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NAVAL RECORDS
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AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1775-1788
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PREPARED FROM THE ORIGINALS
IN THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
BY CHARLES HENRY LINCOLN, OF
THE DIVISION OF MANUSCRIPTS
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1906
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PREFATORY NOTE
The Naval records of the Revolution exjst only in very incomplete
forms, scattered in many different places, and having little of official
character. The " Papers of the Continental Congress," which were
transferred to the Library of Congress in 1903, contained little beyond
the bonds given by Letters of Marque, the reports of various com
mittees upon naval subjects, and an occasional letter or memorial from
persons who had served in the Continental Navy. The Library was
iilrauly in possession of the letter book of the Marine Committee and
its successors, 177<>-17SO, an extremely valuable series of transcripts
so far as it goes, but a mere fragment. This poverty of record may
be explained in many ways. The early efforts to establish a navy
were quite unsuccessful, and it was soon recognized that Great Britain,
possessed of a sea power far beyond the possibilities of America under
its then condition of blockade, could easily neutralize the feeble
attempts of the States to equip and maintain vessels of war. Priva
teering became the easiest method of annoying the enemy, and the
profits held out to the undertakers made it a favorite form of mari
time activity, until even privateers were few in number, the risks of
venturing greatly increased, and the intervention of the French by
sea turned the scale of naval advantage toward the Americans.
In this volume are included what fragments of naval records are to
be found in the manuscript collections of the Library of Congress.
The bonds of the Letters of Marque have been listed in such a manner
as to indicate all who were concerned in the vessels. The letters of
the Marine Committee and other naval papers of the Congress consti
tute another division of this volume, and will show, as far as the
documents do show, the service of individuals. There is to be found
among them no list or roster of the Navy, and it is only from an occa
sional mention that an officer.or sailor can be located. The John Paul
Jones and Peter Landais papers are not listed in this volume, as the
former, with some few exceptions, have been fully treated in the
"Calendar of John Paul Jones Manuscripts," prepared by Mr.
Charles H. Lincoln in 1903. Nor has it been deemed necessary to
repeat what was given in the "List of Benjamin Franklin Papers,"
prepared by Mr. John C. Fitzpatrick, of the Division of Manuscripts.
3
4 PREFATORY NOTE
The Robert Morris papers are not included, as they will constitute a
separate issue. These omissions do not materially affect the complete
ness of this calendar, as the question of appointment, rank, and serv
ice are only incidentally mentioned in these series of papers. With
the assistance of the records of service printed by the various States
of the Union, this calendar will prove of value, and must, apart from
records found in State Archives, constitute the one great source of the
naval history of the Revolution.
WOETHINGTON ClIAUNCKY Foiil)
Ch iff of Division of Man ux<-r!j>t>t
HERBERT PUTNAM
Librarian of Congress
Washington, July, 1906
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page.
Prefatory note 3
Abbreviations employed 5
Miscellaneous Naval Records 9
Bonds of the Letters of Marque 217
Index . . . 497
ABBKEVIATIONS EMPLOYED
A. 1>. Autograph document
A. D. S. Autograph document signed
I). S. Document signed
A. L. Autograph letter
A. L. S. Autograph letter signed
L. S. Letter signed
[ ]. Information supplied
[ ? ]. Doubtful reading or information
* Omissions
C. C. I apers of the Continental Congress
Navy Misc. Miscellaneous Naval Papers in the Library of Congress
\V. Washington Papers
NAVAL RECORDS
OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1775-1788
NAVAL RECORDS
1775 G-reat Britain, navy. " Private signals for knowing each
Sep. 22 other to be observed by .-hips ... in America."
Enclosed in following entry.
1775 Robinson, John, Treasury Chambers [London]. To
Oct. 19 [captains of British merchantmen in America].
Encloses signals for recognition of British ships
of war. A. L. S. Letter captured by Conti
nental cruiser of! New England coast.
C. C. 51, 2, 157
1 " Harrison. Agreement between Daniel Adams, mariner
of Plymouth, and Ephraim Bowen in behalf of
(icnl. [George] Washington for use of schooner
Harrison between Cape Cod and Cape Ann from
Oct. Hi, 1775, until discharged. Conditions of
agreement. D. S., Daniel Adams, Ephraim
Bowen.
Prizes and Captures, No. 75
1775 Washington. Massachusetts brigantine. Agreement
Nov. 3 between John Torrey and Benjamin Wormwell,
of Plymouth, and Ephraim Bowen in behalf of
Gcnl. [George] Washington for use of vessel
between Cape Cod and Cape Ann or elsewhere
from Nov. 3, 1775, till discharged by His Excel
lency; conditions of agreement. D. 8. John
Torrey. Benjamin Wormwell. Ephraim Bowen.
Prizes and Captures, No. 289
1776 Continental Congress. To Esek Hopkins: Commission
-Tan. 5 and Instructions to Hopkins as Commander in
Chief of the Navy. Copy by Samuel Lyon,
secretary to Hopkins.
C. C. 58, 239
1776 Tilghman, Matthew, Annapolis. To John Hancock,
J an - 5 President Continental Congress. Requests that
the Hornet and Wasp be assigned to convoy duty
for Maryland vessels ready to sail for West
Indies. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 22, 5
9
10 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Morris, Robert, and three others, Philadelphia. To
Jan. 9 James Craig, James W barton, Nathaniel Fal
coner and William Davis. Appoint them Com
missioners of Naval Stores; outline duties under
existing acts of Congress. Copy enclosed in
Wharton, James, to Continental Congress, Jul.
25, 1781.
C. 0. 78, 24, :m
1776 Newton, Henry, Halifax [Nova Scotia]. Clearance
Mar. 2 papers granted to Miller Johnston, Master sloop
Pegyy, at Custom-House at Halifax. D. S.
Form for short clearance filled in.
C. C. 44, 443
1776 Cunningham, Richard, Halifax. To Miller Johns[t]on.
Mar. .i Instructions for cruise in the Peggy. A. L. S. ;
"for self and partners."
C. C. 44, 457
1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To John Hancock, Presi-
Mar. 9 dent Continental Congress. Account of expedi
tion against New Providence. L. S.
C. C. 78,11,33
1776 Continental Congress. Resolutions as to Privateering. In
Mar. 23 Congress March 23, 1776. Whereas etc. |. . .
Resolved, That the Inhabitants of these Colonies
be permitted to tit out Armed vessels to cruise
on the Enemies | of these United Colonies. Four
additional resolves. Printed by John Dunlap.
[1776.] Philadelphia. Broadside. 32x20 cms.
W. 90, 77
1776 Newton, Henry, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Clearance papers
Mar. 27 granted to Miller Johnston, Master sloop Peggy,
at Custom-] louse, Halifax. Form for short
clearance rilled in.
C. C. 44, 447
1776 Continental Congress. Conditions for Issuance of Coin-
Apr. 3 missions to Privateers. Resolved, That every
Person intending to set forth \ and tit out a
Private ship or Vessel of War, and applying | for
a Commission or Letters of Marque and Reprisal
for that | Purpose, shall produce a writing, sub
scribed by him, containing | etc. Broadside.
32.7 x 22.7 cm. D. S. John Hancock.
C. C. 190, 4, 77
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1776 Continental Congress. Instructions to Privateers.
Apr. 3 Instructions to the Commanders of private Ships
or Vessels of | War, which shall have Commis
sions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal
author- ising them to make Captures of British
Vessels and Cargoes, etc. Broadside. 30 x 18.5
cm. I). S. Henry Laurens. Other prints signed
by Samuel Huntington and John Hancock respec
tively are in the Library. Reproduction of Han
cock print in Mat-lay Privateers. N. Y. 1899.
p. 132.
C. C. 196, 1, 1
1776 Ambrose, Israel, and Peter Simon. To Continental Con-
May 1 gress. Petition respecting capture of sloop Sally.
A. I). S. of Ambrose signed by Simon. An in
ventory of vessel and cargo accompany the peti
tion.
C. C. 42, 7, 3-1 1
1776 Cunningham, Joseph, Ebenezer Dorr and Joseph Gard-
May 7 ner. Bond for 5,000 dollars to Continental Con
gress as Captain and sureties for the Lady Wash
ington. Copy attested: John Avery, D. Secy.
Enclosed: Duarte, John Garcia, to John Jay,
Presdt. Cont. Cong. Jan. 7, 1779.
C. C. 44, 177
1776 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on treat-
May 10 ment to be accorded vessels sailing with effects
of the enemy on board; powers of sale of such
vessels when captured to be vested in Continental
agents where no courts have been established.
C. C. 19, 6, 201
1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To Lt. John Pfaul] Jones
May LO [Providence]. Is to take command of the Provi
dence, put her in condition, and convey soldiers to
[George] Washington. L. S. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 418.
C. C. 58, 149
1776 Continental Congress. Regulations as to Prisoners
May 21 captured.
In Congress, | May 21, 1776. | Resolved, | That
all persons taken in arms, on board any prize, be
deemed prisoners, to be taken care of by the
supreme executive power in each Colony, etc.
Broadside. 33 x 20 cm.
W. 89, 143
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1776 Babcock, Henry, Stonington. To John Hancock, Phil-
May 28 adelphia. Proposals for raising two battalions of
Marines. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 2, 185
1776 Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
May 30 once, Philadelphia. To William Hodge. Fitting
out ships in France, Spain, and Holland; is to
show his credentials to Silas Dcanc. In MS. of
John Brown. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch. IV,
6, 618.
C. C. :;7, i
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
May 31 phia. To Esek Hopkins [Providence?]. Direct
Hopkins to furnish convoy for vessels from Ncw-
buryport to Philadelphia. John Hancock, chair
man. Copy in Hopkins to John Paul Jones. Jun.
13, 1776.
C. C. 58, 155
1776 Betsey and Anne. Proceedings of Court at Greenwich
Jun. 3 relative to cargo of sloop.
C. C. 58, 211.
1776 Continental Congress. Committee. Report on letter of
Jun. 7 May 2-, 1776. from Commodore Esek Hopkins.
Compensation to be given Charles Walker, of
North Providence, for seizure of sloop Endeavour.
0. C. 19, 3, 109
1776 Hallock, William. Cape May. To Marine Committee.
Jun. 8 Considers his sloop unsafe and awaits repairs
before proceeding to sea. A. L. S.
C. C, 78,11,57
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Jun. 10 ence], Philadelphia. To William Bingham. Ji/ -
jjrlsal has been given them by Marine Committee;
enclose orders for Capt. Lambert Wickes, who is to
take Bingham to Martinique. Signed: Benj[amin]
Harrison, John Dickinson, Robert Morris. Copy.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 783.
C. C. 37, 7
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Jun. 10 To Lambert Wickes [the Reprisal]. Have put
the Reprisal under the orders of the Committee
of Secret Correspondence. Signed: John Han
cock, Richard Henry Lee, Step[hen] Hopkins,
Jonathan] Sergeant, Joseph Hewes, George
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 13
Road, William Whipple. Copy with .preceding
letter. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 783.
C. C. 37, 7
1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport. To John Pfaul] Jones, Provi-
Jun. 11 dcncc. Is to put the Providence in condition at
once and report at Newport. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., IV, <i, S 20. L. S.
C. C. 58, 151
1776 Hopkins, Ksek, Newport. To John Paul Jones, Prori-
Jun. 13 ilcnce. Sends copy of orders from Marino Com
mittee directing that convov l>e furnished Capt.
John Bradford to Delaware Hay. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., IV, 6, H44. L. S.
C. C. 5s, 155
1776 Wickes, Lambert. Reprisal [Philadelphia]. To Com-
Jun. It) mittee of Secret Correspondence. Accepts their
proposal for a cruise to West Indies. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 23, 2S9
1770 Hopkins, Ksek, Providence. To John P[aul] Jones,
Jun. IS Newport. Has received orders directing that
Jones send prizes into Boston, that city being the
safest port on the continent. L. S.
C. C. 58, 157
1776 Walker, Charles, Philadelphia. To Continental Con-
Jun. 18 gross. Requests compensation for vessel fur
nished Esek Hopkins at island of Providence;
account of cost of vessel is enclosed. D. S.
C. C. 42, 8, 125
177R New Hampshire, Legislature. "An Act for encourag-
Jul. 3 ing the fixing out of armed vessels, to defend the
Sea Coast of America and to cruize on the Ene
mies of the United Colonies, as also for erecting
a Court, to try and condemn, all Ships, and other
Vessels," etc. Enclosed in Sullivan, John, to
Thomas Jefferson, Jan. f>, 1784. See Act of Nov.
L>7. 1777.
C. C. 44, 245
1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel-
Jul. 10 phia. To Capt. Peter Parker. Arrangements for
taking merchandise on the Dispatch to France.
Draft in MS. of Robert Morris. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 1, 158.
C. u. 37, 15
14 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel-
Jul. 10 phia. To Samuel and John II. Delap [Bordeaux].
Are sending goods by the Dixpatck to be sold
in France; messages for Silas Deane to be
forwarded. Draft in MS. of Robert Morris.
Printed: Force, Amor. Arch., V, 1, 158.
C. C. 37, 15
1776 Wickes, Lambert, Reprisal [Martinique]. To Conmut-
Jul. 11-18 tee of Secret Correspondence. Details cruise to
West Indies, captures made, etc. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 215, 293-295
177(5 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel-
Jul. 30 phia. To Capt. Stephen Cleveland. Appoint
Cleveland captain of the Dixpatcli and give him
instructions for bearing merchandise to Europe.
Draft in MS. of Robert Morris. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V. 1, (570.
C. C. 37, 23
1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel-
Jul. 30 phia. To Samuel and Jfohn] II. Delap. Mes
sages for Silas Deane; use of the Dispatch., Capt.
Stephen Cleveland. Draft in MS. of Robert
Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,V, 1, (7 J.
C. C. 37, 31
1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philaclcl-
Jul. 30 phia. To John Bradford [Boston]. Enclose
dispatches for Samuel and J. H. Delap; possi
bility of purchasing more ships. Draft in MS.
of Robert Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,
V, 1, 670.
C. C. 37, 19
1776 Anderson E[phrai]m, New York. To John Hancock,
Jul. 31 President, Continental Congress. Preparation of
lire ships for destruction of British fleet at New
York. L. S.
C. C. 78, 1, 19
1776 Bourne, Shearjasheel. Oath as to register of brigantine
Aug. 3 Susannah, London. Swears that vessel was built
at Hanover in New England in 1760 and that he
is the owner; " no foreigner directly or indirectly
hath any share or part or interest therein." Oath
taken before S[ ] Powell at custom-house,
London. On verso are records of transfer of
command of vessel from Matthew Wood to Lot
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 15
Lewis. Mar. 27, 1777, and retransfer to Wood,
Jul. 14, 1777. Copy examined: Jona. M. Sewall,
Geo. King. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas
Jefferson, Jan. (5, 1784.
C. C. 44, 275
| 177ti] Queen of Hungary. Description of flag of French sloop
[Jul-Aug] (Juan of IIi/iK/xry transmitted to Marine Com
mittee and by it sent to John Paul Jones and
William Hallock. Enclosed: Marine Committee
to Jones and Hallock, 177(>, Aug. lt>. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, !78.
C. C. 58, 16
17i<> Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Aug. (i To John Paul Jones, Providence. Instructions
for cruise about Bermuda. A. D. S. Kobert
Morris, and signed by eight others. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, 784.
C. C. 58, 161
177t> [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel-
Ang. 7 phia. To [Silas] Deane [Bordeaux?]. Position of
armies about New York; development of the
American defense. Draft in MS. of Robert Mor
ris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch. V, 1, 809.
C. C. 37, 37
177<! Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Aug. 1(> To John Paul Jones and William Hallock, Provi
dence. French sloop [ Queen of Hungary f] daily
expected from Martinique with arms and ammu
nition; he and Hallock are to cruise about the
capes [of Delaware] and aid her. Contemporary
copy. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, 977.
C. C. 58, 165
177G Hopkins, P^sek, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Aug. 17 dent, Continental Congress. Awaits commands
of Congress. L. S.
C. 0. 78, 11, 79
177ti Continental Navy. List of prizes condemned at New
Apr. 4- London. Account of sales, names of prizes,
Aug. 22 captors, and date of sale.
Navy Misc.
177(! Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Aug. 22 To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London]. Direct
the, purchase of armed schooner recommended by
[Esek] Hopkins.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 17
16 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 22 phia]. To Lt. Hoysted Hacker [Philadelphia].
Direct him to report to Commodore [EsekJ Hop
kins for orders.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 17
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 22 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London |.
Directions as to receipt of sundry articles from
Barnabas Deane ; is to keep record of all stores
received in behalf of the continent.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Ill
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 23 phia]. To Lt. John Baldwin. Directions for a
cruise in the schooner Wasp.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 17
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 27 phia]. To William Stone. Offer to purchase
the sloop Hornet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 18
1776 Continental Congress [Philadelphia]. Resolution direct-
Aug. 30 ing that duck in hands of [Thomas] Green, Prov
idence, be made up into tents and forwarded to
Genl. [George] Washington.
Enclosed in following letter.
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 2 phia]. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, R. l.J.
Receipt of goods from Thomas Green and for
warding tents to Genl. [George] Washington;
resolution of Congress of Aug. 30, 1776, directing
this action is enclosed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 19
1776 Jones, John P[aul], Providence at sea. [To Marine Com-
Sep. 4 mittee, Continental Congress, Philadelphia.] De
tailed account of cruise to the Bermudas; capture
of <SV<7 Nymph. Contemporary copy. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 171.
C. C. 5S, SI
1776 New Hampshire Legislature. Resolution empowering
Sep. 5 Maritime Court of New Hampshire to pass on
capture of any vessel belonging to any subject of
King of Great Britain, except inhabitant of Ber
mudas, Providence, or Bahamas. "A true copy:
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.1 oseph Pearson, Dep. Secy." Enclosed: Sullivan,
John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. (5, 1784.
C. C. 44, 258
1776 Jones, John P[aul], Providence at sea. [To Marine Com-
Sep. 7 mittee, Continental Congress, Philadelphia]. De
tails cruise since Sep. 4, including capture of
Favourite. Auto, draft signed. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 226.
C. C. 58, 85
1776 Johnston, Miller, Halifax. To Thomas, James & William
Sep. 10 Cochran. Bill of lading for cargo on hoard sloop
Un /Abound to Horton. Printed form filled in
and signed by Johnston.
C. C. 44, 451.
1776 Bulkeley,J[ ] B., Halifax. List of crew of Unity;
Sep. 12 certificate of Entrance by Miller Johnston of the
"list of his Vessel s Company." D. S.
C. C. 44, 439
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 20 pliiaj. To Capt. John Young [Philadelphia].
Directions for cruise in sloop Independence to
Martinique.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 20
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phia]. To Thomas dishing, Boston. Committee
will order Capts. [Hector] McNeill and [Thomas]
Thompson to cruise on Massachusetts coast in
hopes of capturing or driving away the frigate
Milford; directions as to cooperation with
Massachusetts Assembly in fitting out McNeill s
vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 21
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phiaj. To John Bradford [Boston]. Direct
Bradford to do all in his power to aid [Thomas]
dishing and Capt. Hector McNeill in fitting out
frigate [Boston] commanded by latter.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 22
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phia]. To Capt. Thomas Thompson [Portsmouth,
N. H.]. Directions as to fitting out of frigate
[Raleigfi] under his command and cruise with
Capt. [Hector] McNeill [in the Boston] against
the MUford.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 22
18 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phia]. To Capt. Hector McNeill [Boston ?].
Directions as to fitting out of frigate [Boston]
and cruise in company with Capt. [Thomas]
Thompson [in the Ralcigli\ against the Milford.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 2:!
1776 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phiaj. To John Langdon, [Portsmouth, N. H. |.
Directions as to fitting out of frigate \Rnlei(iJ<\
for Capt. [Thomas] Thompson.
Marine Committee Letter Rook, p. L 4
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phia]. To Lambert Wickes [Philadelphia]. Di
rect that the Reprisal be prepared for immediate
service.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1*5
1776 Cunningham, Joseph, John Rowe and Elias Warner.
Sep. 24 Bond for 5,000 dollars to Continental Congress
as Captain and Sureties for privateer Phoenix.
Copv attested. John A very, Dep. Secy. Enclosed:
Duarte, John Garcia to John Jay, Jan. 18, 177H.
C. C. 44, 149
1776 Deschamps, J[ame]s. Windsor, Nova Scotia. Clearance
Sep. 28 papers granted to Miller Johnston for his sloop
Unity at Custom-House at Windsor. D. S.
C. C. 44, 437
1776 [Jones, John Paul], Providence, off Isle of Sable. To
Sep. 30 Marine Committee, Continental Congress. Phila
delphia. Cruise since Sep. 7; capture of 12
British vessels. Auto, draft. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 624.
C. C. 58, 89
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Sep. 21- ence] Philadelphia. To William Bingham [Mar-
Oct. 1 tinique]. News regarding British and American
shipping; opportunity for France to secure prixe
vessels from England; appreciate favors shown
American shipping. Draft in MS. of Robert
Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2,
425.
C. C. 37, 37
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 1 ence] Philadelphia. To [William] Bingham [Mar
tinique]. Enclose Certificate " In Congress Oct.
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1 " that Benj. Franklin and Robert Morris have
been appointed members of Committee of Secret
Correspondence. Draft in MS. of Robert Morris.
Printed: Force. Anier. Arch.. V, 2, 822.
C. C. 37, 45
177*! Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oet. 1 pliiaj. To Lt. Thomas Albcrtson [Philadelphia].
Directions for a cruise with the J/tMynitv to Eden-
town, N. C.
Marine Committee Ix-tter Book, p. L o
1 77*! [ Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 1 encc| Pliiladelpliia. To S[ilasJ Dearie [Paris].
Condition of armies in America; tories in the
southern states; difficulties in equipping vessels;
need of supplies for troops. In MS. of Robert
Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,V, 2, 1107.
C. C. 37, 47
177(i Lane, Son & Fraser, London. To Shearjasfhjcel Bourne.
Oct. 1 1 luve received his letters of [Sep. ] 3 and 27 regard
ing Susannah; reasons for her not sailing sooner;
t rouble as to cargo ; "Provincial Privateers" have
caused much trouble to English trade; regret the
many captures; see no immediate prospect of end
of war by conquest or accommodation. Copy of
letter of Edward Crosby to Capt. William Spry
of Jul. 1(5, 1777, is on same sheet as is copy of
letter of Bourne [of Aug. 21, 1777]. Copies.
Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson,
Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 311
177G [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 2 ence] Philadelphia. To Silas Deane [Paris |.
Enclose plan for treaty with France and Com
missions and Instructions to Benjamin Franklin,
Thomas Jefferson and Deane for negotiating the
treaty. Copy. In MS. of Robert Morris.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,V, 2, 839.
C. C. 37, 55
17**! [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
ence] Philadelphia. To William Hodge [Phila
delphia]. Enclose duplicate of instructions of
May 30, 1776, with copies of credentials, etc.;
is to consult with Silas Deane and Thomas Mor
ris as to business in France; further instructions
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as to equipment of privateers in that country.
Draft in MS. of John Brown. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 851.
C. C. 37, 3
1776 Continental Congress [Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 3 encej Philadelphia. To William Hodge, [Phila
delphia]. Is to embark on the Independence,
Capt. John Young, and carry dispatches to
William Bingham at Martinique; will take pas
sage thence to France with dispatches for Silas
Deane and Thomas Morris. Draft in MS. of
Timothy Matlack. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,
V, 2, 852.
C. C. 37, 59
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 3 once] Philadelphia. To Samuel & J|ohnj 11.
Delap, Bourdeaux. Instructions to aid William
Hodge in his mission to France. Draft in MS.
of Timothy Matlack. Duplicate to John I).
Bchweighauser, Nantes; Andrew Limozin,
Havre; P. Steval & Son, Dunkirk. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 852.
C. C. 37, (il
1776 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 3 phia]. To Hewes & Smith [Kdentown, N. C.J.
Directions as to cargo to be sent by Lt. Thomas
Albertson in tine Mosquito , tar, tallow, and rosin
much needed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. -6
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Oct. - phia]. To William Bingham [Martinique]. En
close a memorandum from commissioners of
public stores giving list of stores desired for the
Navy; is to send as much as possible by the /IK/, -
pendencv; if goods can not be obtained list is lo
be forwarded to Thomas Morris.
Marine Committee Letter ISook, p. 1 ti
[1776] [Jones, John Paul, Newport ., H. I. To Marine Com-
[Oct. 8] mittee, Continental Congress, Philadelphia.]
Account of cruise of the Providence 1776, Aug.
21-Oct. 7; eight prizes manned and sent in, eight
others sunk. Enclosed: Jones to Committee
1776, Oct. 30. Contemporary copy. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1303.
C. C. 58, 93
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 21
ITTt; Continental Congress, Miirinc Committee [Philadel-
Oct. phia|. To Stephen Hopkins [Providence, II. I.].
Enclose copy of letter from John Langdon com
plaining against committee appointed by Hop
kins to superintend building of two frigates in
Providence; high rates demanded by committee
for cannon, etc. ; expect matters to be cleared up
and abuses rectified.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 21
17TC> Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. , phiaj. To the Committee for building Conti
nental frigates at Providence. Charges are made
by John Langdon that cannon which can not be
used at Providence are denied for his use in
titling out the litilelyli; direct that cannon and
stores desired by Langdon be supplied him;
agent will be sent to examine work being done at
Providence. Two letters of equal date.
Marine Committee Letter Book, pp. 27-28
iTTfi Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. !> phia). To Nathaniel Falconer [Philadelphia]. Is
to repair to Providence and examine work done
under direction of committee for building frigates
at that city; early report desired.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 29
ITTti Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. t phiaj. To John Langdon [Portsmouth]. Action
taken immediately upon reading his letter of
Sep. 1-i complaining of the committee on build
ing frigates at Providence; copy of letter for
warded to Gov. Stephen Hopkins of Rhode
Island; Providence committee directed to aid him
in fitting out the Raleigh; agent sent to examine
work; request haste in preparation of thcfiafei(//i.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 29
177fi Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 9 phia]. To the Convention of New York. Call
attention to report that British war ships have
passed the obstructions in Hudson river and urge
the safeguarding of Continental vessels building
in New York.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 80
22 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 10 phia]. To Commodore Esek Hopkins [Provi
dence]. Directions for cruise to coast of North
Carolina with the Alfred, Columbus, Cabot, and
Hampden; regret that expedition to Newfound
land was made impossible by sailing of vessels
under order from Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbnll of
Connecticut.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 30
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 10 phia]. To Henry Tucker of Somerset, and Thomas
Godet, Bermuda. Request that five or six large
vessels be chartered, loaded with salt, and sent to
America; payment will be made in provisions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 31
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 13 phia]. To Capt. Nathaniel Falconer [Marble-
head?] Direct Falconer to purchase two vessels
at Marblehead, load them with coal, and send to
Philadelphia; if unable to secure coal is to send
load of salt, sugar, or rum to Benjamin Harrison,
Virginia, advising him to exchange same for coal;
is to call on New England agents for aid and to
examine Continental frigates at Providence if
they are not ready for sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 32
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 13 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Any neces
sary assistance is to be given Capt. Nathaniel
Falconer, who acts as agent of the Committee.
Duplicate to John Langdon, Portsmouth, N. H. ;
Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London, Conn.; Daniel
Tillinghast, Providence, R. T.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 33
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 13 phia]. To the Committee for building Conti
nental Frigates at Providence, R. I. Rescind
order of Oct. 9 in case vessels building arc ready
for service, but are to answer regarding high
rates demanded for cannon.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 33
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 13 phia]. To John Lahgdon [Portsmouth, N. H.J.
Since order of Oct. 9 understand that vessels in
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 23
Rhode Island are ready for sea; did not mean to
show favoritism, and if vessels are completed
cannon are to be kept in Providence for their use.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 34
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 17 phia]. To Capt. Isaiah Robinson, Andrew Dorio.
Directions for cruise under instructions from
Secret Committee of Congress.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 34
177! Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. IS phia.] To Capt. William llallock, Lexington.
Directions for cruise under instructions of Secret
Committee of Congress.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. 35
177* ) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 18 phiaj. To Capt. James Robinson, Sachem. Di
rections for cruise under instructions of Secret
Committee of Congress.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 35
177i Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 1<S phia]. To John Langdon, Portsmouth, X. II.
Enclose regulations of Congress for accounting
for prizes and distribution of prize money; direc
tions of the Marine Committee by virtue of power
given by resolutions of Congress. Duplicate to
John Bradford, Boston, Mass. ; Daniel Tillinghast,
Providence, R. I. ; Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New Lon
don, Conn.; Jacobus Van Zant, New York; John
Nixon and John Maxwell Nesbitt, Philadelphia;
William Lux, Baltimore, Md. ; John Teazwell,
Williamsburg, Va. ; Robert Smith, Edentown,
N. C. ; Richard Ellis, Newbern, N. C. ; Cornelius
Harnett, Wilmington, N. C. ; Livinus Clarkson
and John Dorsius, Charleston, S. C. ; John
Wercat, Savannah, Ga.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 35
177t> Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Oct. lis phia]. To William Bartlet, Beverly, Mass. En
close resolve of Congress authorizing the Marine
Committee to call for accounting in case of all
prizes taken by cruisers fitted out under orders of
Genl. [George] Washington; directions as to man
ner of accounting and for forwarding money re-
24 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
ceived. Duplicate to William Watson, Plymouth,
Mass.; John Wentworth, Portsmouth, N. H. ;
Winthrop Sargent, Cape Anne, Mass. ; Bartlet &
Glover, Lynn, Mass.; John Bradford, Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 37
1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport [K. I.]. To Capts. John P[aul]
Oct. 18 Jones or lloysted Hacker [Newport]. Directions
as to treatment to be accorded sloop commanded
by [William?] Dennis. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V, 2, 112(>. L. S.
C. 0. 58, 171
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 21 ence] Philadelphia. To William Bingham [Mar
tinique]. Upon receipt of supplies from France
he is to forward them to America in the Andrew
Don a. Draft in MS. of Robert Morris. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1148.
C. C. 37, 63
1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport [K. I.]. Orders to Capt. John
Oct. 22 P[aul] Jones [Newport]. Directs that Jones take
command of the Alfred and with the Ifanipden,
Capt. [Hoysted] Hacker, cruise against British
vessels bound to any port except Bermuda or
New Providence. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V. 2, 111)4.
C. C. 58, 175
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Silas Dcane [Paris].
Oct. 23 Encloses instructions of Congress as to treaties
with foreign nations. Auto, copy signed.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1197.
C. C. 37, 67
1776 M[orris], R[obert], Philadelphia. To William Bingham
Oct. 23 [Martinique]. Encloses important letter of same
date to be forwarded to Silas Dcane. Auto, copy
signed for Committee of Secret Correspondence.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1198.
C. C. 37, 69
1776 M[orris], R[obert], Philadelphia. To Silas Dearie [Paris].
Oct. 23 Enclose triplicate of instructions for his guid
ance in France. Auto, draft signed for Commit
tee of Secret Correspondence. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1198.
C. C. 37, 71
NAVAL RECORDS OF T11K REVOLUTION . 25
ITTtl M[orris], R[olu-rt], Philadelphia. To Siiinucl &,I[ohn| II.
Oct. 23 Delap [ Bordeaux |. Encloses packet for Silas
Doane. Auto, draft signed [for Coininittce of
Secret Correspondence.] Printed: Force, Amer.
Ar-li.. V, 2, ll .tS.
C. ( . 37, 72
1 77*1 | Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oet. 23 ence] Philadelphia. To Stephen Ceronio [Cape
Francois], Enclose letter for Samuel & John
II. Delap of equal date containing instructions
for Silas Deane. Draft in MS. of Robert Morris.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1198.
C. C. 37, 7 la
177*! [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 23 encej Philadelphia. To Stephen Ceronio [Cape
Francois], Enclose letter [Sep. 21-Oct. 1] giving
account of conditions in America, and state of
British shipping; opportunity for France to prey
oa latter. Signed: B[enjamin] Ffranklin] and
R[obert]M[orris] for Committee, Copy. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1218.
C. C. 87, 79
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 23 ence] Philadelphia. To Silas Deane [Paris]. In
form him of choice of Arthur Lee as commis
sioner vice Thomas Jefferson who declines serv
ing; direct him to procure eight line of battle
ships by hire or purchase. Draft in MS. of
Robert Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,
V, 2, 1198.
C. C. 37, 85
I77*i | Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 2:> ence] Philadephia. To Arthur Lee [Paris]. No
tify him of his appointment by Congress as Com
missioner for negotiating treaties with France and
other European nations; Silas Deane will give
fuller information. Draft in MS. of Robert
Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1199.
C. C. 37, 86
177(5 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 23 ence] Philadelphia. To William Bingham [Mar
tinique]. Enclose dispatches for Silas Deane to
be forwarded by first opportunity. Draft in
MS. of Robert Morris. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V, 2, 1198.
C. C. 37, 86
26 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 23 phia]. To Commodore Esek Hopkins [Providence,
R. I.]. Instructions for cruise along coast of Vir
ginia and the Carolinas.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 38
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 23 phia]. To Capts. [William] Manley, [Hector]
McNeill, and [Thomas] Thompson. Instructions
for joint cruise off coast from Newfoundland to
Rhode Island.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 39
1776 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 23 phia]. To Gov. [Richard Caswell] and Council
of North Carolina. Request aid for expedition
of Commodore [Esek] Hopkins to the Virginia
and Carolina coast.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 39
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 24 ence] Philadelphia. To U. S. Commissioners in
France [Paris]. Arrangements for taking Benja
min Franklin to France; Capt. Lambert Wickes
and the Reprisal assigned by Congress for that
purpose. Draft in MS. of John Brown. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1211.
C. C. 37, 75
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 24 ence] Philadelphia. To [Charles W. F.] Dumas
[The Hague]. Introduce [Benjamin] Franklin
and give composition of Committee of Secret
Correspondence, Draft in MS. of John Brown.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch..V, 2, 1213.
C. C. 37, 89
1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 24 ence] Philadelphia. To Silas Deane [Paris].
Enclose commissions for Commissioners to France;
changes in Committee of Secret Correspondence.
Copy by William Winder, jr. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2,1214.
C. C. 37, 91
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Oct. 24 To Capt. Lambert Wickes [Philadelphia]. In
structions placing him under the direction of the
Committee of Secret Correspondence for vo3 r age
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 27
to Franco; on return is to report to Marine Com
mittee. Draft by John Brown. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1213.
0. 0. 87, 83
177<I [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond-
Oct. 24 (Mice] Philadelphia. To Capt. Lambert Wickes
[Philadelphia]. Is to proceed at once to Nantes
in the Reprisal taking Benjamin Franklin with
him; directions as to future procedure. Secre
tary s draft. Printed: Force, Amer., Arch., V, 2,
12 15 as from the Marine Committee.
C. C. 37, ,15
177(> Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 25 phiaj. To (Jov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [Lebanon,
Conn.]. Request him to provide cannon for the
Continental frigates building in New Hampshire
and Massachusetts.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 40
1770 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To Capt. John P[aul] Jones.
Oct. 28 Directs him to proceed to Newport at once and,
if necessary, to transfer Capt. [Hoysted] Hacker
and his crew from the Hampden to the Providence;
is to follow orders as given. A. L. S. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch.. V, 2, 1277.
C. C. 58, 177
1776 Jfones] J[ohn] P[aulJ. Alfred^ R. I. To Marine Com-
Oct. 30 mittee, [Continental Congress] Philadelphia.
Dissatisfaction with Commander in Chief [Esek
Hopkins]. Auto, draft signed. Printed : Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1303.
C. C. 58, 95
177*3 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Oct. 30 phi-,]. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, R. I.].
Supplies for the Raleigh, Trumbull, and frigate
building in New Hampshire.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 41
177<i Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 30 pliia]. To Commodore Esek Hopkins [Provi
dence, R. I.]. Further directions regarding cruise
along coast of Virginia and the Carolinas.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 41
177<> Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. I phia]. To Capt. Elisha Warner, sloop Fly. In
structions for a cruise along the New Jersey coast
28 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
in union with Lt. [John] Baldwin commanding
schooner Wasp. Similar i nstructions were given
Lt. Baldwin."
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 42
1776 J[ones] J[ohn] Paul, Alfred, Tarpawling Cove. To Com-
Nov. 2 modore E[sek] H[opkins, Providence]. Deserters
found on the Eagle taken out by Hopkins s orders.
Auto, cop} signed. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,
V, 3, 491.
0. C. 58, 97
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 11 phia]. To Capt, Elisha Warner [Fly, off New Jer
sey]. British are to embark 15,000 men from
New York; Warner and Lt. [John] Baldwin are
to watch them, sending news of destination to offi
cials of district threatened.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 43
1776 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul], Alfred, off Cape Breton. Letter
Nov. 12 to Marine Committee, Philadelphia. Account of
cruise since Nov. 1. Capture of the Active and
tbeJUellisk. Auto, draft signed. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 3, 659.
C. 0. 58, <)
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philaclel-
Nov. 14 phia]. To John Wereat [Savannah, Ga.]. In
structions as Continental Agent in Georgia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 44
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 14 phia]. To Lt. Isaac Buck [Georgia Packet]. In
structions for voyage to Savannah.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 45
1776 Jfones] Jfohn] P[aul], Alfred, off Cape Breton. Letter
Nov. 16 to Marine Committee, Philadelphia. Condition
of Alfred &n&. Providence; captures made. Auto.
draft signed. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V,
3, 738.
C. C. 58, 101
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 17 phia]. To Livinus Clarkson and John Dorsius
[Charleston, S. C.]. Notice of appointment and
instructions as Continental Agents in South
Carolina.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 46
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 29
177<> Eyre, Benjamin, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Nov. 18 Memorial for money for services in building wur
galley!-!, etc. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 3, l
177t! Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. J9 phia). To Capt. Elishu Warner, Fly. Instruc
tions to return to Philadelphia, bringing his
wounded with him.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 47
177fi [Johnston] Miller. Cornwallis [Nova Scotia]. Bill of
Dec. 7 Lading for cargo on sloop Unity to be delivered
at [Roseau], Dominica, to Ebenezer Thayer.
I). S. [Mutilated.]
