Volume 12
Four Prizes arrived last Thursday at a safe Port,1 to the Southward of this, viz. A Ship, a Snow, a Brig, and a Sloop. The Snow2 is the Prize the Warren Frigates3 took on her Passage round from Providence; but the other three we cannot learn who captured by, what laden with, or where from.
Since our last, arrived in an Eastern Port, a Prize Schooner, taken by a... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
NOTICE is hereby given, That Libels are Filed before me, in Behalf of Thomas Simmons, Commander of the private armed Schooner Lively,1 and all concerned therein, against the Brigantine Eliza, her Cargo, &c. of about 100 Tons burthen, Robert Jack, late Master:—And against a certain Shallop named the Barbara, her Lading, &c. of about 20 tons burthen, — Lister, late Master:—In... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Capt. Michel1 the Commandr. of the French Ship Lyon who lately Arived in this Port from France, has been landing, and almoast Compleated the Sale of his Cargoe2 and is Preparing to go out on a Cruse, and this day a Recruting Officer, of the Continental Army, Inlisted Several of his Men, and many more have a Disposition to leave him— The Captain says... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
THE Gentlemen Volunteers that have engaged to go a Cruize in the Privateer Brig NANCY,1 MICHAEL MELLALY, Commander, are desired to repair on Board immediately, as she is now compleatly fitted and ready for sailing.
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
The following particulars relating to the taking the schooner ALERT, are just arrived from Philadelphia.1
That on the 6th of March last, she entered Delaware-bay, being joined by the ships Mermaid and Kitty, from Rhode Island,2 and at three o'clock in the afternoon, three half-gallies or armed boats attacked and engaged them till sunset, when the boats left them— with light... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
We recd. your Excellency’s1 by Capt Houston,2 also one from General Washington,3 which Capt. Blewer4 will shew you. On receipt of that Letter, we applyed to Governor Livingston5 for advice: he told us, that he was very Sorry the Galleys should be dismantled, but as it was out of his Line he declined to give... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
[Ordered] The Johnson Galley, Ship Defence & Brig Friendship are to be removed to Baltimore Town their Sails to be lodged in a Sailmaker loft, labelled so as to be distinguished and receipts taken for them.1 Their Rigging to be sent into a Convenient warehouse, and inventoried the Inventory & Receipts to be returned to the Governor and Council the Vessels to be carried as near... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Lattd. Pr. Observt. 36..54 Nt. [at sea in the latitude of North Carolina] Middle Part small showers of Rain and Hazy Weather at 6 AM saw a Sail in the NE and gave Chace at 7 AM set Studden Sails squally with Rain carried away our Fore Topmast Studden Sail Boom at 12 on Meridian spoke with the Chace a Privateer Sloop1 from Rhode Island Govermt.... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
It was not before the 13th Instant the favour of your Excellency's duplicate of the 27th March reached me, and was sent in by the Watering Brig1 from Captain McKenzie.
The Lizard2 did not call off here as I expected, he passed this place the 11th in his way to New York, and the next day to our great joy the Express Schooner... Continue Reading
Date: 16 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
I received yours of the 13th Instant,1 I hope the money sent came to hand in Season to prevent any great disadvantage.2 The pigg Iron from Providence is daily coming in but under a Circumstance that Strikes me disagreeably. I find the Neat Weight is mentioned instead of Gross, which seems Calculated to Answer the purposes of Extortion, and to have Consequences... Continue Reading
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
One Day last Week, a Sloop from Halifax, laden with Coal, some Coffee and other Articles, was taken by a Boat with seven Men and one Swivel, from Coaxet,1 in Dartmouth: the Sloop had three Swivels and eight Men, but made no Resistance: the Boat was out but three Hours, and the Men it was said would share upwards of 1000 Dollars each.
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
The Wind being favorable to put to Sea for the Delaware where my earliest presence is necessary, I have not time to finish the Official Instructions You would otherwise have received before I left the Hook.
By the Andromeda, I am advised that R. Adl. Gambier1 is to be daily expected. I mean that he should be charged with the Services of this Port at present; As some time... Continue Reading
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
[Extract]
The Council met
Lancaster, Friday, April 17, 1778.
Present. His Excelly. Thos. Wharton, jun., Esqr., President. Joseph Hart, Esqr.,, Jonatn. Hoge, Esqr.,, James Edgar, Esqr.,, & Jacob Arndt, Esqr.,
A Certificate signed by Willm. Crispin, Commissary, setting forth, that he had took... Continue Reading
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Ordered That Mr Crysall1 supply the Dolphin2 with a Barrel of Beef a Barrell of Pork two Barrels of Bread and 12 b Candles— Mr Harris3 is requested to furnish the Dolphin with 40 Galls. Whiskey— Capt Campbell4 is requested to furnish the Dolphin with half a Barrel of Musket powder 200 Swivel Balls and 400 Musket Cartridges- ... ... Continue Reading
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
You will please, to receive such Americans, enlisted for General Sir William Howes Army,1 as will be sent you from the Senegal;2 Victualling them at two thirds allowance, taking the first oppertunity of sending them to New York, or Philadelphia; sending a list to the Commandg. Officer. I am [&c.]
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
No Obserytn. to Day
from 12 to 5 AM Moderate at 6 AM saw a Sail and gave Chace at 8 AM spoke with the Chace the Privateer Brigt. Oliver Cromwell Capt. — Richardson from Salem out 8 days bound upon a Cruize—1 at 10 AM handed the Top Sails and hove too—
Lattd. Pr. Observt. 38..20 Nt. [at sea in the latitude of... Continue Reading
Date: 17 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
The Snow1 lately taken by the Warren Frigate2 is safe arrived at a neighbouring Port.3 Her other Prize, a Ship from Whitehaven,4 was retaken by the Orpheus Frigate, within six Hours Sail of Boston, and brought into Newport.
Date: 18 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
Yesterday a sloop from Cape Francoise, for Virginia, arrived in this harbour;1 she was taken by the Letter of Marque ship Rose, Capt. Duncan;2 and is laden with rum, sugar, molasses, duck, calicoe, chintzes, medicines, &c.
Date: 18 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
The Marine Committee brought in a report; Whereupon, Congress came to the following resolution:
Whereas, it is expedient that a speedy enquiry be made into the causes of the loss of the Virginia frigate, and a competent number of officers belonging to the navy cannot, at present, be obtained for that purpose:
Resolved, That the navy board in the middle district, with William Smith, Esq. of... Continue Reading
Date: 18 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
A Commander of a Schooner2 with his Mate and eight Sailors having been made prisoners and their Vessel taken by a Number of the inhabitants of Indian River I send to recieve your orders in relation to them.
Date: 18 April 1778
Volume: Volume 12
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