European Theatre from February 1, 1776, to May 25, 1776
Letters from Lisbon, by Monday's Mail, dated the 26th of April, mention, that the Neptune, Collins, from Philadelphia, with Flour, &c. was safe arrived there, and brings an Account of several other Ships loaded at the same Place for foreign Markets. 1
Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
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The Owners of Ship Clementina Capt Patrick Brown in Account Currant with Parsley & Compy.
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1776
1776
May 18.
To Cash
paid Warners fees
# 480.—
May 18.
By Neat proceeds of Freight
Bellern port Charges
14 # 620.—
made by her from Philadelphia
Consolage
9 # 000.—
Pr Manifest
1847#846.—
Lisbon Port Charges
57 # 418.—
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Date: 22 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The conclusion of the public business, and the advanced season of the year, make it proper for me to give you some recess; but I cannot put an end to this session without assuring you, that the fresh instances of your affectionate attachment to me, and of your steady attention and adherence to the true interests of your country, which you have shewn throughout the whole course of your important... Continue Reading
Date: 23 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Lord Sandwich has the pleasure to send to your Majesty the letter just received from Sir James Douglas by which it appears that in all probability the Repulse with the two Hessian Regiments will sail tomorrow ... The Comptroller of the Navy has just been here, and says that they have advices that ten thousand ton of transports are allready arrived in the Weser, so that it is to be hoped that the... Continue Reading
Date: 23 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
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Mr. Hortalez Be persuaded that Count de --cannot in any manner embarrass you. I pray you to consider in your arrangements at the Cape, "that the want of Tobacco ought not to hinder you from sending out your supplies to the Americans, for Tobacco is so weighty an article that it will greatly impede the sailing of the Ships," and the essential object is to maintain the War.
Date: 23 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
You are hereby required and directed to put to Sea, with the very first opportunity of Wind & Weather in the Ship you command, and make the best of your way to the Island of Fayal, where you are to take in with all possible dispatch, a sufficient Quantity of Wine for the use of her Company; and then proceed without loss of time, to Jamaica, where you are to deliver the inclosed Pacquet to... Continue Reading
Date: 23 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Having communicated to my Lords Commrs of the Admty Mr Boddington's Letter of the 14th Instant representing that you have receiv'd His Majesty's Commands for sending Artillery and Stores to Virginia, and that Lord Dunmore having desired to have a very large proportion of Grape and Round Shot for 3 and 4 Pounders for use of the Tenders without Specifying any Numbers, you desire to be informed what... Continue Reading
Date: 24 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The King having been pleased under his Signet & Sign Manual to establish Instructions (bearing date the 2d Day of this Month) for the Commanders of His Ships & Vessels of War in regard to such Captures as shall be made by them, in consequence of an Act lately passed prohibiting all Trade & Commerce with" the Colonies of New Hampshire, Massachusets Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New... Continue Reading
Date: 24 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
In case, upon your arrival at Shetland, you shall find that there is a greater likelyhood of raising Voluntier Seamen & Landmen on shore than on board the Tender you command, You are hereby required & directed, in addition to former Orders, to open a Rendezvous at such Place as you shall think most proper; hiring a convenient Room for that purpose & applying yourself with the utmost... Continue Reading
Date: 24 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The two Battalions of Grenadiers belonging. to the first Hessian c;livision and which had remained behind arrived in Portsmouth on the 21st instant. Everything had been ready for a few days in order to provide them
with water and all they might need as soon as they arrived. It will not be long before they sail: 2 the North-Easterly winds which have been blowing for the past few weeks are most... Continue Reading
Date: 24 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
I have arrived, very tired, very harassed. 2 My first care is to ask your orders, and at what hour you will be good enough to give me an audience It is three o'clock in the morning. My black servant will be at Versailles at your hour of rising He will be back in time for mine, and I hope that he will bring me the news which I await with the greatest impatience; that is, permission to come and... Continue Reading
Date: 24 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Captn Chapman of His Majesty's Sloop The Shark (by whom you will receive this) being directed to deliver to you the several Packets from Lord George Germain, One of His Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, for the Governors & Commanders in Chief of His Majesty's Islands within the Limi!s of your Command, against their Names Expressed on the otherside hereof; I am commanded by my Lords... Continue Reading
Date: 25 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
I have the honor, Sir, to send you a copy of the note in which M.de St Paul, Minister plenipotentiary of His British Majesty, denounces the expedition of several ships loaded with gunpowder suspected to be destined for the Eng
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lish Colonies; since you know as well as I do the King's intentions with respect to the subject... Continue Reading
Date: 25 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The absolute impossibility of procuring, by any other means, good arms for the defence of our friends, compels me to implore your powerful protection. I most urgently beg you to intercede on their behalf with the Count de St Germain, in order to obtain the favour which the Sire de la Tuillerie requests, 3 ー to come to their assistance in so critical and so pressing a conjuncture. I have the... Continue Reading
Date: 25 May 1776
Volume: Volume 4
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