C. C. 44, 454
|177t>] Continental Congress, Committee. Report favoring
[Dec. Ti] compulsory service on United States armed ves
sels of captured British sailors in retaliation for
similar treatment accorded by Great Britain to
Americans. In compliance with the spirit of this
report Congress empowered Capt. Nicholas Bid-
die to take prisoners from gaol to serve on his
fleet. See Journals of Congress, Dec. 7, 1776.
C. C. 19, 3, 581
177<> Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
Dec. 10 phia. To Capt. John Paul Jones, Alfred, R. I.
Direct him to proceed on cruise of six weeks,
doing all injury possible to the enemy. A. D. S.
Robert Morris. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch.,
V, 3. 1148.
C. C. 58, 179
1770 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Dec. 13 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Plans for
various vessels .of Navy. Read Dec. 20 and
referred to R. II. Lee, James Wilson, Benj. Har
rison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1198.
C. C. 137, app., 1
177(5 Wickes, Lambert, Quiberon Bay. To Committee of
Dec. 13 Secret Correspondence [Philadelphia]. Trip to
Finance; prizes taken; landing of (Benjamin]
Franklin. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 23, 331
177C, Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
14. dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Move
ments of Randolph and Hornet, position of Dela-
30 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
ware and Washington. Read Dec. 20 and referred
to R. H. Lee, James Wilson, Benjamin Harrison,
and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. Printed: Force,
Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1213.
C. C. 137, app., 4
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Dec. 14 phia]. To William Bingham [Martinique]. In
structions regarding 1 employment of Capt. John
Nicholson and the Hornet in West Indies.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 47
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Dec. 16 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Capt.
[Charles] Alexander is in Philadelphia and work
is progressing on the Delaware / encloses letters
from France, several letters to Marine Commit
tee, especially "a very pleasing one [Oct. 17?]
from Capt. [John Paul] Jones. " Read Dec. 20 and
referred to R. II. Lee, James Wilson, Benjamin
Harrison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1239.
C. C. 137, app., 9
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Committee of Secret
Dec. 16 Correspondence, Baltimore. Notes as to the Inde
pendence, Sachem, and Andrew Dor la. A. L. S.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, L242.
C. C. 137, app., 15
1776 Braxton, Carter. To [Joseph] Cunningham. Instruc-
Dec. 16 tions for cruise of the Phoenix ; owners of lat
ter have left directions as to cruise in hands of
Messrs. Phipp and Braxton, and they in turn
give but general outlines; Portuguese vessels to
be taken if ships of that nation prey on American
craft; English ships to be taken; directions as to
disposal of prizes and as to action in case of dis
tress; Willing & Morris with Braxton bound to
furnish three months supplies. "A true copy of
the original Ezek 1 . Price, Not. Pub/ ". A. D.
of Price. [Enclosed: Duarte, John Garcia, to
Congress, July 2, 1779.]
C. C. 44, 17
1776 Braxton, Carter. To Joseph Cunningham. Instructions
Dec. 16 for cruise of Phoenix. "A true copy from Mr.
Braxton s Letter Book." George Seaton.
C. C. 44, 21
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 31
177<i Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. [To .John Hancock, Presi-
Dec. 17 dent Continental Congress. Baltimore]. Loca
tion of British ships Roebuck and falcon ; word
sent to Capt. [Nicholas] Biddlo. Read Dec. 2<>
mid referred to K. 11. Lee. -Tames Wilson, Benja
min Harrison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, , 5, 1254.
C. ( . 137, app., 19
177*i Hopkins, Ksek, Providence. To John Pjaul] Jones,
Dec. IS Boston. Suggestions and directions as to ships
and prisoners. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V, 3, 1281.
C. C. 58, 185
1776 Harrison, Benjamin, Baltimore. To [Daniel of St.
Dec. [IS] Thomas Jenifer and the Council of Safety of
Maryland]. Requests the council to allow Con
gress the use of Capt. [Peter?] Martin s brig.
Auto, draft signed and dated Dec. 25. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1416.
C. C. 37, lOla
177(1 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Dec. til dent Continental Congress [Baltimore]. News
regarding the Delaware, Waxp, Fly, and Hornet;
other notes. Read Dec. 24. A. L. S. Printed:
Force. Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1331.
C. C. 137, app., 21
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Dec. 2o dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Read
Dec. 26. A. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V, 3, 1370.
0. C. 137, app., 25
1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Dec. 25 phiaj. To Capt. John Nicholson [Hornet, Phila
delphia]. Instructions to accompany Capt.
[Nicholas] Biddle with the Randolph to sea,
thence making his way to Carolina. Robert Mor
ris. V. P.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 48
1776 [Harrison, Benjamin], Baltimore. To Daniel of St.
Dec. [25] Thomas Jenifer and the Council of Safety [of
Maryland]. Thanks the Maryland authorities
for sending an armed vessel as requested; Capt.
[Peter;] Martin has been ordered to sea. Draft
dated Dec. 18. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V,
3, 1271.
C. C. 37, 101
32 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock [Presi-
Dec. 26 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore]. Recom
mendations as to use to be made of prize ships.
A. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3,
1427.
C. C. 137, app., 33
1776 Hall, ,T[ohn], In Council of Safety [Annapolis, Md.]. To
Dec. 27 Benjamin Harrison [Baltimore]. Council is em
barrassed by request for Capt. [Peter] Martin s
vessel, as she is laden and expected at Martin
ique; will send Martin s vessel if necessary, but
State has another ship which council would prefer
to send. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 11, 109
1776 Morris, Robert, Walton, George, and George Clymer,
Dec. 28 Philadelphia. To [John Hancock, President,
Continental Congress, Baltimore]. Committee
have opened office and are doing continental
business. Capt. [Isaiah] Robinson premature;
his prize not yet arrived nor has the Flij been
able to find her; Waxj> cruising outside British
fleet. A. L. S. of Morris. Signed by Walton
and Clymer also. [Read Dec. 31.] Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1458.
C. C. 137, app., 41
1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Benjamin Harrison,
Dec. 29 Baltimore. No British cruisers at Capes of Vir
ginia so far as he knows; other military news;
has said everything he "could say with decency"
to encourage a pursuit of our enemies with his
whole force. A. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer.
Arch., V, 3, 1471.
C. C. 137, app., 47
1776 [Harrison, Benjamin], Baltimore. To [Daniel of St.
Dec 29 Thomas Jenifer], President of the Council of
Safety of Maryland [Annapolis]. Will not re
quire the use of Capt. [Peter;] Martin s brig if
allowed the use of the small Maryland schooner
now in Baltimore. Auto, draft. Printed:
Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1471.
0. C. 37, 103
1776 Hall, J[ohn], Annapolis. To Benjamin Harrison, Balti-
Dec. 30 more. State of Maryland will deliver schooner
requested to the Secret Committee of Congress
at cost price. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 11, 113
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 33
ITTti Morris, Robert, Walton, Gourde, and Clymer, George,
Dec. 30 Philadelphia. To John Hancock [President Con
tinental Congress], Baltimore. Six British
ships in Delaware Bay so stationed that [Nicholas]
Biddle [with the ////*>/] can not pas.s them; Fly
and MitM/iiitu watching on inside and }Va>ip on
outside of fleet; spy to lie .sent to Cape May.
A. L. S. of Morris. L. S. of Walton and Clymer.
Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, U83.
C. C. 137, app., 49
177fi Hamond, A[ndrew] S[napeJ. Roebuck off Lewestown.
Dec. HO To Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. Having re
ceived assurances that prisoners taken from Brit
ish ships will be exchanged, has ordered all pris
oners on his vessels released. Copy.
C. C. 78, 11, 117
1T77 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Jan. 1 phia]. To Lt. John Baldwin, Wxj> [Delaware
River]. Instructions to make return of stores
wanted for three-months cruise on voyage to
Europe; prizes at Egg Harbor will be cared for.
Rfobert] Morris, V. P.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 48
1777 Morris, Robert, Clymer, George, and George Walton,
Jan. 3 Philadelphia. To John Hancock [President
Continental Congress, Baltimore]. Monies left
with committee almost exhausted; militia joining
Genl. Washington but hopes no more will be called
during war; British ships remain in bay; fear
much damage will be done; Randolph, Hornet,
and other vessels waiting an opening to push out;
.soldiers whose term is about to expire wish to
return home before reenlisting. A. L. S. of
Morris signed by Walton and Clymer.
C. C. 137, app., 57
1777 Morris, Robert, Clymer, George, and George Walton,
Jan. 7 Philadelphia. To John Hancock, President Con
tinental Congress, Baltimore. Continental
schooner Georgia Packet arrived Jan. 0; no Brit
ish men-of-war in Delaware Bay reported; will
verify information before sending continental
vessels to sea ; information as to army movements,
casting of cannon, etc. A. L. 8. of Morris signed
by Clymer and Walton.
C. C. 137, app., 77
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Jones, John P[aul], Boston. To Marine Committee [Phil-
Jan. 11 adelphiaj. Has been disposing- of prisoners since
Dec. 15; poor condition of the Alfred; suggests
her employment in merchant service. Auto.
draft signed.
C. C. 58, 103
1777 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aulJ, Boston. To Marine Committee
Jan. 12 [Philadelphia]. Gives full account of late cruise;
misbehaviour of [Capt. Hoysted Hacker of J the
Providence; captures made on the cruise; sub
mits his conduct to committee with deference to
its judgement. Auto, draft signed.
C. C. 58, 107
1777 Morris, Robert, Clymer, George, and George Walton,
Jan. 14 Philadelphia. To John Hancock, President,
Congress, Baltimore. Capt. [Thomas] Bell re
ports most of the British men-of-war cruising on
American coast; understands they will do so all the
winter; many prizes taken by them. A. L. S.
of Morris signed by Clymer and Walton. Letter
read in Congress Jan. 20, 1777.
C. C. 137 App., 85
1777 Morris, Robert, Clymer, George, and George Walton,
Jan. 1*3 Philadelphia. To John Hancock, President,
Congress, Baltimore. Suggests that [Maj.] Genl.
[Philip] Schuyler lead troops across New York
on sleds to ascertain number of British vessels
on Lake [Ontario]; Sachem, Capt. James Robi-
son, arrived from Martinique although chased by
British ships; encloses copy of Capt. [John Paul]
Jones s account of cruise in Alfred; Jones a fine
fellow and should be kept employed; will suggest
expeditions to him and let him choose. A. L. S.
of Morris signed by Clymer and Walton. Letter
read in Congress Jan. 20.
C. C. 137, app., 89
1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi-
Jan. 17 dent, Continental Congress [Baltimore]. Informs
him of arrival of brigantine Jamaica Packet,
Capt. [Lambert] Wickes, at Chester; close escape
from the Roebuck; Packet was one of vessels
stopped in Hamburg by British minister; con
ditions of her sailing. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 93
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 35
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore.
.Ian. 21 To Esek Hopkins [Providence, R. I.]. Is to send
out the Warren and Providence as soon as possible
to cruise from Rhode Island to Virginia. En
closed in committee to Robert Morris, Jan. 24,
1777.
Marino Committee Letter Rook, p. 50
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Baltimore.
Jan. 21 To Esek Hopkins [Providence]. Is to see that
wages and prize money due seamen are paid as
punctually as possible; complaint received. u By
order of Marino Committee, John Hancock, Chair
man." Copy enclosed in Hopkins to John Paul
Jones, 1777, Mar. 1.
1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Benjamin Harrison,
Jan. 22 Chairman Committee of Secret Correspondence,
Baltimore. The Sachem is at Cape May ; com
plains of "piratical conduct" of Capt. [William]
Patterson; hopes severe measures will be taken
lest reputation of United States be like that of
Barbary States. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 101
1777 Harris, Bcnton, Snow Hill [Md. |. To Daniel of St.
Jan. 23 Thomas Jenifer, Annapolis. Encloses bond of
privateer Buckskin, Joseph Handy, master, dated
Nov. 11, 1776. A. L. S.
C. C. 196, 2, 56
1777 Wickes, Lambert, St. Auzear. To Committee of Secret
an. 24 Correspondence. Vessels in France which America
might obtain, and their condition. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 23, 355
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore.
Ian. 24 To Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. Request cer
tain articles for equipment of frigate Virginia
now ready for sea; enclose letter of Jan. 21 for
Commodore [Esek] Hopkins. John Hancock,
Ch m .
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 51
1777 Morris, Robert, and George Clymer, Philadelphia. To
Jan. 25 John Hancock, President Continental Congress,
Baltimore. Regrets poor account of Capt. [ ]
Roach; suspected character should not be trusted
with a ship, but specific charges should be made
and justified before Roach s dismissal. A. L. S.
of Morris and signed by Clymer.
C. C. 137, app., Ill
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1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock. Prcsi-
Jan. 26 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Delaware
River too full of ice for vessels to sail altho Capt.
[Nicholas] Bicldle lias -200 men on the Itundolpli
and is ready to push out at tirst opening; other
ships will be prepared as early as possible.
A. L. S.
0. C. 137, app., 115
1777 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. Letter to John P|aulJ Jones
Jan. 28 and E[lisha] llininan, Boston. Difficulties as to
distribution of prize money, plan proposed by
Capt. [Abraham j AVhipple and Thomas Mumford.
L. S.
( . C. 58, 1S7
1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Benjamin Harrison,
Jan. 28 Chairman, Committee of Secret Correspondence.
Baltimore. Delaware promises to he open for
vessels soon; letter from Silas Deane, dated Bor
deaux, Sep. 17, 1776, states stores to be sent to
America; if commissions be given to seize Portu
guese ships, alliance with Spain may be counted
on; Deane considers a general war in Europe
probable and advises increase of Navy; writer
approves Deane s ideas as to Portugal; will send
vessels to Martinique for stores. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., l->3
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
j an- go phia]. To Capt. Nicholas Biddle, Randolph.
Instructions for cruise. Robert Morris, V. P.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 4!>
1777 Bourne, Shearjasheel, London. Memorial to the Lords
Jan. 30 Commissioners of the Treasury. States facts re
lating to the loss of cargo shipped on the Sivn-
duttky and captured by the Halifax; prays redress.
Copy examined by Jon." M. Sewall and Nath .
Adams. Enclosed in Sullivan, John, to Thomas
Jefferson, Jan. <>, 17S4.
C. C. 44, 807
1777 [Bourne, Shearjasheel] [London]. Notes from diary of.
Jan. 30- Took papers [in connection with his Memorial of
Mar. 5 Jan. 30 to the Lords Commissioners] to court
of chancery where they were enrolled; sought
interview with, or introduction to. Lord North;
obtained letter of introduction to his secretary.
NAVAL RECORDS OK THE REVOLUTION. 37
Notes continue until Mar. f> and show efforts of
Bourne to secure favorable action on above
memorial, thereby showing his eagerness to be
considered loyal to King George III. Copy ex
amined by Jon." M. Sewall and \atli. 1 Adams.
Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson,
Jan. , ITS-i.
C. C. 44, 309
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Philadelphia.
Feb. 1 To Capt. John Paul Jones [Boston]. In Calen
dar of Jones Manuscripts.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 52
1777 Morris, Robert, and George Clymer, Philadelphia. To
Feb. 4 John Hancock, President Continental Congress,
Baltimore. Board of assistants to Marine Com
mittee getting war vessels into shape; fund from
sale of prizes is exhausted; Ratulolpli convoying
merchantmen down the Delaware in company with
the Hornet and Fly. Randolph will then pro
ceed to sea. A. L. S. of Morris, signed by Clymer.
C. C. 137, app., 137
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 5 phia]. To Esek Hopkins [Providence, K. I.].
Instructions to place certain vessels under com
mand of Capt. John Paul .Jones. Robert Mor
ris, V[iceJ Pfresident],
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 54
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore.
Feb. .") To Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. All armed
vessels at Philadelphia and the Randolph are to
be sent to the West Indies for stores; port to
which each is sent is left to discretion of Morris.
J[ohn] Hancock, President.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 59
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Feb. 7 To John Bradford [Boston]. Vessels hired by
Genl. [George] Washington to be bought or dis
charged; proposed cruise of Capt. John Paul
Jones; sailors to have fair reward for prizes
taken. Robert Morris, Vfice] Pfresident].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 5!)
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore.
Feb. 1) To Capt. James Campbell, Enterprise. Is to act
as convoy for Continental troops crossing the
38 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Chesapeake and to act in conjunction with them
against the British forces. Jfohn] Hancock,
President. Duplicate to Capt. William Rogers
of the Montgomery.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. lit)
1777 Morris, Robert, arid George Clymer, Philadelphia. To
Feb. 10 .John Hancock, President Continental Congress,
Baltimore. The Randolph and ships under
her convoy safe at sea; "the frigate sails well
and is not badly manned." A. L. S. of Morris,
signed by Clymer.
0. C. 137, app., 147
1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To the Committee of
Feb. 10 Secret Correspondence, Baltimore. Notes
arrival of vessel from Nantes with salt; no news
from [Silas] Deane; sloop Independence nearly
laden; intends to send her to Martinique; French
ships in the Mediterranean and their encounter
with English vessels. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 151
1777 Watson, William, Plymouth, Mass. To John Hancock,
Feb. 11 President Continental Congress, Baltimore.
Steps taken to aid in building ship and frigate at
Boston: supplies sent to Baltimore by the Sally;
will settle accounts as Continental Agent soon.
A. L. S. with enclosures.
C. C. 78, 23, 359-3(35
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia.
Feb. 15 To Nicholas Bicldle, Randolph. Instructions to
proceed to various West Indian ports for sup
plies needed by Continental army; conduct in
various ports entered; signals. Robert Morris,
V[ice] President].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 55
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 16 phiaj. To John Nicholson [Hornet, Delaware
River]. As he has been delayed time limit of his
cruise is extended; receipt of stores from William
Bingham of more consequence than cruising.
Robert Morris, V[ice] P[ resident].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 59
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 15-17 phia). To Capt. Elisha Warner, sloop Fly. In
structions as to delivery of despatches to Capt.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 39
Nicholas Biddle in the Randolph, is then to pre
vent Continental vessels going into Chesapeake
Hay lest they be captured. Robert Morris, Vfiee]
P[ resident],
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 57-58
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Fel>. 18 pliia]. To Lieut. Thomas Albertson, Moxyulto.
Is to deliver instructions [of Feb. 15-17] to Capt.
Elisha Warnor. Robert Morris, Vfico] P[ resident].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 58
1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Committee of Secret
Feb. 1!> Correspondence [Baltimore]. Has sent the J*"ly
in search of the Randolph, Capt. [Nicholas] Bid-
die, with orders to proceed to Martinique; Sa
chem, ready to carry despatches, as is the Andreio
Doria and Race Horse; Mosquito needs repairs;
Georgia Packet laden for Georgia. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 177
1777 Warren, Officers and Men. To Marine Committee [Con-
Feb. 19 tincntal Congress], Memorial for investigation
into conduct of Esek Hopkins. Ten signatures.
This memorial is followed by specific charges, to
each of which the signatures vary.
C. C. 58, 225-230
1777 Hopkins, Esek, "On board the Warren" To Joseph
Feb. 28 Olney, Boston. Has received orders from Rob
ert Morris to put the Alfred, Columbus, Cabot,
Providence, and Hampden under command of
Capt. [John Paul] Jones; directs Olney after six
weeks cruise to put Cabot under Jones as ordered.
Copy by Jones.
C. C. 58, 191
1777 J| ones], Jfohn] P[aul], Boston. [To Esek Hopkins, Provi-
Feb. 28 dence.] Does not understand previous conduct,
but will bury private difficulties if public good
may be promoted. Auto, copy signed. See
reply Mar. 1, 1777.
C. C. 58, 117-121
1777 Wickes, Lambert. Reprisal [Qa ibeTOu], To Committee
Feb. 28 of Secret Correspondence. Difficulties attending
disposal of prizes in France and arrangements for
his own vessel. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 23, 377
40 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[1777] G-rannis, John. Examination on subjects mentioned in
[Feb.] memorial [Feb. lit] against Esek Hopkins.
C. C. 58, 235
1777 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To John P[aulJ Jones, Bos-
Mar. 1 ton. Encloses copy of paragraph of order [of
Jan. 21] from Marine Committee as to payment
of seamen s wages; requests Jones to pay wages
of his men. L. S.
C. C. 58, 193
1777 Hopkins, Esek, " On board the Warren" [Providence].
Mar. 1 Letter to John P[aul] Jones, Boston. Acknowl
edges receipt of letter [of Feb. 28]; considers it
"impracticable to get those Vessels fitted and
mann d" for Jones s expedition "and shall ac
quaint the Hon. Marine Board with my reasons."
L. S.
C. C. 58, 197
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia,
Mar. 12 To Capt. James Robinson, Sachem. Instructions
for voyage to St. Eustatius with cargo of indigo
shipped by Secret Committee of Congress and
return with stores which may there be obtained.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 61
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 21 phia]. To Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Storer, and
William Philips, Boston. Enclose notification of
appointment as commissioners on part of United
States to settle accounts with agents for prizes
appointed by Genl. [George] Washington when
fleet was under his direction.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. (il
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 21 phia]. To William Bartlet. Beverly. Mass.
Appointment of Isaac Smith. Ebenezer Storer,
and William Philips commissioners to adjust
accounts of agents named by Genl. [George]
Washington for fleet fitted out under his direc
tion; as one of those agents is to assist commis
sioners in work of settlement. Duplicates to
William Watson, Plymouth, Mass.; Joshua
Wentworth, Portsmouth, X. H. ; Winthrop Ser
geant. Cape Ann, Mass.; Bartlett & George,
Lynn, Mass.; John Bradford, Boston, Mass.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 02
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 41
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar.il phia). To John Bradford [Boston, Mass.]. Have
received reports that he is negligent in settle
ment of accounts for prize monev; urge speedy
settlement.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 03
1777 Duer, Samuel and others, Roseau, Dominica. Certiti-
Mar. 22 rate that sloop Unity, Miller Johnston, master,
arrived from Halifax Jan. 11, 1777, landing
stated cargo; latter given in certificate from
Halifax Nov. 9, 1776, and landed at Roseau.
Duplicate MS. for second portion of cargo.
D. S. Samuel Duer. Collector; John Adamson,
Dep. Comptroller; Donald Morison, Dep. Naval
Officer.
C. C. 44, 445, 455
1777 Shirley, Thomas, Roseau, Dominica. Permit to Miller
Mar. 22 Johnston, master of sloop I nity "to pass for
Antigua having entered and cleared at
the Naval, and all other his Majesty s officers
according to Law." [ Unity arrived at Dominica
Jan. 11, 1777]. D. S. and attested.
C. C. 44, 4:i5
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 25 phia]. To [John] Bradford and Leonard Jarvis
[Boston and Dartmouth, Mass.]. Instructions
for purchase and fitting out of three fast sailing
vessels, one of which Capt. [John Paul] Jones is
to command.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 63
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 25 phia]. To Capt. John Paul Jones [Boston]. Is
to choose one, of three vessels to be purchased
and fitted out by [.John] Bradford for his own
command.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. t>4
1777 Robeson, Andreas [Philadelphia]. Certificate of jury
Mar. 28 verdict before Court of Admiralty that Isaiah
Robinson in the Andrew Doria captured the Ruce-
hot KK. A. D. S. Enclosed in following entry.
C. C. 28, 173
1777 [Robinson, Isaiah] [Philadelphia]. To Marine Commit-
Mar. 28 tee, Continental Congress. Claim for bounty due
officers and privates of. Andrew Doria for capture
42 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
of the Racehorse; amount claimed is .255 [680
dollars]. A. I). Endorsed: "Ordered to be
paid, 23 April, 1777." See Journals of Congress.
C. C. 28, 173a
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 29 phia]. To Capt, James Robinson, /Sue/ion.
Packets for William Bingham at Martinique to
be delivered without fail. Robert Morris, V[ice]
P| resident].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 64
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [ Phi lade I-
Mar. 29 phia]. To William Bingharn [Martinique]. Sends
various packets by Capt. James Robinson which
would have gone earlier had not the Rando/jil
been injured. Robert Morris, V[ice] P[ resident].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Ii4
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. i phiaj. To Capt. J[ohn] B. Hopkins, Warren,
Providence, R. I. Urge haste in getting to sea
and preying on British transports and commerce;
is to cooperate with Council of War at Provi
dence. Duplicates to Capt. Abraham Whipple.
Providence; Capt. Dudley Salstonstall, Trnt/<-
bull.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 65
[1777] [Continental Congress, Marine Committee!.] Report
[Apr. 5] respecting Commissions granted private ships of
war by the Governor of Rhode Island. A. 1).
William Ellery. Endorsed 1778, but see Jour
nals of Congress, Apr. 5, 1777.
C. c. ;{?, 421
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 8 phia]. To Capt. Charles Alexander, Delaware
[Delaware River]. Understand that the Delaware-
is completed; instructions for cruise along Amer
ican coast in search of British transport and pro
vision vessels. The Delaware never got to sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 65
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 8 phiaj. To Capt. James Nicholson \_V!.ry!n!a,
Baltimore, Md.J. Instructions for a cruise to
Martinique for stores in keeping of William
Bingham; is to shun British war vessels until
crew is well trained.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. nil
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 43
177T Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
Apr. lh phia. To Capt. Benjamin Dunn, iS wTyrwe [Phila
delphia]. Is to proceed down the Delaware River
and assist in defense of the Cape May channel
against the British; other orders; Capt. Isaiah
Robinson, of the Andrvw Doria, his superior
officer. Second letter of same tenor to Capt.
Elisha Warner, Fly, Philadelphia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 08
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 18 phia]. To Capt. Isaiah Kobinson, Andrew Doria
[Philadelphia]. Instructions to open the Cape
May channel for American vessels, and, in con
junction with the Surprise, Fly, and two Penn
sylvania galleys, to drive away British vessels
obstructing the passage.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. 69
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. i!3 phiaj. To Capt. Elisha Hinman [Boston]. In
structions for a cruise in the Atlantic; is to return
to Boston by July 1, where fresh orders will be
awaiting him.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 70
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 2, A phia]. To Capt. John Peck Kathburne [Philadel
phia?]. Instructions for cruise in sloop Proei-
dt-ncf, is to lose no time joining the sloop, cruise
for three months along Atlantic coast, then put in
port for additional orders.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 71
1777 Dickson, David [Philadelphia ?]. To Continental Con-
Apr. 2-t gress. Memorial in behalf of eight men [names
stated] owners of the schooner Betsey of Massa
chusetts; vessel sailed from Boston for Bordeaux
with stated cargo; captured by British and re
captured; detail as to disposal of cargo; claims,
in behalf of owners, such parts of vessel and cargo
as can be found. A. I). S.
C. C. 42, 2, 281.
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 26 phia]. To Capt. Nicholas Biddle [Charleston,
S. C.]. Instructions as to care to be taken of
Randolph to prevent illness of crew; directions
as to cargo to be received and cruise to be made;
44 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
may cruise in West Indies until Jul. 10, after
which is to follow sealed instructions enclosed.
See letter of Apr. 29 forming the sealed instruc
tions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 73
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 26 phia]. To Livinus Clarkson and John Dorsius
[Charleston, S. C.]. Instructions as to purchase
of naval and other stores; need of economy in
public expenditures; disposal of stores; immedi
ate aid to be given Capt. [Nicholas] Biddle.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 75
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 29 phia]. To Nicholas Biddle [Charleston, S. C.].
Instructions to be opened Jul. 10 and enclosing
plan of the Marine Committee for an attack of
the whole available American naval force upon
the British Jamaica fleet; Abacoa, near New
Providence, the rendezvous of the Americans and
July 25 the date.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 77
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 29 phia]. To various captains in U. S. Navy.
Plan adopted by the Marine Committee for an
attack by the whole available American naval
force upon the British Jamaica fleet. Vessels to
rendezvous at Abacoa; captain with earliest com
mission to act as commodore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 78
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 29 phia]. To John Dupuy [Mole St. Nicholas, His-
paniolaj. Supplies for Capt. Nicholas Biddle.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 81
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 29 phia]. To [Capt.] Thomas Thompson [Ports
mouth, N. H.]. Urge haste in completion of
Raleigh for sea; is to cruise against British ves
sels seeking port of New York until June; in
July is to open sealed instructions; if guns for
vessel can not be secured in New England is to
sail at once for France and apply to American
agents; in this case cruise in European waters
may be substituted for one proposed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 81
NAVAL RECORDS OF T11K REVOLUTION. 45
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Fhiladel-
Apr. 2 .i phisi]. To Benjamin Franklin. Silas Deane, and
Arthur Lee [Paris]. In case ( apt. Thomas
Thompson of the Ruli-iyli presents this letter
committee requests that he he furnished with
cannon for his vessel; none available in New Eng
land: Thompson may he employed in European
waters if they have any particular service for him.
Mariiu Committee Letter Book, [>. 84
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee (Philadel-
Apr. ^9 phiaj. To Capt. flames Nicholson [Baltimore].
Is not to leave Baltimore with the Virginia until
further orders.
Marine Committee Letter Book, \>. 85
1777 Martin, Samfueljand Will[iam| Entwiste [Antigua 4 J An
Apr. "29 account of the names of men belonging to sloop
Unity of Halifax, Miller Johnson, master.
A. D. S. of Entwiste and signed by Martin.
C. C. 44, 449
1777 Unity, Antigua. Shipping agreement between master
Apr. 30 and seamen of sloop Unity bound from Antigua
to Nova Scotia. Printed.
C. C. 44, 441
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Maj- 1 phiaj. To Thomas Johnston [Baltimore?]. Ar
rangements made for rectifying "the contempt
offered by Capt. James Nicholson against the
executive power of the State of Maryland;"
request information as to action of Nicholson in
carrying out instructions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 85
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 1 phia]. To Lt. Aquila Johns [Baltimore]. Dur
ing temporary suspension of Capt. James Nichol
son from command of the Virginia Johns will be
in command; instructions as to conduct.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 86
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. ! .- phia]. To Capt. Isaiah Robinson [Andrew Doria.
May 2 Philadelphia]. Directions for cruise to Hispaniola
after clearing the Cape May passage. As Capt.
Robinson was delayed at Philadelphia until May
2 the second portion of the letter changes pre-
46 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS.
ceeding instructions and directs the c;ipt;iiii to
proceed to Abacoa according to sealed instruc
tions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Sli
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 19- phia]. To Capt. Benjamin Dunn, Surj>rise[Phlh-
May 2 delphia]. Directions for cruise to Hispaniola.
Owing to delay in leaving Philadelphia second
part of instructions is changed and Dunn
is
directed to proceed from Hispaniola for a short
cruise until July at which time sealed instructions
are to be opened [providing for movement against
British Jamaica fleet].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 88
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Ma y 9 phia]. To Capt. John Paul Jones [Boston]. In
Calendar of Jones Manuscripts.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 90
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 13 phia]. To Capt. John Young [Providence \ R. I.].
Instructions for a cruise off the capes of Dela
ware warning American vessels of dangers in
attempting to make ports in Delaware and Chesa
peake bays.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 90
1777 Morris, Gouverneur, Kingston [N. I .] To the Board of
May 13 War, Philadelphia. Applies to Board for assist
ance in procuring men for gallies on the Hudson
River; fleet fitted out but no men available. A.
L. S. Read and referred to Marine Committee
Ma} 20.
C. C. 78, 15, 107
[1777] Navy, Lieutenants [Delaware River]. To Continenta
[May 15] Congress. Memorial as to their grievances.
Ten signatures. See: Journals of Congress, Jul.
23, 1777.
C. C. 4L>, 4, 11-1
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel
16 phia]. To C apt. Hoysted Hacker [Philadelphia |.
Instructions to proceed to Providence, R. I., as
sume command of the Columbus, and sail against
British transports laden with stores for New
York; on Jul. 10 is to open enclosed instructions
and proceed [to Abacoa to join the expedition
against the British Jamaica fleet].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 91
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 4?
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May It; phiuj. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, It. I.J.
Encloses blank warrants for petty officers to be
selected by Capt. Iloysted Hacker and himself
for the Columbus,
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 92
1777 Eyre, Benjamin, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
May 21 Repetition of memorial of Nov. 18, 177t>, with
supporting documents. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, . {, 5-11
1777 Wickes, Lambert. Reprisal. To Capt. Samuel Niehol-
Mav 23 s on, Dolphin. Orders for cruise of squadron.
Directions as to disposition of prizes. D. S.
C. C. 41, 7, 145
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 2t> phia]. To the Commissioners who built the Frig
ates at Providence, R. I. Upon passage of Com
missioners accounts for building frigates, the
balance due them will be promptly remitted by
the Committee.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 91
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 1 phia]. To Capt. Thomas Thompson [Portsmouth,
N. II.]. Encloses sealed instructions to be opened
Jul. 1 as directed in letter of Committee of Apr.
^9. John Brown, Secy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 92
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Resolve as
Jun. > to service of officers and men on Continental war
vessels. [Extract from minutes enclosed by
Joseph Pennell in letter to Richard H. Lee,
Mar. 11, 1785].
C. C. 31, 115
1777 Lane, Son & Eraser. "Invoice of Sundry Merchandizes
Jun. 10 j-hipped in good condition on board the Susannah,
Matthew Wood, Master, bound to Halifax."
Detailed statement of all goods on board the
Susannah with their values. Copy examined by
Jon a . M. Sewall and Nath 1 . Adams. [Original
in Bourne to the Messrs. Cochran, Jul., 1777.
This copy enclosed: Sullivan. John, to Thomas
Jefferson, Jun. ti, 1784].
C. C. 44, 287
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1777 Continental Navy Board, Philadelphia. To Robert
Jun. 13 Morris. Will endeavor to carry out ideas of
Congress as to cooperative defence of the Pela-
aware River by Continental and State vessels.
A. L. S. Francis Hopkinson signed by John
Nixon and James Wharton.
C. C. 78, 23, 409-41 :i
1777 Massachusetts Council, Boston. To John Hancock,
Jun. Id President Continental Congress. State has ex
hausted supply of Commissions, Instructions,
and Bonds" for armed vessels and requests more.
A. L. S. John A very, Dep. Secy.
C. C. 78, 1 , !I3
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 17 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Exceeded his orders in purchase of the
Resistance; Committee will retain her and in-
tructs Shaw to assist Capt. Samuel Chew, ap
pointed to her command, in fitting vessel for a
four months cruise.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 92
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 17 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Chew [Philadelphia].
Instructions to repair to New London, Conn., and
assume command of the Resistance; petty officers
will be appointed by [John] Deshon.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 93
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 17 phia]. To John Ueshon [New London]. Enclose
blank commissions for lieutenants and other offi
cers on board the brigantine Resistance, Capt.
Samuel Chew.
Marine Committee -Letter Book, p. 94
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. IS phia]. To [Capt.] John Paul Jones [Boston]. In
Calendar of Jones Manuscripts.
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 18 phia]. To William Whipple, John Langdon, and
John Paul Jones. In Calendar of Jones manu
scripts.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 96
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 26 phia]. To Capt. Thomas Grenell [Hudson River].
Is to use his vessel in accordance with directions
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from Genl. [George] Washington for the defense
of North River; is to unite with New York Coun
cil of Safety in appointing minor officers. Dupli
cate to dipt. John I lodge.
Marine Committee Letter Hook, p. !i"
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. -W phia.] To the Council of Safety of New York.
Frigates on Hudson River placed under orders
of Genl. [George] Washington; request assistance
of Council in fitting out vessels and in selecting
minor officers.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 98
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jtin. k Jti phia]. To James Warren, William Vernon, and
John Deshon [Boston]. Enclose resolution of
Congress appointing them a "Navy Hoard in the
Eastern Department;" enclose instructions. See
.Journals of Congress May 6, 1777.
Marine Committee [Better Book, p. 98
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. i) phia]. To Capt. John Young [Providence ? 11. 1. ].
Instructions for a cruise to Nantes; while in
European waters will obey directions of Ameri
can Commissioners in France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 99
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 11 phia.] To James Warren, William Vernon, and
John Deshon [Boston]. Urge them as a Navy
Board for the Eastern Department to equip and
send out from New England ports all available
Continental war ships.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 100
1777 Crosby, Edward. Birmingham. To William Spry, Hali-
Jul. Iti fax. Recommends [Shearjasheel] Bourne; plans
of latter now and after subdual of America;
goods on board [the Susannah] intended for the
Halifax Market. Copy examined by Jon". M.
Sewall and George Knight. 2d copy in Lane,
Son & F rase r to Bourne, Oct. 1, 1776. [Enclosed:
Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784]
C. C. 44, 305
1777 Jfones,] [John] Pfaul], Portsmouth. Le tter to Marine Com-
Jul. -_M mittee [Philadelphia]. Progress made in equip-
oLMii <M; 4
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ment and preparation of the Hunger; refers to
the board questions regarding distribution of prize
money. Auto, draft signed.
C. C. 58, 115
1777 Navy, Lieutenants. To John Barry [Delaware River].
Jul. 21 Refuse to serve in any capacity until grievances
are redressed. 12 signatures.
C. C. 42, 4, 116
1777 Edenson, William & Co., London. Invoice of goods
j u l. 23 shipped on the Susannah. Invoice of 265 bbls. and
26 tierces of beef shipped on board the Susannah,
Capt. Matthew Wood, bound for Halifax and
consigned to Shearjasheel Bourne "to sell for our
account" and wortb.^1057 12 S 6". Copy examined
by Jon a . M. Bewail and Nath 1 . Adams. Original
in Bourne to the Messrs. Cochran, July, 1777.
This copv in Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson
Jan. 6, 1784
C. C. 44, 297
1777 Vaughan, Thomas [Philadelphia]. To Marine Com-
Jul. 24 mittee. Regrets previous bad conduct on the
Andrew Doria ; asks pardon and restoration to
rank of 1st Lieut, on that vessel. D. S. Read
in Congress same date and referred to Marine
Committee.
C. C. 42, S, 25
1777 Rodney, Caesar, Dover [Del. ]. To John Hancock, Presi-
Jul. 30 dent Continental Congress. Has word from
town of Lewes that 220 British ships are in the
offing. A. L. S.
