Your design of sending Vessells with Cargoes to the Foreign West Indies for the Purpose of purchasing Arms and Ammunition, has been communicated to me by my Friend, Mr Hooe ー
Embolden'd by his Advice, and prompted by an unfeignd Affection for my Country, I would wish on this Occasion to make a tender of my best Services to it, through your Honours ー And to this end I would propose, if you consent... Continue Reading
Since my last, we have sent a party of 100 men, under the command of col. [Edward] Stevens, of the minute battalion, over the river, who fell in last night, about 12 o'clock, with a guard of about 30 men, chiefly negroes. They got close up to the sentinel undiscovered; the sentinel challenged, and was not answered, upon which he fired. Our people, being too eager, began the fire immediately,... Continue Reading
Upon an application by Col. [George Gabriel] Powell, on account of the armed brigantine Comet:
Ordered,That Capt. Robert Cochran do deliver to the order of Col. Powell, two pieces of cannon, twelve-pounders, with the necessary quantity of stores belonging thereto; and that he do also deliver to Col. Powell's order, fifty pounds weight of gunpowder, and cannon ball in proportion.
Ordered,That the... Continue Reading
Decemr 1775
Thursdy 52
At Single Anchor in Rebellion Road
Supplied the Cherokee with a Barrel of Powder sent the Cutter Mannd & Armd to two Vessels of[f] the Bar.
First part Fresh Breezs & Cloudy Middle & latter light Airs at 2 P M Retd the Cuttr having brot in the 2 Vessels one from St Kitts3 the other from Jaimaca with Rum sent Officers & Men into them... Continue Reading
I beg leave to acquaint you that I have in consequence of my orders, examined the Cargo of the Bob & Joan Schooner, detained here last night by his Majesty's Ship under my command, and find that no part thereof appears perishable, except the Ten Barrells of Limes and Oranges. I am &ca
PROTEST
By this Public Instrument of Protest be it known and made manifest unto all whom it doth or may concern, That on this sixth day of December 1775, Before me, John Wendell of Portsmouth, in the Colony of New Hampshire, Esq. Notary & Tabellion public admitted sworn & registered personally appeared Samuel Stacy master, Thomas Mead, mate, William Dixon mariner, all late belonging to... Continue Reading
Your favors of the 25th and 30th Ulto. I received, and am to inform you, that from the good Character you gave of Mr. [James] Aborn, I ordered the Agent in whose care his Vessel was, to deliver her up to him.2 There were other Circumstances too, that were favorable to Mr. Aborn and induced a belief that he was not inimical to our Cause. I am much obliged, by your kind attention to my... Continue Reading
I send you by the bearor two thousand dollars to defray the expences attending the Military Stores2
do you pay all the Charges & Keep Vouchers that we may not be troubled with a Multiplicity of Accounts I am Yrs
The representation of the Committee of the town of Salem was yesterday Laid before his Excelly ー he orders me to assure you, that it will give him great pleasure to Contribute towards the particular Safety of the Town & Inhabitants of Salem, when he Can do it Consistant with that attention he must pay to the defence of the whole ー the shot taken on board the prize is very much wanted at Camp... Continue Reading
On the Examination of John Moodie Captain, John Smith Mate, Saml Ward, Derby Hogan & Lawrence Colbert, foremost Hands of the Schooner Fisher,2 taken & brought into Salem ー
Ordered ー That the said John Moodie and John Smith be permitted to go at large thro['] this Colony, they & each of them, for himself giving Bond, to the Colony Treasurer, in the sum of five hundred pounds... Continue Reading
Voted, That the captain and other officers and sailors belonging to the armed vessel lately taken near St. Johns and now at Canaan, be disposed of by the [committee] for taking care of prisoners in such town or towns in the county of Litchfield as they shall judge most convenient, until further orders from the General Congress or the Governor and this Council.
Voted, That Cap. Wm. Hunter, Lt. Jno... Continue Reading
Upon motion made Resolved,That the three prisoners taken by Captain A Whipple, and in his passage to Philadelphia, who are now on board his vessel, be delivered to the committee of safety of the Colony of Pensylvania, who are directed to secure them in safe custody in some gaols in said Colony.2
The Committee, to whom the petition of Captain Dougal McGregor was referred;3... Continue Reading
Resolved, That Nathan Boyce be appointed Captain of one of the arm'd Boats.
This Committee soon purchased and filled five Vessells. The first We named Alfred in honor of the founder of the greatest Navy that ever existed. The second Columbus after the Discover[er] of this quarter of the Globe. The third Cabot, for the Discoverer of this northern Part of the Continent. The fourth Andrew Doria in memory of the Great Genoese Admiral and the fifth Providence,for the Town... Continue Reading
The Congress have given orders for fitting out two ships of 32 guns each, and two brigs, to carry from 16 to 20 guns each, and the Province one of 18 guns, 18 pounders, and to be ready for sea by Christmas; to be commanded by one Hopkins, who was to hoist his flag on board the ship called the Black Prince, for the protection of the river.2
We have just to hand, by express from Virginia, that Dunmore had issued a proclamation, declaring all Negroes and servants free that belonged to men in arms for the defence of their country;2 that he had beat the Provincials in two skirmishes; the particulars are only known to the Congress, which we fear are not very favourable. Great numbers of people, white and black, had repaired to... Continue Reading
Dear Sir The inclosed letter from Colo [Edmund] Pendleton came to hand two days ago, and as it will save a good deal of unneccessary writing, I send it to you. The proclamation there alluded to, we have seen. It proclaims martial law thro Virginia and offers freedom to all the Slaves, calling their Masters rebels &c ー It seems this unlucky triumph over [Joseph] Hutchings with his... Continue Reading
Since ours as above we recd your much esteem'd favrs of 22nd & 24 July 10t & 16t August & 5t Septr last, also J. R. & S. Letters of 22nd July & 9t August & 5 Septr are Sorry you have Seperated the Accots as it will make it difficult for us to Settle our Books we having kept all our Accots under your firm. You'll please excuse Us from answering particularly So many Letters... Continue Reading
'Tis so very long Since we have recd any of your favours that we conclude your Letters have been open'd & Stopp'd, as certainly you must have wrote to inform us of the Sailing of the J[enny] & P[olly]. we must confess ourselves very anxious to hear of her & of our Advc in your Hands, from other places we have Shocking accot of the English Market. Hope yours remains better, certainly... Continue Reading
A few days ago captain Barron1 took a vessel which was clearing out with wheat.2 We are told she belonged to Mr. Archibald Govan. Many letters were found in her from a pack of tories to people in Scotland, representing this country in the most odious colours.