Volume 13
I have now been five days in this place since my Arrival from Passy—during which time neither seen nor heard from Lieutenant Simpson1—But Mr. Hill,2 who was last Winter at Passy and who sailed with me from Nantes, informs me truly—that it is generally reported in the Ranger and of course throughout the French Fleet and on Shore—That I am turned out of the Service—... Continue Reading
Date: 15 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
A pleasant Day, was favoured with a large Company of Gentn. belonging to the French Fleet. Capt. Whipple in the Providence & myself saluted the French Admiral,1 (whose fleet consisted of 32 Ships of War the Line) with 13 Guns each, which was returned by the Admiral. and also by the Ranger2
Date: 15 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Augt.] 15 [frigate Boston, Brest, France] At Sunrise the Commodore1 & Boston fired their Salutes of 13 Guns each which was answered by the Le Britange2 with 21 Guns—
Date: 15 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
[Brest] Saturday, [Augt] 15.— Last night arrived Here the Barton1 & Providence, Whipple & Tucker from Nantes.
Date: 15 August 1778
Volume: Volume 13
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