C. C. 77, 19, 101
[1777] Bourne, Shearjasheel, [London?]. To Thomas, James &
[Jul. ] William Cochran [Halifax]. P^ncloses invoices
and bills of lading showing various consignments
to him; directions as to disposal of same; are to
act under directions of Lane, Son & Fraser, of
London, Elisha & Isaiah Doanc, of Boston, or of
himself, and be accountable to same people; is to
dismiss captain and lay up ship [Susannah} until
contrary orders are received from any of above-
named persons. Copy examined: Jon a . M. Sewall
and Nath 1 . Adams. Enclosed in Sullivan, John,
to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784?
C. C. 44,803
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 51
1777 Continental Navy Board [Middle District] [Philadel-
Aug. <i pliia]. To John Hancock, President of Marine
Committee. Request commission as 2d Lieut.
for John Rode/. A. L. S. of John Nixon. L. S.
John Wharton.
C. C. 37, 105
[1777] Bordley, Wfilliam] [Baltimore]. To William Paca
Aug. 21 [Philadelphia]. Si/e and movements of British
fleet in Chesapeake Bay. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 2, 225
[ 1 777 ] Buchanan, Andrew, Baltimore. To John Hancock, Phila-
Aug. -2 1 delphia. Enclose, letter from ( apt. Nicholson
giving location of British fleet. A. L. S. See
following letter.
C. C. 78, 2, 227
1777 Nicholson, .fames [BaltimoreJ. To Commanding Officer
Aug. 21 at Baltimore. Location of British fleet in Chesa
peake Bay. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 2, 231
[1777 1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report that
[Aug. 21] Marine Committee prepare a vessel to carry to
France foreign officers who can not be em
ployed in American service.
C. C. 25,1,19
1777 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of privateer bonds."
Jul. -4 Names of 15 vessels and commanders, with date of
Aug. 21 commission issued to each.
C. C. 196, lt>, 71
[ 1777 1 Bourne, Shearjasheel. [To Thomas, James, & William
[Aug. 21:] Cochran?] Incase of certain action on part of
[James] Shepherd advises them to appeal to
Lane, Son, and Fraser, of London, for amount
of expense incurred, sending copy of letter to
him [Bourne]; expects by that time to have
sufficient proceeds from the Susannah to settle
the account. Copy examined by Jon". M.
Sewall and Nath 1 . Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan,
John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 178i.
C. C. 44,312
1777 Nicholson, James, Wheltons Point Fort [now Fort Mc-
Aug. 22 Henry], Md. To [Andrew] Buchanan or com
manding officer at Baltimore. Five large ships
of British fleet anchored below the river; whole
fleet not over 85 vessels; considers landing of
52 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
troops on Eastern Shore probable; advises send
ing news to Congress at once. A. L. S.
C. 0. 78, 17, 29
1777 Buchanan, Andrew, Baltimore. To John Hancock,
Aug. 24 Philadelphia. Report of Capt. John David, of
the Conqueror, as to size and location of British
fleet in Chesapeake Bay. A. L. S. Read Aug. -28.
C. C. 78, 2, 233
1777 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report re-
Aug. 25 specting pay of officers serving in Naval opera
tions on LakeChamplain; same pay to be allowed
as to officers of equal rank in the Navy.
C. C. 136, 1, 383
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 25 phiaj. To Lt. John Stevens [Charleston, S. C J.
Instructions placing his schooner Lewis and him
self under direction of the Commercial Committee
for voyages between Charleston and Martinique.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 101
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel
Aug. 27 phiaj. To Maxwell & Loyal [Gosport, Va.J. Ap
prehension felt for safet} of frigates under con
struction by them; wish to know of any assist
ance the Committee can furnish.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1(11
1777 Cunningham, -Joseph [1 ha ntz], at sea. To John Ward-
Aug. 28 well \Ph<K>u.a:]. Orders Wardwell to take charge
of Portuguese snow St. Joseph, alias St. Ant //.//,
convoy her to America, and notify Carter Brax-
ton; he [Cunningham] has especial orders to cap
ture Portuguese vessels. Enclosed in Morris,
Robert, to Continental Congress, Mar. 0, 177JS.
Copv.
C. C. 44, 57
1777 Biddle, Nicholas. Randolph [off Charleston, S. C.J. To
Sep.l Robert Morris. Condition of Randolph; priva
teers take his seamen; no redress except by use
of force. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 2, 237
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. (J phia]. To Capt. Thomas Thompson [Portsmouth?,
N. II.]. Is to sail for France as soon as possible;
in France will be subject to American Commis
sioners.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 102
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 53
177T Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 10. phiaj. To Stephen Hopkins [Providence, R. I.].
Accounts of builders of frigates at Providence;
Hopkins to pay from money in his hands, turn
ing remainder over to Daniel Tillinghast.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 102
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 10 phia]. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, R.I.].
Enclose draft on Stephen Hopkins.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 103
1777 Biddle, Nicholas [Randolph, Charleston, S. C.J. To
Sep. 12 Robert Morris. Capture of four prizes off the
coast; testifies to good character of his crew.
A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 2, 241
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Lancaster.
Sep. lit) To Commodore [JohnJ Hazlewood [Pennsylvania
fleet. Delaware RiverJ. Continental vessels on the
Delaware River put under his command for the
defense of Philadelphia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 103
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Lancaster.
Sep. J<J To [Capt.J Charles Alexander or the officer com
manding Continental vessels on the Delaware.
Urge valor in the defense of the Delaware River;
Continental ships will act under orders of Com
modore John Hax.lewood of the Pennsylvania
State navy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 103
17 1 7 Rowe, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. Gratified that
S C P- - Morris approves his course in not prosecuting
[Carter] Braxton s schooner; Capt. [Joseph] Cun
ningham has just sent a prize into Boston [Our
Lady <>f Mount Carmel, etc.]; docs not understand
the reason, as her papers are Portuguese. Cir
cumstances connected with the capture. A. L. S.
C. C. 44, 23
[1777] Randolph, Officers of. To Capt. Nicholas Biddle, Ran-
[Sep.] dolph. Request the dismissal of Lieut. Panstiere
do la Falconer; statement of his conduct. Six
signatures.
C. C. 78, 2, 245
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1777 Chester. Papers relating to the capture of the Dutch ship
Oct. 3 Chester by the South Carolina privateers Fail-
American and Experiment.
C. ( . 45, 93-255
1777 Rowe, John [Boston]. Memorial to Council and House
[Oct. 6?] of Representatives of Massachusetts. Is agent of
Carter Braxton and Robert Morris, owners of
the private armed schooner Phcenix." Capt.
Joseph Cunningham of the I hcenw has sent in
Portuguese schooner Sf. Joseph as a prize; fears
complications with Portugal and asks advice as to
procedure. Resolved in Council Oct. 6 and con
curred in by House of Representatives Oct. 7, that
trial of schooner be postponed until her papers
are translated and read in English; maritime
judge of district to be given copy of order.
Copy. John Avery, Dep. Sec. [Enclosed in
Rowe to Morris Nov. 1777, and sent by latter to
Continental Congress.]
C. 0. 44, 27
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, York [Pa.].
Oct. 23 To [Capt.] James Nicholson [Baltimore?]. Instruc
tions to proceed on voyage to West Indies with
the Virginia as directed by the Commercial Com
mittee ; is to convoy to sea vessels in Chesapeake
Bay requiring that aid.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 104
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, York [Pa.J.
Oct. 24 To [Capt.] Nicholas Biddle [Charleston, S. C.].
Instructions for a cruise to France; upon arrival
he is to make as little show of war as possible
and put himself under the direction of the Ameri
can Commissioners at Paris.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 105
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, York. To
Oct. 26 the Commissioners of the Navy Board, Boston.
Instructions as to powers and duties- of the Nav\*
Board; conditions in Providence, R. I.; vessels
are to be hurried to sea as rapidly as possible
and ordered to France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 106
1777 Morris, Robert. To John Rowe [Boston]. Referred letter
Oct. 27 of Sep. 29 to Congress; has had no opportunity
to bring the matter up in session; does not up-
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 55
hold conduct of Capt. [Joseph] Cunningham in
seizing snow [ Our L<ulij\ if latter is Portuguese;
certainly if acquitted in Admiralty Court she
should be returned at once. L. S. [Enclosed in
Rowe to Council & House of Representatives of
Massachusetts Jan. 19, 1778].
C. C. 44, L>9
1777 Our Lady of Mount Carmel &. St. Anthony [Portu-
Oct. i!. guese snowj. Translation of sentence of deniza-
tion and .naturalization of above snow owned by
John Ignatius de Oliveria and Pereira & Anto
nio dias dos Santos. Attested by two merchants
of Fayal .Jan. 30, 17t>9. Enclosed: Rowe, John,
to Robert Morris Nov. 17, 1777. Original is
dated Jan. 4, 1769.
C. C. 44, 137
1777 J[onesJ J[ohn] P[aul], Portsmouth [N. H.]. To Marine
Oct. 29 Committee [Philadelphia.] Encloses copies of
previous letters, inventory and muster book of
the Hanger. Auto, copy signed.
C. C. 58, 113
1777 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul] Portsmouth [N. H.]. Letter to
Oct. 31 Commissioners of Navy Board, Boston. Encloses
inventory and muster book of the Ranger, diffi
culties in fitting out the ship. Auto, copy signed.
0. C. 58, 129
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 5 Tp the Commissioners of the Navy Board of the
Middle Department [Bordentown, N. J.]. In
structions from Congress for the guidance of
the board; in other matters are to be governed
by Genl. [George] Washington.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 108
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. To [Capt,] James Nicholson [Baltimore?]. Is to
proceed to sea with the Virginia at first favor
able opportunity; exchange of prisoners between
America and Great Britain to be officer for offi
cer and man for man of equal rank.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 108
1777 Susannah, Libel of, Portsmouth, N. H. Libel of John
Nov. 11 Penhallow and Jacob Treadwell, Agents for own
ers of McClarey, and George Wentworth, Agent
56 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS.
for Captors of Susannah against the Susannah,
Matthew Wood, Commander. Information and
Libel presented to Joshua Brackett, Judge of
Maritime Court of New Hampshire. Copy ex
amined by Jon* M. Sewall, Keg 1 , and Nath!
Adams, clerk. $<<> Proceedings of Court, Dec.
16. [Enclosed Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jeffer
son, Jan. 6, 1784. J
C. C. 44, 265
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 12 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board at
Boston. Loss of the Hampden; expense and
importance of a navy; conduct of Capt. [Hector]
McNeill; danger to vessels in Providence River.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 109
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 13 To Thomas dishing [Boston]. Is to apply to the
Navy Board, Eastern Department, for instruc
tions and money for completing his agency; guns
for his 36-gun frigate will be provided.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Ill
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 13 To John Deshon, Providence. Danger of Conti
nental ships in Providence River; forwarded
money before arrival of letter of Oct. 26.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Ill
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 13 To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence]. Enclose let
ter of Sep. 10 and orders of same date on Stephen
Hopkins and Rhode Island Loan Office; accounts
to be presented to Navy Board, Eastern Depart
ment, for examination and forwarding; case of
the Kingston Packet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. Ill
1777 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Nov. 13 two warrants for a total of 52,000 dollars be issued
in favor of Marine Committee.
C. C. 136, 1, 477
1777 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Nov. 16 a warrant for 20,!50 dollars be issued in favor of
Marine Committee in payment for frigates pur
chased in Rhode Island.
C. C. 136, 1, 483
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 57
1777 Rowe, John [Boston]. To Robert Morris [Philadelphia],
Nov. [17 .\ Encloses copies of papers regarding cruise of
Phcenixso far as translated: tiruls nothing in them
to justify dipt. [Joseph] Cunningham s conduct;
encloses manifests of cargo and asks regarding
disposal of ship. A. L. S. Forwarded by Mor
ris to Congress, Mar. >. 1778.
C. C. 44, :
[1777] OurLadyof Mount Carmel and St. Anthony. Manifests
[Nov. 17?] of Cargo of above-named vessel captured Aug.
28, 1777, by the Ploi-n i,c. Enclosed in preceding
entry.
C. C. 44, 1(>9
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. \.
Nov. 17 To Stephen Hopkins [Providence]. Errors in
charges against him for money received; will
explain matters to Daniel Tillinghast and forward
other funds to him.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1 VI
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. ].
Nov. 17 To Daniel Tillingliast [Providence]. Explain
error made in charging money to Stephen Hop
kins which lie never received; enclose other
means for meeting charges for building frigates
at Providence.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1 13
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. -2-2 To Jonathan Hudson [Baltimore?]. Instructions
to prepare the Baltimore for se& &t once; rigging
smd sail cloth may be obtained from Samuel &
Robert Purviance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 114
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 22 To Samuel & Robert Purviance [Baltimore]. Re
quest supplies of sailcloth and rigging for Jona
than Hudson.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 114
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Nov. 22 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board, Bos
ton. Schooner Lee to be returned to owner at
close of present cruise; position to be found for
Capt. [Henry] Skinner if possible.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 114
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1777 Bourne, Shearjasheel, Boston. To Isaiah Doano. Re-
Nov. 24 ceipted bill for certain named articles arid "all
other interest I have on board the brig Sitxttii-
na[h]." Copy examined, Jon* M. So wall and
Nath! Adams. Enclosed Sullivan, John, to
Thomas Jefferson, Jan. (i, 1784.
C. C. 44, :515
1777 Trumbull, Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.]. To [Henry Lau-
Nov. 24 rcns, York, Pa.J. List of bonds for Letters of
Marque; 24 vessels named; bonds date from May
13, 1770, to Nov. 10, 1777. D. S.
C. C. 196, 16, 58
1777 Barry, John, Bordentown, N. J. To Marine Committee,
Nov. 26 Yorktown, Pa. Encloses copy of Court Martial
held on ship Lion for trial of men from the Re
pulse. A. L. S. and copy proceedings of court.
Read Dec. 5 and referred to Marine Committee.
C. C. 78, 2, 303-811
1777 New Hampshire Legislature. An Act for repealing a
Nov. 27 certain Clause in an Act [of Jul. 3, 1776] for en
couraging fitting out of armed vessels, etc. Re
peals clause allowing seamen on board merchant
ships captured to draw their wages up to time of
condemnation to be paid from proceeds of sale of
vessel. Copy attested by Joseph Pearson, Dep.
Secy. Enclosed in Sullivan, John, to Thomas
Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 259
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 27 To Commissioners of Navy Board, Middle De
partment [Bordentown?, N. J.]. Seamen from
Continental fleet destroyed in the Delaware to be
kept together until further word.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 115
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Nov. 29 To Maxwell & Loyall [Gosport?, Va.]. Enclose
resolves of Congress for their guidance relative
to the frigates building, also draft on Virginia
Loan office.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 115
1777 Doane, Elisha. To Joshua Brackett. Plea in behalf of
Dec. 1 Elisha Doane, of Massachusetts, to Joshua
Brackett, Judge of Maritime Court of New
Hampshire. Copy examined by Jon M. Sewall
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 59
and Math! Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to
Thomas Jefferson, Jan. >, 1784. See following
entry.
C. C. 44, 267
1777 Doane, Isaiah. To Joshua Bruckott. Plea in behalf of
Dec. 1 Isaiah Doane, of Massachusetts, to Joshua
Brackett, Judge of Maritime Court of New
Hampshire. Plea sets forth claims of Doane to
articles mentioned in attached list of goods on
board the Susannah when captured by the
]\Ii-C 1ar<iy. Copy examined by .Ion* M. Sewall
and Nath! Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to
Thomas .Jefferson, Jan. H. 17S4-.
C. C. 44, 269
1777 Shepherd, James. To Joshua Brackett. Plea in behalf
Dec. 1 of James Shepherd, of Massachusetts, to Joshua
Brackett, Judge of Maritime Court of New
Hampshire. Plea sets forth claims of Shepherd
to articles mentioned in attached list of goods on
board the Smannah when captured by the
McClarey. Copy examined by Jon* M. Sewall
and Nath! Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to
Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 271
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Dec. ~2 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board, Bos
ton. Urge the completion of frigates building
in Rhode Island.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 116
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Dec. -2 ToCapt. James Nicholson [Baltimore?]. Instruc
tions to get to sea in accordance with orders of
Oct. 23; is to have fast sailing tender precede him
giving notice of force opposed to the Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 116
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Doc. -2 To Jonathan Hudson [Baltimore?]. The Haiti-
more to be fitted out as a merchantman.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 117
Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
T John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. Is to
apply to the Navy Board at Boston in every mat
ter relating to public business under his care.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 117
60 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Casey, Thomas. Testimony as to capture of the Sxn/i<-ih,
Dec. 3 by the HcClarey, Testimony before Samuel
Jenness, Justice of the Peace, for use in case of
Penhallow and others vs. Doane and others to be
heard by N. H. Maritime Court at Portsmouth,
Dec. 16; ground covered is from sailing of Su
sannah from England Aug. 21, 1777, until capture
by McClarey, Oct. 30, 1777. Sworn to before
Samuel Jenness. Copy examined by Nath!
Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas
Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 277
1777 Casey, Mary [Mrs. Thomas Casey]. Testimony as to
Dec. 6 capture of the Stwninal by the McClart<i/. Tes-
timon\ T before Samuel Jenness, Justice of the
Peace, for use in case of Penhallow and others vs.
Doane and others to be heard by Maritime Court
Dec. 16. Sworn to before Samuel Jenness.
Copy examined by Jon tt M. Sewall and Nath!
Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas
Jefferson Jan. (i, 17.S4-. See preceding entry.
C. C. 44, 281
1777 Lewis, Lot. Testimony as to capture of the Susannah by
Dec. [42] the McClarey, Sworn testimony before Samuel
Jenness, for use in above case. Copy examined
by Jon" M. Sewall and Nath! Adams. Enclosed:
Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. <>, 17S4-.
C. C. 44, 283
1777 Braxton, Carter. To Robert Morris. Encloses copy of
Dec. 5 instructions to Capt. [James] Cunningham of
Dec. It), 1776. A. L. S.
C. 0. 44, 37
1777 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report
Dec. 5 advocating the issuance of warrant for 50,000
dollars in favor of Marine Committee for use of
Navy Board at Boston.
C. C. 130, 1, 513
1777 [Jones, John PaulJ, Nantes. To Bfenjaniin] Franklin,
Dec. 5 S[ilasj Deane, and A[rthur) Lee. [Passy). En
closes various letters: outlines plan of operations
for Naval forces. Auto, draft.
C. C. 58, 133
1776 Maryland, Privateers. List of bonds given on issuing
Jun. 24- Commissions for Privateers in the State of Mary -
1777 land." Names of 39 vessels and masters are given
Dec. 10 with dates of commission of each.
C. C. 190, 10, 65
NAVAL RECORDS OF T1IE REVOLUTION. 61
1777 J|ones|, JfohnJ P[aul], Nantes. To Marino Committee.
Dec. 10 Report of voyage across the Atlantic, Nov. 1-Dec.
2; two prizes; is eager for service and will pro
ceed with the Ranger alone, if no accompanying
vessels arc available. Auto, draft signed.
C. C. 58, 137
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Dec. 12 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board of the
Middle District [Bordentown?, N. J.j. Men and
supplies needed for the Virginia at Baltimore;
men formerly on I*. S. vessels in the Delaware
ran be used; masters and seamen needed former-
chant vessels at Baltimore also.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 117
1777 Duarte, John Garcia. Instrument of Justification in be-
Dec. 16 half of Duarte, late master of snow Nimsa- ttenJiora
do C lii iito f S?ifo Antonio, dated Dec. 16, 1777.
Vessel sailed from Rio Janeiro Jul. 11, 1777; on
Aug. 28, 1777, captured by PhoenLr ; Sep. 15
Duarte and crew placed on an English brigantine;
Little Robert captured by Americans; other de
tails. Instrument signed by Francis Xavier de
Barto and attested in translation by William
Southern, Br. Vice Consul of Lisbon, and by seven
British merchants Jul. 24-, 1778. Copy certified
by Seth Loring, Secy. Mass. Board of War. En
closed in Duarte to President of Congress .Ian. 13,
1779.
C. C. 44, 165
1777 New Hampshire, Maritime Court, Rockingham Count} ,
Dec. 16 sessions at Portsmouth. Proceedings in case of
John Penhallow & Jacob Treadwell, agents for
owners of the MieClarey,9,nd George Wentworth,
agent for captain and crew of Susannah, Elisha &
Isaiah Doane and James Shepherd, claimants.
. 1 ury finds f or libcllants and Court orders Suxanna h
to be considered a lawful prixe; claimants pray
appeal to Congress, but Court rules such appeal
contrary to laws of State; appeal to superior
court in State granted. Copy examined by Jon?
M. Sewall and Nath! Adams, clerks. Enclosed:
Doane, Elisha, to Continental Congress Sep. 14>
1778. See alw Ruling of Superior Court of
N. H. Sep. 2, 1778.
C. C. 44, 263.
62 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Morris, Robert, Manheim [Pa.]. To [Henry Laurens?]
Dec. 19 President Marine Committee, Baltimore. En
closes letter intended for Marine Committee;
Capt. [John] Barry wished to relate reasons for
dispute with Navy Board, but Morris did not
wish to hear one side of the story without the
other; Barry considers himself able to defend
himself against the accusation of the board.
A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 197
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Dec. 19 To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore]. Instructs
him to receive from the Commercial Committee
tobacco which they have for shipment.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 118
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Dec. 20 To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore]. Large
French ship expected daily; instruct Nicholson to
give her captain full information of British forces
in Chesapeake Bay-
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 119
1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Dec. 20 To Patrick Henry [Williamsburg, Va.]. Informa
tion of arrival of large French frigate with sup
plies of clothing; suggest that Virginia send out
scouting vessels to aid frigate in reaching port.
.Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 119
, 1777 Langdon, John, Poftsmounh [N. H.J. To Marine Com-
Dec. 20 mittee, Continental Congress, York. Pa. IIus
written to Committee requesting money but has
received no reply; compelled to draw for 12,000
dollars; asks if in future his accounts are to be
with the Nav} Board at Boston or with Marine
Committee as heretofore. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 197
1777 Shepherd, James. Bond for prosecuting appeal from
Dec. 22 N. H. Maritime Court to Superior Court. Bond
is for 50, and is given by Oliver Whipple and
Isaac Rindge; appeal is to be taken from decision
of Maritime Court in case of Libel of John Pen-
hallow and others vs. the Susannah, Elisha Doane
and others, claimants. Copy examined by Jon*
M. Sewall and Nath! Adams. Enclosed: Sulli
van, John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 313
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 63
1777 [Jones, John Paul], Nantes. To Marine Committee. IIus
Dec. ~2 2 been summoned to Paris; on return will proceed
to sea with the Ranger; hopes for additional
ships. Auto, draft.
( . 0. 58, Hi
1777 Continental Congress. Resolve giving Navy boards
Dec. 2!* power to suspend any Navy officer within their
jurisdictions refusing to obey their orders. Copy
attested by William Story.
C. C. 193, (559
[1777] Fountaine, Charles A. [Baltimore]. To Continental Con
gress. Memorial for reimbursement for expenses
incurred in Connecticut service, with account for
same. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 3, 169-175
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report
Jan. 7 that a draft for 6,000 dollars on the Continental
Loan Office in Maryland be drawn in favor of
Marine Committee.
C. C. 136, 2, 7
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York. Pa.].
Jan. 7 To Commissioners of Navy Board, Middle De
partment [Bordentown, N. J.]. Request board
to purchase flour and iron to be deposited at Little
Egg Harbor and later taken to Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 11!)
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Jan. 10 To William Smith [Philadelphia?] Ask infor 5
mation as to collecting supplies of flour and iron
at some point on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
.for shipment to New England.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 120
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 18 To Thomas Read [Bordenton, N. J.J. Direct him
to proceed to Baltimore, take charge of the packet
Baltimore and prepare her for sea as soon as pos
sible; Commercial Committee will give him direc
tions for voyage.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 120
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 13 To Jonathan Hudson [Baltimore]. Is to assist
Capt. Thomas Read who has been assigned to the
packet Baltimore in fitting her for sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 121
64 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 16 To Commissioners Navy Board, Eastern Depart
ment [Boston]. Answer letters of Nov. is, Dec.
Iti and 19, 1777; Thomas Cush ing s hill for work
on 74-gun ship in Massachusetts Bay; voyages
planned for various vessels; distribution of prize
money; preservation of vessels in Providence
River.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 122
1778 Warner, Elisha, Providence [R, I.J. To Continental Con-
Jan. It! gross, York [Pa.]. Requests leave to remain in
Providence with his family until he shall he ap
pointed to command of some vessel. A. L. S.
( . C. 78, L>3, 443
1778 Rowe, John. Memorial to the Council and House of
Jan. lit Representatives of Massachusetts. Is agent for
the owners of the Phoenix; snow Our Lady of
Mount Carmel cfe St. Anthony recently brought
in as prize by Phoenix; Maritime Court middle dis
trict found her a Portuguese vessel, not liable to
condemnation ; requests the appointment of person
to take charge of snow until an order of Congress
may be had as to her disposal. Auto, signed
copy enclosed in Rowe to Morris, Jan. 21, 1778.
C. C. 44, 39
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 20 To Samuel and Robert Purviance [Baltimore,
Md.]. Enclose warrant of Congress for 10,000
dollars; request that accounts with the Committee
be closed up and forwarded.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 123
1778 Rowe, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. Portuguese
Jan. 21 snow [ Our Lady of Mount Otrmel d St. Anthony]
acquitted at Maritime Court trial; has petitioned
Massachusetts General Court asking that some
person be appointed to have charge of vessel
until decision of Congress is reached. A. L. S.
C. C. 44, 43
[1778] Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Anthony. Estimate
[Jan. 21] of the value of above vessel and her cargo, with
the losses, interests, and damages sustained by
her owners occasioned by her capture. A. D.
John Rowe. Enclosed in preceding letter.
C. C. 44, 185
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 65
1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on form of
Jan. 21 oatli or affirmation to he taken by officers of the
Army and Navy and other mentioned classes of
persons. Ordered to be considered Jan. 22.
Considered Feb. 3, 1778 and passed, repealing
form adopted Oct. 21, 1776.
C. C. 23, :-n
1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to pay of
Jan. 21 officers in the Navy. Endorsed: "Consideration
postponed until to-morrow."
C. C. 28, 1S7
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
.Ian. 22 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board [Middle
District], Bordentown. Request the removal of
the board to Baltimore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 124
1776 New Hampshire, Privateers. " List of bonds given on
Sop. 2- issuing commissions for privateers in [State of]
1778 New Hampshire." Names of 15 vessels and com-
Jan. 28 nmnders given with date of commission issued to
each.
C. C. 196, 1(5, 77
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 28 To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore]. Urge
repetition of attempt to get to sea; additional
seamen are on the way from Bordentown, N. .1.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 124
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 21) To Capt. John Barry [Bordentown?]. Instruc
tions for a cruise on the Delaware River.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 125
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jan. 29 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board [Mid
dle District] Bordentown. Instructions to aid
Capt. John Barry in every possible way during
his cruise on the Delaware River.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 126
177S Rathburne, John Peck, Providence. To any Continental
Jan. 29 Agent. Assigns shares of the prize Tryal to
John Cochran and others who are taking that
vessel to the United States. L. S. -See Cochran s
statement Feb. 21, 1778.
C. C. 41, 10. 23
f>212 0<3 5
66 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Rowe, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. General Court
Jan. 29 of Massachusetts refuses to act on [Howe s] peti
tion [of Jan. 19] as to Portuguese snow \<)nr
Lady of Mount Carmcl 06 St. Anthony]; neces
sary for Congress to take action and is awaiting
word from him as to the matter. A. L. S.
"Duplicate."
C. (X 44, 47
1778 Williams, Jonathan] Nantes. [To Capt. John Paul Jones,
Feb. 2 Hanger, Paim boeuf]. Account of Sales of prize
brig Mary by Thomas Morris and himself. Note
by Jones: "The only account of sales I ever have
received from any agent." A. D. S. and con
temporary copy.
C. C. 193, 45; 132, 15
1778 [Jones, John Paul]. To B[enjamin] Franklin, Silas
Feb. 10 Deane, and A[rtlmr] Lee, Paris. In list of
Franklin Papers.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Feb. 12 To Commissioners of Navy Board, Boston.
Transference of account of John Langdon, of
Portsmouth, from books of committee to those
of the Navy Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. \26
1778 Cochran, John and others, Newborn [N. C.]. Statement
Feb. 21 respecting the capture of the Tryal and claim of
Cochran, Cornelius Anable, Nathan Moore, and
Isaac Mackey for prize money. Cont. Copy en
closed in William Tisdale to Congress May 11.
1778.
C. C. 41, 10, 21
1778 [Jones, John Paul] Ranger, Quiberon Bay. To "the
Feb. 22 Secret Committee" [Continental Congress].
Thanks committee for orders of May 9; ambition
of his life to deserve future commendation.
Auto, draft.
C. C. 58, 147
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Feb. 23 To Commissioners 1 of Navy Board, Boston.
Arrangements for putting a Continental captain
and two lieutenants on board the French ship
Flamondon her trip from Portsmouth to Charles
ton for purpose of capturing prizes; instructions
to dispatch a schooner for flour and iron in
Maryland.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 127
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 67
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Feb. i 4 To William Smith [Baltimore?]. Request the
purclia.se of flour and iron to be taken to New
England.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 12S
177s Duarte, John Garcia. Statement of powers granted
I eb. 25 Duarte as captain of the snow Our Lndij of Mount
Cnrmel and St. Anthony by merchants of Fayal
Feb. 25, 1778. Copy certified by Seth Loring,
Secy. Mass. Board of War. Enclosed in Duarte
to President of Congress Jan. 13, 1779.
C. C. 44, 129
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Feb. 28 To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London, Conn.]..
Transference of accounts from the Marine Com
mittee to the Commissioners at Boston; wish his
accounts with central body closed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 128
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Feb. 28 To Commissioners, Nav} r Board, Boston. Noti
fies the board of payment of money to Nathaniel
Shaw, jr. and transference of latter .s account to
them from the central body.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 129
[1778?] [Jones, John Paul]. [Hanger, Paimboeuf ?]. Arrange-
[Feb. ;) ment for disposition of certain prize money.
A. D.
C. C. 193, 47
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Mar. 4 To Stephen Steward [West River, Md.]. Noti
fies Steward of his appointment as agent for
supplying the Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 129
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Mar. 4 To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore]. Arrange
ments made to assist in another attempt to get to
sea with the Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 129
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committtee [York, Pa.J.
Mar. 4 To Thomas Johnston [Annapolis ?, Md.]. Accepts
ofi er for six cannon for the Baltimore ; requests
aid for Capt. James Nicholson.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 130
68 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
Mar. 6 To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Fitting
out vessels: the Warren to go to the West Indies;
distribution of prize money; suspension of Capt.
[John] Roche; enclose copy of "Rules and Regu
lations for the Navy," and request suggestions as
to changes.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 131
1778 Morris, Robert. To Continental Congress. Memorial
Mar. [6?] in behalf of the owners of the J^hcenix^ privateer,
Joseph Cunningham, master, in case of attack on
Portuguese vessel Our Lady of Mount Curm<-l cf;
St. Anthony. D. S. Read and referred Mar. (i
to committee.
C. C. 44, 4<
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
Mar. 11 To Capt. .John Barry [Delaware River]. Cruises
and successes of Barry on the Delaware: appor
tionment of prize money.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 134
1778 Tupper, Benjamin, Valley Forge. To Henry Laurens,
Mar. 19 President Continental Congress. Calls attention
to certain vessels captured by him in October,
1775, off Marthas Vineyard; acted under orders
from Genl. [George] Washington; considers ves
sels suitable for Continental service and that some
recompense is due the writer. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 22, 557-561
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Mar. 24 a warrant on the treasurer for 3,000 dollars issue
in favor of Marine Committee.
C. C. 136, 2, 185
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Mar. 26 To Capt. John Barry [Delaware River]. Stealing
by the militia; distribution of prize money; field
for future operations.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 135
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Apr. 3 To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.J. Building
of 7--gun ship at Portsmouth to be discontinued
for lack of money.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 136
NAVAL RECORDS OK THE REVOLUTION. 69
177S Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Apr. -I several warrants on various Continental Loan
Ollices he issued in favor of the Marino Commit
tee, the total amounting to 100,000 dollars.
C. C. 136, 2, 199
177s Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Apr. i To Commissioners of Navy Board, Boston. Kn-
rlose sailing instructions and signals for British
vessels under convoy: hope the Providence may
get to sea soon.
Marine Committal Letter Book, p. 136
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To .lames
Apr. (.! Lovell, Yorktown, Pa. Board will do its best to
forward letters to Lovell s agents in Europe;
know little of Capt. [ William . \ Burke who carries
this letter and will apply to Congress for an
appointment. In MS. of William Story. Signed:
J[ames | Warren.
C. C. 37, 109
177s Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York. Pa.].
Apr. i) To Capt. Thomas Plunket [Baltimore?]. Regret
that Virgin! it went to sea without [John] Fanning
and himself: no employment for him at present.
[The Virgin in struck on a bank and was captured. ]
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 137
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 6 To Capt. Thomas Read [Baltimore?]. Hopes he
has the Baltimore ready for sea; suggest employ
ment of men left behind by the Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 137
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 7 To Lawrence & Tudor [Poughkeepsie. N. Y.].
Sails belonging to frigates destroyed in Hudson
River are to be held subject to the order of the
Continental Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 137
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 7 To Capt. Peter Landais [York ?], Can not give
him a command in the Navy at present without
neglecting several good men already in com
mission.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 138
70 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 8 To Commissioners, Navy Board, Bordentown
[N. J.]. Change of station of commissioners to
Baltimore; new arrangements necessary; ask
suggestions in revision of naval rules and regu
lations; loss of the Virginia; Capt. [James]
Nicholson and nine of crew escaped; naval
accounts.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 138
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. ! To Isaac Smith, Ebenezer Storer, and William
Philips [Boston]. Sale of prize vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 140
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Apr. 10 various warrants amounting to 18,800 dollars be
issued in favor of Marine Committee for purchase
of iron, etc.
C. C. 13(5, 2, 215
1778 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [York, Pa. |.
Apr. 11 To Maxwell & Loyal [Portsmouth, Va.]. Work
on frigates building in Virginia is to cease for
the present; settlement of accounts for work on
those vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 140
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
Apr. 11 To David Stodder [Gosport. Va.]. May enter
the employment of Virginia as work on U. S.
frigates is to be discontinued; proper allowance
will be made, him for care of frames and material
thus far purchased.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1-11
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 11 To Patrick Henry [Williamsburgb, Va.]. Em
ployment of [David] Stodder by Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 141
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. ].
Apr. 14 To William Smith [Baltimore?]. Money to ob
tain flour and iron for the Navy in the Eastern
Department.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 141
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York. Pa.].
Apr. 20 To Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [Lebanon, Conn.].
Would like to give Capt. [Seth] Harding com
mand of frigate at Norwich but are unable to
pass others by.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 142
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 71
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pu. ].
Apr. -2-2 To Capt. Thomas Road [Baltimore]. Pay of
officers and men on hoard tho Baltimore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 142
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 2-2 To Richard Ellis, [Newberne, N. C.]. Request
details as to sale of the sloop Tryal captured bv
the Providence.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 143
177s Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. -2-i To Nicholas Vandyke, [Newcastle Co.. Del.].
Request him to bring to Congress or give to the
Navy Board at Baltimore tho Continental share
in the prizes captured by John Barry.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 143
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Apr. 28 To John Bradford [Boston]. Goods to be deliv
ered to Navy Board, Kastern District; loss of the
Alfred and Randolph; conduct of the, linlcigh
to be inquired into; enclose resolve of Congress
appointing William Burke captain in the Navy;
rank of captains of vessels fitted out by order of
Genl. Washington; death of Capt. [Samuel]
Chew.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 143
177s Hopkinson, Francis, and John Wharton, York Town.
Apr. 20 [I 1 1 -]- To Continental Congress. Request rec
ompense for expense attendant upon removal of
Navy Board from Philadelphia to Bordentown.
A. D. 8. of Hopkinson. Signed by Wharton.
C. C. 41, 4, 31
1778 Burke, William. York [Pa.]. To Continental Congress.
Apr. 30 Has been commander of the Warren under com
mission from Genl. [George] Washington; career
until taken prisoner; requests employment. A.
D. S. Read May 1. On May 30 Capt. Burke
was assigned to command of the Resistance.
C. C. 41, J, 162
177* Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 5 To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Two
swift packets to be prepared and placed at the
disposal of the Council of Massachusetts for a
voyage to France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 145.
72 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York. Pa. ].
May 5 To John Langdon [Portsmouth, X. II.]. Re
quests him to prepare a swift packet for the use
of the Committee of Foreign Affairs.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 145
177$ Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
May 5 To Gov [j ona th an ] Trumhull [Lebanon, Conn.].
Requests him to prepare the Spy for use of the
Committee of Foreign Affairs.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 145
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York. Pa.].
May 6 To Capt. John Young [Edenton, X. C.]. Loss
of the Independence; officers and men to come
north for service.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 14(i
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 6 To Hewes & Smith [Edenton, X. C.]. Loss of
the Independence; are to aid Capt. John Young
and his men in saving all possible from wreck
and in reaching Portsmouth, Va.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 14(i
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. ].
May 8 To Commissioners of the Navy Board, Boston.
Inquiry to be made into the loss of the A/ f /(_</
and conduct of Capt. [Thomas] Thompson; latter
should be suspended from command of ihvfialeigh
until after the inquiry; measures to be taken to
get the Warren to sea and to protect the Provi
dence.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 147
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 9 To Commissioners of the Navy Board, Boston.
Loss of the Colurnlma; preparation of TntmbuH,
Warren, and Raleigh for sea; flour and iron wait
ing at Senepuxent; Continental commission se
cured for [William] Burke; officers commis
sioned by Genl. Washington rank after those
appointed by Marine Committee.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 14S
1778 Tisdale, William, and John Cooke. Newberne [X. C.].
May 11 To Continental Congress. Memorial in behalf of
John Cochran and others claiming prize irxmey
resulting from capture of the Tryal. D. S.
C. C. 41,10,17
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 73
177^ Cooke, John. Ncwbcrno [N. C.]. To Cornelius Harriett
Mavll [York, Pa.]. Encloses above nicniorial and
prays Harriett to use his influence in Congress
in behalf of Cochran and associates. A. L. S.
Memorial read in Congress and prayer granted
May 2:, 1778.
