Volume 4
I had the honour of addressing you on the 18 and 21st Instt by Mr [William] Hooper since which nothing material has occurred.
We are making every necessary preparation for taking possession of Dorchester Heights as soon as possible, with a view of drawing the Enemy out ー How far our expectations may be answered, Time can only determine: But I should think, if any thing will Induce them to hazard... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Colony of the Massachusetts Bay, Essex ss.
At a court erected to try and condemn all vessels that shall be found infesting the sea-coast of America and brought into the counties of Suffolk, Middlesex, or Essex, to be held at Ipswich, in the said county of Essex, on Monday the eighteenth day of March, 1776, at the hour of ten in the forenoon, will be tried the justice of the capture of the... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
To Timothy Pickering junr Esqr Judge of the court of justice to take cognizance of & try the justice of any capture or captures of any vessel or vessels that may or shall be taken by any person or persons whomsoever & brought into either of the counties of Suffolk Essex or Middlesex
The Libel & complaint of Jonathan Glover & William Bartlet Esqrs Merchants Agents of the United... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
I acquainted you in my last that on the 27th of January, afew days previous to the departure of Admiral Graves, who Sailed the 2d instant, I took upon me the Command of His Majesty's Squadron in North America, and finding upon enquiry a great Scarcity of Naval, as well as Ordnance Stores at this place, belonging to the King, and few or none of either to be purchased but at the most extravagant... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
I this evening recd yours of yesterday am much obligd for the matters of news you favour me with, I, with you, have a most despicable opinion of the N Yorkers, and cant at the same time feel any degree of commiseration for the more than most despicable Tories & Refugees at Boston ー I cod wish that the scene of warr might be continued in these parts, where we are prepared for it, but, if it... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Meeting in being according to adjournmentー
Voted. That Forty eight Pieces of English Duck be purchased of Mr A. Lopez at the following prices 29 of No 1 a £6 ー 5 of No 2 £5 .. 17 /, 9 of No 3. £5 .. 14/. 5 of No 5. £5 .. 8/
Voted. That the Sum of Two Hundred sixty two pounds six shillings & four pence three farthings, be paid Messrs Brown & Power out of the Committee's Treasury.
Voted.... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
To the Honorable Nicholas Cook Esquire, Govourner Capt General, and Commander in Cheaf in and over the English Colony of Rhodlsland, and Providence Plantation in New England &cー
Sir I hereby acquaint your Honr That about the 15th Inst. hearing a Fireing of Cannon down the Bay, went instantly into N. Kingstown opiset where the Ships then lay, found the well disposed Inhabitance very uneasy,... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
John Voorhis, of Brunswick, who attended the Congress at their request to be examined, says: that on Friday morning the 23rd inst. he was coming to New-York with his sloop Brunswick, laded with bread and flour, and 5 firkins of Butter; that he was brought to by Capt. [George] Vandeput in the ship Asia, who demanded of him what his cargo consisted of. That Capt. Vandeput ordered the hatches of the... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
A representation from the committee of inspection and observation of the city ー and liberties of Philadelphia, relative to vessels loading with produce for Great Britain, Ireland, and the British West Indies, was presented to Congress, and read: Whereupon,
Resolved, That no vessel loaded for Great Britain, Ireland, or the British West Indies, be permitted to sail until the further order of... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
the Votes read, and a Letter from Gen [Charles] Lee informg that he will set out for Canada in a few Days ... An Order passed after long Debate that all the Shipping in the United Colonies now bound to G Britain, Ireland or the British West Indies in Virtue or under Color of a former Resolve allowing Produce to be exported for importing Military Stores, shall be immedy stopped till further Order... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The Enclosed order of Congress of the 23d inst
2 I am Directed to transmit to our Colony, and I make no doubt (if they have not already) they will speedily comply with the Recommendations.
The necessity of arms & ammunition for our Defence and the Danger of a Disappointment, shows the necessity of using our utmost efforts to be supplied as much as may be within... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Resolved, That Mr. [John] Nixon & Mr. [Robert] Whyte employ as many Ship Carpenters as they may think proper, to work on board the Provincial Ship now building by Simon Sherlock, in order that the building of her may be forwarded in the most expeditious manner.
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
For CORK, The Ship CHANCE, Will sail the sixth of March.
She is an exceeding fast sailer, but two years old, and has excellent accomodations for passengers. For passage apply to Joseph Carson, in Market Street.
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Capt William McNeil of the Sloop Ranger having applied for Liberty to depart with said Vessel now loaded with Provisions for New England agreeable to a Permission for that Purpose lately granted; And it appearing that the said Capt McNeil hath violated an Engagement entered into before this Committee the 18th day of Decemr to export Fifteen Hhds Molasses imported by him in said Vessel from Turks... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
We refer you to our Sundrey favours that we wrote Mr Titcomb. we now Inclose you Sales of oil p Harding
2 Invoice of flour by Him & your Acct Courent by Which you will See you fall a little in our Debt. which ballance we have Carried to the Debit of Mr Titcomb, as he and us has on[e] Acct unsetled. Captn Hardin was Clear the 24th and Sailed the 25th and we hope... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The Memorial of Septimus Noel
Sheweth
That Your Memorialist hath a compleat Frame and Plank, which hath been Seasoned about 20 Months sufficient to build a Boat of 35 feet Keel, with 14 or 15 feet Beam calculated to Sail exceeding fast, and to mount 6 Carriage Guns, and as many Swivels, and can be finished in 6 or 7 Weeks from this time by good Workmen, under the direction of Mr John Pearce... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
A Letter written to Colo. [Robert] Howe, informing him of the sailing of the mercury
King fisher some Tenders and transports w'th Gen'l Clinton and the Troops who designed as the young officers say to call at Cape Fear on a visit to Gov'r Martin, and then to proceed to. South Carolina ... Colo. [Edward] Stevens was also informed by L're.
Instructions given to Capt. Geo. Goosley of... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Gave Captain [Matthew] Squire
2 an Order to proceed up the Cheseapeak and annoy the Enemy there by every means in his power:
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
As I think it necessary to send the Otter imediately to Sea on a Short Cruize, it is my desire that the Liverpool should be placed so as to give protection to the Mill point, until I can send another Ship to relieve her, which I hope may be in my power to do in about a week: This Arangement will give you an opportunity of Baking your flour into bread, and getting your Ship in all other respects... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Having received intelligence that there are two Arm'd Vessels belonging to the Rebels which lately escorted some others Laden with Flour down the Chesepeak bay, and are now supposed to be laying off Baltimore.
2 You are therefore hereby required and directed to use all possible dispatch in getting his Majesty's Ship under your command ready for the Sea, to take with... Continue Reading
Date: 26 February 1776
Volume: Volume 4
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