European Theater, June 1 to August 15, 1778
LONDON.
The Maria, Pradoe, from London to Gibraltar,1 is taken by the Revenge privateer, Capt. Cunningham,2 and carried into Corunna.
The Sally, Parkinson, from New York to the West Indies, is taken by an American privateer, of 10 guns, and carried into Martinico.
The Industrious Couple, Freeman, from Jamaica to Philadelphia, with rum, is taken by the Americans, and sent... Continue Reading
Date: 8 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The letter you wrote to Lady Selkirk of the 8th. of May from Brest,1 & inclosed to Lord Le Despencer he was so good as to forward, & it came to hand t’other day, as did also its duplicate by common Post. It was matter of surprise both to my Wife & me, as no apology was expected for your landing from your Privateer at St. Mary’s Isle on the 23d. of... Continue Reading
Date: 9 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I received yours yesterday1 and am very glad to hear of your safe Arrival I would have you lay where you are while you hear further from me or the Continental Agent from this place, who with me will determine what to do with the Prize2 Get Mr Luther to supply you with fresh Provisions, we are all well on board;3 Mr Edmunds and Mr ... Continue Reading
Date: 9 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[June] 9
At 11 pm a Lugger came along side, when discovering our Guns, they plied their Oars and got off.
Date: 9 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Copy of Orders given to William Jennison Lieut. of Marines—June 9. 1778.—
As it is essentially necessary We guard against all possible Apprehensions of Danger, I in future shall expect that the Serjeants & Corporals of Marines be very particular in keeping a vigilant & cautious Watch whenever they have any Centinels under their more immediate Eye, and whenever All hands are... Continue Reading
Date: 9 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
LONDON.
The Carolina Packet, M’Cullan, from Corke to New York,1 is taken near Egg-Harbour, within a few leagues of New York, by a rowboat privateer.
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
10th. By Mr. Sorrey1 we Learn we are to be Exchanged for English Prisoners in France, we all pray for it—
10th of June this Day the L. Prison was in a Great Uproar, Accation’d by two or three Drunken fellows who Disguised as often as they can get beer which is Every Donation Day2 this Day One Drawed his Knife unpon some Struck & Abused Others.... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
One of the Prizes taken last Winter by the Ranger1 Arrived at Bordeaux and was I understand Sold by Messrs. S & J. H Delap.—2 On my return to Nantes from Paris I wrote to that House requesting that the Captors part of that Prize might be Immediately remitted to Mr Williams of Nantes So that a division might be made before the departure of the Ranger... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Inclosed you have the particulars of my late Expedition and in confidence I also Communicate to you the within papers respecting the internal Situation of the Ranger—1 perhaps Lieutenant Simpson may appear in America before I do—If so he will be under Suspension until Called upon to meet me face to face before a Court Martial—I leave it to your Judgment to Communicate these papers or... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
By John Paul Jones Esqr: Captain in the American Navy Commanding the Ship of War Ranger.—
As you have expressed a Strong inclination and desire to proceed forthwith to America.—and as you have declared yourself Willing and duly qualified to take charge as Pilot for the Coast of America of the Vessell wherein you take passage—You are hereby directed to hold yourself in readiness to... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I Lieutenant Thomas Simpson of the American Navy—now under Suspension and Arrest for disobedience of Written Orders from Captain John Paul Jones—do hereby promise on my Parole of Honor that being at my particular request released from my present Arrest—I will consider myself as under Suspension Until I am called upon to meet Captain Jones Face to Face before a Court Martial—Unless Captain Jones... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
We have received your Letter of the fourth instant,1 and in Answer to it We beg leave to say, that We approve of your Refusal of the twelve hundred Livres to Mr. William Morris, and for the future We expect that you pursue the same Line of Conduct and advance Money to no person whatsoever upon our Account, or in Expectation that We shall repay it, without our express Order.... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
Advices from London of the 5th. of June, mention that the Squadron under Admiral Byron, which sailed from Portsmouth the 20th. of May had put into Plymouth the 27th. and still continued there: And that Orders had been sent down to that Squadron, not to proceed at present to America, as had been intended.1 Of this you will be pleased to inform those whom... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I received yours of the first Inst. with the Papers enclosed, which I have shewn to the other Commissioners, but have not yet had their Opinion of them.1 I only know that they had before, (in Consideration of the Disposition & Uneasiness of your People) expressed an Inclination to order your Ship directly back to America. You will judge from what follows whether it would not be... Continue Reading
Date: 10 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
“This morning an American privateer, of about 14 guns and 120 men, appeared in the Bay. The alarm was instantly spread. Mr. Leigh, formerly a Captain in the 64th regiment of foot, and who commanded one of the divisions of the volunteer battalions, marched down to the Castle-hill, from thence he went down to the Beach, and was joined by Mr. Watson, who commands another division. Capt. Mackenzie,... Continue Reading
Date: 11 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
I Andrew Fallon Gentleman lately taken Prisoner of War in the Brigantine Dolphin bound from Ostend for Ireland by the American Ship of War Ranger Commanded by John Paul Jones Esqr. and being this day at my particular request released from Confinement, do hereby promise on my Parole of Honor that I will not communicate, by any means whatsoever, any Intelligence respecting the affairs of... Continue Reading
Date: 11 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[June] 11
Made the Isle De. Groa1 & barely cleared it—At 1 pm came to Anchor off Le’Orient.
Date: 11 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
The Mersey, Capt. Gibbons,1 of this port, with a fleet of transports from Cork, arrived at Philadelphia the 6th of May. The Mersey took in her passage, a schooner bound to Boston, loaded with coffee, molasses, &c. and carried her into Philadelphia2. . . .
The Hunter Privateer3 has taken the first Privateer Captain Cunningham had, laden with a great quantity of... Continue Reading
Date: 12 June 1778
Volume: Volume 13
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