C. C. 41, 10, 17
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
May 16 To Commissioners of the Navy Hoard, Middle
District [Baltimore]. Officers to be appointed
and accounts to be settled by the board; inquiry
to be made into the loss of the Vhyfii/ tr.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 150
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
May 23 ;l warrant for 50,000 dollars be issued in favor of
the Marine Committee for remittance to Boston.
C. C. 136, 2, 31 1
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 25 To Richard Ellis [Newberne, N. C.]. Direct the
purchase of prize of salt made by the Raleigh;
that commodity much needed; oath of office of
Ellis has been deposited with the Secretary of
Congress.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 151
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 26 To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Send
50,000 dollars and urge the speedy preparation
for sea of all vessels within the board s district.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 152
177S Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Mav 28 a warrant for 16,000 dollars issue in favor of the
Marine Committee, same to be paid to William
Smith for materials needed by Navy.
C. C. 136, 2, 321
177S Continental Congress, Marino Committe [York, Pa.].
31) To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. II.]. Change
in plan of construction of ship on stocks at Ports
mouth; Capt. [Peter] Landais will assist in super
intending the construction.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 152
17-^ Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Mav 30 ^ Jh n Bradford [Boston]. Request him to
settle his accounts with the Navy Board [at Bos
ton], with the Marine Committee, and against the
vessels fitted out by order of Genl. Washington.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 153
74 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [York. Pa.].
May 30 To Capt. John Barry [Delaware River]. Is
appointed to command the Raleigh at Boston;
on taking command is to obey orders received
from the Commissioners of Navy Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 153
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
May 30 To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Capt.
William Burke to be given command of the
Resistance; cannon for the Alliance and the ship
at Norwich ; affairs at Portsmouth ; John Bradford
and John Langdon to settle accounts with them;
vessels to be got to sea as soon as possible; mer
chantmen to be under direction of Continental
Agent and of Commercial Committee, but cruisers
under the Commissioners.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 154
1778 Rowe, John. To Board of War of Massachusetts. Ac-
Jun. 2 count for keeping and sale of Portuguese snow
Our Lady of Mount Gunnel and St. Anthony.
See Massachusetts Board of War to Continental
Congress July 15, 1778.
1778 Courier, Harman, York [Pa.]. To Continental Congress.
Jun. 3 Has seen service on privateer Oliver Cromwell
and desires position in the Navv. A. D. S.
C. C. 41,2,47
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jun. 10 To the Commissioners of the United States,
Paris. Cannon desired for shipbuilding at Ports
mouth; these and other guns to be sent by the
Boston and Providence if they be in France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 157
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James
Jun. 12 Lovell, Yorktown, Pa. Loss of vessel bound to
Bilboa by which a number of packets had been
forwarded; hope packets were not captured. In
MS. of William Story. Signed, J[ames] Warren,
Jfohn] Dcshon.
C. C. 37, 113
177$ Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jun. 18 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board [Middle
District], Baltimore. Request a court of in-
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quiry into the loss of the Independence, Capt.
John Young; if any commissioned officer be
found guilty of negligence or malconduct a
court-martial to be held.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 157
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.J.
Jim. IS To Capt. John Young [York ?, Pa. ]. Instructions
to proceed to Baltimore where a Court of Inquiry
into the loss of the Independence will be held.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 158
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jun. IS To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Capt.
Peter Landais, the bearer, appointed by Con
gress to command the Alliance; wish her fitted
for sea at once; Board is to pay Landais balance
due on his wages; latter to aid in construction of
vessel at Portsmouth also.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 158
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jun. 18 To Capt. Peter Landais [York?, Pa.]. Has been
appointed to command the Alliance by Congress;
will proceed to Boston and assist the Navy Board
there in getting her to sea and be governed by
the orders of the Board; is to go to Portsmouth,
N. H., and give advice as to the 56-gun vessel on
the stocks there; gratuity to be paid him will be
decided upon after consultation with Silas Deane.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 159
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jun. 19 To William Smith [Baltimore]. Three vessels
sent from Boston for flour and iron at Senepux-
ent: if necessary, vessels will come to Baltimore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 159
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.].
Jim. ID To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. Wish
accounts of doings of the board; authorize the
appointment of a naval paymaster for the East
ern District; the Providence desired to carry dis
patches to France; six officers named are allowed
to serve on private vessels if not needed in their
public stations.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 159
76 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [York. Pa.].
Jun. 19 To Capt. Daniel Waters [Boston?]. Refer him to
letter [of May 30] to Navy Board at Boston re
garding his refusal of command of the fiem xtdnce.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 160
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa. |.
J un . 19 To Capt. John Greene [Boston?]. Is to be gov
erned in employment of his vessel [the Qiu-at of
France?] by instructions of Navy Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 161
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York?, Pa.].
Jun. 24 To Oliver Bowen [Savannah, Ga.]. Congratulate
him on his victory over the British and the cap
ture of their vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 161
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York?, Pa.].
Jun. 24 To John Wereat [Savannah, Ga.]. Approve his
intention to purchase vessels captured by Oliver
Bowen for use on the Southern expedition planned
for Continental troops; enclose set of "Rules
and Regulations for the Navy," and will send the
new set when framed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 161
1778 Bradford, J[ohn], Boston. [To Marine Committee, York,
Jun. 2-4-25 Pa.] Information regarding the HciM u tta and
Three Friends; items respecting the ^Vcvford,
Washington, and Boston; other naval intelligence.
A. L. S.
C. C. 7S, >, -UKS-500
1778 Bingham, William, St. Pierre, Martinique. To Conti-
Jul. 6 nental Congress. Naval notes and intelligence
as to prizes; statements of Captain and others of
the Prudence. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, -1, 50.3-538
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To the- Coin-
Jul. 6 mittee for Foreign Affairs, Yorktown, 1 a.
Have forwarded certain letters entrusted to care
of Board; request more explicit instructions as
to others. In MS. of William Story. Signed by
J[ames] Warren.
C. C. 37, 117
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
Jul. 11 phia. To Gov. [Patrick] Henry [Williamsburg,
Va.]. Request him to notify the commanders of
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any French vessels on the Virginia coast that the
fleet of Vice-Admiral d Kstaing is about toattaek
the British in New York and that thov are
requested to join forces with him.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. ll>2
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
Jul. 11 phia. To [Commissioners] Navy Board, Eastern
Department [Boston]. Instructions that all avail
able Continental war vessels within their juris
diction 1)0 ordered to join squadron of Viee-Ad-
niiral d Kstaing to act with Continental army
against the British at New York.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 162
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 12 phia]. To [Charles Henri Theodat] Comte
d Kstaing [French fleet]. Committee has made
arrangements for sending supply of water and
food; means of securing temporary supplies till
the larger lots are received; assurances that Con
gress will give all assistance in its power.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 163
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Jul. 14 a warrant for 80,000 dollars be issued in favor of
the Marine Committee, the same to be paid to
Nathaniel Shaw, jr., for the use of the Navy.
C. C. 136, 2, -101
1778 Massachusetts Board of War. To Continental Con-
Jul. 15 gress. Account showing the charges allowed
John Rowe in superintending the keeping and
sale of the snow Our Lady of Mount Oarmel and
Sf. Anthony [captured by the Phoenix]. "A true
Copy." Seth Loring, Secy, of the Board. [En
closed in Board of War to Samuel Huntington,
Jan. 8, 1779.]
C. C. 44, 53
1778 Portugal, Crown. Maria, Queen. Permit to John Gar-
Jul. 15 cia Duarte to go to any foreign dominion and
recommendation of Duarte for good treatment.
Translation.
C. C. 44, 175
1 776 Pennsylvania Privateers. List of bonds taken in State
Sep. 23- of Pennsylvania. Names of four vessels and com-
1778 manders with date of commission issued to each.
Jul. 16 C. C. 196, 16, 63
78 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Jul. 16 a warrant for 524,000 dollars issue in favor of
the Marine Committee for use of Navy Board,
Eastern Department.
C. C. 136, 2, 405
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 17 phia]. To [Charles Henri Theodat] Comte
d Estaing [French fleet]. Further measures
taken to supply the French fleet with water and
provisions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 104
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel-
24 phia. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Need of vessels to aid Comte d Estaing;
news regarding ships sent to Maryland for flour
andiron; instructions as to commanders, supplies,
etc., for various vessels; measures to be taken
regarding Capts. McNeill, Manley, and Waters;
Queen of France to be equipped as a cruiser and
command given to Capt. Joseph Olney; accounts
for building Hancock and Boston to be forwarded;
Court of Inquiry to sit on the loss of the Lex
ington .
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 165
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Commit-
Jul. 28 tee for Foreign Affairs, Philadelphia. Board has
sent vessel to France carrying [ ] Taylor with
Committee s dispatches ; hope to forward letters
to Martinique soon. In MS. of William Story.
Signed, J[ames] Warren.
C. C. 37, 119
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 29 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Send by William Dodd, the bearer,
200,000 dollars; will send balance of 524,000 dol
lars granted by Congress for use of Navy in
Eastern Department in a few days.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 167
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 29 phia]. To John Wereat [Savannah, Ga.]. In
structions to send to Philadelphia public timber at
Savannah, particularly that mentioned on list
enclosed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 167
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177S Oellers, James, and Henry Horn, Philadelphia. To
,)ul. ^i> Continental Congress. Request compensation
for schooner Duck Creek Packet taken in Sep.
1777 and later condemned in the Court of Ad
miralty. 1). S. Read Aug. 4 and referred to
committee.
C. C. 41, 7, 185
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
,Iul. 30 phia]. To John Beatty [White Plains, N. Y.].
Enclose resolution of Congress [of Jul. 30 author
izing acceptance into American service of certain
French seamen]. Further information may be
obtained from the French minister.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 168
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 31 phia]. To Gov. [John Houston] and Council of
Georgia. Enclose resolution of Congress of Jul.
29 relative to Cols. [Samuel] Elbert and [Sims?]
White.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 168
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 1 phia]. To John Wereat [Savannah, Ga.]. Expla
nation of difference between captures by the Army
without the agency of vessels and captures by
Continental vessels having troops accidentally on
board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 168
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 4 phia]. To Gov. [Jeremiah Powell] and Council
of Massachusetts. Requests the aid of the State
for Commissioners of the Navy Board in manning
the ships of war at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 169
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 5 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Direct the building of three swift sailing
schooners for packets; compensation of [William]
Story, clerk of the board, and allowances for trav
elling expenses ; items regarding various vessels ;
desire proceedings of courts-martial to be for
warded.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 169
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
12 phia]. To John Beatty [White Plains, N. Y.].
Directions to send to New York British seamen,
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prisoners of war, equal to Americans received
from thence, but none captured by the French
are to be exchanged by him.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 170
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 12 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Wish account of provisions furnished for
army of [Maj.] Gen. [John] Sullivan.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1 70
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Au - 12 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Fish from
the prize Nancy captured by the General Gat en to
be given to [Jeremiah Wadsworth] Commissary
General of Purchases for use of Army and French
fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 171
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 12 phia]. To Jeremiah Wadsworth [Boston?]. Di
rections have been given John Bradford that the
Continental share of the cargo of fish in the prize
[Nancy] should be turned over to him if needed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 171
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 12 phia]. To [Charles Henri Theodat] Comte d Es-
taing [French fleet], llegret that more plentiful
supplies of provisions have not reached him;
efforts made in his behalf; prospect for future is
better.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 171
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 20 phia]. To John Greene [Retaliation, Delaware
River]. Instructions for cruise to mouth of the
Delaware with the French frigate Chimerc and
continuation of cruise about the mouth alone or
with the Pennsylvania brig Convention.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1 72
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report re-
Aug. 20 specting wages of seamen on brigantine Morri.8.
C. C. 136, 2, 47.3
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 21 phia]. To Richard Peters [Philadelphia]. In
response to his letter of date the Committee has
countermanded its direction for the military
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 81
stores at Baltimore to he .sent to Portsmouth and
they await the disposal of the hoard [of war].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 173
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 24 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Providence ?,K. I.].
Instructions for cruise in the Raleigh with Capt.
[William] Burke in the Resistance along the
Atlantic coast from Delaware Bay to North
Carolina.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 173
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 24 phia]. To Capt, William Burke [Boston?]. Is
to join ("apt. John Barry of the Raleigh and
with the Rfsixtance cruise on the coast from
Cape Henlopen to North Carolina; further orders
will come from Capt. Barry.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 174
177S Jones, John Paul. To [Benjamin] Franklin. Auto.
Aug. 24 draft. In Calendar of Jones Manuscripts.
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Aug. 2IJ si warrant for 305 JJ dollars issue in favor of the
Marine Committee for payment of account of
[Francis] Hopkinson and [John] Wharton.
C. C. 136, 2, 499
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 28 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Hampton, Va.].
Is to hold himself in readiness at any time to act
with Capt. [William] Burke as convoy for vessels
sent to sea by Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 174
1778 [Jones, John Paul]. Brest. To Benjamin Franklin
Aug. 31 [Passyj. Auto, draft. In List of Franklin
Papers.
1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on petition of
Sep. 1 James Oellers and Henry Horn [Jul. 29, 1778]
regarding the loss of the schooner Duck Creek
Packet.
C. C. 19, 4, 503
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 1 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Directions for distribution of Sea
Books [Signal books?] to officers; sent 324,000
dollars Aug. 28 by William Jones.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 174
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1778 New Hampshire, Superior Court, Rockingham County
Sep. [1?] Session. [Exeter.] Verdict and judgment of
Court in case of Ellsha and Isaiah Do.ine and
James Shepherd, appellants, vs. John Penhallow,
Jacob Treadwell, and George Wentworth, appel
lees, from Maritime Court at Portsmouth, Dec. 16,
1777. Libel of Penhallow and others gave record
of capture of Susannah by the Me Clare;/ Oct. 30,
1777; goods on board former vessel claimed by
libellants as property of subjects of George III;
judgment in lower court for libellants upheld by
Superior Court. "Copy of Record Affr. Nath 1
Adams. Endorsed by John Sullivan: "Verdt.
& judgmt." and enclosed by him in letter to
Thomas Jefferson Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C, 44, :;i9
1778 New Hampshire, Superior Court, Rockingham County
Sep. [1?] Session. [Exeter.] Order of court to sheriff
[John Parker] in case of Elisha and Isaiah Doane
and James Shepherd, appellants, ?. [John Pen
hallow and Jacob Treadwell, agents for] owners,
and [George Wentworth, agent for] crew of pri
vateer Jfr Clarey. Brigantine Susannah and cargo
held to be lawful prize and ordered to he sold;
proceeds, minus costs of sale and trial, to be
given libellants. Oct. 8. Parker, John. Affi
davit to execution of above order; proceeds
divided among libellants 33,957 10s. 3id. En
closed: Doane, Elisha, to Continental Congress
Sep. 14, 1778.
1778 New Hampshire, Superior Court, Rockingham County
Sep. [1?] Session. [Exeter.] Verdict of Jury in case of
Elisha and Isaiah Doane and James Shepherd vs.
[John Penhallow and Jacob Treadwell, agents
for] owners of the Me Clarey, privateer; signed
Robert Collins, foreman; find fact stated in libel
true and goods forfeited to libellants [Ponhallow
and Treadwell]. Copy examined: Nath 1 Adams.
Enclosed: Doane, Elisha. to Continental Con
gress Sep. 14, 1778.
" " 44, 318
1778 Lowell, J[ohn] Notice of Appeal. To the " Rockingham
Sep. [1?] Sup r Court" [Exeter, N. H.]. Claims appeal to
the Continental Congress in behalf of Elisha
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 83
Doanc, Isaiah Poane, and James Shepherd in
case arising from capture of the Susannah by
the McClarey; offers to give security in behalf of
claimants. Copy examined by Nath Adams.
Enclosed: Doane, Elisha, to Continental Con
gress Sep. 14, 1778.
0. 0. 44, 317
1778 Oellers, .lames, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Sep. 4 Understands that committee report has been made
on petition of Jul. 2 ., 1778, as to the Duck Creek
I ttcki-t ; on behalf of himself and other owners of
schooner requests definite action. I>. S.
C. C. 41, 7, 187
1778 Doane, Elisha. Petition to Continental Congress. Pravs
Sep. 14 that he may be allowed an appeal from New
Hampshire Superior Court to Congress. States
origin of case, and declares decision as given by
State court is unjust. [Read Oct. 9, 1778, and
referred to committee on appeals William II.
Dray ton, John Henry, William Ellery,and Oliver
Ellsworth.] See also Bourne, Shearjasheel to
Continental Congress, May 6, 1784. A. P. S.
C. C. 44, 187
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Arrangements for furnishing supplies to
the French fleet; request the Board to order the
Raleigh and Warren or Deane and Resistance to
cruise on coast of Virginia, putting in at Hamp
ton each week for orders; rank of captains in
navy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 175
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phia]. To Jeremiah Wadsworth [Philadelphia].
Countermand orders for sending flour by water
from Virginia to Boston for the French fleet;
supplies to be stored in Virginia.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 176
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phia]. To Deput}- Commissary of Purchases,
Boston. Directions to bake into bread the 3,000
bbls. of flour ordered to be sent from Albany to
Boston; it is for the French fleet; vegetables and
meat to be supplied.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 17(i
84 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phia]. To Deputy Quartermaster-General, Al
bany. The Deputy Commissary of Purchases is
to deliver to him 3,000 bbls. of flour; requests
that it be forwarded to Boston for use of French
fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 177
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phia]. To [Maj.] Genl. [Philip] Schuyler [Al
bany]. Request him to advise the Deputy Quar
termaster [Genl.] at Albany as to the best man
ner of forwarding- to Boston the flour purchased
for the French fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 177
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 phia]. To the Committee of the City and County
of Albany. Request assistance of committee in
obtaining flour for French fleet at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. ITS
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 14 |)hia]. To Deputy Commissary of Purchases, Al
bany. Direct the purchase of 3,000 bbls. of flour
for use of French fleet at Boston, and delivery
of same to Deputy Quartermaster [General] at
Albany.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. ITS
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Henry
Sep. Iti Laurens, President Continental Congress [Phila
delphia]. Has received 39 commissions, with
bonds, etc., for vessels of war; 24 given to State
of Massachusetts; in default of instructions others
retained. A. L. S. Win. Vernon, " in behalf
of the Board."
C. 0. 37, 125
1778 Harding, Seth, Philadelphia. To Henry Laurens, Presi-
Sep. 24 dent Continental Congress. Urges haste in set
tlement of his claims by Congress. A. L. S.
c. c. 7s, 11, :m
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadol-
Sep. 25 phia]. To Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [Lebanon,
Conn.]. Appointment of Capt. Seth Harding to
command the Confederacy building at Norwich.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 178
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 85
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 26 phiaj. To Lt. Luke Mathewman [Philadelphia].
Instructions for si voyage to Martinique in the
Phoenix.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 179
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 28 phia|. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Capt. Seth Harding lias been appointed by
Congress to command the Confederacy; request
their assistance in fitting that vessel for sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 17!)
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 28 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Boston]. So soon
as Iitileif/h is armed is to proceed to Portsmouth
[Va.], and cruise on Virginia coast; if the !)<>une
is with him is to attempt capture of British frig
ate Purxeu* off Carolina.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 179a
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 29 phia]. To Jeremiah Wadsworth [Philadelphia].
Enclose resolves of Marine Committee passed
during his absence; flour for French fleet to be
obtained near Boston and not sent from Albany.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 180
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 1 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Shipment
of provisions and iron for Boston; account de
sired as soon as possible; receipts from the cap
tains of the Loyalty and Swan will be forwarded
to the Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 180
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 10 phia]. To the Commissioners of Navy Board,
Boston. Encloses receipts from captains of the
Loyalty and Swan for money advanced them by
William Smith, at Baltimore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 181
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 10 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Philadelphia].
Strict orders to be given his deputies in the
Eastern States not to exchange prisoners made
by the French fleet unless by order of the Ad
miral or Minister of France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 181
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1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 14 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Philadelphia].
Prisoners taken by the French to be collected at
Elizabeth town, N. J., and New London, Conn.,
and kept safely until orders for their disposal
are received from the French minister or from
Comtc d Estaing.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1S1
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 16 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Philadelphia]. Lack
of attention to business shown by Beatty s deputy
for exchange of prisoners at Boston; exchange
of Capt. David Waterbury, of Connecticut.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 182
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report in
Oct. 17 favor of issuance of warrant on David Rittenr
house. Treasurer of Pennsylvania, for 5,000 dol
lars for use of Navy.
C. C. 136, 2, 631
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Oct. 17 phia]. To Maxwell & Loyal [Portsmouth, Va. ].
Wish building of ship on stocks at Gosport
resumed; send 20,000 dollars by James White for
work on vessel nearest completion.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 182
1778 Holker [Jean], Boston. To [William] Verrion [Boston].
Oct. 18 The brig Le Hazard by French law is considered
a French prize. Copy by William Story en
closed in Navy Board, Eastern Department, to
James Lovcll, Oct. 21, 1778.
C. C. 37, 129
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct 20 phia]. To [Maj.] Genl. [William] Heath [Bos
ton]. Exchange of prisoners taken by the
French fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 183
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To "John"
Oct. 21 [James?] Lovell [Philadelphia, Pa.]. Negotia
tions with [Jean] Holker relative to Le Hazard;
forwarding of letters; copy of Holker s letter en
closed. In MS. of William Story. Signed
J[ames] Warren, Win. Vernon.
C. C. 37, 123
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 87
[ 1 77s | Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Letter of
|( )c(. 21 ] Credence of Benjamin Franklin to French Court,
draft of Instructions with accompanying papers.
Naval matters mentioned. Report presented Oct.
21; considered and agreed to Oct. 22; additional
article considered Oct. 2-t and adopted Oct. 26
after addition to original committee.
C. 0. LT), 1, pp. 34, 35-38, -15
177s Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Pbiladel-
Oct. 24 phia]. To William Smith, Baltimore. The Swan
to be loaded with flour at some port on Chesa
peake Bay and hills of lading and invoice to be for
warded to Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 183
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 25 phia]. To [the Commissioners], Navy Board, Bos
ton. Arrangements for securing provisions for
. the Navy; loss of the Raleigh; Court of Inquiry
on conduct of Capt. [.John] Barry; plans for vari
ous ships; Alliance to take Marquis de Lafayette
to France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 184
1 177s] Continental Congress, Committee. Report additional
[Oct. 26] instruction to Benjamin Franklin as to exchange of
French and American seamen. Report adopted.
See Report Oct. 21, 1778.
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 26 phiaj. To Capt. Pablo Paulis Palermo, Charles
ton, S. C. Have received his dispatches from
Oliver Pollock at New Orleans; have directed
Abram Livingston to furnish him transportation to
New Orleans but can not give him command of
a privateer.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 184
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 20 phia]. To Abram Livingston, Charleston [S. C.].
Direct Livingston to furnish Capt. Pablo Paulis
Palermo and his people transportation to New
Orleans.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 185
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 27 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Desire a frigate prepared to carry dis
patches to Benjamin Franklin in France: prefer
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the Alliance if she can be prepared in season not
to delay the Marquis do Lafayette; instructions as
to treatment to be accorded Lafayette by the Cap
tain of the Alliance.
Marine Committee Letter Rook, p. 185
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
O ct - 27 phiu]. To Benjamin Franklin [Pussy, France].
A second copy in List of Franklin Papers.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 186
1778 Parker, John. Return of Sale of Susannah. Quotes
O ct - 28 precept of Court ordering sale of Suxannah and
Cargo for benefit of John Penhallow, Jacob
Treadwell, and George Wentworth; amount
deducted for cost of trial 59 15s; net proceeds
to captors 33,957 10s 3d. Copy examined
Nath! Adams. See Order of Court Sep. 1, 1778.
Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson
Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 323
1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
Oct. 31 of John Harper respecting the capture of the
schooner Liberty.
C. C. 19, 3, 67
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report in
Oct. 31 favor of issuance of warrant for 150,000 dollars
for use of Navy Board Eastern Department.
C. C. 136, 2, 661
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report
Nov. 2 in favor of issuance of warrant for 5,000 dollars
for payment of contingent expenses of Marine
Committee.
C. C. 136, 2, 663
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov - 6 phiaj. To Gov. [Thomas] Johnston [Annapolis,
Md.]. Sloop Friendship laden with flour and
stores for Continental use seized by Maryland
naval officer at Baltimore; as whole cargo is public
property orders for release of vessel are requested.
Marine Committe Letter Book, p. 186
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 6 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Com
mittee has written to Governor and Council of
Maryland regarding seizure by State officials of
the sloop friendship; will write Congress also.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 186a
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 89
177s Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 7 phiti]. To the President and Council of Pennsyl
vania. Committee requests the State to furnish
a small vessel to precede the French frigate
Chimere as a scout down Delaware Bay.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. ISlia
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 9 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Send 150,000 dollars to be used in hastening
the equipment of Continental vessels for sea. Lt.
Col. [Do MaduitJ Duplessis wishes to take pas
sage with the Marquis de Lafayette for France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 186a
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 15 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburgh, Va.J.
Wish information as to flour purchased for French
fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 187
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 13 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Vessels to be sent to sea as soon as pos
sible; desire the capture of "the infamous Good
rich;^ recommendations of Capt. [Peter] Landais
as to powder proofs to be followed; financial
matters.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 187
1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Nov. 17 a warrant for 10,000 dollars issue in favor of
the Marine Committee for the use of the Navy
Board, Middle Department.
C. C. 136, 2, 701
1778 Ventades, Mig[ue]l de, London. Manifest of cargo on
Nov. 17 board the brigantine Holy Martyrs, Capt. Joseph
de Llano, from London for Cadiz, names of con
signors and consignees given. D. S.
C. C. 44, 495
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 18 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Wish a
detailed account of the circumstances attending
the seizure of the Friendship.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 189
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 19 phia]. To [Commissioners] Navy Board, Eastern
Department [Boston]. The frigate taking the
90 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Marquis de Lafaj ettc to France is to offer convov
to vessel carrying French prisoners; request* of
French minister to be complied with.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 189
1778 New Jersey, Privateers. "List of privateer bonds.
Mar. 20- Names of four vessels and commanders with date
Nov. 20 of commission issued to each.
( . 0. till), 10, 84
177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Pliiladd-
Nov. 20 phiaj. To Capt. , John Barry [Philadelphia ;j. In
structions for an expedition against East Florida.
Marine Committee Letter Hook, p. 191
1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 2-1 phiaj. To [the Commissioners] Navy Board.
Eastern Department [Boston]. Account of [John]
Langdon; enclose resolves of Congress Aug. 20,
1776, as to disabled officers and seamen; compen
sation for services of [Benjamin] Hill on the
Ran<jei\ wish a list of all commissioned officers
in Eastern Department.
Marine Committee Letter Book p. 190
1778 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 25 phiaj. To [Commissioners] Navy Board, Eastern
Department [Boston]. Introduce Lt. Col. Crenis.
a French officer late in Continental service who
wishes passage to France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 190
1778 White, Peter, and others, Cadiz. Statement as to oon-
Nov. 27 ditions of voyage with ship Sun, Francisco d<> Paula
alias Valenciano from Cadiz to London; signed
Pedro Blanco, Juan Bap ta de Lespona, Guillermo
Tonson, Nicolas Devereux y Beamedez, Luca
White, Lorenzo Estrange, Juan Ant. Solgado,
Pedro Philip Monies. In Spanish.
C. C. 44, 555
1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Nov. 28 [Nov.] 15 from Admiral [James, Baron] Gambier
respecting the sloop HotJiam. Agreed to. See
Journals of Congress for Nov. 28 where the letter
to Gambier constituting the report is given in
full.
C. C. 23, 51
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION". 91
177S Continental Congress, .Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Dcc. ~2 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Ask information regarding charges made
against seamen returned from France; matter
lias been mentioned by Capt. Abraham Whipple.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 102
iTTs Ustarez & Leal, Cadiz. To Pedro Blanco [Peter White].
Dee. It! Directions for taking charge of their ship $<t/i
Francisco da Pttul<i alias Vuli nc.iitnn on trip from
Cadi/ to London; .Toaclii do Luca is Captain
of vessel but will follow his instructions.
Agreement with de Luca is inclosed. L. S. In
Spanish.
44, 553
1T7S Ustarez & Leal, Cadiz. Agreement, as owners of the
Dec. 10 Spanish vessel San Francisco de Paula alias Val-
enciano, with Joachi do Luca, Captain of said
ship, by which the latter is directed to follow
directions of Peter White. On verso are ques
tions put to Capt. de Luca in court [Apr. 3, 1779]
regarding his action under those directions. En
closed in same to Peter White of date. See also
questions to de Luca Apr. 3, 1779. Contempor
ary copy. In Spanish.
C. C. 44, 551
[177S] San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano[ Cadiz]. Man-
[Dec. H> .\ ifest of cargo of above vessel; statement includes
names of shippers and consignees, marks and
values of articles shipped. In Spanish.
C. C. 44, 561
177S Maryland, Privateers. "List of bonds given on issuing
Mar. 2S- Commissions for Privateers in the State of Mary-
Dec. 25 land." Names of 45 vessels and Commanders are
given with date of commission of each. List is
included in that given on p. 64 of same volume.
C. C. 196, 16, 66
177s Pennsylvania, Privateers. " List of bonds given on issu-
Jun. 27- ing commissions for privateers in the State of
Dec. 27 Pennsylvania. Names of 36 vessels and bonders
are given with date of commission issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 87
177S Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James
Dec. 30 Lovell, Philadelphia. Letter of Gov. [William]
Livingston will be forwarded to James Smith at
92 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Paris by the Marquis de Lafayette who sails on
the Alliance. A. L. S. Win. Vernon.
C. C. 37, 131
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department [Boston]. To Peter
Dec. Landais [Alliance]. Extract of orders regarding
treatment of Marquis de Lafayette and obedience
of orders received from Benjamin Franklin.
Extract attested by William Story. Used as
evidence in court-martial of Landais, Nov. 20,
1780- Jan. 6, 1781.
C. C. 193, <>05
1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Peter
Dec. Landais [Alliance], Orders given on departure
for France. Attested by William Storj-. Used
as evidence in court-martial of Landais, Nov. 20,
1780-Jan. 6, 1781.
C. C. 193, (>07
1778 Massachusetts, Board of War. To Henry Laurens as
Dec. President Continental Congress]. Await answer
to letter of Jun. 2-Jul. 15 as to Our Lnhj
of Mount Carmel & St. Anthony; enclose ac
counts of Friendship and Laurens; sale of Our
Lady completed, and account would be trans
mitted but for dissatisfaction of John Howe with
share allotted him; await exact directions as to
disposition of proceeds of sale; Portuguese
sailors from Our Lady have been supported at
public expense; some have been allowed to go
home, so that but two remain. Sam l Phips
Savage, Prest. Duplicate. Enclosed in same to
same Jan. 8, 1779.
C. C. 44, 59
[1778] Continental Congress, Committee on Appeals. Report
[Dec. ?] on petition of Peter Knight and John Greer
respecting the Polly. Committee recommends
that appeal from courts of Georgia should be
heard by the Congress in the case in point.
C. C. 29, 347
[1778?] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
[of Oct. 20, 1778] of Griffin Green & Co. Re
port that it is preferable for United States to
charter rather than buy merchant vessels needed.
C. C. 19, 2, 525
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 93
[177s ;] Morris, Robert [Philadelphia]. To James Searle [Phila
delphia]. Impossible for him to appear in
behalf of the owners of the privateer Phoenix
Capt. [Joseph] Cunningham; owns but 2 f of
vessel. Carter Braxton and another Virginian
are authorized to speak for all owners and com
mittee is urged to send for Braxton. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, app., 53
1 77 . [Our Lady of ] Mount Carmel & St. Anthony. Ac-
Jan. 3 count of sales of vessel and cargo. Sales were
by auction and occurred on Jun. 16 and Jul. 21,
1778; proceeds of sale. Copy enclosed: Massa
chusetts Board of War to John Jay, Jan. 8, 1779.
C. C. 44, 99-113
177*,) Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Report on
Jan. 4 Memorial of Jo[siah] Smith and others. Recom
mend that Capt. [Gustavus] Conyngham present
himself to Congress and give an account of him
self. Endorsed by John Brown "The memorial
of Jo: Smith and others on which within report
is founded was delivered to Mr. Sfamuel] Adams
for Marine Committee Feb. 10, 1779. Obsolete."
C. C. 37, 165
1779 Bradford, J [oh n], Boston. To Marine Board [Philadel-
Jan. 5 phia]. News as to the General Arnold, Provi
dence, Alliance, and Queen of France; other naval
notes. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 3, 237-241
177 .) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadelphia].
Jam. 5 To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston.
Wages due William Scallon and Redmond Lyons,
late of the Itevenyt 1 .
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 192
[177 .)] Dana, Francis. To Board of War of Massachusetts.
[Jan. <;?] Opinion relative to the snow Our Lady of Mount
Carmel- c( A /. Anthony. Does not consider papers
presented by John Garcia Duarte as sufficient to
prove his case; Congress should bring Capt.
Duarte and Robert Morris together for a settle
ment if possible; Board of War at Boston should
retain fund obtained until Congress arrange a
settlement or until the owners of the Phoenix be
called upon to justify her action. Copy. Attest:
Seth Loring. Forwarded to Congress by Board
of War of Massachusetts Jan. 8, 1779.
C. C. 44, 15
94 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Duarte, John Garcia. [To John Jay, President Conti-
Jan. 7 nental Congress]. Was master of Portuguese
snow [Our Z,ady <>f Mount CarmeJ i\ St. Anthony
taken by U. S. privateer; Congress l>y resolu
tion May 11, 1778, directed [Mass.] Board of
War to sell snow for benefit of her owners; has
presented letters showing his powers to act for
owners to Board of War, but has received noth
ing; requests Congress to direct value of vessel
and cargo be paid him, or to Isaac Smith, his
agent. L. S. Read in Congress Jan. 19 and re-
* ferred to committee.
C. ( . 44, 6:i
[1779] [Duarte], John Garcia. Invoice of cargo shipped on
[Jan. 7?] board the snow [Our Lady of Mount C ftrnu! d }
St. Anthony at the River de Jeniro, with list of
sundries belonging to Capt. Duarte. Vessel and
articles mentioned are valued by Duarte at 2,539
half .Johannes [about 10,000 specie dollars].
Enclosed in Duarte to Congress of equal date.
C. C. 44, 115-128
1779 Massachusetts, Board of War. To John Jay, President
Jan. 8 Continental Congress. Enclose copy of last
letter [Dec. 1778], to Henry Laurens; have had
a personal requisition from Capt. du Artie [John
Garcia Duarte] for proceeds of sale of snow Our
Lady of Mount Carmeldk St. Anthony SM&. cargo;
Duarte has produced his power of receipt and
opinion of [Francis] Dana [of Jan. 0] which is
enclosed; await further directions of Congress
on this matter and on payment of demands of
John Rowe. A. L. S. Sam l Phips Savage.
Read Jan. 26 and referred to committee on letter
of Jan. 7 from Capt. Duarte.
C. C. 44, 07
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jan. 9 phia). To the Commissioners, Navv Board,
Boston. Committee has applied for money for
them; urge action against the predatoiT ves
sels of Goodrich s fleet; Virginia and Maryland
alarmed by its depredations. [The Goodrich or
Goodritch family was a Tory family which main
tained a fleet in Chesapeake Bay.]
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 193
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 95
177!) Duarte, John Garcia. Copies of Instrument of Justifi-
Jan. 12 cation of, and statement of Powers granted to.
See 1777, Dec. 10; 1778, Feb. 25.
1779 Duarte, John Garcia. To John Jay, President Conti-
tlan. 1H nental Congress. Reviews statements in his let
ter [of Jan. 7[; bonds [of Joseph Cunningham
May 7, 1770, for Laity Waxh t /iytoii] enclosed were
not the proper ones; encloses correct bonds [of
Sep. 24, 1770, for PJ><>rii!,,c\; rigging of vessel
changed in Virginia from sloop to schooner; en
closes also his protest and power of attorney to
act. L. S. Read in Congress Jan. 20 and refer
red to same committee as letter of Jan. 7.
C. C. 44, 71
177!) Continental Congress, Hoard of Treasury. Report that
Jan. 15 two warrants be issued in favor of the Marine,
Committee, the total 150,000 dollars to be re
mitted to the Navy Board, Eastern Department.
C. C. 136, 3, 37
[1779] Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Report on
[Jan. 15] Letters of Gov. [Thomas] Johnson, of Maryland,
and Gov. Patrick Henry, of Virginia. Report:
(a) Maryland gallies too small to be used in expe
dition against Charleston; (b) Virginia gallies
to proceed at once, as measures have been taken
to protect Chesapeake Hay. "First part acted
on; latter part postponed. "
C. C. 37, 159
[1779] Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Report on
[Jan. 15] court-martial of [Hector] McNeill. Recommend
sentence against Capt. McNeill be not carried
into execution. An amendment or rewording of
the resolution is attached, and MS. is endorsed:
Read Jan. 15, 1779, and amended; the whole
postponed.
C. C. 37, 163
177!) Oswald, Eleazer, and Jonathan Brown, Philadelphia.
Jan. 10 To Continental Congress. Memorial as to value
of certain vessels captured on the St. Lawrence,
with accompanying papers, among them two cer
tificates signed by Bfenedict] Arnold as to value
of vessels and character of services rendered by
memorialists. A. D. S. of Oswald signed by
Brown.
C. C. 41. 7, 221-229
96 LTBEAKY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Jan. 22 phia]. To the President & Council of Massa
chusetts. Notification of appointment of French
consul at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 193
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jan. 26 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. List of warrants granted by Congress
to them; amount is 150,576 dollars, of which
100,576 dollars is sent in letter.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 193
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 1 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board. Bos
ton. Request 400 pieces light sail duck suitable
for tents to be delivered to [Nathanael] Greene,
Quartermaster-General.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 194
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on issuance
Feb. 1 of a warrant for 20,000 dollars to the Marino
Committee.
C. C. 26, 51
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 5 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Enclose 50,000 dollars, the remainder of the
money granted by Congress and mentioned in
letter of Jan. 26.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 194
1779 Wattson, George, Cape Francois. To Samuel Hunting-
Feb. 5 ton, President Continental Congress. States cir
cumstances of revolt of eight American seamen
compelled to serve on British privateer; seamen
obtained control of privateer and carried her into
Cape St. Nicholas Mole; vessel sold but captors
treated unjustry; requests cop} of law dealing
with case and aid in securing justice. L. S.
