Volume 12
“On the 23d inst. after a long chace to the Eastward, we took a sloop privateer belonging to Salem, with six carriage guns, swivels, &c. and 33 men on board.1 And this morning about day-light, as we were standing to the Northward, with the wind at W.S.W. saw a ship close in with the land, which we also took, and proves to be the Duc de Choiseul, J. Herand, from Nantz, with 24 guns... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Capt John Clouston's Roll for service onboard the Brigantine Freedom1 amounting to Nine hundred thirty six pounds sixteen shillings— Read & Allowed & Ordered that Warrants be drawn on the Treasury in full discharge of each of the foregoing Rolls— Warrants drawn accordingly—
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Present. His Excelly. Thos. Wharton, junior, Esqe., President. Honble. George Bryan, Esqre, Vice President.— Joseph Hart, Esqe., Jonatn. Hoge, Esqe., James Edgar, Esqe., Jacob Arndt, Esqe & Mackay Esqe.
The Council taking into consideration the rations to be allowed to Commodore... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Resolved, That the Board of War be directed to take the most expeditious measures for transporting the public provisions and stores from the southern states, across Chesapeake Bay or otherwise:
That it be recommended to the governments of the State of Maryland and of Virginia, to permit the armed gallies belonging to their respective states, to be employed for the purpose above mentioned, at the... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Captain Barry hath informed us that he hath appointed a Mr Hall Agent in behalf of the Continent for the Prizes he took in his Cruise on the Delaware, and that when distribution should be made that Mr Hall would deposit the Continental share in your hands.1 If that should be the case, and you should come to Congress soon, we wish you would bring the Money with you... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Whereas Capt. Brisson and Capt. Adilon the Commanders of two French armed Vessels now lying at Baltimore1 have represented to this Board that some of the French Sailors shipped in Hispaniola in the said Vessels for the Voyage to be performed to Hispaniola again have been enlisted into the Continental Service and that People are indeavouring to prevail on others of the said Sailors to... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
On the 14th Inst: the St: Albans Sailed from Hampton Road for New York, and left the Jane Transport there under the protection of the Richmond, and at the same time we were obliged to go to the Tangiers1 for Water; where we arrived the 16th. Inst: and found the Solebay2 and Senegal3 nearly complete in their... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
The Otter1 having but one Anchor left, I am obliged to send her to New York, for others, the Solebay Captain Symonds2 informs me by letter has but two Anchors, which I acquainted You of by a letter gone in the Hotham Tender,3 and Captain Molloy has this day told me he is in want of two Cables. 4
Should an oppertunity offer, You will please to send... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
I did myself the Honor of writing to you under Date of February 8th & 21st. Yesterday arrived here the Sloop Mesopotamia Capt: Briggs from George Town in South Carolina with 18 Casks of Indico 56 whole & 41 half Barrels of Rice shipped by Messrs. Livingston & Clarkson1 on Account of the United States of America, which I shall endeavor to... Continue Reading
Date: 23 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
April 1778
Saturday 25
Cape Negro [Nova Scotia] WBN Dist 10 Miles
at 4 AM Wore Ship at 5 Do Saw a Sail to the NE Wore Ship & Gave chace & Set all Sails at 9 the chace Hoisted Rebble Coulars & fired a gun to Leward Which we Answered at 10 Do the Arburth[not]1 got within Gun Shot of ye Chace and fired Several Guns at 11 ye... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
We herewith deliver you your Orders to proceed with the Continental Ship Providence under your Command to the first Port of Safety in France you will strictly Observe them Directions—And whereas your Ship lays Blocked up by the Enemies Ships in Providence River its very Necessary that you wait for and take the Advantage of a Suitable and proper time to push out to Sea with a Brisk Wind in the... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
You being intrusted with the Care of a Cartel Vessel to carry Supplies to the Prisoners in Newport, are to proceed there as soon as possible, and proceed in all Respects agreeable to a Resolve of this Council; on your Arrival at the first Ship you are to apply to the Commanding Officer, for Liberty to proceed to Newport, and on your Arrival there, you are to apply to General Pigot,1... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Tuesday Morning last, on receiving the very interesting Intelligence from France inserted in this Day's Gazette,1 Thirteen Cannon were discharged at the Battery on Fox-Point, and a like Number on board the Providence Frigate.2 At Sunset the Salutes were repeated, followed by a Feu de Joy from Col. Tillinghast's Artillery Company,3 a Detachment of Col. Elliott's... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
April 1778
Satureday 25th
This 24 Hours pleasant Weather, wind at NW. Recd. an order from, General Sullivan1 to move the Galley up to the Mouth of Fall River, Watch the motion of all the Boats & not Let any pass except o[n] order from proper Authority. inployed in wooding, watering, & Giting Ready for Sailing, Recd. of Mr ... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
April 1778
Saturday 26
Do [S. Pt. of Hart Island EbN ½ Cables Length]
Do. Wr. [Modt. Breezes & Fair] at 10 AM weighd & Maid Sail Workind to Eward
Tinicock Point1 EbS ½ a Mile
Do Wr. with Frequent Calms at 4 PM Fired 2. 3 prs. Shotted at a Small Rebell Schooner which we Chaced... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
[Extract]
. . . . 2d. I Confess the taking of philadelphia is the most agreable idea I can form—we send the ennemy out of two very disafected states—we begin the Campaign in the most shiging schining way, we make the best possible effect both in europe and in America—but that enterprise is a very dangerous one—we must have at least twenty thousand good Continental troops and about the... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
I am now to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 4th of March and the fourth of this month.
The Boston hath on board a pretious cargoe.1 May she carry it safe to France! The Enemies ships do indeed swarm in the Seas of America and Europe; but hitherto only one of our Frigates hath been captured on the Ocean. Two have been burned in North River, two sunk in Delaware, one... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
I am to acknowledge the receipt of yours of the 6th. Instant.—
Very happily for us the Flamand is not at our expence while she lies in Portsmouth, however that hath not prevented the Committee of commerce from doing every thing in their power to dispatch her.—1 The demand of money for the great departments2 of the army have been so large and frequent as to prevent... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
I am Commanded by the Admiral1 to Signify his Directions to you, to take under your Convoy the Transports and Victuallers named in the Margin,2 together with such Private Vessels as appear to have proper Permission to depart; and proceed with them as expeditiously as possible to New York; where You are to follow the directions of Commodore Hotham3 for your further... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Mr Hutchings, Mr Travis, Mr Archer, and Mr Lewis—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public Magazine, deliver to Captain Eliezer Callender twenty five Cartouch Boxes, and such Lead as he may have Occasion for, for the use of the ship Dragon.—
Ordered that the Keeper of the public Magazine, deliver to Captain Richard Taylor twenty cartouch Boxes for the use of the ship Tartar.—
Cornelius De Forrest... Continue Reading
Date: 25 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
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