American Theatre from April 18, 1776, to May 8, 1776
From several Remarks and Informations, the following is the State of the Rebel Armed Vessels which attacked the Glasgow off Rhode Island 6th Aprl 1776
Guns
Pounders
Ship or
Vessles
Name
Commanders
Name
32
24
18
9
6
Swivels
On what
Deck
Men in each
Remarks
Alfred
Hopkins
"
"
"
20
"
"
10
"
Lower
Upper
220 Including
60 Marines
A Figure head and Yellow... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Cause
Thomas Bishop Esqr Commander of his Majestys Ship Lively
vs
Sundry Goods seiz'd on Board the Schooner Tartar2
Thursday 15th
April 1776
Libel filed and entred — 15th April Order made thereon as on file; Court to set for the Preparatory examination on Friday 19th April 12 o'Clock—
Friday 19th
April 1776
Court open'd as usual—
The Judge was Pleasd to Order that the... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Colony of the } To the Honl the Council, and the Honl the House Massachusetts Bay of Representatives in General Court, assembled at Watertown. April 1776. The Petition of James Jordan humbly shews
That on the Twenty eighth Day of June last being then Master of the Sloop Sally, and riding at Anchor in the Harbour of Cape-Ann was suddenly attacked by an armed Tender belonging to the British navy... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The House made choice of Richard Weldon as Captain of armed Brigantine building at Dartmouth, for the service of this Colony. In Council: Read and concurred.
Ordered, That Captain [John] Fisk be appointed to take the command of the armed Sloop building at Salisbury, by Mr. [Richard] Derby and Captain [Samuel] Batchelder, for the service of this Colony.
The committee appointed to report suitable... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Present at Oppening the Hold of the Brig Georgia Packett ー George Bunner Commr.
Capt George Corlis
Capt Christophr Ellery
Capt John Burroughs
John Jenkins
Judged to be on board Vizt
Abt: 400 bl flour and Bread a few Boxes Soap
A small Quantity Caggs of Crackers2
8
Small Arms
5
Bayonetts
11
Cartouch Boxes
5
Pistols
11
Cutlasses
2
Setts Chaise harnesses
4
Cart Sadles
24... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Moderate Breezes & Clear, Gott a Liftenant & 17 Private, Marines from the Alfred, At 10 AM Weigh'd from New London, with the Fleet, At Meridian the Comodore gott a ground on a Ledge of rocks to the So East of the light, which oblig'd all the Fleet to come too Moderate Breezes & Cloudy Weather At 5 P M the Comodore gott off after getting out all his guns, & starting his Water and... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
By Capt. Bell, in 11 Days from St. Martin's, we learn, that fifteen Sail of French Ships of the Line, and several Frigates, had arrived at Martinico, from Old France, a few Days before he sailed. Last Lord's Day [April 14] Capt. Biddle, in one of the Continental Brigs, returned here from a Cruise, in which he retook, and has bro't in a Schooner,1 which a few Days before had been taken by the... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Benjamin Waldo, late a mariner and carpenter on board of the armed schooner Schuyler, James Smith commander, was admitted, he complains in substance,
1st. That Capt. Smith having discharged him, and knowing that he had refused to go to sea with him, Capt. Smith had prevented him from being employed as a carpenter on board of the armed vessel, commanded by Capt. Rodgers.