C. C. 78, 24, 195
1779 Continental Congress. Resolutions on the report of
Feb. 9 Committee as to treatment of John Garcia
Duarte. (a) Mass. Board of War to pay Duarte
net proceeds of sale of Our Lady /if jlfmi/if
Carmel & St. Anthony and her cargo and deliver
such portions of cargo as are unsold. (l>) Board
to inform owners that further [special] damages
may be collected against captors or owners by
law. Copy.
C. C. 44, 75
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 97
177!) Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 10 phia]. To Gov. f Jonathan] Trumhull [Lebanon,
Conn.]. Arrangements for Capt. [Seth] Harding
with the Confederacy to join the two Connecticut
vessels for an expedition under direction of Gov.
Trumbull.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 195
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 10 phiaj. To Capt. Joseph Olney, Queen of France.
Instructions for a cruise on Atlantic coast.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 195
177H Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 10 pliia]. To Capt. Seth Harding, Confederacy
[New London]. Instructions to obey orders of
Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull for a ten days cruise
on Long Island Sound followed by directions for
cruise along Atlantic coast.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 196
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 10 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Orders given for work of the Confed
eracy and Queen of France , wish the Ranger to
join them ; desire live small vessels sent to Bal
timore for flour and iron.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 197
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 20 phia]. To Hewes, Smith, & Allen [Edenton,
N. C.]. Directions for sale of brig Independence,
reserving cannon and arms.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 198
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. "21 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Direct that the I^rovidence be prepared
for sea at once and be held in readiness subject to
future orders.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 200
1779 Eldeskin, Elisha, New Haven [Conn.]. To James Wads-
Fob. -2-2 worth. New Haven. Libel in case of capture
made by the True Blue. Case decided in New
Haven court in favor of Eldeskin Apr. 7 and
appealed to Continental Congress by Pierpont
Edwards. Read and referred to Committee on
Appeals Apr. 29, 1779.
C. C. 42, 2, 382
98 LIBRARY OF COXGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 23 phia]. To William Smith, Samuel Purviance,
and others in behalf of merchants of Baltimore.
Measures adopted for protecting the commerce
of Baltimore; suggest that State of Maryland
furnish additional aid; will do more if possible.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 198
1779 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James
Feb. 23 Lovell, Philadelphia. No foreign intelligence at
hand; will forward letters at first opportunity.
In MS. of William Story, signed William Vernon,
John Deshon.
C. C. 37, 1H5
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Feb. 26 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Send by Capt. Ephraim Bill 500.000 dollars;
Providence to cruise on Atlantic coast under
orders similar to those given the R<iny<_>r\G\>. loj.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 200
1779 Cleveland, Stephen [Boston]. Libel against the Frun-
Feb. 26 ceaco cfe Paula alias Valendanti entered in Mari
time Court, Middle District, Massachusetts, in
behalf of owners, master, and crew of private
armed ship Pilijr un. Copy attested by Isaac
Mansfield, clerk of court.
C.C. 44,527-5:50
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 2 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore?].
Leave of absence granted subject to recall in case
of Court Martial for loss of the Virginia.
Marine Committee Letter Book. p. L>00
1779 Tracy, Nathaniel, and John Coffin Jones [Boston]. Libel
Mar. 2 against the Holy Martyr* entered in Maritime
Court, Middle District, Massachusetts, in behalf
of owners of Letter of Marque Schooner /?Mm-#.v,
commanded by Philip Trask and John Fletcher,
which captured the Holy Martyrs, Dec. 10, 177S.
Cop} attested by Isaac Mansfield.
C. C. 44, 461-4(17
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Mar. 5 a warrant for 30,000 dollars be issued in favor of
the Marine Committee for use of Navy Board,
Middle Department.
C. C. i:>, ;i, 145
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 99
1779 [Hillegas, Michael, Treasurer. United States?], Philadel-
Mar. G phia. To the United States Commissioners at
Paris. Quadruplicate bills of exchange for 12,000
Livres (" 90 days in favor of Capt. Peter
Landais. Contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 57
[1779] Keran, Edward [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress.
| Mar. >] Petition in behalf of crew of the Susannah for
pri/c money due them. A. I). S.
C. C. 41, 5, 77
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 9 phiaj. To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston.
Send copy of letter of Feb. 2t> and state that the
Wurri /i is to be substituted for the Prvvidau-e in
orders of that date.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 201
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. lu phia]. To .Jackson, Tracy & Tracy [Newburyport,
Mass.]. Request an account of all prizes received
by them from Capt. [Gustavus] Conyngham when
in command of the Revenge.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 201
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 10 phiaj. To Joseph Heed, President of Pennsyl
vania. Sale of cutter Revenge.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 201
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 12 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburg. Va,].
Instructions to furnish Maxwell and Loyal with
provisions as needed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 202
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 12 phia]. To Maxwell and Loyal [Portsmouth, Va. ].
Agents for building vessels of war are allowed a
commission of 5 per cent; the committee has in
structed William Aylett to furnish provisions for
builders of ship at Gosport and urge haste in the
work.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 202
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 12 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Allowances made to Capt. [ Dudley] Sal-
stonstal; [Jean] Holker, Agent for French Ma
rine, objects to charge of 5 per cent commission
100 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
for provisions furnished the French fleet, and
Committee considers 2Jr per cent sufficient; pur
chase of minor ships.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 202
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee fPhiladel-
Mar. 12 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Direc
tions regarding; the flour and iron gathered at
Senepuxent and Baltimore for shipment to New
England.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 203
1779 Continental Congress. Marine Committee [Philadol-
Mar. 21 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. If the Warren has not sailed she is to be
held subject to orders; otherwise the Proi idt nce
is to be prepared for four months cruise: the
Tnnnbull to be sent to sen.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 204
1779 Llano, Joseph de [Captain ship Holy Martyrs] and others
Mar. 25 [Boston]. Plea of Do Llano and other owners
against libel of Holy Mui tyrs [by Nathaniel Tracy
and John Coffin Jones] in behalf of Philip Trask
and others. Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield,
clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 4G9
1779 Luca, Joaclii de, Master ship San Francisco de I mda
Mar. 25 [Boston]. Plea of de Luca in behalf of himself
and others in reply to libel of Stephen Cleveland
[Feb. 26, 1779] against San Francisco de Paula.
Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 531-533
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 26 phia]. To William Aylett [Portsmouth? Va.J.
Directions as to disposition of provisions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 205
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 26 phiaj. To Maxwell and Loyal [Portsmouth, Ya.J.
Arc to supply with provisions any Continental
vessel of war putting into Chesapeake Bay and
making requisition; provisions may be obtained
for purpose from William Aylett.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 205
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. 26 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Direc
tions for securing cargo of flour and iron for the
General Arnold, for Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 205
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 101
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. :. <> phia]. To [the Commissioners] Navy Hoard,
Boston. Approve plan for war vessels proposed
by Commissioners in letter of Feb. 26; direct
that the Boston be sent to join other vessels on
Southern coasts with orders for fleet to execute
that plan.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 206
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mar. _ () phia|. To Col. John Beatty [Middlcbrook, N. J. |.
Proposals for exchange of negro prisoner.
Marine Committee Letter Hok, p. 207
177! Continental Congress, Marine Committee | Philadel-
Mar. "2(\ phiaj. To William West [Philadelphia]. Wish
to know rent of his hanking house in Continental
money.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 207
1779 Ashmead, John, Philadelphia. To Marine Committee.
Mar. H(> Memorial for increase of pay. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 1, 29
1779 Llano, Joseph de [Boston]. Answers to questions pro-
Mar. 30 pounded in Maritime Court during proceedings
in the libel of brigantine Holy Martyr* by Na
thaniel Tracy and John Coffin Jones. Questions
relate to loading and cruise of that vessel, names
of owners, conditions of capture, nativity of crew,
etc.. Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of
court.
C. C. 44, 491
1779 Holy Martyrs [ Boston]. Finding of the Jury on the, libel
[Mar. 31] [of Nathaniel Tracy and John Coffin Jones] against
the vessel and pleas of Joseph de Llano in behalf
of owners. Jury find brigantine the property of
Spanish and the cargo the property of British
owners other than inhabitants of Bermuda, Ba
hama, and Providence. Copy attested by Isaac
Mansfield, clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 473
1779 San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston].
Apr. 2 Questions put to Matthew Costello and answered
on oath in court as to the identity of above-
named vessel. Knew the vessel for several vears
as the King of Spain; explains his own connec
tion with vessel and time of change of name.
Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 541
102 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS.
1771) San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston].
Apr. 3 Questions put to Joachi de Luca and answered
on oath in court as to identification of above-
named vessel and cargo. Copy attested by Isaac
Mansfield, clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 545
1779 San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston].
Apr. 8 Questions put to [Peter] AVhite and answered on
oath in court as to identification of above-named
vessel and cargo. Copy attested by Isaac Mans
field, clerk of court.
C. C. 44, 547
1779 San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston].
Apr. 6 Proceedings in Maritime Court for Middle Dis
trict of Massachusetts in behalf of owners and
crew of the Pilyrhii, Stephen Cleveland, Master,
in libel against the San Francisco de Punla.
Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court.
( . C. 44, 501), 524
[1779] San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston ].
[Apr. ti] Finding of the Jury on the libel of Stephen
Cleveland against the vessel, and upon the claim
of Joachi de Luca. Find the ship to be British
property; articles shown in Manifest and Bill of
Lading No. 1-ias property of Spaniards; other
articles in manifest and bills 12, 16-97 belonged
to British subjects; recommend that all be turned
over to owners of Pilijrim, who shall give bond
to return what is proved to belong to neutrals.
Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court.
c. C. 44, 5:-r.:ii>
1779 Holy Martyrs [Boston]. Proceedings in case of libel
Apr. 6 against the brigantine Holy J\Iarti/rn. Record of
actions of Mar. 2 by Nathaniel Tracy and others;
filing of claim by Joseph do Llano, Master of
said vessel [Mar. 25), and of trial Mar. 30-31
before jury; judgment pronounced by Nathan
Cashing for Tracy and others; trial in Maritime
Court, Middle District, State of Massachusetts,
at Boston. Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield,
clerk of court. Enclosed in Cushing, Nathan,
Certificate, Apr. 10, 1779.
C. C. 44, 477-488
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 103
177 .) Continental Congress. Committee report respecting the
Apr. 9 claimants of the sloop Acth c. Endorsed: "Post
poned. April 18, post d to April 24; further post
poned to 15 Sept."
C. C. 20, 2, 53
1779 Gushing, Nfathan] [Boston]. Certificate of filing of libel
Apr. 10 against the, Holy Marty rx on Mar. 2, "and there
upon were had the proceedings exhibited in the
foregoing copy of record attested by Isaac Mans
field." I). S. See Holy Martyrs. Proceedings
in case of libel of, Apr. 6, 1779.
C. C. 44, 489
1779 Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 13 phiaj. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London].
Request accounts of all prizes taken by the
Andrew Doria, Capt. Nicholas Biddlc, and put
under his> care.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 210
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. Lo phia]. ToCol. John Beatty [Middlebrook, N. -I . ].
As to the exchange of prisoners taken by the
forces of an individual State.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 209
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 17 phiaj. To Capt. Seth Harding, Confederacy
[New London]. On receipt of letter is to pro
ceed to sea. Enclosed are instructions to .sail
for Delaware Bay, anchor off Lewestown, and
await orders from Marine Committee.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 207
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 19 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Approve plan for intercepting ships of the
Hudson Bay Company; details left to commission
ers; urge equipment of the Providence; enclose
accounts of William Bingham for the Deane and
Genl. Gates.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 208
1779 Custis, Edmund [Philadelphia]. To Continental Con-
Apr. 20 gross. Memorial as to sloop Kitty captured by
French privateer from Guadaloupe, with support
ing documents of varying date. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 2; 73-75, 82, 86, 88
104 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 21 phia]. To Henry Fisher, Lewestown [Del.]. In
structions for furnishing frigate [Confederacy]
with a pilot and forwarding dispatches from that
vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 209
1779 Olmsted, Gideon, White, Artemas, and Aquila Ramsdell
Apr. 2: [Philadelphia]. Memorial praying recompense
for capture of the Active, in accordance with de
cision of Court of Appeals, or a statement from
Congress that nothing is to be expected. P. S.
Read Apr. 2-i and postponed to Sep. 15.
0. ( . 41, 247-251
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 24 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board
[Boston]. Upon return of the Providence she
is to be held in port subject to order of Marine
Committee.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 209
1779 Luca, Joachi de, Boston. To Continental Congress. As
Apr. 26 master of ship San Francisco </f Paula alias Va-
lenciano states, in behalf of owners of ship and
cargo, his case against the privateer Pilyrhn,
Hugh Hill [Stephen Cleveland?] master, by which
vessel his ship was captured and brought into port
of Beverly, Mass. P. S. Read and referred to
Committee on Appeals May 18, 1779.
C. C. 41, 5, 200
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Apr. 27 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Instructions to purchase the Jason and the
Hibernia of the prize ships; Confederacy to be
given to Capt. [Dudley] Saltonstal if Capt. [Seth]
Harding has been the cause of her delay in get
ting to sea: wish accounts of prizes taken by the
Deane; distribution of prize money.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 210
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 27 phia|. To John Deshon [ New London?], Conn.
Desire him to examine into the cause of the delay
of the Confederacy in getting to sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 211
NAVAL BECOBDS OF TIIE REVOLUTION. 105
1771* Continental Congress, Marino Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 27 phiii]. To Capt. Samuel Tucker, Boston, Chesa
peake Bay. Instructions to proceed to Delaware
Bay. Knclosed in following letter.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 211
177!> Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. _ 7 phia]. To Maxwell A Loyal [Portsmouth, Va.].
Knclo.se letter [of equal date] for Capt. Samuel
Tucker of the Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. 212
177H Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 27 phia]. To the Commissioners of the United
States, Paris. Have received no accounts from
agents in France of disbursements for U. S. war
ships; wish these accounts forwarded at once and
regularly in the future, together with information
as to prizes; claims made in behalf of crews of
Reprisal and Revenge.
Marjne Committee letter Book, p. 212
177D Blanco, Pedro [Peter White]. [Boston]. Statement:
Apr. 2S Efforts to obtain authenticated copies of papers
in cases of brig Holy Jfart>/rx and the ship San
Francisco de Paula alias V(tlencian<>\ papers
refused on plea that the} were in the superior
court of judicature at Concord; later applied to
Samuel Winthrop, clerk of .superior court, for
original papers or copies; Winthrop declared
papers not in his possession. Statement attested
by Samuel Pemberton, justice of peace, before
whom oath of Blanco was taken. In MS. of
Pemberton who signs for Blanco. Endorsed by
Pemberton, as to be delivered to Sec. of American
Congress. Other papers are in C. C. 41, 5, 200-
204.
C. C. 44, 559
1770 Continental Congress, Marine, Committee [Philadel-
Apr. 30 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Command of Jttxtm, if purchased, to be given
to Capt. John Peck Kathburne.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 213
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May4 phia]. To Capt. J[ohn] B. Hopkins [Boston].
Congratulations on the result of the cruise [of the
Warren, Queen of France, and Ranger].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 213
106 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 4 phia]. To the Commissioner*, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Plan for employment of various vessels
mentioned in letter of Apr. 27th in un attack on
the British fleet off Georgia; the Providence to
be held in reserve.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 213
1779 Adams, William, Philadelphia. To .John Jay, President
May 5 Continental Congress. Requests leave to resign
commission as Surgeon in Navv and Armv.
"Accepted." A. D. S.
C. 0. 41, 1, 33
1779 Franklin, Wfilliam] T[emple], Passy. To J[ohn] P[aul]
M^ Jones [L Orient]. In List of Franklin Papers.
A. L. S. and contemporary copy.
C. 0. 193, 49; 132, 16
1779 Franklin, Bfenjamin,] Passy. To [John Paul] Jones
May 9 [I/Orient]. In List of Franklin Papers. L. S.
and contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 25!): 132, 21)
1779 Albouy, Leonard, and Joseph Basden, Philadelphia.
May 14 To John Jay, President Continental Congress.
Duties on prize goods in Bermuda; vessels of
Goodrich. A. L. S. of Albouy. Signed by
Basden. Read May 18, 177 .). with second letter
dated May 16. Reports follow.
C. C. 78, 1, 253, 257-270
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 20 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Instructions for Court of Inquiry and if
needed a Court Martial on the conduct of Capts.
[John Burroughs] Hopkins and [Joseph] OIney;
in case of suspension, Capts. [Dudley] Salstonstall
and [John P.] Rathburne to replace those Cap
tains; Georgia expedition abandoned; proposed
movements for vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 215
[1779] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the con-
[May 21] trol of Congress over all jurisdictions for decid
ing the legality of captures on the high seas, and
on the draft of a letter to the minister from
France. "Agreed by the Committee Mav 21,
177<J." [Passed May 22, 1779.]
C. C. 25, i, in
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 107
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Mcmo-
[May 22] rial of [Apr. 2-1 from Conrad Alexandra] Gerard
jde ReynevalJ with papers [of May 18 from Don
Juan de Mirailles] as to capture of two Spanish
vessels. Committee recommends that assurances
of regard he given to Spain and that the resolu
tions of Mar. <; as to V. S. jurisdiction in maritime
cases be submitted to the several States for action.
This memorial was referred to Committee on
Appeals on Apr. 24. The Committee was in
structed to prepare a system of regulation for
marine jurisdiction.
C. C. 29, 371
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
JMav 2> phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board. Bos
ton. Approve suspension of Capt. [John Bur
roughs] Hopkins; 500,000 dollars to be sent them
from New Hampshire.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 216
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
May 26 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding, Confederacy [Del
aware River]. Instructions to send the chaplain
of ship to Philadelphia under guard.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 216
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Mav 26 pliia). To Genl. [George] Washington [Middle-
brook, N. J.]. No large vessels available [for
protection of convention troops] as desired; supe
riority of British ships to force at hand.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. -17
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 2 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Middlebrook, N. J.].
Enclose certificates from Silas Dearie and others,
showing that Capt. [Gustavus] Conyngham was
dulv commissioned commander of the Surprise;
wish Beatty to inquire into the treatment accorded
him by the British commissary of prisoners.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 217
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 2 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Tucker [Boston, Dela
ware River]. Instructions for a cruise along the
Atlantic coast in company with other vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 218
108 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 2 pliiaj. To Capt. Seth Harding {Confederacy, Del
aware River]. Instructions for a cruise along the
Atlantic coast in compaiw with other vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 211)
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 7 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Hos-
ton. Instructions as to care of ship timber, sale
of the (ri neral Gates and cruise of the Prorirfcnce;
Hour and iron sent to New England.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. IMS)
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 12 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson \_Dean <.\ Dela
ware River .]. Instructions for cruise on the
Atlantic coast; will have the Boston and the Con
federacy also under his command.
Marine Committee Letter Book. p. 221
1779 Eagle. Letter of marque to Pennsylvania brigantine
Jun. 12 Eagle of 10 guns and 30 men, John Ashmead.
master, owned by James Searle & Co., of Phila
delphia. Signed by John Jay, President, Conti
nental Congress, attested by Charles Thomson
and countersigned by Timothy Matlack, Secv.
Pennsylvania Council. See bond of same vessel
for same date.
C. C. 44, 367
1779 Macpherson, John, Philadelphia. To Continental Con-
Jun. 15 gress. Requests permission to cruise in prize
ship lately captured by the Boston. D. S.
42, 5, 150.
1779 Duarte, John Garcia. Memorial to Continental Congress.
Jun. [19?] Details voyage in Our Lady of Mount Carincl &
St. Anthony from Rio de Janeiro, June 11, 1777;
had all necessary papers for his vessel and no
contraband on board; boarded by Joseph Cun
ningham of privateer PJiwnix; movements since
capture; action by American authorities far from
adequate; requests Congress to give just damages
in bills of exchange on any part of Europe. Read
in Congress Jun. 19 and referred to Committee.
See report Jun. 26, 1779. D. S.
C. C. 44, 77
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 109
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 21 pbia]. To William Aylctt [Williamsburg, Va.].
Ask regarding quality of hread purchased_by
Aylett for use of Continental frigates.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 222
1770 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 21 phiaj. To Commissioners, Navj r Board, Boston.
Petitions received by the Marine Committee;
conduct of Capt. [John Burroughs] Hopkins;
disposition of prize taken by Capt. [John P.]
Ratbburne.
Marine Committee Ix tter Book, p. 222
1770 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. "25 phia). To [Thomas Jefferson] Governor of Vir
ginia. Appointment of French consul at port of
Alexandria.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 223
1770 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 25 phiii]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Dettne, Dela
ware Bay]. Instructions for cruise in company
with the Boston; Confederacy ordered on another
service.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 223
1770 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jun. 25 phiaj. To Capt. Seth Harding, Confederacy
[Delaware Bay]. Instructions to proceed to
Chester [Del.] and anchor.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 224
1770 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
Jun. 2(5 of John Garcia Duarte as to capture of Our Lady
of Mount Carmeland St. Anthony\>y the I /ioems.
Detail proceedings thus far; recommend that at
present it is only necessary to inform memorialist
what action has been taken and to urge him to
proceed according to his rights. On Jul. 5
memorial and report referred to second commit
tee. See report Jul. 20, 1770.
C. C. 44, 1
1770 Macpherson, John [Philadelphia]. To John Jay,
Jul. 2 President, Continental Congress. Has fitted out
three privateers and requests two cannon owned
by United States but not in use. Copy. Read
Jul. 2 and referred to Board of War. One can
non granted petitioner.
C. C. 45, 144
110 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Duarte, John Garcia, and John Codman, jr. To Conti
Jul. 2 nental Congress. Memorial stating case of the
master of snow Our Lady of Mount Canncl and
St. Anthony; steps taken thus far to obtain
justice. Read Jul. 5, 1779, and referred to Com
mittee already considering the matter. See re
ports Jim. 26, Jul. 20, and Jul. 21.
C. 0. -44, 81!
[1779] Duarte, John Garcia, to Continental Congress. States por-
[Jul. 2?] tion of cargo for which specie value is asked.
Postscript to memorial of same date?
C. C. 44, \; ,
01-
] 779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philad
Jul. 2 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson \_Deam>, Dela
ware BayJ. Are instructing Capt. [Seth] Hard
ing to remain with him ten days longer.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. L L 4
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 2 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding \_C<mfed<-Mcij, off
Chester]. Is to remain in Company with Capt.
[Samuel] Nicholson to support the Di-tun> and
Boston for ten days.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. L L .">
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 5 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [New Windsor, N.Y.].
Condition of Capt. Gustavus Conyngham; ex
change of Nicholas Ogden for James Willing.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 225
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. 5 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Movements of vessels and selection of
officers; wages and allowances for officers; case
of the Nancy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. 22f>
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. [To Robert Morris].
Jul. 7 Desire Morris to meet committee in evening at
State House to confer with him regarding the
affair of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and her cap
ture by the Pkocn-h-.
C. C. 44, 81
1779 Conyngham, Gustavus, Philadelphia. Petition of certain
Jul. 14 residents of Philadelphia to Continental Congress
in behalf of Conyngham. Pray Congress to
protest against severity of treatment accorded
NAVAL RECOUPS OF THE REVOLUTION. HI
Conyngham us many signers are masters of ves
sels and fear like usage in case of capture by
British ships. Seventy-nine signatures.
0. C. 42, 6, 218
ITT!* Duarte, John Garcia. To Continental Congress. Refers
fill- 14 to lack of action on memorials of Jun. [19?] and
Jul. 2; awaits action of Congress on committee
report. Read Jul. 16 and referred to committee.
See committee report Jul. 20.
C. C. 44, 87
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Jul. lt > phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Expedition to Penobscot; packet to sail
[for France] with enclosed dispatches from Com
mittee of Correspondence.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 226
177! Duarte, John Garcia. To John Jay and Continental
Jul. l! Congress. Has repeatedly addressed Congress
on business connected with [loss of snow O\u
Ludy of Mount Cannel & St. Anthony] ; wishes
an immediate and determinate answer, that he
may return to Portugal. Read Jul. 19 and re
ferred to Committee.
C. C. 44, 91
177! Macpherson, John. Philadelphia. To John Jay. Presi-
Jul. ^n dent. Continental Congress. Requests powder
for his three privateers. Copy, with resolution
of Congress of Jul. 21 granting petition, in MS.
of and signed by Charles Thomson.
C. C. 42, 5, 154-158
[177H| Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
Jul. 2u| of John (Jarcia Duarte and other papers, includ
ing committee report of Jun. 20. Find Carter
Braxton and | J Pliripp of Virginia, and
Robert Morris owners in part of the Phoenix, but
can identify no more; detail difficulties of situa
tion, conference with Duarte, etc.; recommend
resolutions looking to proceedings against own
ers of Phii-nir and transference of all papers in
the case and full powers against the Plurnii- to
Congress by Duarte. Read and referred to new
Committee. See following entry.
C. C. 44, 9
112 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[ 1 779] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
[Jul. 21] of John Garcia Duarte, with other papers and
reports relating to the capture of Our Lady of
Mount C arnu-l & St. Anthony by the Phfvni.c.
Recommend: (a) Board of War at Boston restore
to Duarte all coin and parts of cargo of Our
L<hj ; net proceeds of all sales from cargo to he
paii to Carter Braxton, if Duarte refuses to take
them, for use of owners of Pha-it /,// (b) authen
ticated copies of all papers relating- to case be sent
to Governor of Virginia, President of Pennsyl
vania, and Council of Massachusetts, and that
these States take measures to obtain full repa
ration for Duarte for losses. A. D. Samuel
Huntington. Action taken by Congress, Jul. 21,
1779, follows lines of this report.
0. C. 44, 5
1779 Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Anthony. List of
Jul. 21 Papers relating to vessel named.
0. ( . 44, 171
1779 Duarte, John Garcia. Memorial to Continental Congress.
[Jul. 24] Has received copies of resolves of July 21; con
siders these as intended to aid him in any action
he may take against owners of Phwul-r; believes
Congress bound by law of nations to make full
reparation instead of referring him to other
methods of securing compensation. Read in Con
gress Jul. 24, 1779.
C. <\ 44, 95
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [ Philadel-
Jul. 25 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va.].
Disposal of bread not needed for Continental
frigates.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 227
1779 Moses, Isaac, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Jul. 27 Requests that powder be furnished him for his
privateer. L. S.
C. 0. 41, (>, 141
1779 Low, Nicholas, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Aug. 9 Memorial in behalf of owners of the Sail;/.
L. S. with accompanying papers.
C. C. 41, 5, 212-216
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 113
177!) Continental Congress, Murino Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 11 1 liisi.l- To William Smith [Baltimore]. Wish a
statement of Hour on hand belonging to the Navy
with expense attending same.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 227
1779 Continental Congress, Hoard of Treasury. Report that
Aug. 14 a warrant for 300,000 dollars be issued in favor
of the Marine Committee for the use of the Navy
Board, Middle District.
C. C. 136, 3, 541
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. lt> phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y].
Enclose list of prisoners delivered to British at
Corunna by Capt. Wingate Newman of privateer
V< n</rnn<><>, Oct., 177S; list to be used \>y Beatty
for exchange purposes.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 227
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Wish list of names of naval officers
who have resigned or been dismissed, and of those
acting without commissions or in private service;
arrival of minister from France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 228
177!) Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James
Aug. 17 Lovell. Philadelphia. Will forward letters to
[Benjamin] Franklin at first opportunity. Jn
MS. of William Story. Signed: J[ames] Warren,
John Dcshon.
C. C. 37, 139
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 20 phia]. To Gov. Joseph Reed [Philadelphia].
Deprecate the spirit of insolence and outrage"
in officers and men of Continental vessels; con
flict of authority prevents Marine Committee re
dressing the wrong; hope State authority can act.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 228
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 20 phiaj. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y.].
Instructions to exchange British prisoners for
French until the balance against the United States
in its account with France h righted.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 229
r>LM2 00 8
114 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Ernes, John, Philadelphia. Proceedings in court mar-
Aug. 23-24 tial of E:nes on charge of desertion when serving
as pilot on ship Champion, James Josiah, Master,
Sep. 27, 1777.
C. C. 42, 2, 392
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 24 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Success of the Providence, Queen of France,
and Ranger [Jul. 15 off Newfoundland] ; Penob-
scot expedition; conduct of lieutenants of the
Alliance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. -29
17(9 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Au g- 2 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [Confeflrrctcy,
Delaware Hay]. Instructions for cruise off Capes
of Delaware until Sep. 5; lookout to be kept
for the En</lt\ Capt. John Aslmiead, from St.
Eustatius.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 230
1776 Maryland, Privateers. List of bonds taken for Commis-
Jun. 24- sions of Letters of Marque and Reprisal by the
1779 Council of Safety of Maryland and by the Gov-
Aug. 29 crnor and Council of same. Names of 121 ves
sels, commanders, bonders, and owners are given,
17 of which received commissions from the first-
named authority and 104 from the last named.
The date of commission for each vessel is added.
C. C. 196, 16, 64
1779 Maryland, Privateers. List of Bonds given on issuing
Jan. 8- Commissions for Privateers in the State of Mary-
Aug. 29 land. Names of 37 vessels and Commanders are
given with date of commission of each. This
list is included in the preceding entry.
C. C. 196, 16, 67
1779 Arbuthnot, Man-lot, New York. To John Jay [Presi-
Aug. 30 dent Continental Congress]. Treatment of naval
prisoners at Philadelphia. L. S.
C. C. 78, 1, 313
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 31 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [ West Point, N. Y.].
Rigorous treatment of Capt. Porterfield at Bos
ton to be discontinued; Lt. [Christopher] Hele
selected as the person to suffer because of the
enemy s treatment of Capt. Gustavus Conyng-
bam.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 230
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 115
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Aug. 31 phia]. To Gov. Thomas .Johnston [Annapolis].
Information asked regarding cannon supplied by
Maryland for the use of the Baltimore.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 231
1779 Irwin, Mathcw, and others, Philadelphia. To John Jav.
Sep. 2 President Continental Congress. Repairs on the
Washington. A. L. S. of Irwin.
C. C. 78, lit. 109
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 3 phia]. To Capt. Scth Harding [Confederacy,
Delaware Bay]. Instructions to proceed to Ches
ter with the Confederacy for further orders.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 231
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 3 phia]. ToOakey Hoaglandt [Tuckerton?,N. J.].
Notice of his appointment by Congress as Con
tinental Agent for New Jersey; instructions as to
duties of that office; particular instructions re
garding the prizes taken by the Argo and sent
into Egg Harbor.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 231
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Outfit for the Trunibull; urge the dispatch
of all Continental vessels for cruising purposes;
if Capt. [Abraham] W hippie can not make a
cruise at present a new captain may be selected
for the Providence.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 232
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instructions
as to disposition of Continental share of cargoes
of prizes taken [Jul. 15] by the Providence,
Queen of France, and Ranger.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 233
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Instructions as to disposition of any part of the
cargoes of the prizes taken by the Providence,
Queen of France, and Ranger in case they are
sent into Portsmouth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 234
116 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y.J.
Quote report from the Commissioners of the
Continental Navy Board at Boston that the busi
ness of the Commissary of Prisoners department
in that city is very poorly conducted.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 2:54
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phia]. To Oakey Hoaglandt [Tuckerton ., N. J.].
Countermand instructions of Sep. 3 regarding
purchase of cargo of prize brigantine Chance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 234
1779 Wavy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John
Sep. 9 Jay, President Continental Congress, Philadel
phia. As to disposal of box of counterfeiting
apparatus. In MS. of William Story. L. S.
J[ames] Warren, William Vcrnon.
C. C. 37, 143
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 17 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [Confederacy, off
Chester, Del.J. Instructions for cruise to France
taking the French minister [Conrad Alexandra]
Gerard [de Rayneval] home; further instructions
to be received from Benjamin Franklin; stores
and cannon to be brought from France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 235
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 17 phia]. To Benjamin Franklin [Passy]. Con
spirators on the Alliance.; hope for success of
squadron under Capt. [John Paul] Jones; Capt.
Seth Harding and the Confederacy placed under
his instructions upon arrival in France: will en
deavor to trouble him with no more maritime
affairs.
Marine Committee Letter Book, \i. 23(1
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 18 phiaj. To Oakey Hoaglandt [Tuckerton?, N. JJ.
Further instructions as to disposal of cargo of
prize brigantine Chance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 237
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 18 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Instructions as to disposal of the Sandwich
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 117
and Thome, prizes taken by the Deancund Boston;
tlie captors to be refitted at once for further
cruising.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 237
177 . Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. I .i phiu]. To Capt. Abraham Whipple [Boston].
Congratulate him on success of his cruise in the
Providence, and urge the speedy preparation of
that vessel for another cruise.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 238
ITT .t Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. lit phiaj. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Boston?].
Congratulate him on success of his cruise in the
Dcnne, and urge him to hasten the refitting of
that vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 238
J77! Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 2<> phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore?].
Notification of his appointment to command of the
Ti iunbnll at New London; is to stop at Philadel
phia for further instructions.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 238
177 . Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 21 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Urge haste in the fitting for sea of the
Dcane, Boston, and Queen of France as they will
be needed shortly for an important service.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 239
177H Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 22 phia]. To the Commissioners, Nav\y Board, Bos
ton. Instructions for the dispatch of the Deane,
Boston, and Queen of France to Charleston, S. C. ;
destination to be kept secret; command to be
vested in senior captain on board these vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 239
177! Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 22 phia]. To [Capt. Abraham Whipple] the Com
manding Officer of the Fleet destined for South
Carolina" [Boston]. Enclose copy of resolution
of Congress of Sep. 20 directing conference and
cooperation between the commander of the fleet
and the commander of the Continental troops
in South Carolina; enjoin strict obedience to
resolution.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 239
118 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Bradford, J[ohn], Boston. To Marine Committee, Phila-
Sep. 23 delphia. Answers to queries in letter of Sep. 7.
A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 3, 1551
1779 Barr, James, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Sep. 24 Requests passport for vessel about to sail for
Holland. A. D. S.
C. C. 42, 1, 189
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Sep. 28 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Information received of arrival of
[Charles Henri Theodat] Comte d Estaing with
large fleet and 5,000 troops; the whole naval
force under direction of the Commissioners to be
equipped for sea and held in readiness to sail
under directions received from Genl. [George]
Washington or the Comte d Estaing who are to
cooperate with each other.
Marine Committee Letter Book, j>. 240
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Phiiadei-
Sep. 28 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [West
Point, N. Y.]. Enclose copy of letter to the
Commissioners of the Navy Board at Boston
directing that the Continental naval force at that
port be placed under direction of Comte d Estaing
or himself.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 240
1779 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Marine
Sep. 29 Committee [Continental Congress]. Defense of
action in not purchasing prize ship Thnrne. In
MS. of William Story. Signed, Win. Yornon
"for the Board." Referred to Congress for
report of Committee. Report made Dec. 2, 1779.
c. c. :;:, 145
1779 Pennsylvania, Legislature. Resolution regarding the
Sep. 30 decree of the Court of Appeals in the case of the
sloop Active.
C. C. 19, 4, 499
1779 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To the Ma-
Oct. 6 rine, Committee [Continental Congress]. Par
ticulars as to action in case of prize ship Thorne.
In MS. of William Story. Signed J[ames] War
ren. Win. Vernon. Referred to Continental Con
gress. SM Committee report Dec. 2, 1779.
C. C. 37, 147
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 119
LIT!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 6 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Philadelphia].
Instructions to proceed to New London, take
command of the Trumlutt, tit her for sea, and
report to the Commissioners of the Navy Board
at Boston.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 240
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. <i phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Rules of appointment to command in the
Navy forbade the selection of Capt. [Elisha] Hin-
man for the Trumbuttv> hcn Capt. [James] Nichol
son was the first captain on the Navy list and
considered a man of merit.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 241
ITT .t Navy Board, Middle District, Philadelphia. To Marine
Oct. 7 Committee, Continental Congress. Conduct of
James Anderson in selling public stores as though
his own; stores on hand. L. S. John Wharton,
James Read, William Winder.
C. C. 37, 151
1770 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. lii phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Have named the ship building at Middlctown
[Conn.], the Bmirlmn and given the command to
Capt. Thomas Read; the Thome, if purchased, to
be given to Silas Talbot, appointed Captain by
Congress Sep. 17; packets at Boston need be de
tained no longer to carry dispatches, but may be
used for importing supplies.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. T41
177!) Olmsted, Gideon, and others [Philadelphia]. To Conti-
Oct. 13 nental Congress. Pray recompense for losses
occasioned by capture of Active. L. S. See
memorial of Apr. 23, 1779.
C. C. 42, 6, 31
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memo-
Oct. 15 rial of James Barr. Power of Congress on high
seas and within the States; passport to Holland
to be granted.
C. C. 19, 1, 209-211
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 17 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [Confederacy, off
Chester, Del.]. Instructions to receive John Jay,
120 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
his secretary, and family, in addition to other pas
sengers named Sep. 17, and carry them to France.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 242
1779 Tyler, Isaac [Providence, 11. I.]. To Continental Congress.
Oct. 18 Petition respecting the capture of the Betsey by
the Dolphin, with accompanying papers. D. S.
See Committee report Dec. 2, 1779.
C. C. 42, 7, 356-394
1779 Pearson [Richard], Pallas. To [John Paul] Jones [The
Oct. 19 Texel.J Complains that Jones has not called upon
him since his return from Amsterdam; asks re
garding exchange. A. L. S. in body of MS. and
Contemporary Copy.
C. C. 193, 115; 132, 55
[1779] Reynst [P H.], [Texcl], To [John] Paul Jones
[Oct. 19?] [Serapis, Texel]. Desires a statement that Jones
had a French Commission as well as an American
one. and that it was lost at the sinking of the Bon
Horn nn Riclmrd. A. N. S. in body of MS. and
Contemporary Copy. In French. Sec: Dec. 17.
C. C. 193, 109; 132, 25
1779 Jones, John Paul, Serapis [The Texel]. To [Richard]
Oct. 20 Pearson, Pallax. Comparison between treatment
of prisoners by British and by Americans. Auto.
