Volume 11
"On the 26th inst. his Majesty's frigates the Levant, Capt. Murray, and Enterprize, Sir Thomas Rich, Bart. sent into this port the Hope, an English merchant ship, loaded with currants, &c. she had been taken two days before by an American privateer (a Folkstone cutter of 22 guns, and 24 swivels, commanded by one Cunningham), he had also taken three other vessels, of which you will see the... Continue Reading
Date: 27 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
March 28 Mr Ducket came and told us the agreeable news of being sent home which the Government has ordered two ships to be got ready immediately to carry us home—1
Date: 28 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Trés-chers grans Amis et Alliés vous aprendrez Sans doute avec reconnoissance, le parti que la conduite du Roy de la Grande-Bretagne nous a Engagé à prendre, d'Envoyer une Flotte pour Tâcher de detruire les Forces Angloises Sur les costes de L'Arnerique Septentrionale. Cette Expedition vous convaincra de l'Empressement et de la Vigueur que Nous Sommes résolu d'apporter à L'Exécution des... Continue Reading
Date: 28 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Pour vous Seul
J'espère, Monsieur, que vous aurez fait un heureux voyage, et je recevrai avec beaucoup de plaisir la nouvelle de votre arrivée à Toulon.
Vous avez du trouver en Rade les 9 premiers vaisseaux destinés pour former votre Escadre. Je suis bien persuadé que vous ne negligerez rien pour accélérer l'armement des trois autres qui doivent la Compléter:1 Je ne puis que m'en... Continue Reading
Date: 28 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
March 28. Saturday. Last night and this Morning We were in the thoroughfare of all the Ships from Bourdeaux—We had always a great Number in Sight—By obs. to day, our Lat. is 46D.:3M. North about 7 Minutes, South of the Middle of the Isle of Rea.—We are therefore about 20 Leagues from the Tower of Cordoan. We have no Wind, and nothing can be more tedious and disagreable to me... Continue Reading
Date: 28 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
"The Active Letter of Marque, Captain Agnew, belonging to Guernsey, was totally lost this morning near the Start, and three men drowned."
Date: 29 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Light Winds & fair Weather, spoke with several Dutchmen from Bourdeaux Bound to Amsterdam, at 6 AM saw the Land bearing NNW. distance 4 Leagues, which we found to be fifteen Leagues to the Westwd. of Bourdeaux.—
Lattd. ⅌ Ob — 45..52.
Date: 29 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I put in heare A few days After parting with you I hope you have got Safe in if so—you had A Verry happy escape the day we parted As no doubt you Observd the motions of the ship to Leeward, if you Can not Sell to Advantage in teneriff Or if you Can not Reship the Cargoe in Spanish or french Bottoms for Martinico Or Otherwise if you Could put the ship1 undr Spanish Colours and have her Well Man... Continue Reading
Date: 29 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
The Peggy, from Cadiz to Exeter, Capt. Sweetland,1 was taken by a vessel from Nantz, bound to America, and after rummaging the ship for cash, &c. and finding that Capt. Sweetland had none, only some salt, fruit, &c. and that he was the owner of the vessel, let him go without taking any thing. The American vessel had 20 guns and 60 men, and only four Americans with the Captain,... Continue Reading
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Having undoubted information that our People are kept at Granville St. Malo &a. & that not even a boat is allowed to stir, I think it proper to inform You of it, and as there is every reason to imagine an embarkation is intended imediately I have therefore taken the liberty to trouble you with the two inclosed1 as you may have means to forward them at the... Continue Reading
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Vous avez été informé avant la réception de cette lettre, que le Corsaire anglais l'Epervier1 a été arrêté dans la Radde de Belle Isle par M de Kergariou de Locmaria Commandant la frégatte du Roy l'Oiseau, et amené dans la Radde de Pennemaneck, ou il a été adressé et remis à la Consignation de M de la Vigne Buisson.2 Je Sais que M. de Kergariou a eû l'honneur de vous rendre... Continue Reading
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I beg leave to refer you to my last1 of the 23d. inst. since wch. I am without any of your favors.
The Frigate Oiseau brought into this port a privateer Brig of 16 Guns belonging to London2 wch. she had taken a few days since at Belle Isle, very fortunate for the Ship Harmony Hall Cap: Alderson loaded with 112 Hhds Tobacco 100... Continue Reading
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Light Gales & fair Weather, a Pilot came on Board at 8 AM. saw the Light House of Bourdeaux Cordoan2 Bearing EbN. Distance 3 Leagues.—
No Ob. this Day—
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
March 30. Monday. This Morning at 5, the officer came down and told the Captain that a lofty Ship was close by Us, and had fired two heavy Guns—All Hands called—She proved to be an heavy loaded Snow.—
The Weather cloudy, but no Wind.—Still—except a small Swell.
The Tour of Cordouan, or in other Words Bourdeaux Lighthouse in Sight, over our larbord Bow.—
The Captn. is now cleaning Ship... Continue Reading
Date: 30 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
As I have not the honor of being known to you I hope you will pardon the Liberty I take of inclosing the Copy of a Letter from the Secret Committee of Congress to the American Commissioners in Europe.1 I must however Acknowlidge that the generous praise which is therein bestowed on me by Congress far exceeds the Merit of my Services.
My reason for laying this Letter before you is,... Continue Reading
Date: 31 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Invoice of Sundry Merchandise received by Jona. Williams from various places & shipped by order of the Honble the Commrs. of the United States on board the Ship Duchesse de Grammont, Poidras Commander bound for North America on Account and Risque of Congress and Consigned to their Order. Vizt
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Date: 31 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Fine pleasent Weather, came into the River of Bourdeaux2 at 6 PM: came to Anchor at Poliack,3 another Pilot came on Board, the Latter part Dark & Rainey
Date: 31 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
March 31. Tuesday. Lying in the River of Bourdeaux, near Pouliac.—a 24 Gun Ship close by Us, under French Colours, bound to St. Domingue.—
a dark, misty Morning.—
My first Enquiry should be, who is Agent for the united States of America at Bourdeaux, at Blaye &c—who are the principal Merchants on this River concerned in the American Trade? what Vessells French or American, have Sailed, or are... Continue Reading
Date: 31 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
Little did I think when I left Bilboa, that my first letter would have been dated at this place but so uncertain is the the situation of a Person on board an arm'd Vessel, that he knows not the place he is destin'd for. When we left Bilboa our intention was to proceed immediately for Martinique, but fortunately we met with the following mentioned Vessels which we made Prizes of. viz:
Peace & ... Continue Reading
Date: 31 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11
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