2d. That Capt. Smith had... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Sir, As the Commander of his Majesty's Ships on this Station, found it expedient for his Majesty's Service to burn down the Pilot-House, at the Hook, I am to acquaint you, all possible Care has been taken of Mr.Adam Dobbs, and his Property; and that if you will send down a Sloop to the Hook, it will be suffered to bring up to New-York, Mr. Dobbs, his Servants, and Effects. I am, with Regard, Sir... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
The committee to whom General Washington's letter of the 15th Inst., as well as other letters, were referred, brought in their report, which being taken into consideration, was agreed to: Whereupon, Resolved, That General Washington may order as many of the cannon and military stores as are not necessary for the continental fleet, and which were lately brought into New London, by the commander... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
By order of the Board, Robert Towers, Commissary, was directed to deliver to Capt. Thomas Forrest, for the use of his Marine Comp'y on Board the Floating Battery, Thirty Firelocks, with twenty-three Rounds of Cartridges. The sub-Committee appointed to consider what further defences are necessary for the River, agreed in opinion that a Floating Battery of a similar, or nearly similar Construction... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Lieut Boger and Mr. John Draper, who are Prisoners of war,2 being suffered to reside in Germantown, on their Parole, a Copy of which is inclosed, we request you will endeavour to procure them Lodgings on the most reasonable Terms. They will be allowed fifteen shillings each, for their subsistance. Your order on this Board for that amount, from time to time, on their behalf, will be paid. The... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
To Mr Richard Harrison (Martinico) Sir Capt [Thomas] Conway of the Sloop Molly will deliver you this ー In the disposition of the Cargo you will please observe our former Instructions, and send us any Returns by this Vessel you may have to make, as she is a prime Sailer.
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Dr The Province of Maryland In Account with Jenifer & Hooe
1776
Marylnd Curry
Cr
March 16.
To Cash paid Adriend Lemaitre for
2 Caske Medicine p Rect
200..—..—
1776
March 16
By Cash in gold to
purchase Medicine with
200..—..—
Ap[r]il 15
To Cargoe p the Sloop Molly as p
Acct rendd
810. .7..—
By ditto
900..—..—
To Sloop Molly p Accot render'd... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Ordered That the Treasurer of the Western Shore pay to Captain Thomas Conway twenty five Pounds Currency as a Gratuity for his Diligence and Care in importing Powdar. Ordered That the said Treasurer pay to Messrs Jenifer and Hooe two hundred and fifty six Pounds one Shilling and eight Pence, being the Ballance of their Account in Consequence of an Adventure by the Sloop Molly, Thomas Conway... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Adventures P drgt Vessells
1776
Jany 2d
Pr Brigt Sam
Forsythe
2058.19. .6
12
Schooner Dolphin
Kell
636. .2. .6
1775
Dcr 23
Sloop Molly
Conway
1016.13. .3
Nov 3
Seaflower
Waters
1991.19. .2
1775
Dc[r]
Sloop Batchelor
Scott
230.19.—
R H2
1776
Jany 1
Schooner John
Spiake
994.17. .3½
R H
Feby 20
Brig Nancy
Wise
1735.13. .7... Continue Reading
Date: 19 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Yesterday a couple of tenders went up James river, as far as Sandy point, and fired several shot at a guard of men stationed at that place; and early this morning they returned, with a prize, supposed to be a vessel with about 200 barrels of flour on board. As they passed Jamestown, they were saluted with a few shot from some cannon which had been placed there.
Date: 20 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
No. 8. Know all Men by these presents that we the Captn and Officers of his Majestys Ship Chatham have Constituted and appointed and in their stead and place put Alexander Brymer Merchant & Edward Bragg Gentleman at present of Halifax in Nova Scotia, our lawfull agents and Attornies jointly and severally for us & in our Names to ask Claim demand and recover all prize money Share or Shares... Continue Reading
Date: 20 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
sail as did the Convoy 3 sail Viz [2] ships and 1 Brigg 2 run
out of the Harbour at Noon Convoy in Company
Moderate and Cloudy Wear
at 7 [P]M the 4 White Islands NbE 3 Leagues
Date: 20 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
Saturdy 20 Exercised Great Guns & Small Arms Served the last of the Spirits to the Ships Company-at 4 P M saw a Sail to the Northwd made Sail & gave Chace at 7 P M came up with the Chace she proved to be a schooner from Salem bound to Guadeloupe 2 took her hands out & put a Petty officer & men onboard her Made Sail & Tackd
Date: 20 April 1776
Volume: Volume 4
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