Draft and Contemporary Copy.
0. C. 193, 127; 132, 57
1779 Pearson [Richard], Pallas. To [John Paul] Jones [&&gt;-
Oct. 20 ajris, Texel]. Requests an answer to his letter
of Oct. 19, and treatment such as he is entitled
by his rank and behavior to receive. A. N. S.
and Contemporary Copy.
C. C. 193, 123; 132, 56
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 21 phia]. To Capt. Thomas Read [Philadelphia].
Instructions to proceed to Middletown, Conn., and
take command of the Bmirlxm; is to report to
the Commissioners of the Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 243
[1779] Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadelphia].
[Oct. 23] Report on letter of Pros. [Joseph] Reed as to
impressments by U. S. vessels. Recommend
that no commander of any U. S. vessel impress
men within a State without consent of said State.
C. C. 37, 167
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 121
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 2(> phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y.].
Enclose papers showing harsh treatment received
by American prisoners at Antigua; urge efforts
for their exchange.
Marine Committee Letter Hook, p. 243
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 26 phia]. To Capt. Elisha Hinman [Boston?]. En
close extract from minutes approving sentence
of court martial in his trial.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 243
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Oct. 29 phia]. To Maj. Henry Lee [West Points, N. Y. |.
Request every courtesy for Capt. Patrick Dennis,
who is employed to wait the arrival of the
Count d Estaing s fleet off the Hook." [Altho
the Board of Admiralty was established by Con
gress on Oct. 28, 1779, it did not become organ
ized for several weeks and the Marine Committee
continued at the head of the Navy until Dec. 7,
1779.]
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 243
1779 Jones, John Paul, and Pearson, Richard, Pallas [Texel].
Oct. 31 Agreement as to care of prisoners from British
ships. D. JS. and Contemporary Copy.
C. C. 193, 131; 132, 59
1779 Navy Board, Middle District, Philadelphia. To Marine
Oct. Committee. Request instructions as to treatment
of James Allen, detected in act of selling stolen
public property. Extract.
C. C. 1!, 1, 79
[1779] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the Me-
[Oct.J morials of Gideon Olmstead [Apr. 19, 23, 1779] on
the case of the sloop Active.
C. C. 19, 4, 495
1779 Emes, John [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress.
Nov. 1 Prays discharge from confinement; is ignorant
of result of court martial [Aug. 23-24, 1779] and
is cut off from work. A. D. S. Read Nov. 4
and sentence of court remitted. See Journals
for that date.
C. C. 42, 2, 388
1779 Russell, John, and John Fergusson, [Argo, Newport?].
Nov. 4 Subscribers were the Master and Mate of the
prize vessel Betsey; statement relates to the cap-
122 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
ture of the JB<?tci/ by the Argo, Silas Talhot,
master, and is sworn to before Peter Phillips and
Caleb Gardner. A. I). S. of Fergusson, D. S. of
Russell, Phillips, and Gardner. Enclosed: Talbot,
Silas, to Henry Marchand, Nov. 11, 1779.
C. C. 37, 209
1776 Connecticut, Privateers. List of bonds taken on issuing
May 13 Commissions for privateers in the State of Con-
1779 necticut. 78 vessels and commanders are given
Nov. 4 with date of bond for each.
C. C. 190, Iti, 59
1777 United States, Privateers. List of bonds given to the
Dec. 2- United States by commanders of private ships of
1779 war. Names of 53 vessels and commanders, with
Nov. 4 date of commission issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 96
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 5 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y.].
Authorizes freedom of action in regard to exchange
of certain prisoners; question of Spanish prison
ers to be referred to Congress.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 244
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Nov. 5 phiaj. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Ask pas
sage to Europe for Maj. [Ernst Ludwig deJAVid-
dersheim; prefer the ship Buckskin, if possible.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 244
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 6 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Notification of appointment of Capt. John
Barry to command of vessel on stocks at Ports
mouth; urge haste in her completion.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 245
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 6 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Philadelphia?].
Instructions to proceed to Portsmouth, N. II., and
hasten the completion of the ship to whose com
mand lie has been appointed; advisable alterations
to be reported to Committee.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 244
1779 Franklin, B[enjamin], Passy. To [John Paul] Jones
Nov. 8 [tiertijtix, Texel]. In List of Franklin Papers.
L. S. and contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 167; 132, 69
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 123
[1779] Continental Congress, Committee. Report that three
[Nov. 10J frigates at Boston be sent to Charleston [S. C.J.
C. C. 19, 1, 27
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 10 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Directions to order the frigates [Deane,
Boston, and Qiwn of France] to sail for Charles
ton, S. C., at once, under same instructions as
given in letter of Sep. 2.
Marine Committee Ijetter Book, p. 245
177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 10 phiaj. To Genl. [George] Washington [West
Point, New York]. Circumstances necessitate the
immediate sailing of the three frigates ordered to
South Carolina.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 245
177!) Talbot, Silas. Argo, Newport [R. I.]. To Henry Mar-
Nov. 11 chand [Philadelphia]. Three brigantines from
Philadelphia rubbed him of the Betsey, a prize of
his; incloses oaths of master and mate of the
B<:txi>ij taken Nov. 4 and confirming his complaint.
A. L. S. Letter laid before Congress by March-
and, read Nov. 30, and referred to Board of
Admiralty. See Board to Talbot Jan. 25, 1780,
and Report of Board Feb. 28, 1780.
C. C. 37; 193, 201
1771* Dinzey, Thomas. Manifest of the cargo of the Eagle
Nov. 18 reported at Saba. D. S. Enclosed: Report of
Board of Admiralty to Congress Mar. 23, 1780.
In Dutch.
C. C. 44, 347
1779 Ashmead, John, St. Eustatius. Protest against the cap-
Nov. H! ture of the brig Kaijle by British vessels when
former was lying off Fort Saba. Sworn to Nov.
17 before Picter Runncll and Anthony Beaujon.
D. S. Anthony Beaujon. Enclosed: Report of
Board of Admiralty to Congress Mar. 23, 1780.
C. C. 44, 339, 386
1779 Ashmead, John; James Brown, and Francis Lange, St.
Nov. 1(5 Eustatius. Depositions concerning the capture of
the .Eagle by British vessels off Fort Saba. En
closed in Report of Board of Admiralty to Con
gress Mar. 23, 1780.
C. C. 44, 335, 386
124 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS.
1 779 Eagle, St. Christophers. Extract of a letter from Agents of
Nov. 16 two Bristol privateers to Genl. [William Matthew]
Burt relative to the capture of the Eagle of} Fort
Saba. Copy. Enclosed: Burt to Pieter Runnel),
Nov. 30, 1779.
C. C. 44, 259
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl-
Nov. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Pilots retained for use of French fleet to be
discharged.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 246
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 17 phiaj. To John Bradford [Boston]. Directions as
to disposal of sugar for the State of New York.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 246
1779 New Hampshire, Assembly. An Act toallow appeals to
Nov. 18 Congress in certain Maritime Causes. Allows ap
peal from State Courts where a citizen of a foreign
and friendly State is concerned if appeal is taken
within 21 hours and surety is given. Copies attested
by Joseph Pearson, Dep. Sec. (1) Enclosed Weare,
Meshech, to Saml. Huntington, Nov. 20, 1779, and
(2) in Sullivan, John, to Thos. Jefferson, Jan. (i,
1784.
C. C. 44, 195, 260
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 20 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Appointment of John Lowell and John
Pickering, Continental Advocates for Mass, and
N. II., respectively, and Capt. George Jerry
Osborne to command of marines on vessel building
at Portsmouth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 246
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov, 20 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y.].
Instructions as to provisions for Spanish prisoners
on British prison-ship; exchange of Nathaniel
Gait,
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 246
1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 20 phia]. To .John Bradford [Boston]. Directions
for disposal of all rum and sugar belonging to
the continent and now in his care.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 247
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 125
iTT .t Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel-
Nov. 20 phiiij. ToCapt. John Barry [Portsmouth ?,N. H.].
Appointment of C;ipt. George Jerry Oshorne to
command marines on ship building 1 at Portsmouth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 247
177!) Eagle, St. Christopher. Extract of a letter from Attor-
Nov. -"> ney-General of St. Christopher to Genl. Wil
liam Matthew Hurt relative to proceeding s in
Court of Admiralty against the KujL . Enclosed:
Burt, "William Matthew, to Pieter Runnell, Nov.
30, 1779.
C. C. 44, 360
177!) Wears, Meshech, Hampton Falls [N. H.J. To Samuel
Nov. 2l> Hunting-ton, President Continental Congress.
Has laid before General Assembly of N. H. the
Resolutions of Congress of Mar. <>, 1779, as to
right of Congress to sustain appeals from Mari
time Courts; encloses copy of Act of Assembl}-,
Nov. 18, 1779, sustaining the resolution. A. L. S.
Read in Congress Dec. 28 and referred to Com
mittee on Appeals.
C. C. 44, 191
1779 [Jones, John Paul]. Alliance, The Texcl. To B|enja-
Nov. 29 min] Franklin [Pussy]. Certificates of conduct
of Capt. [Peter] Landais. In List of Franklin
Papers. Auto, draft and contemporary copy.
C. 0. 193, 247; 132, 26
177!) [Jones, John Paul]. Attiantv, Texel. To Bfenjamin]
Nov. 29 Franklin [PassyJ. Forwarded through [Charles
W. F. ] Dumas certificate as to Capt. [Peter] Lan
dais before receiptof his letter of Nov. 8; Siirapis
ready for sea when French Ambassador sum
moned him to Amsterdam; hopes his conduct at
interview will be approved, but does not under
stand reason for trouble; expects Dumas will
explain all to Franklin; has done all in his power
to redeem American prisoners; did not desire to
meet Capt. Landais or would have come on
board as requested by Franklin Xov. IS; hope
the Si-rnpift will become an American ship; she
would cost less than an}- frigate in navy and is a
good ship; has 100 prisoners on board; will receive
Franklin s further orders at L Orient. Auto,
draft and contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 247; 132, 26
126 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1771) [Jones, John Paul], Alliance, Texel. To Jamos Moylan
Nov. 29 [L Orient]. Has no present pretensions to title
of Commodore; is in command of AUlanc,- by
direction of [Benjamin] Franklin and not by any
desire to supersede Capt. [Peter] Landais; has
more satisfaction in hope of saving Americans
from English prisons than in the applause of
victory." Auto, draft and contemporary copy.
C. 0. 193, (>5; 132, 22
1779 [Jones, John Paul]. To [John Direk] Baron Van do
Nov. 29 Capellen. In Calendar of Jones Manuscripts
except note of Nov. 30, by C. W. F. Dumas,
regretting his misunderstanding of the position
taken by Jones. Auto, draft of Jones with A.
N. S. of Dumas.
C. C. 193, 41
1779 Burt, William Matthew, Antigua. To Pieter Runncll
Nov. 30 [St. Fustatius]. Affair of the tiic/le; encloses
copy of letter received claiming that Americans
took ammunition from the Ko/le ashore and
fought from land. Two copies. Enclosed in
Curson & Gouverneur to Commercial Committee
Continental Congress, Jan. IS, 1780.
C. C. 44, 355, 397
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letters of
Dec. 2 Sep. 29 and Oct. (5 from Navy Board, Eastern
Department. Recommend disapproval .of Navy
Board for breach of orders in not purchasing
prize ship Thome. See Navy Board to Marine
Committee Sep. 29 and Oct. (1, 177 .i.
C. C. 2S, lS5:i
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report disapproving
Dec. 2 sales by J[ohn] Bradford, Continental Agent at
Boston, of goods taken in prixes by the I \-oci-
dence, Queen of France, &nA Ranger in Aug., 1779.
C. C. 19, 1, 401
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on petition of
Dec. 2 Isaac Tyler, master of private sloop of war Dol
phin [Oct. 18, 1779] as to capture of schooner
Betsey, " Dismissed."
C. C. 19, 0, 105
1779 [Jones, John Paul]. Alliance The Texel. To [Paul Fran-
Dec. 7 eois de Quelen] Due do La Vaugiryon [La Have].
Exchange of British and American prisoners.
Auto, draft and contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 243; 132, 73
I AVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 127
17711 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Philadel-
Dec. 10 phia. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Dissolution of the Marine Committee and
its replacement l>y the Board of Admiralty ; duties
of the board ; instructions to be given commanders
of Continental vessels of war cruising against the
enemy; monthly accounts to be forwarded by
Navy Boards to the Board of Admiralty.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 249
177 ,) Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 10 phia |. To John Bradford [Boston.] Dissolution
of the Marino. Committee and powers of the Board
of Admiralty; wish accounts to Dec. 31, and in
particular a statement of cash on hand. Dupli
cate except last paragraph sent also to John
Langdon, Portsmouth, N. H. ; Nathaniel Shaw,
jr.. New London, Conn.; Daniel Tillinghast,
Providence, R. I.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 250
1771* Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that
Dec. 13 a warrant on the managers of the United States
lottery for 50,000 dollars be issued in favor of
the Board of Admiralty for the use of the Navy
Board, Middle. Department.
C. C. 136, 3, 896
177! Curson & G-ouverneur, St. Eustatius. To the Commer-
Dec. 14 cial Committee, Continental Congress. General
[William M.] Burt, despite statements of burgess
and inhabitants of Saba, claims that Americans
from brig Eagle took possession of Fort Saba
and fired on the British ships; Eagle has been
condemned as a lawful prize; difficulties of situa
tion; enclose copy of Genl. Hurt s letter from
Antigua obtained from Pieter Runnell to whom
it was addressed. Unsigned triplicate with same
to same of Jan. 18, 1780.
C. C. 44,351,389
1779 Lironcourt, [ ] Chevalier de, The Helder, Texel
Dec. 16 R 0!l d. To [John] Paul Jones [Texel]. Receipt
for 472 prisoners taken by Jones from his various
prizes; are to be exchanged for American prison
ers in England. A. D. S. In French.
C. C. 193, 211
128 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 [Jones, John Paul], Alliance, Texel. To P[ ] H.
Dec. 17 Reynst, Amsterdam. Has no orders to hoist
French Hag over the Alliance; will hoist none
but American colors unless ordered by Benjamin
Franklin. Secry s draft, auto, draft, and con
temporary copies. Printed: Wharton, Dip.
Corres., Am. Rev., Wash., 1889, 3, 430.
C. C. 193, 155, 183; 132, (><>, 72
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 18 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn. ?]
Powder and stores for the Trumbull and JBour-
lion; new cannon for the former vessel; accounts
to be returned to Board of Admiralty.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 252
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 18 phia]. To Gov. Jonathan Trumbull [Lebanon,
Conn.]. Request powder for the Trumbnll and
Bourbon from supplies held by Connecticut.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 252
1779 Lewis, Francis. Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntiugton,
Dec. 18 President, Continental Congress. Accepts posi
tion as member of Board of Admiralty. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 295
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 20 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Expenses
iu the case of Maj. [Ernst Ludwig do] Widder-
sheim and the securing a passage to Europe for
him; Congressional action; passage in the Buck
skin desired.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 250
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 20 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. II.].
His letter of Nov. 27 [regarding the America?]
will be laid before Congress and an answer re
turned by next post.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 251
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel
Dec. 20 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Letter of Dec. 4 under consideration;
order for gunpowder has been sent to [John]
Deshon; supplies of iron [for the America] may
be obtained in Connecticut.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 251
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 129
1779 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadei-
Dec. 20 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn. ?J.
Remonstrance against sending letters by special
messenger when the post answers same purpose.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 253
177!) Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 20 phia]. To Col. [ j Westcot, Egg Harbor
[N. J.J. Instructions as to disposition of wine
and provisions saved from ship stranded on New
Jersey coast.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 253
177! Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of bonds taken on
Jan. 20- issuing commissions for privateers in the State
Dec. 2-t of Pennsylvania. Names of 81 vessels and
bonders are given with date of commission issued
to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 85
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 28 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Directions
for disposition of rum and sugar in his hands;
account of prize money on hand to be furnished
the Board of Admiralty at once.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 253
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 28 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Ship [America] to be completed according to first
plan as a 74-gun vessel; no money available but
that in hands of Continental agents at Boston and
in New Hampshire; is to forward schedule of
material and estimate of money needed to com
plete the vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 254
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Dec. 28 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Return to old plans in construction of the
[America] , repeat instructions of Dec. 10 for fre
quent accounting to the Board of Admiralty.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 255
1779 Harding, Seth, Confederacy, Martinique. To Samuel
Dec. 30 Huntington [President, Continental Congress].
Outlines voyage from Philadelphia to St. Pierre
and Fort Royal; disaster suffered in gale made
impossible trip to Europe as planned; present
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
condition of vessel; will refit and proceed to
Boston unless contrary orders are received. L/. 8.
C. ( . 78, 11, 487
1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiraltj" [Philadcl-
Dec. 31 phia]. To [Anne Cesar] Chevalier de La Lu-
zerne [Philadelphia]. Enclose papers giving
circumstances connected with the capture of the
Daphne by Capt. [James] Robinson in the Fly
and his being dispossessed of the prize by the
Comte d Estaing on the coast of Georgia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 255
1779 Duarte, John Garcia. Statement as to departure of Our
Lady of Mount Carmel t& St. Anthony from
Rio de Janeiro and from Fayal; her capture by
the Phoenix. A. D. S.
C. C. 44, 181
1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
William Bingham as to seizure and detention of
American vessels and citizens at Guadeloupe.
C. C. 19, 1, 341
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty, Admiralty
Jan. 3 Office. To [Samuel Huntington] President of
Congress. In compliance with resolve of Dec.
2. 1779, enclose return of provisions for one year s
expenditure in Navy. Enclosure missing.
C. C. 37, 169
1780 Navy Board [Eastern Department], [Boston]. To the
Jan. 7 Board of Admiralty [Philadelphia]. Great need
of money for continuance of work on ship
[America], for cannon for the Buurbon, and for
work on other vessels. Extract enclosed in
Board of Admiralty report Mar. 29, 1780.
C. C. 37, 215
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. 7 phia]. To the Board of Treasury. Request the
board to report to Congress that a warrant issue
in favor of [the Commissioners of] the Navy Board
[at Boston] for not less than 100,000 dollars.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 256
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. 7 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instructions
for sale of certain stores now held by him; account
expected in due time.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 256
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 131
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report re-
Jan. 8 specting an allowance to be made to marines
doing garrison duty. Marines entitled to same
allowance as that given the Army by resolution
of Aug. 18, 1779. Passed Jan. 8.
C. 0. 37, 173
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on cstablish-
J jln - li ment of a court of appeals. Committee recom-
mendsthe establishment of a court of three judges,
any two of whom can hold court; trials to be by
usage of nations and not by jury; arrangements
as to clerks, salaries, etc. The report was agreed
to in part Jan. 15 and on Jan. 22, George Wythc,
William Paca, and Titus Ilosmer were appointed
judges. See also report of Mav 24.
C. C. 29, 379
1780 Curson & G-ouverneur, St. Eustatius. To Commercial
Jan. 18 Committee, Continental Congress. Send copies of
papers relating to capture of the Eagle; procedure
after hearing that vessel was condemned in Vice-
Admiralty court; lacked money to buy in the
vessel. D. S. Enclosed in Report of Board of
Admiralty to Congress Mar. 21, 1780.
C. C. 44, 352, 390
1780 Bradford, .John [Boston]. To the Board of Admiralty
Jan. 18 [Philadelphia]. Extract giving amount of money
paid to Navy Board [Eastern Department], being
the Continental share of prizes received; amount
is 544,548 13s 9d [currency?], beside revenue
from supplies sold. In MS. of John Brown.
C. C. 37, 219
1780 Po.Uock, Oliver. Certificate of Agreement entered into
Jan. 20 with [Philip Lyon and others] captors of the Went
Florida. Copy. Enclosed in Lyon, Philip, and
others to Continental Congress, Nov. 20, 1780.
C. C. 37, 541
1780 Dinzey, Thomas, and eleven others, Saba. Deposition as to
Jan. 20 the capture of the Eagle by British vessels off Saba.
No hostile action on part of crew of Eagle until
British vessels attempted to cut her out from her
anchorage. D. S. : Thomas Dinzey, Thomas Win-
field, John Simmons, Charles Winfeild, Thomas
Simmons, Isaac Simmons, Lucas Simmons, Wil
liam Robards. John Simmons. Abram Simmons,
132 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Phenihas Wright, Abrain Simmons [jr. .]. En
closed: Report of Board of Admiralty to Con
gress Mar. 23, 17SU.
( . C. 44, 863, 3611
1T80 Whipple, William. Portsmouth [N. II.]. To Samuel
Jan. 22 Hunting-toil. President Continental Congress.
Accepts tender of position on Board of Admiralty.
A. L. S.
C. 0. 78, 24, 171
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jan. 24 a return of the officers of Navy of United States
[laid before Congress by Board Jan. 22 and re
ferred hack]. Recommend: () Pay of all offi
cers of Navy of United States not in actual
service should cease, (b) Officers should retain
rank but deposit commissions with Navy Boards
until called into service. Passed Jan. 25. 178U.
C. 0. 37, 175
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. 25 phia]. To Capt. Silas Talbot, Art/ft [Newport,
R. I.]. Letter of Nov. 11, with enclosures, has
been placed before Congress; strict inquiry has
been set on foot to ascertain what vessels robbed
him of his prize. See Talbot. Silas, to Henry
Marchand, Nov. 11, 1771), and Report of Board
of Admiralty to Congress Feb. 28, 1780.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 256
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
j an- 25 phia]. To John Murray, Providence [R. I.J.
Distribution of prize money resulting from cap
tures on the sea; case of Capt. J[ohn] B[urroughs]
Hopkins.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. L 57
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. 25 phm.l- To Jacobus Van Zandt [Albany], N. Y.
Stores under care of Capt, Samuel Tudor and
inquiry as to places in which they are needed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 1 5H
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
j an . 31 claims of William Duer and others for spars fur
nished. Papers submitted showing character of
claims. Report recommitted to Board. Sec Re
port of Oct. 26, 1780.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK HF.VOLUT1ON . 133
[178<i] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
|Jan. SI ] phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Salaries of officers in Continental Navy
not in actual service; accounts of Commissioners;
model of vessel built in Holland.
Marine Committee Letter Hook, p. 258
17-s<> Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. SI phiaj. To the Board of War [Philadelphia]. Ac
commodation for Capt. John Barry s horses.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 258
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. SI phia]. To Jacobus Van Zandt [Albany, N. Y.].
Stores in care of Capt. Samuel Tudor to be held
until further notice.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 259
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. SI phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson, Define [Bos
ton Harbor?]. Supplies for the I)<anc to be
obtained through William Aylett; cruise to be as
directed by the Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 259
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jan. SI phisij. To William Aylett [ Williamsburg, Va.].
Request him to secure supplies for the frigate
Deane.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 260
17so Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Feb. 1 motion [of Jan. 28, 1780]f or establishment of packet
service between America and France. Recom
mend: (a) Three packet boats be established; (b)
mails to be made up on day of sailing; (c) boats
to sail from America and France in June, Aug.,
and every second month; (</) service under direc
tion of Board of Admiralty.
C. C. 37, 179
[1780] [Langdon, John, Portsmouth, N. H. To the Board of
[Feb. 2?] Admiralty, Philadelphia]. Estimate of sundries
required for the 74-gun ship [Aiiu r/ ca] building
under his direction; 15,907 required, and silver
is estimated at S5 to 1. A. D. See Continental
Congress, Board of Admiralty to Langdon, Mar.
17, 1780. Enclosed in Board of Admiralty to
Continental Congress Mar. 29, 1780.
C. C. 37, 217
134 IJBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 [Harding, Seth] Confederacy, Martinique. To Samuel
Feb. 4 Huntingdon, President, Continental Congress.
Difficult}" of obtaining supplies for the (. <>ft-dvi -
acy; repairs thus far effected; awaits orders, but
in default of them coining soon will sail for Boston.
Cont. Copv enclosed bv Harding in letter of
Feb. 18.
C. 0. 78, 12, 5
[1780] Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty and Com-
Feb. 4 mittee of Commerce. Report on motion |of Jan.
28, 1780] favoring the transference of commercial
business to the supervision of the Board of Ad-
miraltv. Consider the board competent to oversee
these matters, but propose a preliminary investi
gation and settlement of past transactions of the
Committee on Commerce.
C. C. H7, 183
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Feb. 5 Courts of Inquiry and the loss of the Fly. Rec
ommend: (a) Revival of resolutions of May 6, 1778.
providing for Courts of Inquiry, and that (ft) by
virtue of those resolutions the Board inquire into
cause of loss of the Fly, Capt. flames Robinson.
Report considered, amended, and passed Feb. 8,
1780.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Feb. [8?] Settlement of Accounts of Continental Agents.
Recommend that as little attention has been paid
by Agents to demands of Marine and Commercial
Committees, William Denning and John Brown
be appointed special commissioners for settlement
and that the executives of the States be requested
to aid them. Endorsed: "Read Feb. 8, 1780."
See Journals of Congress Sep. 17, 1779, and Jim.
12, 1780.
C. C. 37, 189
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
11 phiaj. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va. j.
Doubts as to Capt. Samuel Nicholson with the
Deane coming to Chesapeake Bay.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. L til
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 135
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feh. 1^ phia]. To John Adams, P^li/abethtown [N. J.].
Request his aid as Commissary of Prisoners for
Charles Savage Thierry.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 261
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 15 phia]. ToCol. John Beatty [Morristown, N. J.].
Request a monthly return of all marine prisoners
in his department or in the possession of the
enemy; complaints of treatment received in New
York; Lt. [Christopher] Ilele has broken his
parole.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 262
I78o Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 15 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris-
town, N. J.]. N 7 eglect of marine prisoners by
Commissary General s Department; have written
Col. [John] Beatty.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 261
178<> Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 15 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Urge haste in sending masts and spars to William
Bingham at Martinique to supply equipment
needed by the Confederacy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 262
1780 Harding, Seth, Confederacy, Martinique. To Samuel
Feb. 18 Huntingdon, President Continental Congress.
Conditions in Martinique. L. S. Letter of Feb.
4 enclosed.
C. C. 78, 12, 7
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 22 phia]. To Capt. Abra[ha]m Whipple, Providence
[Charleston, S. C.]. Instructions to use the
Qnenn of France as a merchant vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 263
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 22 phia]. To [Capt.] John Peck Rathburne, Queen
<>f France [Charleston, S. C.] Instructions as to
use of his vessel.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 263
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 22 phia]. To Maj. Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln [Charles
ton, S. C.]. Instructions given to Capts. Whipple
136 LIBRARY OV CONGRESS.
and Rathburne as to the Queen of France; vessel to
be sent to Philadelphia, with cargo of rice if he
and Capt. Whipple consider her unfit to guard
the entrance to Charleston Harbor.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 264
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadcl-
Feb. 22 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Provisions for the Deane; sails and
rigging for the Bouifonf Treasury can spare no
more mono} at present; credit of the nation at a
low ebb.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 265
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 26 phia]. To [Capt.] Abra[ha]m Whipple [Provi
dence, Charleston, S. C. j. Cargo for Queen of
France to be secured from George A. Hall and
John L. Gervais.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 264
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Feb. 28 claim of Silas Talbot. Claim is given in letter of
Talbot to Henry Marchand of Nov. 11. 1779
[read in Congress Nov. 80 and referred to the
Marine Committee]. Recommend that Congress
release to Talbot all interest the United States
may have in the brigantine Betsey, captured by
the Argo, Capt. Talbot. and taken from latter by
vessels from Philadelphia. Resolution based on
recommendation passed Mar. 1, 1780. See Tal
ipot s letter of Nov. 11 and reply of Board of
Admiralty, Jan. 25, 1780.
C. C. 37, 197
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 28 phia]. To [Capt.] Seth Harding [Martinique].
Disaster to the Confederacy [in gale off the
Bahamas] serious; stores to be procured at St.
Eustatius after refitting. See Harding to Samuel
Huntington, Dec. 30, 1779.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 266
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Feb. 28 phiaj. To William Bingham [Martinique].
Financial embarrassments; masts and spars for
the Confederacy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 266
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 137
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadol
Mar. 4 phiaj. To Curson & Gouverneur [St. Eustatius].
Request assistance in procuring 1 stores for Amer
ica; Capt. Seth Harding will bring them in the
Confederacy,
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 267
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. "Low state of the public treasury;" needs
at Charleston [S. C.] and Portsmouth [N. H.];
call for report on Accounts of the Navy Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 267
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 17 phia]. To .John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Can spare no money at present; launching of the
ship [America]; hope to send supplies soon.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 268
1780 Lewis, Francis, Admiralty Office [Philadelphia]. To
Mar. 21 Samuel Huntington, President, Continental Con
gress. Calls attention to constitution of Board
of Admiralty by Congressional resolution Oct.
28, 1779; two members only of five designated
are ready for service; hopes this condition of
affairs will be remedied at once. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 30!)
1780 Ashmead, John, Captain V. S. Brig Eagle, Philadelphia.
Mar. 21 Deposition sworn before Thomas McKean regard
ing the capture of the Eayle by cruiser and con
sorts Nov. 13, 1779, off Fort Saba; Eagle and
cargo still withheld from him. D. S. Attested
by McKean. Enclosed in Report of Board of
Admiralty to Congress, Mar. 23, 1780.
C. C. 44, 3_>7, 373
1780 Taylor .John. Philadelphia. Deposition sworn before
Mar. 2 1 Thomas McKean regarding capture of Continental
brig Eagle Nov. 13, 1779, off Fort Saba. D. S.
Attested by McKean. Enclosed in following
Report of Board of Admiralty to Congress.
C. C. 44,331,380
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report as
Mar. 23 to capture of Continental brig Eagle. Eayle was
lying under protection of fort on Saba Island;
capture was by British privateers and contrary
138 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
to laws of nations; lay affidavits regarding mat
ter before Congress. Papers referred to com
mittee.
C. C. 44, .T25
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 23 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris-
town, N. J.J. Proposed naval expedition under
Maj. Genl. [Benedict] Arnold has been abandoned.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 2(>9
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 23 phia]. To Benjamin Harrison, jr. [Berkley], Va.
Request him to send coal to Portsmouth, N. II.,
to be used in advancing the construction of the
[America].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 269.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 23 phiaj. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va. |.
Instructions to complete a cargo for vessel on
which Benjamin Harrison, jr., is to send coal to
Portsmouth, N. II.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 270
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralt} [Philadel-
Mar. 23 phia]. To Abram Livingston [Charleston, S. C. |.
Unsatisfactory manner in which he has drawn
bills upon the Board of Admiralty.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 271
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 24 phia]. To Capt. Abra[ha]m Whipple [Charles
ton, S. C.]. Supplies desired.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 271
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 28 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instructions
to forward the public wine, and an account of the
public rum and sugar in his possession.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 272
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Thiladel-
Mar. 28 phia]. To Benjamin Franklin, Paris. Depreda
tions by British ships on American coasts; is to
order the Alliance to Philadelphia. Copies.
C. C. 193, 828, and Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 272
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mar. 29 phia]. Report on condition of the [America] and
the Bourbon. Great need of money for work on
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 139
vessels named; recommend sale of sugar and ruin
from prizes now in hands of Continental Agent
[John Bradford] at Boston and application of
money to continuance of work on these ships.
S*-i; Letter John Langdon to Board of Admi
ralty, Feb. 2, 1780, and Report of Board of Nov.
24, "l780.
C. C. 37, 211
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
M-ir. 31 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Urge investigation into certain captures
made by the Revenge privateer; counterfeiting
outfit captured to be forwarded to the Treasury
office.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 273
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 4 phiaj. To Capt. Patrick Dennis [Albany, N. Y.].
Is to send pearl ash from Hudson River to Phila
delphia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. 273
1780 Whipple, Abraham, Charleston [S. C.]. To William Ash
Apr. *i [Boston}. Rations served on the Boston. L. S.
C. C. 37, 259
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 7 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instruc
tions as to disposition of prize ship taken by the
Dcaiif.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 274
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 7 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Suggestions regarding the cruise of
the Trumbutt, Capt. James Nicholson.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 274
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 7 phia]. To Hewes, Smith and Allen [Edenton,
N. C.]. Robbery of the public storehouse at
Edenton of canvas and salt; Hewes, Smith and
Allen held blameworthy; balance of accounts
with Marine and Commercial Committees to be
forwarded at once.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 275
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Apr. 10 transference of sugar from Boston to Philadel
phia. Are about to order the Mercury from
140 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Boston; request authorization to freight her \vith
20 hhds. of .sugar. Endorsed: Passed Apr. 10,
1780.
C. C. 157, 221
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Apr. 11 the fitting out of the Saratoga. Recommend:
That balance of money in their hands from the
sale of wines he applied to fitting out the Sara
toga. Read and passed Apr. 12, 1780.
C. C. :)7, 223
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 11 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board.
Boston. Cannon and stores for the Trninlndl
and Bourbon; use of Government packets to
carry private freight is disapproved; condition
of the Confederacy.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 276
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 11 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Boston ob
taining too large a share of the prizes taken from
the enemy; need for goods at Philadelphia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 277
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty |Philadel-
Apr. 12 phia.] To John M. Nesbit and John Nixon, Phila
delphia. Instructions to furnish an account of
the disposition of all Continental prizes coming
to them as agents.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 278
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 1-t phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instructions
as to shipment of goods from Boston to Philadel
phia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 27S
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. 1-t phia]. To John Langdon (Portsmouth, N. H.J.
Have no money to send him; reliance must be
placed on Navy Board at Boston; condition is
result of sending all prizes into that port.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 279
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty fPhiladel-
Apr. 17 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Tninibnll\ New
London, Conn. ]. Instructions for a cruise in the
Trumbull until end of June after which junction
with the Saratoga and other available ships is to
be made near Delaware Bay.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 280
XAVAI. RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 141
I7*u Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Apr. Is phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Wages demanded by ship carpenters in
Connecticut and at Philadelphia; orders given
Capt. James Nicholson for cruise in the Trinnlmll;
French forces in the West Indies.
Marine Committee Letter Book, \>. _ 80
L77! Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of bonds given on issuing
Nov. (5- commissions for privateers in the State of Penn-
17cSO sylvania. Names of 44 vessels and command-
Apr. 27 ers are given with date of commission issued to
each.
C. C. 196, 16, 86
[1780] [Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty.] Form of
[Apr. 27 ] Bond recommended to Congress for use of private
vessels of War. Enclosed in a report of the
Board of Admiralty to Congress, Apr. 28, 1780.
C. C. 37, 229
[1780] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Form of
[Apr. -21 i\ Instructions to Captains and Commanders of
private armed vessels, etc., with amendment to
same. Enclosed in a report of the Board of Ad
miralty to Congress, Apr. 28, 1780.
C. C. 37. 233-235
[1780] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Form of
[Apr. 27 .] Commission to be issued to private vessels of war.
Enclosed in following entrv.
C. C. 37, 239
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Apr. 28 recommending forms for Commission. Bond, and
Instructions suitable for private vessels of war.
Three forms enclosed. Approved May 2. See
preceding entries.
C. C. 37, 225
17SO Wilson, James, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
May I Memorial in behalf of the Commissioners of the
Admiralty. Sandwich Packet, captured by the
DiaiK- and Boston, was condemned by Massa
chusetts authorities, sold and whole proceeds
given to her captors; memorialist prays Congress
to hear appeal of John Bradford against this
decision and his claim for one-half of proceeds
for I nited States; hopes case can be tried in
Court of Appeals of United States. D. S.
C. C. 41, 10, 440
142 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May2 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding {Confederacy,
Delaware Bay]. Instructions to proceed to Phil
adelphia and refit his ship.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 281
1780 Continental Congress. Instructions to privateers. In-
May 2 structions | to the j Captains and Commanders j
of Private armed vessels | etc. 2 pp. Printed:
31.3 x 19 cm. See Instructions. Apr. ;}, 1776,
Report of Board of Admiralty. Apr. 28, 17SO.
and Report of Committee on Instructions. Apr.
5, 1781.
C. C. 37,511
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 2 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Arrival of the Confederacy, Capt. Seth Harding,
from Martinique.
Marine Committee Letter Book, ]>. 282
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 2 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board. Bos
ton. Plan for cruise by several Continental
vessels in unison; capture of St. Lucia by the
French.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 282
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 6 phiu]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris-
town, X. J.]. By direction of Congress arc send
ing him two pipes best Madeira wine.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 283
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 6 phia]. To Benjamin Franklin, Paris [Passy?,
France]. Case of Capt. James Robinson of the
Fhj; Robinson dispossessed of that sloop bv
majority of crew; latter took Fhj and schooner
Daphne to French fleet off Georgia where frigate
Chimere seized them; application for redress
referred by French minister to Franklin at Paris.
Copy of letter of La Luzcrne included in letter
to Franklin.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 284
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 9 phiaj. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London
[Conn.]. Instructions as to disposition of cargo
of prize sent into port by the Dea ne [Capt. Samuel
Nicholson]. See Letter May 22, 1780.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 283
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 143
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel
May 112 phia]. To ,Iohn Bradford [Boston]. Papers
relating to the Lord Sandwich lodged with Seev.
of Congress; .1 leant ordered to Philadelphia.
Marine Committee letter Book, \\. 284
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mav 1 2 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Conduct of the crew of the fieve/tye
privateer; cargoes of certain prizes to be sold
for benefit of the Army instead of the Navy; pro
visions for the Deane; operations planned for the
Trumbitll; disapprove joint expeditions of Conti
nental ships and privateers.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 285
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 12 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Boston].
Congratulate him on his success in the Dearu-;
urge speedy refitting of that frigate for cruise in
company with the Confederacy, Saratoga, and
Truwbud.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 28;>
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 18 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board
[Boston]. Orders given to Capt. James Nichol
son by Board of Admiralty, Apr. 17, must not
be superseded by Navy Board; expedition to
Hudson Bay is disapproved.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 287
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May U phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Bradford s
conduct in disposing of any part of the Conti
nental share of wine taken on prizes is contrary
to express orders of the Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 286
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 22 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn. |. Further instructions as to disposition
of cargo of prize sent into port by the Deane;
money obtained to be forwarded by Ephraim
Bill of the Confederacy. See Letter May 9, 1780.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 287
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 22 phia]. To ( apt. James Nicholson [Boston?].
