Volume 11
At 11 this morning came in the Brune Frigate with about 30 sail of vessels under her Convoy from the Delaware. At the same time Came in The Eagle of 64 Guns, having the Flag of Lord Howe on board, in three days from the Delaware. Lord Howe was saluted by Sir Peter Parker, with 15 Guns, which was returned with 13. As soon as The Eagle dropt anchor his Lordship was saluted with 17 Guns from the... Continue Reading
Date: 2 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Congress having no further occasion for the service of Esek Hopkins, Esqr. who, on the 22 December, 1775, was appointed commander in chief of the fleet fitted out by the Naval Committee,
Resolved, That the said Esek Hopkins, Esqr. be dismissed from the service of the United States.
Date: 2 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778
Friday 2nd
At the Pitch Kettle Moorings in English
Harbour Antigua—
6 AMd they1 came, & were employ'd as before. Sailmakers repairing Sails. at Noon Came in ye Antigua Brig from a Cruize. and brought in ye Nancy Schooner an American Privateer of 12 Carriage Guns & 41 Men ye Privateer had 4 Men kill'd &... Continue Reading
Date: 2 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I have the honor of this moment receiving by the Grantham Packet, your
Lordships Duplicate of the 3d October circular,1 as also secret and confidential; together with your original letter of the 5th of November; to have my conduct merit his Majesty's approbation has ever been my supreme wish, and ambition; to receive such is the utmost completion.
. . . I am sorry to inform... Continue Reading
Date: 2 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Mr. William Hopkins formerly master of the Continental Sloop Providence resigned his Commission and desired a Certificate of his being discharged from the Service which was granted him—
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
You are appointed first Lieutenant of the Continental Ship Boston Capt Samuel Tucker Commander who will Sail on a Cruise in less than three weeks—
You are therefore requested to repair immediatly (without delay) onboard and bring as many Sea men, & landsmen & marines with you as you possibly can—
We are your humble. Servts. in the name of Navy Board—
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Order'd, That Thomas Lewis be paid for Handspikes for the Brigt Favorite,1 as Pr Bill . . . . £1 ..18..—
Order'd, That Capt Ingersoll2 deliver Colo Joshua Davis the Row Galley3 with her Stores &c. Pr Order of Court on File. Colo Davis to pay a reasonable price for the Hire of said... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
3rd Jany Some heavy rain last night. Fine day. Wind S. The Streets almost clear of Ice.
Lord Howe came on shore this Morning, but returned on board to Dinner. He does not intend to take any quarters in town.
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
A letter, of the 26 December, from the navy board, at Bordentown, with sundry papers enclosed, respecting the conduct of Lieutenant Henessy,1 was read:
Ordered, That it be referred to the Marine Committee. . . .
THREE O'CLOCK, P.M.
The Committee on the Treasury brought in a report, which was taken into consideration; Whereupon, . . .
Ordered, That a warrant issue on the Treasurer in... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Men's Names
Capt.
Disorder
Robert Carr
Furnavil
Sore arm
John White
Do
a Cough
Zehph White
D
Sore hand
William Bohom
Do
Sore Leg
Occasioned by the
bursting of a Gun
Cornelius Carne
Do
Convalescent
Stephen Fennell
Dorsey
Dropsey
John Quin
Furnavil
Sore Foot
Thomas Yates
Do
Sore Leg
John Sly... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778
Saturdy 3
Chews Point going up York River SWBW
Veerd to 1/3 of a Cable AM Heeld & Scrubd. between wind & water both sides—
[Chews Point going up York River SWBW]
Light Breezes & Clear PM at 2, Emerald made the Sigl. for Seeing a Strange Sail at 3 Weighd & gave Chace Emerald & Tender in Co. at 5 Saw the Flashes of Several Guns... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778
Saturday 3d.
Cape Henry SE 2 or 3 Miles.
At 2 AM fill'd the Main Topsail & set the Fore Sail. At ½ past 6 saw a Sloop to Wind ward and a Schooner to Leewd. Bore away Out all Reefs set Studing sails and gave Chace. At ½ past 7 Came up with and took a Schooner from Boston,1 Shortend Sail and Brot. too Main Topsail to Mast; took the Prisoners out... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Jany. 1778
Satd 3
do. [Charlestown] S 88° W 79 Ls
Do Wr. [Modte & fair] ½ pt 8 AM Saw a Sail Gave Chace at 9 Saw Another Sail Gave Chace to the latter at 10 fired a Shot & Brot too the Schr. St. Ann from Virginia to Curesau Laden with Flour & Bread Fredk. Dewitt... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778
Saturday 3d
Port Royal WbSo: 6 Leagues
at 9 AM Saw two Sail to the Northward, at 10 the Lighthouse NNW ½ W 5 Leagues; at Noon gave chase to a Ship and a Brig in Company with the Carysfort.
Chs. Town-Lighthouse WbSo. 4 miles—
Light breezes and clear weather; at 1 PM the Carysfort in chase of the Ship; arrived up so near to the Brig, who... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
As I doubt not but that Your Excellency's Aid du Camp the Baron de Fagan must have arriv'd some days at Martinique, So I presume he has already made my excuses to Your Excy. and told you, Sir, the reasons why it was impossible for me to answer Your Excellency's Letter of the eighteenth instant relative to the Seizure of the Brigantine1 belonging to the Sieur Serjenton,2... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I once more have the honor of troubling yr. Excellence with a requisition for the delivery up to the Gentleman, who will have the honor of presenting you this, of sundry English subjects, principally seamen who I learn are permitted to be kept
in Irons, not only onboard sundry vessels in St Pierre harbor, but also in some of the Prisons in the Islands under your Excellences... Continue Reading
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
In pursuance of the directions of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty communicated by your letter of the 30 Sept. last I have the honor to transmit you herewith a list of all Captures which have been condemned in His Majestys Vice Admiralty Court for this Island as Droits of Admiralty since the breaking out of the Rebellion in North America I have the honor to subscribe myself Sir [&c.]
Date: 3 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I am willing to hold an Eighth Share of your New Ship Putnam1 Commanded by Capt. Thomas Allon; And As you cannot as yet assertain her Cost & outfits, I shall leave it between said Capt Allon And you to fix the Sum I am to pay for it which I hereby promise to Confirm.
For payment of my said Eighth I have put into the hands of Capt Andrew Breedin the... Continue Reading
Date: 4 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
January 1778
Sunday 4
New Point Comfort, SWBW 4 or 5 lgs.
AM at 5 Weighd & gave Chace to 4 Sail to the Northd. at '7 the Entrance of Rappahanock Rivr. NW 2 Lgs. [at] 8 Sent the Boats mand. & armd. to a Sloop one of the above Sails at 10 Came too with the BBr. in ½ 4 [4½] fm. Wr. the No. End of... Continue Reading
Date: 4 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Jany 78
Sunday 4th
Newpoint Comft NEB.E.
at 7 AM weigh'd & Came to Sail, in Chace of some more Vessels.
Pepperpoint NNW,
Ditto wear: [Fresh breezes and fair wear.] oredered the Richmond, to attend our prize,1 at 2 PM in Chace of a Ship & a snow, at 4 PM saw them both run aground, at 5 PM Anchored off Carters Creek Rapahanock River... Continue Reading
Date: 4 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
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