American Theatre from December 1, 1774, to May 20, 1775
The President after explaining the nature of the letter delivered to him yesterday.
A memorial from Robert and John Murray, of New-York, was laid before the Congress, and read.
Ordered, That it lye up [on] the table.
Date: 16 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
On Sunday a ship, Capt. Byrne, arrived here from Liverpool, which she left the 3d of April, and advised us of a ship, Jones, master, being loaded with salt and some dry goods, which would sail in a few days after him, for this port, and that the ship Johnston, belonging to Mr. Gildart of Liverpool, was loaded with salt and dry goods, by the house of Messrs. Ashton, and bound to your port. You may... Continue Reading
Date: 16 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
My last was 6t April, since which I have recd your two favours of 6t Jany and 28 Feby by which I am agreeably informed of the Insurance being made on my Tobo in the Martin, I observe what you say relative to the Virginia. I can assure you that Affair has not given me a little concern, but am in hopes that your letter of Justification will satisfy every unprejudiced person. Your J H.N's delaying... Continue Reading
Date: 16 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
I did myself the honor of writing You the 1st of this month, when I took the liberty of giving Your Lordship the best account in my power of the present state of this Province: every day's experience convinces me more and more of the justice of the observations I then made, nor have I one word to retract of what I wrote.
The Lieutenant Governor after adjourning the Assembly to the 1st of June,... Continue Reading
Date: 16 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Sir A Brig from Biddeford in England arrived this day the Master of whom has just been with the Committee & acquaint them that his orders are to take on board six Masts of about sixteen inches diameter.
We are inform'd that the ship lately built at Casco Bay (which arrived in the Harbour this morning) is come with an intention to load Masts which are now ready for her. The opinion of the... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 1775
Wednesy 17th
at 4 AM the Boats returned; at 8 sent of[f] Boats to the assistance of a Ship which was on Shore.2
[P M] Came in His Majys Armed Ship Canceaux, & the Ship which was on shore with our Boats;
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
A Letter from Edward Mott to this Congress, dated 11th May, 1775, giving an account of the taking of the Fortress at Ticonderoga, was read, together with a Letter from Ethan Allen. Also an application from Col. [James] Easton and others; whereupon,
Ordered, That Colonel Foster, Mr. [James] Sullivan, and Doctor [Samuel] Holten, be a Committee to introduce Colonel Easton to this House, to give a... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 1775
Wednesday 17
Off Castle William Island [Boston Harbor]
at 12 A.M. saw four armed Rebels on Dorchester Neck
at 5 PM. heard the Report & saw the smoke of two Cannon fired on the Main over the Westermost point of Thompsons Island. at 8 called all hands to quarters. Saw a great fire in the Town of Boston, at 12 the Fire still burning fierce.2
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 1775
Wednesdy 17
In Tarpolean Cove
[A M] people empd working up Junk at 3 PM Weighd and Came to Sail at 4 fird 3 Six Pounders Shotted and Brought too a Ship from Cape Nichola2 at 5 Came too with the Bt Br in Tarpolean Cove
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Neither the Powder or lead you was Pleased to Order is to be had here at any Rate, as our Committe on Enquiry find us very short ourselves ー the flints I can service you with if you think they will do without the Powder & lead2 . . . times look gloomy here, and dont seem to Alter for the better I am [&c.]
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Upon motion,
Resolved unanimously, That all exportations to Quebec, Nova Scotia, the Island of St. John's, Newfoundland, Georgia,2 except the Parish of St. John's, and to East and West Florida immediately cease, and that no provisions of any kind, or other necessaries be furnished to the British Fisheries on the American coasts until it be otherwise determined by the Congress.
Ordered... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
A few days since suddenly departed hence, Zachariah Hood, Comptroller of the Customs for this port. ー It is said he is gone in the ship Pennsylvania Packet, Capt. [Peter] Osborne, for London. ー This same Hood was the Person who was Stamp-Master for Maryland, from which he was driven by his countrymen, since which he was appointed Comptroller for this port, and from hence it is said he has kept up... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
We never had Such a fine appearance for a Crop of Wheat at this Season as at Present & I make no doubt if the Weather is Seasonable but that there will be One third more this Year than Ever was any One Year before however there is no Probabillity of Getting it Shipped therefore we must Sit down & Eat & be merry & thank God for Plenty. You have Inclosed a list of Ships &c... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
[Enclosure in George Woolsey's Letter of 17 May]
May
A brig2 Saild from [sic! for] Bristol (from J. Stevenson)
14th
Wheat & flour
A do. do for Lisbon3 (Purviance)
do
A do do Campbell Master,4 for Bristol from Stevenson
Wheat & flour
The Ship Hercules5 almost loaded for Bristol by J. Ewing
... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
May 17 [1775]. This afternoon Dr. Richter brought from Bethabara a package of letters; Gemein Nachrichten and newspapers, from Bethlehem and Lititz, which Christian Conrad brought on his return from Pennsylvania. The letters were of April 25th and May 1st, and among other things mentioned the unpleasant fact that about April 19th there had been a skirmish near Boston between the royal troops and... Continue Reading
Date: 17 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
I have the pleasure to acquaint you that Lakes George and Champlain, with the fortresses, artillery, &c., particularly the armed sloop of George the Third, with all water carriages of these Lakes, are now in possession of the Colonies. I expect the English Merchants, as well as all virtuous disposed gentlemen, will be in the interest of the Colonies. The advanced guard of the Army is now at... Continue Reading
Date: 18 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
A letter being recd from Hunking Wentworth Esqr Chairman of a Committee at Portsmouth the same was read & ordered to Lay.
Date: 18 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Yesterday Colonel [James] Easton arrived at the Provincial Congress in Watertown from Ticonderoga, & brings the glorious News of the taking that Place by the American forces, without the loss of a man; Of which interesting Event we have collected the following Particulars, viz.
Last Tuesday se'nnight [May 9], about 240 Men, from Connecticut and this Province, under Col. [Ethan] Allen and... Continue Reading
Date: 18 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
I have now to inform you, that having communicated the proposed Adventure P your Vessell to the proper Persons, they have authorized me to advise you that they will be concerned therein, for which Purpose I shall return to your Place, where I expect to be by Thursday next or sooner if possible, therefore desire you will keep her till that Time.2
I am [&c.]
Date: 18 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
Ordered, That Colonel [Samuel] Thompson have the following Letter sent him
Sir: This Congress have Received Information that the Committee of Correspondence of the Town of Falmouth, on hearing that you were about making an attack on the Canceaux, Man of War, Lying in the harbour of that Town, desired you to forbear any proceedings of that kind; which you promised to do; but that you afterwards... Continue Reading
Date: 18 May 1775
Volume: Volume 1
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