144 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Forbid his joining the Trumbull with the priva
teer Mifflin, for a cruise, as indicated in his letter
of May 3; repeat orders of Apr. IT.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 288
1779 Maryland, Privateers. List of Bonds taken and Com-
Sep. 2 2- missions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued
1780 kv the Council of Maryland. Names of 38 ves-
May -^ sels, commanders, bonders, and owners are given
with date of commission of each vessel.
C. C. ism, 16, t;s
1780 Continental Congress, Committee of Foreign Affairs.
May 23 Report on disposition of prizes captured by ( apt.
John Paul Jones and carried into Denmark.
Passed May 31, 1780.
C. C. 25, 1, 307
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 23 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board
[Boston]. American seamen aided to return to
Boston by [John] Jay at Madrid; urge haste in
fitting out the Deane; orders of Apr. 17 as to the
Tnniibull to be strictly obeyed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 288
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
May 24 of James Wilson [May 1, 1780] respecting the
Sandwich Packet; resolutions respecting the
establishment of a Court of Appeals in cases of
captures; division of prize money.
C. C. 19; 6, 569. 29; 389, 394
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 26 [25] phia]. To [Samuel Huntington, President of
Congress]. Enclose letter from Francis Hop-
kinson with request that it be laid before Con
gress. A. L. S. John Brown. Endorsed: Read
Mav 25 and referred to Board of Treasury.
C. C. 37, 243
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
May 26 condition of [America], Bourbon, and other war
ships. No money available for completion of
above-named vessels; recommend authorization
to receive prize cargoes of rum and sugar from
John Bradford, Continental Agent at Boston,
the sale of which in Philadelphia will produce
money for said object. Debated and consideration
postponed May 27. Vote reversed Jun. 13, 1780.
See also Action of Nov. 2-25, 1780.
C. C. 37, 247
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 145
17,so | Jones, .John Paul], L Oricnt. Memorandum [to Antoine
May "21 Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel dc Sartine,
Paris]. Concern at delay in .sale of Countess of
Scarborough and Serapis; Alliance has remained
idle too long; questions of prize money. Auto,
draft and contemporary copy.
C. C. 193, 271; 132, 32
I78<> Washington, George, Morristown. To Board of Admir-
May 29 alty [Continental Congress]. Recommends Capt.
[Abraham] Van Dyck to a Captaincy in the
Marines. L. S. In handwriting of Richard
Kidder Meade. Enclosed in Board of Admiralty
to Samuel Huntington Jul. 15, 1780. See Action
of Jul. 8 and 23.
C. C. 37, 423
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mav 30 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn. ].
Instructions to solicit Gov. [Jonathan] Trumhull
for assistance in completion of the Bourbon;
copies of resolution of Congress of May 27 and
of letter of board to Gov. Trumbull of Ma} 30
are enclosed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 289
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 30 phia]. To Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [Lebanon,
Conn.]. Request aid in completing the frigate
Bourbon.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 289
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Mav 30 phia]. To Pres. [Meshech Weare, Portsmouth,
N. II. J. Request his aid in completing the 7-i-gun
ship [America} building at Portsmouth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 290
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 30 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Is to solicit Pres. [Meshech Weare] for assistance
in completion of ship [America}; copy of resolu
tion of Congress of May 27 relative to the navy
enclosed.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 290
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 3o phia]. To Gov. [John Hancock, Boston]. Request
liis aid in preparing the Deune and any other Con
tinental vessel in Massachusetts for sea.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 291
5212 (Hi 10
146 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
May 30 phia]. To the Commissioner*, Mavy Hoard, Bos
ton. Accounts of [John] Langdon; stores for the
36-gun frigates shipped from France by the Terese
in Apr., 1777, are yet at Cape Francois as directed
by Commercial Committee at the time; instruc
tions to solicit Gov. [John Hancock] for assistance
in fitting out the Dennc.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 291
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 1 phia]. To [ ] Carabasse [Cape Francois].
Request that any Continental stores remaining
be forwarded to America with an account of all
stores received and forwarded.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 293
1780 Navy Board, Middle District, Philadelphia. To Board of
Jun. 5 Admiralty. Accommodations for crew of the
Confederacy while being repaired. Referred to
Congress by Francis Lewis, Jun. 12, 1780, in one
of several letters stating the difficulty of main
taining a quorum of the Board of Admiralty.
Copy by Lewis.
0. C. 78, 14, 337-345
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jun. 7 the \\ <-x1 Florida. Recommend sale of sloop
and apportionment of her crew to other vessels
needing men. [Read and approved same day.]
C. C. 37, 251
1780 Degge, James, and 13 others, L Orient. To [Benjamin
Jun. 7 Franklin, PassyJ. Request that they may be paid
off and sent home; wish to have [Peter] Landais
for captain. Contemporary copy.
C. C. 193,431
1780 Franklin, B[enjamin], Passy. To James [Arthur] Degge
Jun. 7 and other officers of the Ailiano; L Orient. Com
ments on their complaints, their changed feeling
toward Capts. [Peter] Landais and [John Paul]
Jones; advises theii peaceful return to America.
L. S.
C. C. 193, 405
1780 Franklin, B[enjamin], Pussy. To [Peter] Landais,
Juu. 7 L Orient. Charges him to interfere no more
with the Alliance, and whole matter will be laid
before their superiors. Copy and copy in MS.
of J. P. Jones
C. C. 193, 411, 831
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 147
1780 Lewis, Francis. Admiralty Ollicv, Philadelphia. [To
I .in- lii Continental Congress.] Kudoses several letters
and .states that there are funds in hands of John
Bradford to assist materially in construction of
74-gun ship at Portsmouth. A. L. S.
( . C. 78, 14, 349
17SO Continental Congress, Committee. Keport recommend-
.lun. 12 ing the reinbtirsement of John Garcia Duarte for
the sale of his snow .Yoy^a Scnlivm da Cannd.
Passed Jun. lit. 1780.
C. C. 19, 2,115
17SO Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
Jun. 1H conduct of John Paul Jones; urge an "honorable
testimonial" be given him, his officers, and crew.
C. C. 58, 201
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Iun - ltf phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw. jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Instructions for sale of one-half the wine
belonging to the nation and now in his possession.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 293
17SO Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel
Jun. It; phia]. To John Bradford [Boston.]. Instructions
for delivery of certain -prize sugar to Navy Board
at Boston the proceeds to be used in aiding con
struction of ship [America] at Portsmouth.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 293
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
"" ! > phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Amount of aid obtained from Congress toward
the continuation of work on the [America].
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 294
17*0 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 16 phiaj. To the Commissioners. Navy Board. Bos
ton. Aid obtained from Congress for work on
the [America]; hope to have the Trunibull,Dean<i,
( onfederacy, and Saratoga off capes of Delaware
by end of month.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 294
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 1!) phia]. To Pres. Joseph Reed [Philadelphia].
The Mercury stationed in Delaware Bay to pre
vent exportation of provisions; British boats
could be attacked if Shite vessels would aid her.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 295
148 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 19 phia]. To Gov. [Thomas] Jefferson [Williams-
burg], Va. Enclose requisition for aid in protec
tion of arms and stores.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 296
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report approving
Jun. 19 conduct of William Bingham, late Continental
Agent in French West Indies. Passed Jun. $0.
C. C. 19, 1, 347
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 24 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London
[Conn.]. Instructions to dispose of all Conti
nental prize goods in his possession and remit
proceeds at once to the Commissioners of the
Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 298
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 24 phia]. To the Commissioners. Navy Board, Bos
ton. Orders given to Nathaniel Shaw, jr.; Navy
Board to use money obtained for continuance of
work on the Hourbonj wish account of settle
ment of prizes taken by Capt. [Silas] Talbot in
the Aryo.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 29(>
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Philadel-
Jun. 28 phia. To Col. [Abraham] Skinner, Elizabeth,
[N. J.]. Request the exchange of "Lt." [Capt.]
Hoysted Hacker for one of two named British
officers.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 297
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 30 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Accounts
for the cargo of the prize ship Hume; shipments
to 1)0 made bv the Define and TrumbuU.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 298
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 30 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Trumbull,
Boston]. Engagement [between the Trumbull
and the Watt]; urges him to rent and come on
with the Deane as soon as possible.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 298
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jun. 30 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Relations between Board of Admiralty and
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 149
Navy hoards; hope for hotter conditions in the
Navy.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 299
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty, Admiralty
Jul. 8 Office. To Samuel Huntington, President of
Congress. Enclose bill of Capt. [Abraham]
Whipple for 7,350 dollars, with recommendation
that it he paid. A. D S. Francis Lewis. En
dorsed: Read the same day and acted upon."
See Journals of Congress of date when payment
is ordered.
C. C. 37, 255
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 5 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Notice of draft for 100,000 Continental
dollars drawn upon him (<r 10 days in favor of
Thomas Mumford.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 300
1780 Crowly, Charles, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Jul. 6 Memorial for hire of sloop taken at Charleston
by Stephen Dray ton and lost to the enemy.
A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 2, 106
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 7 phiaj. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Instructions to secure information regard
ing British vessels in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland,
Canada, and, West Indies; directions as to sailing
of the Trumbull and Denne; financial difficulties.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 300
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 7 phia]. To [Brig.] Genl. [David] Forman, Mon-
inouth Court House, N. J. Request assistance in
keeping the Board of Admiralty informed as to
size and character of the British naval force at
New York.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 303
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 7 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Is to obtain information as to number
and character of British ships at New York or
arriving from West Indies and transmit same to
Board of Admiralty.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 303
150 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
7so Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philaclel-
7 phia]. To Richard Kills, Xcwhoni, N. C. Dis
posal of money and naval stores in North Carolina;
in formation regarding all British vessels arriving
in America to he sent to Board as soon as obtained.
.Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 304
1780 Van Dyck, Abraham, Commission as Capt. of Marines,
Jul. .S Philadelphia. This commission filled out by the
Board of Admiralty and attested by Charles
Thomson is not signed. It was enclosed in
Francis Lewis to the President of Congress,
July 14, 1780. The recommendation of the Board
was voted down on July 21, but on Julv 24 Van
Dyck was appointed Lieut, of Marines. See
Journals of Congress of dates given and Recom
mendation, Jul. 23, 1780.
C. C. 37, 427
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 10 Pay of Officers and Men in the Navy. Recom
mend payment in specie or its equivalent of
amounts fixed upon Nov. 15, 1776, and Jul. 25,
1777. Agreed to Jul. 11. 1780.
C. C. 37, 261
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the con-
Jul. 10 duct of Capt. William Pickles in assisting in the
reduction of West Florida in 1779.
C. C. 19, 5, 193
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 10 phiaj. To [the Commissioners] Navy Board,
Eastern Department [Boston]. Canvas and duck
for war ships; pay for Continental Naval officers
when in captivity; exchange of officers cap
tured at Charleston.
Marino Committee Letter Book, p. 300
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty jPhiladel
Jul. 11 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Preak-
ness. N. J.]. Capt. [Abraham] Van Dyck ap
pointed Commander of Marines on Saratoga;
wine for use of Washington.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 305
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 11 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Demand
his account of naval transactions to Dec. 31,
1779, with reprimand for delay already made.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 307
NAVAL RECOHDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 151
1780 Dumoine [ | mid Peter Joseph Lion [Philadelphia].
Jul. 11 To Continental Congress. Memorial relating to
prizes made by and capture of ship Brilliant with
papers. 1). S. See Report of Mar. U), 1781.
C. C. 42, 5, 189-193
1780 Lewis [Francis], Admiralty Office. To [Samuel Hunt-
J ul. 14- ington], President Continental Congress. Re
quests signature of President to enclosed com
mission [of Jul. 8 to Abraham] Van Dyck as Cap
tain of Marines. A. L. S.
0. C. 37, 429
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 15 nomination of Abraham Van Dyck as Captain of
Marines. Recommend appointment of Van D\ T ck
as Captain of Marines to act at present as Lieu
tenant on the Saratoga. Enclose letter [of May
2!] from Genl. [George] Washington in support
of recommendation. Report read Jul. 21 and
negatived. See- Report Jul. 23.
C. C. 37, 415
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 18 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Urgent call for 200,000 dollars of the
proceeds resulting from sale of wines on prize
vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 307
l~so Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 18 financial needs of the Board. The Mercury about
to sail for Europe bearing Henry Laurens.
Board recommends an appropriation of 1,000 for
purchases in Holland, 30,000 dollars for sea stores
for the cruise of the Jft-rcury, and calls attention
to need of money for work on the Confederacy.
Appropriations granted Jul. 19, 1780.
C. C. 37, 431
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John
Jul. 18 Bradford, Boston. Great need of money to ful
fill expectation of Board of Admiralty as to com
pletion of vessels. Copy by Bradford enclosed
in Bradford to Congress Jul. 31, 1780.
C. C. 78, 3, 521
1780 Bradford, Thomas, Philadelphia. . To President of Board
Jul. 19 of Admiralty. Has on board the flagship 152
152 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. ,
naval prisoners of war; awaits orders as to dis
patching them for exchange purposes. A. L. S.
Enclosed in following report.
C. C. 87, 437
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To [Samuel
Jul- 2 Huntington], President of Congress. Enclose
letter [Jul. 19, of Thomas Bradford], Deputy
Commissary of Prisoners as to exchange at that
time; advice of Congress requested. D. S. Fran
cis Lewis. Report delivered Jul. 20, no action
taken until Aug. 2i, when matter was taken from
table and indefinitely postponed.
C. C. 37, 435
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty, Admiraltv
Jul. 21 Office. To [Samuel Huntington], President of
Congress. Enclose estimate of cost of fitting the
Confederacy for sea. A. L. S. Francis Lewis.
C. C. 37, 269
[1780] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
[Jul. 21] fitting out the Confederacy. Estimate of funds
required to furnish "materials and stores to equip
the Confederacy for sea" amounts to 976,736 dol
lars. Enclosed in Board of Admiralty to Samuel
Huntington of equal date.
C. C. 37, 273
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 21 funds for fitting out the Confederacy. Statement
of amount necessary is followed by request for
40,000 dollars as advance wages for crew of the
Saratoga. Warrant for amount desired ordered
on July 25.
C. C. 37, 2fio
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admirality [Philadel-
Jul. 21 phiaj. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.].
Importance of wqrk on the ship [America]; as
sistance to be obtained from French fleet in
Rhode Island and from Navy Board at Boston.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 308
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Jul. 21 phia]. To Richard Ellis, Newbern,N.C. Stores
mentioned in letter of Jul. 7 are to be sent to
Philadelphia in the Eagle, Lt. [George] House.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 309
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 153
1780 Pennsylvania, Privateers. " List of bonds executed on
Jul. 1-22 granting commissions to privateers in the com
monwealth of Pennsylvania." Names of 17 ves
sels and bonders given, with date of bond given
for each.
C. C. 196, 16, 88
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 23 appointment of Abraham Van Dyck as Lieutenant
of Marines. Van Dyck recommended to the
Board by the commander in chief, and has served
as Lieutenant of Marines on the Saratoga since
Jul. 7. Board recommends his appointment to
that position. Report agreed to by Congress
Jul. 24. See also Report of Board Jul. 14, 1780.
C. C. 37, 275
1780 [Jones, John Paul], L Orient. To Gourlade and Moylan,
Jul. 23 I/Orient. Prize money due crews of Bon Homme
Richard and Alliance. Auto, draft.
C. C. 193, 5
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report on
Jnl. 24 issuance of warrant for use of Board of Admiralty.
C. C. 136, 4, 441
1780 Barney, Joshua, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Jul. 26 Career in the Navy; requests that his rank be
fixed and amount of pay due him be ascertained.
A. D. S. Read Jul. 26 and referred to Board of
Admiralty.
C. C. 41, 1, 301
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 26 Issuance by the several States of commissions to
private armed vessels. Recommend: (a) Issu
ance by State Executives of signed and attested
Commissions with bonds and instructions when
desired; (ft) bonds given to be lodged in office
of Secretary of Congress; (c) account to be
kept in Secretary s office of commissions, instruc
tions and form of bonds issued, and of bonds re
ceived. Recommendation approved by Congress
Jul. 27, 1780.
C. C. 37, 279
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 26 Captures at Sea. This report is supplementary to
the previous MS. and is a more careful statement
of reasons why consideration of subject should be
154 LIBRARY OF CONOUESS.
given to a special committee and not expected
from a boai d already overloaded with work.
See: Report following .
C. C. 37, 281
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 26 Captures at Sea. Regulation of captures a duty
of the late Commission of Appeals; Board of
Admiralty is currying on work of Marine Com
mittee in devising naval regulations and can not
do this work also; recommend appointment of
special committee to take up subject. On Jul. "2.1
Congress named Thomas McKcan, Patrick Henry,
.Tared Ingcrsoll, Richard Howley, and Nicholas
Van Dyke as special committee desired.
C. C. 37, 277
1780 Adventure. Petition of Henry Mitchell to Continental
Jul. 27 Congress respecting restoration of vessel. See
Report Aug. 8.
C. C. 42, 5, 197
1780 [Jones, John Paul], L Orient. To Gourlade & Moylan,
Jul. 29 L Orient. Requests a clear answer to his letter
[Jul. 23] respecting claims of the American offi
cers and seamen of the BonJiomine Richard and
Alliance. Auto. Draft.
C. C. 193, 29
1780 Bradford, John, Boston. To Samuel Huntington, Presi-
Jul. 31 dent Continental Congress. Vain attempts to
secure money for use of Navy Board or for Capt.
Duarte. Later letters on same subject will be
found C. C. 78, 4, 7, 15, 19. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 3, 517
[1780?] [Bland, Thcodoric]. Motion in Congress stipulating
[Jul. ?] manner in which American produce is to be used
in paj-ment for commodities purchased abroad.
A. D. Referred to Board of Admiralty in con
nection with sending out of Active, Mercury, or
Alliance.
C. C. 37, 510
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Aug. 1 , on memorial of Lt. [Joshua] Barney [Jul. 26,
1780] as to compensation of officers of Navy.
Report: Any officer serving by commission or
warrant on ship of war of 20 guns or more not
to l>e reduced in pay by reason of service on
smaller boat. Read and passed Aug. 7, 1780.
C. C. 37, 285
NAVAL KKl OUOS OK Till-: liKVOIA TIOX. 155
17M> Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Aug. 1 on letter of Gov. (Thomas Sim] Leo of Jul. 28
as to use of U. S. ships in Maryland waters.
Report: Tru?nbull, Deunc, Confederacy, and Sar-
atixjii by act of Jul. 2i> are to cooperate with
fleet of Admiral Do Ternay; no other vessels
available for service. Report agreed to Aug.
7, 1780.
C. C. 37, 287
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Aug. ~2 on petition of David Lockwood [Aug. 1, 1780].
Report: No place in the Navy for the petitioner.
Read in Congress Aug. 5, but no action taken.
C. C. 37, 280
17So Schweighauser, Jfohn] D[aniel], Nantes. To the United
Aug. 3 States of America. Account for "disbursements
made by Puchelberg & Co. in L Orient for the
Continental frigate Alliance commanded by
P[eter] Landuis, Esq., by order of said captain."
I). S. and attested.
C. C. 193, 401
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the seiz-
Aug. 4 ure of the sloop Kitty by a French frigate.
C. C. 19, 1, 213
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 4 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board,
Boston. Apportionment of money from prizes
to work on the Trunibull, Deane, and [America}.
French ships to be warned of location of British
vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 310
1780 Continental Congress. Committee report on letter of
Aug. 4 John Bradford [Jul. 12, 1780] respecting sale of
snow Nostra Senlwra. Referred to Committee
Aug. 24, 1781. See: Report Sep. 3, 1781..
C. C. 19, 1, 403
1780 Washington, George, Headquarters [on March toward
Aug. 6 Kings Bridge, N. Y.]. To Board of Admi
ralty. Requests directions as to union of cer
tain Continental frigates [Trumbutt, Dcane, Con
federacy, and Saratoga] with French fleet. L. S.
In handwriting of Richard Kidder Meade. En
closed: Board of Admiralty to Samuel Hunting-
ton, Aug. 14, 1780.
C. C. 37, 311
156 LIBRARY OF COKGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Aug. 8 petition of Henry Mitchell regarding [the Ad
venture, Jul. 27, 1780]. Report: Inexpedient to
interfere with the Maritime Courts of Massa
chusetts now acting in the matter. Agreed to
Aug. 8.
C. C. 87, 289
1780 France, Crown Louis XVI. Letter to the Admiral of
Aug. 10 France. Embodied in letter Chevalier de La
Luzerne to Samuel Huntington Jan. 15, 178.1.
1780 Alliance, Officers of [Alliance at sea]. To P[eter] Lan-
Aug. 10 dais and .lames [A.] Degge. Representation that
prudence requires them to make the first access
ible port. Representation signed by 18 officers.
Copy attested by Mfatthew] Parke.
C. C. 193, 631
1780 Alliance, Passengers [Alliance] at sea. To the officers of
Aug. 10 the Alliance. Testimony that owing to the con
duct of Capt. P[eter] Landais it is necessary that
the officers choose one of their number to bring
the ship into port in the United States.
C. C. 193, 639
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 pliia]. To Capt. William Pickles [Philadelphia].
Appointment to command of packet Mercury; in
structions for a voyage to Amsterdam and return ;
is to bring Henry Laurens to America and obey
his orders when in European waters.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 31 1
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phia]. To Henry Laurens [Amsterdam]. Enclose
bill of exchange on John Jay for 1,000; amounts
to be paid Capt. [William] Pickles for himself and
crew of the Mercury; list of goods to be pur
chased; vessel and cargo to be insured.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 311
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Tnniilmll
[Delaware Bay]. Instructions for two weeks
cruise off coast in company with the Deane and
Saratoga; gunnery practice.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 312
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 157
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phiaj. To [Capt. ] John Young, Saratoga [Phila
delphia,]. Instructions for cruise off coast of
Delaware.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 313
1TSO Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phiaj. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson, Deane [Dela
ware Bay]. Instructions for a cruise in company
with the Trumbull.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 314
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Remittance asked in letter of Jul. 7 is to
be forwarded to Philadelphia in preference to
satisfying any demand which the Navy Board of
the Eastern Department ma}- make.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 314
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 11 phia]. To [the Commissioners], Navy Board,
Eastern Department [Boston]. Difficult}" in
manning the Deane; news of British and Amer
ican vessels; approve exchange of prisoners at
Halifax.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 315
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 1-i phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Tappan,
N. J.]. Saratoga, Capt. John Young, acting as
convoy for the Mercury for a few miles at sea;
will then cruise with the TrumlnM and Deane off
the coast to warn coming French ships of location
of British fleet.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 315, and copy in MS.
of John Brown.
C. C. 37, 2, 315
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 14 phia]. To [Samuel Huntington], President, Con
tinental Congress. Enclose letter [of Aug. 6] from
Genl. Washington and reply of date; ask in whom
command of Continental frigates is vested; finan
cial condition of the Board.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 316
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Aug. 14 case of John Nixon and John Maxwell Nesbitt.
Nixon and Nesbitt are Continental Agents for
158 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Pennsylvania and will not exhibit their accounts;
recommend their dismissal from office iind au
thorization for Board to act in their stead in the
disposition of prizes. Endorsed: " Read 17th,
passed Aug. 18, 1780."
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report the
Aug. 19 arrival of the Truinlull and Dt-ane; outline serv
ice these vessels could perform off New York and
recommend appropriation of 200,000 dollars to
put vessels in repair. Endorsed: Aug lit, 1780.
Read, Referred to the Board of Treasury. " On
Aug. 24 Treasury Board requested a warrant to be
paid out of first money coming into the Treasury.
C. C. 37, 295
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty |Philadel-
Aug. 19 phiaj. To Capt. John Young, Saratoga [Dela
ware Bay?]. Instructions for a cruise to Cape
Francois.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 317
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 19 phiaj. To [ | Carubasse, Cape Francois.
Instructions to deliver to Capt. John Young of
the Saratoga stores sent from France by Rod-
rique Hortalex & Co. for account of the United
States.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 318
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 19 phiaj. To Henry Fisher, Lewestown, Cape Hen-
lopen. Encloses a packet for Capt. John Young
of the Saratoga.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 318
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 21 phiaj. To [Col. Charles Stewart], Commissary-
General of Issues [Orangetown, N. J. .]. Bread
and flour needed for Continental frigates at Phila
delphia.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 319
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 22 phiaj. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London,
Conn.]. Directions to sell wine from pri/e ves
sels at once and remit 200,000 dollars by mes
senger.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 319
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE INVOLUTION. 159
ITsii Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty |Philadel-
Au-. 2-2 phia]. To the Commissioners, Nav\- Hoard, Bos
ton. Movements of the Dome and Trumbnll ;
sei/ure of vessel of | Henry] Mitchell [by the
Dcane\\ differences between Council of Massa
chusetts and Navy Hoard.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 319
17SO Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
Aug. 24 Employment of Navy. Difficult position of Hoard;
request money that ships may be fitted to coop
erate with French fleet as suggested by Genl.
Washington. Endorsed: "Read the same day/
S>-t> Report of Aug. 19, 1780.
C. C. 37, 299
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 28 phiaj. To John Holker, Philadelphia. Request a
loan of bread for Continental frigates.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p, 321
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 28 phiaj. To Capt. -lames Nicholson, TrumlntU
[Philadelphia]. Signals adopted by French fleet
under [Charles Louis d Arsae] Chevalier de Ter-
nay.
Marine Committee letter Book, p. 322
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 2!) phiaj. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trumbull [Phil
adelphia]. Instructions for three weeks cruise
off coast; the Deane will accompany him and be
subject to his orders.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 321
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Aug. 81 phiaj. To Genl. [George] Washington, [Teaneck,
N. J.J Movements and condition of Continental
vessels in the Middle Department.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 322
1780 Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of Commissions or
Jul. -2- Letters of Marque and Reprisal granted in the
Sep. 2 State of Pennsylvania. Names of 25 vessels,
commanders, and owners are given, with date of
commission issued to each.
C . C. 196, 16, 89
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
2 phiaj. To Capt. James Nicholson [Trumbull,
Philadelphia]. Direct return of men impressed
into service from the Fair American or the ITolfcer.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 323
160 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 2 pliia]. To Charles Miller [Philadelphia]. In
reply to petition in behalf of Blair McClenachan
and others, owners of the fair American and
Ilolker, state that orders have been given for
return of any men impressed from those vessels.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 328
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To Samuel
Sep. -i Huntington, President of Congress. Information
given that British fleet has passed Montang [Mon-
tauk?, L. I.] and is on its way to New York.
A. L. S. William Ellery. Endorsed: "Letter
from Board of Admiralty. Read same day."
0. C. 37, 303
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 4 pliia]. To [Anne Cesar. Chevalier de La Luzerne],
Minister of France [Philadelphia]. As to fur
nishing convoy for vessels with provisions for
French fleet; location and condition of Continen
tal frigates.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 324
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [ Philadel-
5 phia|. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos
ton. Difficulties with British naval prisoners and
regarding exchanges; cost of building war ships
in various New England states; disgraceful condi
tions on the Alliance; new officers appointed and
court-martial of former ones suggested.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 324
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 5 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Philadelphia].
Appointment to command of the Alliance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 328
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 5 pliia]. To [Capt.] Hoysted Hacker [Philadel
phia?]. Appointment as senior lieutenant of the
Alliance.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 328
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 7 phiaj. To Pres. [Joseph Reed] and the Council
of Pennsylvania. Protection for men cutting
timber for masts on Blue Mountain.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 328
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 101
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadcl-
Scp. 9 pliia]. To Williuin Ellcry [Philadelphia]. Re
quest Ellen- to inquire respecting the Pigot and
the Pluit iii.r.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 329
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 12 phiaj. To [Commissioners], Navy Hoard, Bos
ton. Board is " entirely destitute of cash ;" trou
ble caused by conduct of officers and crew of the
Alliance; Navy Board to consult with Capt. John
Barry and William Ellery regarding matter;
[John] Langdon s accounts now under examina
tion.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 329
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on discon
Sep. li -i:> tinuance of Navy Board for Middle District and
on salaries of other administrative officers.
C. C. 26, 203
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting
c on p.} American prisoners at Algiers.
C. C. 25, 2, 505
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
g en- 13 phia]. To [Pros.] Joseph Reed [Philadelphia].
Request permission to sell at public auction Con
tinental share of cargo of a prize snow captured
by the Saratoga.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 330
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Scp. 14 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trumbull [off
Delaware]. Cruise ordered on Aug. 29 to be con
tinued until exhaustion of provisions; Capt. [John]
Young, with the Saratoga, will join him.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 331
17SO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
gep. 14 phia]. To [Capt.] John Young [Saratoga, Phila
delphia]. Instructions for cruise off coast, join
ing Trumlndl and Deane if sighted.
Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 331
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel-
Sep. 19 phiaj. To [the Commissioners], Navy Board,
Boston. Rations or allowances for [American]
seamen captured at Charleston; loss of Hannah
ifc Molly; coal to be had in Virginia; location
of coal and other stores.
Marine Committae Letter Book, p. 332
5212-
162 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[1780] Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
[Sep. 19] Sale of Prize Goods at Boston. John Bradford,
Continental Agent at Boston, to deliver prize
goods to Navy Board and goods above immedi
ate needs to be sold by Board or by Bradford.
Read Sep. 19, and Resolution based on report
passed Oct. 9.
C. C. 37, 317-321
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Peter
Sep. 22 Landais [Alliance]. Are directed by the Board
of Admiralty to suspend him from command of
the Alliance; Admiralty has appointed John
Barry to command ship. Copy attested by Wil
liam Story.
C. C. 193, 655
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report that seven
Sep. 22 thousand pounds be advanced [William] Bingham .
late Continental Agent in French West Indies.
C. C. 19, 1, 349
[1780] Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
[Sep. 23] Memorial in behalf of owners and crew of the
Livingston for prize money. D. S. Memorial
read and granted Sep. 23, 1780.
C. C. 41, 6, 195
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Salaries
Sep. 25 of Navy Boards and clerks of same.
C. 0. 2(1, 205
1780 Slade, Benjamin, Philadelphia. Deposition regarding
Oct. 4 the capture of the Centurion and Poealumta* bv
the Alcide and refusal of exchange to men on
board captured vessels. D. S.
C. C 19, 5, -1ST
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Oct. 6 supplies for Continental Naval prisoners at New
York. Recommend: Agent for Continental
prisoners at New York [Lewis Pintard] be
directed to act in case of naval prisoner? as in
those of army. Resolution passed Oct. 9, 1780.
C. C. 37, 322
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Oct. b petition of Nathan Bush. Have examined vouch
ers and consider 45,000 pounds current money of
South Carolina due the petitioner. Enclose
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 1 ()3
appraisement of accounts. Endorsed: "Read
Oct. !), 1780, . . . Aug. 24, 1781 not to be
acted upon." See Samuel Bush to Prest. of Con
gress, Mar. 30, 1781.
C. C. 37, 325
17SO Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to treat
Oct. 7 ment by British of American sailors of the Cen
turion, Capt. Benjamin Slade, and of the Poca-
hontax, Capt. [ ] Callendor, captured by
British ship of war Alcide; directions to all cap
tains to be issued by Board of Admiralty.
C. C. 19, 5, 485
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Oct. 21 neutral rights. Instructions to be observed bv
Captains under the IT. S. flag or on Letters of
Marque in their treatment of neutral ships. In
structions correspond to the principles of the
declaration of Catherine of Russia, the reference
of which to the Board on Oct. 5 was occasion of
this report. See Journals of Congress for Oct.
5; report read Nov. 3, 1780, and referred to
Committee James Duane, John Adams, and
George Plater and their report Nov. 27, 17su.
C. C. 37, 447
1780 Nicholson, James, Philadelphia. Memorial to President
Oct. 21 of Congress. Considers that as he is the " Senior
oflicer in the American service" he should have a
command, although there are fewer ships than
captains in the Navy. A. D. S. Read Oct. 23
and referred to Board of Admiralty. See Report
of Board Nov. 13, 1780.
C. C. 37, 525
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Oct. 26 on claim of William Duer for masts. Report:
Documents received and presented show validity
of claims and Board recommends that they be
paid. Endorsed: "Passed Oct. 28, 1780, and
referred for payment to the Board of Treasury."
See Report of Jan. 31, 1780.
C. C. 37, 233
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. 2 engagement of Pilots. By virtue of resolution
of Aug. 25, Board engaged William Stone and
find no money available for payment of wages
164 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
due. Report read Nov. 3 and ordered that war
rant for 4:, 000 dollars issue to Board for payment
of Stone and that he be then discharged.
0. ( . 37, 443
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. 2 "the causes why the (loathing has not arrived in
the Alliance. Report made by direction of Con
gress of Oct. 27, 1778. Endorsed: "Read Nov.
4, 1780."
0. C. 193, 43!)
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. - Constitution of the Board. [Benjamin] Hunting-
ton and [Whitmill] Hill have discontinued attend
ance at board meetings; three members being
necessary for action, business of board has been
retarded; note four vessels in the Delaware
awaiting orders; recommend action of Congress
making the board better able to act. Above
report read in Congress Nov. 7, whereupon it
was ordered that two members be elected in
place of above named, and William Sharpe and
John Hanson were chosen.
C. C. 37, 51)3, 513
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report as
Nov. 6 to conditions on board the Trunibull. Many of
ere\v prefer service on private vessels; reasons;
inability of board to act. Report delivered Nov.
24 and referred to Committee. JSee Report Nov.
25, 1780.
(!. C. 37, 517
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. 9 letter [of Nov. 1 from Anne Cesar, Chevalier de
La Lu/erncJ regarding abuse made of American
clearance papers when captured by the British.
Recommend: (a) That on back of commissions for
private vessels granted by States a description of
the captain be placed. (?->) In cases where letters
of marque are granted descriptions of master
and mate shall be written on verso of clearance
and signed under oath by the master. Resolves
as recommended passed by Congress Nov. 10,
1780.
C. 0. 37, 531
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 165
I7so Massachusetts, Council, Boston. To Charles Thomson,
Nov. 10 Philadelphia. More bonds and blank commis
sions for private armed vessels desired. A. L. 8.
John A very, Seery.
C. C. 78, 1, 383
1 "SO Navy Board, Kastern Department, Boston. To John
Nov. 10 Harry [Boston]. Order for Court -Martial for
trial of Peter Landais. A. I). S. W[illiam]
Vernon and signed by Jfanies] Warren.
C. C. 193, 599
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John
Nov. 10 Barry [Boston]. Order for Court-Martial for
trial of James [Arthur] Dogge. A. D. S.
J[ ames] Warren and signed by W[illia]m Vernon.
C. C. 193, 757
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John
Nov. 10 Barry and the Court-Martial of which he is Presi
dent. Charges against Peter Landais in addition
to those contained in the report of the Court of
Inquiry. D. S. J[ames] Warren and signed
W[illia]m Vernon.
C. C. 193, 597
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. 13 memorial of .lames Nicholson [of Oct. 21, 1780,
referred Oct. 23J. Report: Established rule of
Board to appoint officers to command according
to seniority; Capt. Nicholson at sea when the
Alliance was given to Capt. John Harry; Capt.
[Seth] Harding appointed to the Confederacy by
act of Congress. Recommend Nicholson s ap
pointment to that vessel. See memorials of Nich
olson Oct. 21, 1780, June 6, 1781. Endorsed
"Aug. 24, 1781, not to be acted upon."
C. C 1 . 37, 521
1780 Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of Commissions or Let-
Sop. 5- tors of Marque and Reprisal granted in the State
Nov. 15 of Pennsylvania. Names of 29 vessels, command
ers, and owners are given, with date of commis
sion issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 98
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Court-
Nov. 17 Martial sitting on trial of Peter Landais. Hands
the court additional charges against Landais.
L. S. W[illia]m Vernon, J[ames] Warren.
C. C. 193, 663
166 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Lyoii, Philip, and others, Philadelphia. To Continental
Nov. 20 Congress. Detail services on Morris, of New Or
leans, during war to 1779, other services including
capture of the West Florida; ask remuneration;
enclose certificate of Oliver Pollock, Jan. 20, 1780.
A. D. S. JohnChas. Murry, "Gunner/ 1 Signed
by twelve persons, including Lyon, who signs as
Master. " Read Nov. 20, 1788. Referred to the
Board of Admiralty." See Board of Admiralty
report, Dec. 5, 1780.
C. 0. 37, 537
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Nov. 24 condition of the 74-gun ship [America], Work
on vessel is discontinued and her sale to France
is recommended. Endorsed: Read the same day
and referred. See following report.
C. C. 37, 529
[1780] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on construc-
[Nov. 25] tion of the ship [America] and other matters.
Tru inbull- to be dispatched on a cruise; account
of expense of America to be laid before Con
gress; propose her sale to France. Last clause
postponed, remainder read and passed Nov. 27,
1780.
C. C. 28, 125
1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on report of
Nov. [27] Board of Admiralty Oct. 21, 1780, on Declaration
of Empress of Russia as to rights of neutrals.
Recommend additional instructions for all com
manders of U. S. war ships and of private ves
sels sailing under letters of marque or commis
sions in their treatment of neutrals; five articles.
Read, amended, and passed Nov. 27, 1780. See
Report of Admiraltv Oct. 21.
C. C. 28, 129
1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department [Boston]. To John
Nov. 28 Barry [Boston]. Enclose copy of orders given
Capt. [Peter] Landais by Navy Board as to taking-
private property on board [the Alliance]. D. S.
Wfilliam] Vernon, J[ames] Warren, J[ohn]
Deshon.
C. C. 193, 603
1780 Parke, M[atthcw] [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Testimony
Nov. 29 before Court-Martial sitting on case of Peter
Landais. D. S. 23 pp.
C. C. 193, 679
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 167
[1780] Parke, Mfatthew] [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. [To John
[Nov. 292] Harry, PresidentCourt-Martial^l/foawce]. Hands
copies of letters relative to conduct of Peter
Landais; originals were retained by Court of In
quiry upon that officer. A. L. 8.
C. 0. 193, 609
1780 Schweighauser, J[ohn] D[anie]l, Nantes. To [Samuel
Nov. 30 Huntington], President Continental Congress
[Philadelphia]. Gives an account of his dealings
with [Peter] Landais. L. S.
