orders of this Board and being summoned to... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
If you have any Complaint against Mr [Henry], Stratton it may be inquir'd into hereafter. the Board hitherto approve your Conduct and will have no objection to promote you to the command of your Company of Marines in the room of Captain Conwayー
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
We the Subscribers, being made Prisoners of War by the Navy of this State, do promise qnd engage on our word & honour & on the faith of Gentlemen, to depart from hence to the town of Salisbury in the State of North Carolina and there or within ten miles thereof to remain during the present War between Great Brittain & the united States of America, or untill the Congress of the Said... Continue Reading
Date: 31 October 1776
Volume: Volume 6
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