C. C. 193, 389
LT80 Winder, William, Philadelphia. [To Samuel Hunting-
Dcc. 4 ton. President, Continental Congress. ] Requests
leave of absence without pay from the Navy
Board, Middle Department, until Congress shall
have decided to what extent it desire? that Board
reorganized. A. L. S. "Leave granted."
C. C. 78, 24, 283
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Dec. 5 petition of Philip Lyon and others of the Went
Florida, referred to board Nov. 28. Report:
Went Florida captured by the Morris appraised
at New Orleans at 2,700 Spanish dollars, and board
considers amount just; other money due crew.
Recommend warrant on treasury for amount given
and that Capt. William Pickles be relieved and
crew paid. See Petition of Lyon, Nov. 20. Report
read Dec. 8, 1780, and referred to Board of Treas
ury. On Dec. 21, 1780, matter was postponed.
C. C. 37, 535
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Dec. !> arrest of John Young, Capt. of Saratoga. Out
line facts leading up to and in connection with
arrest of Young by high sheriff of Philadelphia
for removing live seamen from small private ves
sel. Recommend that Congress support Capt.
Young. Endorsed: "Read Dec. <), 1780 . . .
Aug. 24, 1781, not to be acted upon."
C. C. 37, 543
1780 Simpson, Thomas [Portsmouth .]. To Navy Board, East-
Dec, y ern Department [Boston]. As to wages of crew
of the Ranger and accompanying papers. Copy.
C. C. 42, 10, 458-469
168 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Continental Congress. Committee report on tht im-
Dec. 12 pressment of seamen by Capt. Seth Ilardinsr.
C. C. 19, 3, .11
1780 [Continental] Navy Board, Middle District, Philadelphia.
Dec. 18 To Board of Admiralty. Backwardness of work
caused by lack of clerk; hope Board will urge
appointment of one by Congress. A. L. S. Wil
liam Winder, and signed by James Read and
John Wharton. See Board of Admiralty to Con
gress, Dec. 20.
C. C. 37, 49% (4911)
1780 Landais, P[eter], Boston. To [John Barry, President]
Dec. 18 Court-martial [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Re
quests adjournment of court until Dec. 20, that
he may have time to prepare his defense. L. S.
C. C. 193, (>75
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
Dec. 19 cruise of the Active. Are about to send the Act ice
to Amsterdam; cargo on board; request draft for
1,000 in payment of suitable cargo for return
voyage. Endorsed: Delivered Dec. 23, 1780,
read . Aug. 24, 1781, not to be acted upon.
C. C. 37, 451
1780 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. To [Sam-
Dec. 20 ucl Huntington,] President of Congress. Enclose
an application [of Dec. 18] from the [Continental]
Navy Board [Middle District] for the appoint
ment of a clerk to that board. A. D. S. Francis
Lewis. Endorsed: Aug. 24, 1781, not to be acted
upon.
C. C. 37, 4957, (49S)
1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Dec. 20 the detention of the public clothing. Report is
supplementary to that of Nov. 2, 1780. "Deliv
ered Dec. 23, 1780."
C. C. 193, 443
1780 Landais, P[eter]. To [John Barry, President] Court Mar-
Dec. 2(3 tial [ Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Prays an adjourn
ment of the court until [Jan. 2, 1781?, when he
shall] have had time to prepare his defense.
A. L. S.
C. C. 193, 073
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 169
1780 Massachusetts. Privateers. List of bonds taken on
Aug. 15- granting commissions for privateers in the State
Her. ~M of Massachusetts. Names of 73 vessels and com
manders are given, with date of commission issued
to each.
( . 0. 196, 16, 74
17*0 Maryland, Privateers. List of bauds taken and commis-
May 3- sion of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued by
I^ e. 30 the Council of Maryland. Names of 37 vessels,
commanders, bonders, and owners are given,
with date of commission of each vessel.
C. C. 196, 16, 70
[17S01 [Langdon, John. Portsmoutli, N. H.]. To Wfilliam]
Ll )( 1 - 1 Sharpe [Philadelphia]. "Cost of the seventy-four
gun ship [America] as she now stands" with an
estimate of what is "still wanting to complete
the hull & launching." In MS. of Secretary.
C. 0. :H, 299
| ITso] Whipple, Abraham, and others. To Continental Congress.
[Dec.J Memorial of Capts. Whipple of the P-rnpidvnce,
John P. Kathburne of the Queen of France,
Samuel Tucker of the Boxton, and Thomas Simp
son of the Hanger, respecting wages of officers
and crews of several vessels. Cop} , with accom
panying papers.
C. C. 41, 10, 4f)4-469
1777 United States, Privateers. List of bonds [given] to the
Sep. !>- Navy Board of the United States by commanders
17x1 of private ships of war. Names of 43 corn-
Jan. 3 manders[?] are given with date of commission
issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 97
1781 Wharton, John, Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington,
Jan. 4 President, Continental Congress. Resigns posi
tion as member of [Continental] Navy Board
[Middle District]. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 24, 293
1780 New Hampshire, Privateers. List of bonds given on
Sep. 7- granting commissions to privateers in the State
1781 of New Hampshire [and Massachusetts]. Names
an - 5 of 10 vessels and commanders are given with date
of commission issued to each. Of these 10 ves
sels 6 appear to be from Massachusetts.
C. C. 196, 16, 78
170 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Landais, P[eterj [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Defense
Jan. 2-5 before the Court-Martial appointed to try him.
A. D. S. 51 pp.
( . 0. 193, 705
1781 Macpherson, John, Philadelphia. To Continental Con-
Jan. 6 gress. Requests position as Commissioner of
thfe Navy [Board] resigned by John Wharton.
1). S.
( .( . 41, (i, 207
1780 Landais, Peter, Alliance [Boston Harbor]. Proceedings
Nov. 20- of a Court-Martial for trial of. Court consisted of
1781 Capt. John Barry, President, and of Capts. Iloy-
Jan. 6 sted Hacker, Samuel Nicholson; Lieuts. Silas
Devol, Patrick Fletcher, Nicholas Gardner and
Lieut, of Marines Samuel Pritchard. Thomas
Dawes, jr., was Judge Advocate. Proceedings
begun lyy reading charges brought by Navy
Board [Eastern Department]. Landais sen
tenced to be broke and rendered incapable of
service in Navy thereafter. Document is signed
by members of Court and consists of 1-12 pp.
C. ( . 193, 451-505
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jan. 9 resignation of John Wharton. Regret resig
nation but recommend its acceptance and the
authorization of James Read to conduct the busi
ness of the [Continental Navy] Board with per
mission to engage a clerk if necessary. W liar-
ton s resignation was tendered in letter of Jan. 4
to Congress; referred to Board Jan. 5. Above
report accepted and resolutions based thereon
passed Jan. 11, 1781.
C. C. 37, 455
1781 La Luzerne [Anne Cesar], Chevalier de [Philadelphia].
Jan. 15 To [Samuel Hunting-ton, President of Congress].
Forwards a copy of letter from Louis XVI to
the Admiral of France [Aug. 10, 1780], stating
the regulations by which American privateers
are to be governed in France. Translation with
translation of letter of the king by Charles Thom
son. Referred to Thomas McKean, James Duane.
and Thomas Burke, and [on Jan. 17] to the Board
of Admiralty. See Report of Jan. 23.
C. C. 37, 341
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 171
1781 Continental Congress. Committee report on French
Jan. 17 Declaration us to American Privateers. Con
siders that the same treatment outlined in com
munication [of Jan. 15J from [Anne Cesar] Chev
alier de La Luzcrne as accorded to American ves
sels in French ports should be given French ves
sels in American ports. Report reported with
changes suggested by Board of Admiralty Jan.
23. and considered Jan. 24, 1781.
C. C. 37, 345
1781 Trumbull, .Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.J. To Board of Ad-
Jan. l J miralty [Continental Congress]. Encloses fortv-
tliree bonds for Letters of Marque and duplicates;
requests return of duplicates and that more blank
forms be sent. A. L. S. [Forwarded to Con
gress by the Admiralty. See Letter of Jan. 31,
1781.]
C. C. 37, 3ol
1781 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Court-
Jan. 19 Martial sitting on case of James [Arthur] Degge
[ . 1 /fiance, Boston Harbor]. Ask specific sentence
by the Court as a bod} . A. D. S. J[ames] War
ren and signed by W[illia]m Vernon and John
Deshon. c. C. 193, 767
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jan. 23 French declaration as to American Privateers.
As the declarations contained in letter [of Anne
Cesar, Chevalier de La Luzerne, Jan. 15] refer to
captures by sea and not to Navy regulations,
Board desires to be excused from report, but
offers minor amendments to report of Committee
as submitted [Jan. 17]. These amendments seem
to have been accepted and appear in report as
considered in Congress on following day.
C. C. 37, 339
1780 Degge, James, Alliance [Boston Harbor]. Proceedings
Nov. 21- of Court-Martial for trial of. Composition of
1781 court same as in trial of Peter Landais. Pro-
Jan. 25 ceedings begun by reading call for court and
charges preferred by Navy Board, Eastern De
partment. On Jan. 19, 1781, various opinions
were given by members of court and on Jan.
25[?J, in response to letter of Jan. 19 from
172 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Navy Board, court sentenced Doggo ; to he
broke, cashiered, and rendered incapable of serv
ing in American Navy in future. Document is
signed by members of court and consists of 41
pp. C. c. 19:;, T;:;
1781 [Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty]. To Charles
Jan. 31 Thomson [Continental Congress]. Encloses a
packet, of privateer bonds and letter from Gov.
[Jonathan] Trumbull. A. L. S. John Brown.
Sec. Siv Letter Trumbull, Jonathan, to Board
of Admiralty, Jan. It).
C. ( . 37, :M7
1780 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of bonds given on
Dec. 20- granting commissions to privateers in the State
1781 of New Hampshire" [Massachusetts*]. Names of
Feb. 5 jive vessels and commanders are given with date
of commission issued to each.
0. C. 196, Iti, 75
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Feb. 7 the equipment of the Tnnnlntll, etc. Report:
Money needed to tit out the Trinnlnill; to print
commissions for private vessels of war and pay
pressing debts. Read Feb. 8, and referred to
Board of Treasury, which reported Feb. 12. See
Report of Board of Admiralty May 5.
C. C. 37, 355
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To John
Feb. 20 Paul Jones [Philadelphia?]. Summons and ques
tions propounded to Jones regarding his conduct
Nov. 1. 1777, to date; propose 47 questions and
call for itemized answers.
C. 0. 37, 399
1781 Massachusetts Privateers. List of bonds given on
Feb. 9-27 granting commissions to privateers in the State,
of New Hampshire [Massachusetts ?J. Names of
four vessels and commanders are given with date
of commission issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 76
J7S1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Fob. 27 May 30, 1780 [from Antoino Raymond dc Sar-
tine] as to gallantry of Capt. John Paul Jones.
C. C. 19, 3, 297
NAVAL RECORDS OK THE REVOLUTION. 173
1781 Connor, John, Philadelphia. To Samuel Iluntington,
Mar. 5 President, Continental Congress. Persuaded his
brother in Ireland to ship to him a cargo of salt
on brig EUzalwth ; vessel and cargo seized Apr.
3 on the Delaware River as British property and
master and crew placed in conlinment; claims
protection of Congress in case as importation of
salt for public use is allowed. A. L. S. Read
Mar. < and release of master and crew ordered.
C. C. 42, 2, 96
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report as
Mar. 10 to capture of the ship Brilliant. See Petition of
Dumoine and Lion ,Tul. 11, 17SO.
C. C. 37, 359
1781 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, Philadelphia. To John Brown, Secy.
Mar. IS to Board of Admiralty. Answers to questions
propounded by the Board of Admiralty as to his
conduct in Europe. A. L. S. See: Admiralty
Report Mar. 28, 1781.
C. C. 37, 377-397
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the mode
Mar. 17 of appointing courts for the trial of piracies or
felonies committed on the high seas. Committee
appointed Mar. 6, 1781. Draft a.s prepared was
read Mar. 1 7 and on Apr. 5, the day appointed for
its consideration, was passed. The text of the
ordinance is given Journals of Congress Apr. 5,
1781.
C. C. 31, 281
1781 Barry, John, L Orient. To Capt. [ ] Gallatheau, 3fr-
Mar. 23 <juix de LafayMe, L Orient. Orders to prepare
for sea. Copies.
C. C. 78, 4, 149 anil 315
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Mar. 28 conduct of John Paul Jones in Europe. Pursuant
to directions Jun. 8 and Oct. 25, 1780 have ex
amined Jones in respect to all conduct; miscon
duct of Peter Landais; plans of Jones for bring
ing clothing and stores to America overset by
Landais; Jones exonerated from all charges.
Recommend that .Jones receive some distinguish
ing mark of approbation from the United States
in Congress assembled/ Delivered and read
174 LJBRAKY OF CONGRESS.
Mar. 28, and referred to committee; again reported
and passed Apr. 1-1, 1781. A copy is enclosed in
Jones to Washington May 7, 1781.
C. C. 37, 3(53-373
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the ap-
Mar. 28 pointment of Secretary of Marine Department.
Report considered Mar. 2!t; Mar. 30 assigned for
further consideration and on that date postponed.
C. C. 19, 4, 19
1781 Bush, Sfamuel], Philadelphia. To Samuel lluntington.
Mar. 30 President of Congress. As the report on the case
of Nathan Bush made by Board of Admiralty has
not been acted upon requests return of papers
sent. A. L. S. S. Bush, agent for Nathan Bush.
See Report of Board of Admiralty Oct. 6, 1780.
C. C. 37, 329
[1781] Jones, ,T[ohn] Paul [Philadelphia]. To John Brown, See-
[Apr. 1] retary, Board of Admiralty. Desires directions
as to disposition of French soldiers on the Arid.
Copy in MS. of Francis Lewis enclosed in fol
lowing report.
C. C. 37, 405
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
2 letter from Capt. John Paul Jones. Enclose copy
of letter [of Apr. 1 1 from Jones and ask sense of
Congress as to future disposition of the Ariel and
the French soldiers on board that vessel. See
proceeding Letter of Jones.
C. C. 37, 401
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Letters of
5 Marque. Instructions prepared by Board of
Admiralty imperfect in many details, but as ex
tensive as ordinances already existing; instruc
tions are necessary and Committee recommend
passage of those reported. Report agreed to and
instructions passed Apr. 7, 1781. See Journals
of Congress and Instructions of May 2, 1780.
C. C. 31, 231
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report as
Apr. 12 to salaries of Commissioners. Act of Congress
Sep. 13, 1780, fixed salaries of Commissioners of
Board of Admiralty and of War and Ordnance at
same amount 1,850 dollars; salaries of latter
board changed Feb. 22 to 2,000 dollars; recom
mend that salaries of Board of Admiralt\ T be
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 175
raised to same amount. Delivered Apr. 1-i and
entered as of that date in Journals of Congress.
A motion to agree to the recommendation was
made, and lost Jul. 7, 1781.
C. 0. 37, 407
1781 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Samuel
Apr. 12 Huntington, President of Congress. Letter
relates to salary of William Story. In MS. of
William Story, and signed William Vernon, James
Warren. Endorsed "read 23."
C. C. 37, 155
17S1 Nicholson, .lames, Philadelphia. To the Delegates in
Apr. 17 Congress from Maryland. Acquaints them with
the qualifications of Alexander Murray, applicant
for position as Lieutenant in the Navy. A. L. S.
See Application of Murray, Jim. 13, 1781, and
report of Board. Jun. 18, 1781.
C. C. 37, 491
1781 Rochambeau [Jean Baptistc de Vimeur], Comte de,
Apr. 18 Newport. To Continental Congress. Thanks
Congress for approbation given himself and his
officers; deserves it only by readiness to follow
plans of Genl. [GeorgeJ Washington. L. S.
C. C. 78, 19, 343
1781 Jones, Jfohn] Paul, Philadelphia. To Samuel Hunting-
Apr. 22 ton, President, Continental Congress. Thanks
Congress for resolutions of Apr. 1-lth. A. L. S.
Resolutions are in Calendar of Jones Manuscripts.
C. C. 78, 13, 227
1781 Deshon, John. New London [Conn.]. To Samuel Hunt-
Apr. 2i> ington. President, Continental Congress. Begs
leave to resign position on Navy Board, Eastern
I >epartment. A. L. S. Read May 7 and resigna
tion accepted.
C. C. 78, 6, 383
1781 Nicholson, James, and others [Philadelphia]. To the
Apr. 28 Board of Admiralty. Memorial stating that, un
less wages are counted in accordance with rates
of depreciation no use in keeping place of enlist
ment open. In MS. of Salstonstall and signed
James Nicholson, Jonathan Maltbie, Gib[eon]
Salstonstall, David Morrow, John Fanning.
Portion of memorial agreed to Jun. 12, 1781;
remainder postponed Aug. 24, 1781.
C. C. 37, 475
176 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report, on
May 5 the condition of the Trumbutt, Judge from
statement of James Nicholson that cost of equip
ment of Truiitlmll will be not less than 4,000
specie, and suggest borrowing from Pennsylvania
as vessel may be much needed to cooperate with
the French. Report read May 7.
C. C. 37,411
1781 Jones [John] Paul, Philadelphia. Letter to Gen.
May 7 [George] Washington [New Windsor, N. Y.].
Was not to blame for detention in France of
military stores; refers him to [James] Duane,
who has copy of his [Jones s] examination [1781,
Feb. 20-Mar. 1:5 J by Admiralty Board; will
forward to him a copy of "a concise narrative
of my proceedings since the beginning of the
war" if desired; wishes to aid in putting the
Navy on a good footing, and to catch from
Washington the wise enthusiasm of the true hero.
A. L. S.
W. 49, I O
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report re-
May 8 garding the Governor Johnston. Recommend
reference of matter to the Commercial Commit
tee. Passed May 8, 1781.
C. C. :(7, 45!)
1781 La Luzerne [Anne Cesar], Chevalier de, Philadelphia.
May y [To Continental Congress.] Memorial stating
inadequacy of present American laws regarding
privateering; good service of American vessels
in the West Indies. Read May 10 and referred
to the Board of Admiralty. See following report.
C. C. 37, 4<>::
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
May 11 the Memorial of the Chevalier de La Luzerne [of
May 9]. Measures passed Nov. 11, 1780, insuffi
cient to prevent abuse of American clearance
papers captured by the British. Recommend:
That Congress urge the several States to pass laws
remedying defects in execution of Congressional
resolutions, and that the salaries of the Board be
raised. First recommendation passed May 17,
1781; second defeated Jul. 7, 17S1.
C. C. 37, 4(i5
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 177
1781 Smith, Resolve. Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington,
May 28 President, Continental Congress. Sets forth his
experience in connection with naval affairs and
requests an office "analagous to his Genius, Edu
cation and Experience in the various branches of
the. naval department." Accompanying this let
ter is a plan for the reorganization of the Navy.
A. L. S. and A. D.
C. C. 78, 21, 69-76
17s I Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
May 29 Issuance of Commissions to Privateers. In future
commissions should issue from Congress and not
from States. See Memorial May !, report of
_ d Committee May 30, and report of Jim. 5, 1781.
C. C. 37, 467
| I 7s 1 1 Continental Congress, Special Committee. Report on
Mav 30 >.\ Issuance of Commissions to Privateers. Have con
sidered recommendation of Board of Admiralty of
May 29; hold that under Article 6 of the Confed
eration each State has equal power with Congress
to issue commissions; disapprove recommendation
that Congress alone issue them. See Reports of
Board of Admiralty, May 29 and Jun. 5, 1781.
C. C. 37, 469
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
May 31 Memorial of James Nicholson and others [Apr.
28, 1781]. The TrumbuLl can not he manned
until more sailors are enlisted in the service;
officers and men hold accounts against the Con
gress, and as a step to reenlistment urge payment
of accounts in specie. See Nicholson, James, to
Board of Admiralty, Apr. 28, 1781, and report of
Jun. (>.
1781 Smith, Meriwether. Motion in Continental Congress as
Jim. 2 to direction of the Marine. Favors placing naval
forces in charge of Agent for the Marine, to be
appointed by the Superintendent of Finance.
Although headed as a committee, report this man
uscript appears to be the original motion referred
to the Committee, of which Smith was chairman
and Roger Sherman and Daniel of St. Thomas
Jenifer the other members. See Motion by
Smith June 2(5 and Committee Report based on
this motion made Jul. 2 and (!.
C. U. 28, 13.3
r>2i2 or, 12
178 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Rhode Island, Privateers. List of bonds given on
Aug. 21- granting commissions to privateers in the State
1781 of Rhode Island. Names of 14 vessels and coni-
Jun. 3 manders given, with date of commission issued
to each.
C. C. 196, Iti, 90
1781 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report
Jun. 5 cm the government of private armed vessels.
Recommend: In future commissions, bonds and
instructions be issued from Admiralty Office to
Judges of Courts of Admiralty and granted to suit
able persons by said courts; further recommenda
tions. A. D. William Ellery. Read Jun. 14,
1781.
C. C. :i7, 507
17S1 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Juu. t> the equipment of the Trurnbiill. Have arranged
with [Robert Morris] Supt. of Finance as to
funds for fitting out the Trumbullj request action
as to method of paying wages, bounty, etc.. to
officers and crew. Endorsed: Rough Report of
Confer, with Super. Finance. This report ap
pears to have been postponed. Aug. 24. 1781. The
Triunlndl sailed Aug. 8, 1781.
C. C. :17, 471, 505
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on account
Jun. 11 of William Bingham, Continental Agent in French
West Indies.
C. C. 19, i, :i5:;
[1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the treat-
[Jun. 11] ment of American sailors by the British.
C. C. HI, 4, 457
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Jun. 12 upon conduct of James Wharton and his request
for a clerk. Read Jun. 15, 2d report Jun. 28.
and request denied.
C. C 1 . 37, L>, 4s:;
[1781] Murray, Alexander [Philadelphia]. To Continental Con-
[Jun. 13] gress. Asks position as Lieutenant on the Tnim-
buH, A. D. S.
C. 0. 41, ti, 2I
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Jun. 14 May 22, 1781, from Gov. Joseph Reed of Penn
sylvania as to the powers of a Court of Admiralty
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 179
in case of trial for pi nicy and the determination
of a proper court. "Debated July 2l>. 17*1;
nothing concluded."
C. C. 20, 2, 129
1781 Continental Congress, C ommittee. Report on Conference
Tun. IS with minister of France. Question as to expres
sions of armed neutrality by northern powers of
Europe discussed. [See. also question of con
traband in report on treaty with Holland. C. C.
25, 1, 251.]
C. C. 25, 1, 213
17*1 Continental Congress, Hoard of Admiralty. Report on
Jim. 18 memorial [Jan. 13, 17H1] of Alexander Murray
and letter [Apr. 17, 1781] accompanying the same.
Report: By memorial and letter it appears that
Murray had been promised rank of Lieut, in U. S.
Navy by John Hancock when Chairman Marine
Committee, and by other members of Congress.
Recommend appointment of Murray as Lieut, in
U. S. Navy. Report delivered Jun. 18 and later,
with report of Jul. B, referred to committee.
See reports Jul. 16 and 20, 1781.
C. C. 37, 487
17sl Continental Congress Committee. Report on letter of
Jun. 23 Jun. 22, from Robert Morris, as to the America.
Recommend effectual measures for equipment and
launching of the America; resources to be given
Morris for this purpose; recommend Tuesday
(26th) for election of Captain. Endorsed: Pass d
Jun. 23.
C. C. 28, 145
1781 [Smith, Meriwether.] Motion in Continental Congress as
Inn. 26 to management of the Marine. Apparently a
second motion on the lines of that of Jun. 2. It
was referred to same Committee and was reported
on Jul. 2 and 6, forming, with the motion of June
2, the basis of the later report.
C. C. 28, 135
17S1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to James
.Fun. 28 W barton. Reason given by Wharton for nonset-
tlementof account unsatisfactory; Board to com
pel settlement at once. "Passed Jun. 28." See
Report of Board of Admiralty. Jun. 12, 1781
and Wharton s letter of Jul. 25.
C. C. 28, 131
180 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on applica-
Jun. 29 tions of Capts. John Paul Jones, James Nichol
son, and Thomas Read regarding rank in Navy;
appointment of Commander in Chief suggested
in room of Esek Hopkins. Endorsed: "Aug. 24,
1781. Not to be acted on."
C. C. 19, 3, L>99
[1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report regarding
[Jun. 29] the employment of l/.S. Marine in connection with
that of France. Report (a) Board of Admiralty
to lay before Supt. of Finance exact state of Navy
of U. S. (1>) Supt. of Finance recommend to Con
gress means of fitting out vessels. (<) Vessels of
war when equipped to be placed in fleet of De
Barms. Endorsed: "Aug. 24, 1781; not to be
acted upon."
C. f . 2S, 319
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on motions
Jul. [2-J () [Jun. 2, Jun. 2>J as to management of the Ma
rine. Recommend: (a) Election of Secretary of
Marine be postponed till lirst Monday in Novem
ber. (/>) Various changes as to care of prisoners
temporary transfer of Marine control to Supt. of
Finance, seal of Admiralty to be in Congress.
(a) Defeated. (It) Referred to committee
Thomas McKean, Oliver Ellsworth, Theodoric
Bland.
C. C. L S, 149
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on
Jul. 6 appointment of William Nicholson as Captain of
Marines. Sec Report Jul. 10, L781.
C. C. 37, 495
1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report
Jul. 8 regarding accounts for supplies furnished the
Alliance. Passed Aug. 24, 1781.
C. C. 37, 485
1781 Maryland, Privateers. "A List of vessels commissioned
Jan. 1- by the Governor and Council of Maryland in
Jul. 9 1781." Names of 29 vessels, commanders, bond
ers, and owners are given, with date of commis
sion of each vessel.
C. C. 190, Hi, 09
1781 Lewis, Francis, Admiralty Office [ Philadelphia |. T<
Jul. 12 [Thomas McKean] President, Continental Con
gress. Owing to absence of William Ellery,
< i
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 181
writer holds that he can not act as Commissioner
of Board of Admiralty and requests leave to re
sign his position. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 445
Continental Congress, Committee. Report on delivery to
France of all French seamen serving on American
vessels. [Affirmative action same day.]
C. C. 25, 1, 453
1 7M Continental Congress, Committee. Report on payment to
I ul. 1-2 State of Connecticut for use of schooner Spy.
C. C. 20, I, 27:i
17S1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on reports of
.Fill. 1C, Hoard of Admiralty of Jim. 18 and Jul. (>, 1781.
Recommend (ii) commissions granted by U. S.
Ministers abroad be considered as temporary
Brevets. (/;) William Nicholson be appointed
Lieut, of Marines in t". S. service, (c) Richard
Dale, Musco Livingston, and Alexander Murray
be appointed Lieuts. U. S. Navy, (t/) above
officers to receive pay when called into service.
Action taken Jul. 17, Nicholson appointed, rest
of report recommitted. Committee composed of
Theodoric Bland, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
and Roger Sherman. See. Report Jul. 20, 1781.
(!. C. 28, 141
17H1 Lie Grand, Barrere & Co., Port au Prince. To Samuel
Jul. Iti 1 1 untington [Philadelphia]. Offer service of their
vessels to the American cause. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 441
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on resigna-
Jul. 17 tion of Francis Lewis one of the Commissioners
of the Board of Admiralty.
0. C. 19, :!, 547
1781 Jones, [John] Paul. Philadelphia. Memorial to the
Jul. 17 Tinted States in Congress assembled. Is ready
to leave for Portsmouth to assume command of
the America. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 4, 418
[1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on various
[Jul. 18] motions as to the Navy. Favor () appointment
of Agent of Marine; (l>) care of Marine prisoners
to be transferred from Board of Admiralty to
Board of War; (c) Seal of Admiralty to be de
posited with Secretary of Congress until Agent of
182 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
Marine is appointed. () passed Aug. 27, 1781;
(b and c) passed Jul. 18. Various clauses and
additions to preceding motions referred to com
mittee to which [James M.J Varnuin and [James]
Duanc were added.
C. 0, 28, 147, 147u
[1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on reports of
[Jul. 20] Board of Admiralty [Jan. 18, Jul. tij. Recom
mend (<y) That Richard Dale be appointed
Lieut, in U. S. Navy. (b) That appointment
of Musco Livingston as Lieut, be postponed,
(c) That Alexander Murray be appointed Lieut,
in U. S. Navy. c Passed Jul. 20, 1781." A. D.
Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer.
C. C. 28, 143
1781 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Board of
Jul. 21 Admiralty [Continental Congress]. Urgent need
of money; [John] Barry urges the promotion of
[John) Buckley to a Lieutenancy on the Alliance.
In MS. of William Story.
C. C. 87, 499a (497)
1781 New Hampshire, Privateers. "List of bonds taken on
May 19- granting commissions to privateers in the State
Jul. 23 of New Hampshire" [and of Massachusetts].
Names of nine vessels and commanders are
given, with date of commission issued to each.
Of these nine, vessels seven appear to be from
Massachusetts.
C. C. 1!>6, 16, 79
1781 Barry, John, Boston. To the Board of Admiralty [Phil-
Jul. 25 adelphiaj. Is almost recovered from his wound
and will be able to attend to needs of his ship
soon. A. L. S.
0. C. 78, 4, 249
1781 Wharton, James [Philadelphia]. To Continental Con-
Jul. 25 gress. On Jan. [5] 1776, was appointed with
three others Commissioner of Naval Stores by
the Naval Board; since June 1777 has filled tins
office alone as his companions resigned; experi
ences in the position; obstacles preventing settle
ment of accounts; prays Congress to reconsider
resolution of Jun. 28. D. S.
U. (- . 7,s, 24, 838
NAVAL KECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 183
1781 Crowninshield, George, and others, Salem. To Contin-
[Jul.?] ental Congress. Petition relating to capture of
the Elizabeth find Nancy, with accompanying
papers. D. S. of Crowninshield. See Report
Aug. 20.
0. C. 42, 2, 118-142
1781 Nicholas, Samuel, [Philadelphia]. To [Thomas McKean]
Aug. 1U President, Continental Congress. Entered .serv
ice on fleet of Commodore Esek Hopkins as Cap
tain of Marines in 1775; details service since that
date; in June [1776] was made Major; as resolu
tions of the Admiralty prevented service of Major
of Marines on smaller vessels than ships of the
line Nicholas has been kept from sea service
much of the time and compelled to serve on land;
requests Congress to do him justice as to pay and
prize money under these circumstances. L. S.
c. c. 78, IT, 301
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Aug. In Major [Samuel] Nicholas as to settlement of ac
counts. Referred to Board of War.
C. C. 32, 217
1781 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To the Com-
Aug. 15 inissioners of the Admiralty. Condition of the
Alliance; many privateers captured by the
British; naval affairs in New England. [Letter
received Aug. 27, reported to Congress and re
ferred to committee Theodoric Bland, James M.
Yarnum. and James Duane. L. S. William
Vernon for the Board.
C. C. 28, 245
1781 Rodney, Thomas, Wilmington [Del.]. To Thomas Mifflin,
Aug. 15 President, Continental Congress. Plundering
and depredations along Delaware coast alarm the
people; requests that commissions for masters of
privately armed vessels be sent him at once.
A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 19, 389
1781 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of bonds taken on
.fan. -Aug. granting commissions to privateers in the Com-
19 mon wealth of Massachusetts." Names of 55 ves
sels and commanders are given with date of com
mission issued to each..
C. C. 196, 16, 73
184 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the me-
Aug. 2U morial of Gfeorge] Crowninshield and others
[Nathaniel Silsbee ;ind .John Collins, of Sulem,
Mas.s.] as to the capture! of their vessel [the
Elisabeth and Nancy] by Capt. Seth Harding of
the Confederacy and the condemnation thereof
at Cape Francois. Memorialists dismissed Sop.
25, 1781.
C. C. 19, I. till
1780 New Hampshire, Privateers. "List of bonds taken on
Dec. 23- granting commissions for privateers in the State of
1781 New Hampshire" [and of Massachusetts]. Names
Aug. 24 o f .nine vessels and commanders are given with
date of commission issued to each. Of these
nine vessels six are from Massachusetts.
C. C. 196, 16, 80
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on sale of
Aug. 28 cannon and stores of sloop Arfju.
19, 1, 4 25
[1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Partial draft of re-
[ Aug. 29?] port on duties and powers of Agent of Marine.
In MS. of clerk.
C. C. 28, 151
[1781] Continental Congress. Report of Committee [of Jul.
[Aug. 29] Its] respecting the Marine Department and its
conduct. Recommend: (<t) Appointment of an
Agent of the Marine to have charge of U. S. war
vessels; (b) prizes to be sold under his direction;
(() all accounts of marine go to him for record,
payment, and settlement ;(</) salary 1,500 dollars a
year, and clerk (": 500 dollars a year; (V) as soon
as duties are entered on, Board of Admiralty,
Navy Boards, and offices under them to cease,
books and papers to be handed over to new
officer. Endorsed: "Passed; Monday, Sep. 3,
set for election of agent."
C. C. 28, 249 "
1781 McClenachan, Robert, Philadelphia. To Continental
Aug. 29 Congress. Memorial in behalf of Roger Kean,
Capt. brig 7AV/vv-, and other officers and crew,
for prize money, with accompanying papers.
A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 5, 83-87
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. ] $5
!7. wl Evans, Lewis, and Anthony Games. Philadelphia. To
Aug. : >() I liomas McKean, President Continental Con
gress. Ask wages due for services on the ( mi-
federacy. IX S.
( . C. 78, 8, 371
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting
Aug. ;U money due certain marine ollicers recommended
l)y Capt. John Paul .Jones. Passed in part Sep.
1\ 1TS1.
C. 0. 27, 143
ITsi Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
Aug. HI of Roger Kean of the brigantine Ilvlker. Re
ferred. 8<-e Report Sep. 3.
C. C. 32, 235
[ITsl] [Sherman, Roger. J Motion in Congress as to appoint-
[Aiig. . | ment and powers of an Agent of Marine and of an
Agent at Boston. [Resolution referred to Com
mittee. See Journals of Congress, Aug. 29, and
Resolve of Sep. 7, 1781. on Control of Marine.]
A. I).
C. C. 2S, 157
17SO Massachusetts, Privateers. List of "bonds taken on
Dec. 5- granting Commissions to privateers in the Com-
17sl monwealth of Massachusetts." Names of 98 ves-
Sej>. A sels and Commanders are given with date of com
mission issued to each.
C. C. 190, 16, 72
17*1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on sale of
Sep. . i snow 3 bswi Sen horn. Board of War of Massa
chusetts to settle claim of United States to vessel
and cargo. Passed Sep. 5, 1781.
C. C. 19, 1, 4(W
1 ~S 1 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on petition of
Sep. 3 Roger Kean in behalf of himself and others of the
brigantine Holker. Endorsed: "Passed Sep. 5,
1781."
C. C. 19, 3, 323
[17S1] [Madison, James.] Motion in Congress providing that
[Sep. (\ .\ until the Appointment of an Agent of Marine the
direction of the Navy be entrusted to [Robert Mor
ris] Superintendent of Finance. [Resolution re
ferred to Committee. See Journals, Aug. 29 and
Sep. 7, 1781.]
C. C. 28, 137
186 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report authorizing
Sep. 11 [Robert Morris] Supt. of Finance to tit out ships of
War. "Passed Sep. 12."
C. C. 19, 4, 331
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to pay-
Sep. 14 nient by Rhode Island of rent for storehouses
used by French fleet and Army.
C. C. 20, 1, 207
1781 Virginia, Privateers. "List of bunds taken on granting
Jan. 22- Commissions for privateers in the State of Vir-
Sep. 15 ginia." Names of 16 vessels and commanders
are given with date of commission issued to each.
C. C. ll)(i, 1(5, 93
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting
Sep. 20 the sale of three British vessels captured in
Georgia.
C. C. Id, (5, 529
1780 Connecticut, Privateers. List of Bonds taken by | Jona-
Sep. 22- than] Truinbull for Naval Commissions. Names
1781 of 39 vessels and commanders are given with date
Sep. 28 of bond for each.
C. C. 19li, Hi, (i()
1780 Pennsylvania, Privateers. "List of Commissions or
Nov. 28- Letters of Marque and Reprisal granted in the
1781 State of Pennsylvania. " Names of 122 vessels,
Sep. 29 commanders and owners are given with date of
commission issued to each.
0. C. 19(>, Hi, 91
[1781] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report giv-
[Sep. ] . ing list of the officers of the Navy of the I nited
States with the dates of their commissions. List
probably drawn up at time of transfer of authority
from Board of Admiralty to Agent of Marine.
c. c. 37, 47:;
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
Oct. 1 of Major [Samuel] Nicholas [Aug. 10] as to settle
ment of his accounts.
C. C. 19, 4, 533
1781 Barry, John, Philadelphia. To Thomas McKean, Presi-
Oct. 13 dent, Continental Congress. Court-martial of
three men now in Boston. A. L. S.
C. C. 7S, 4, 2S7
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 187
1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report that salary
Oct. 19 and expenses be advanced William Bingham,
Continental agent in French West Indies. Passed
Dec. 24, 1781.
C. C. 19, 1, 351
1781 Vance, John, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Oct. 22 Memorial protesting against capture, of his ship
Countess of Clanl>razll in 1781 by the Junius
Endm, John Brooks master, when the Countess
had a pass from Benjamin Franklin. A. D. S.
with accompanying papers.
C. C. 41, 10, 331-337
1781 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To President of Congress.
Oct.- Best arrangements for courts-martial in the Navy.
A. L. S. Amended and passed Jun. 12, 1782.
C. C. 137, 1, 543
Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to the
duties of the Secretary of Marine; those duties
to be assigned for the prese nt to Robert Morris,
Superintendent of Finance.
C. C. 19, 4, 339
1781 Virginia, Privateers. " List of bonds given on granting
Sep. 20- commissions for privateers in the State of Vir-
Dec. 15 ginia." Names of 10 vessels and 12 commanders
given with date of commission issued to each.
C. C. 196, 16, !)4
1781; Barry, John, Alliance. List of Officers and men on board
the Alliance at L Orient Mar. 2!>, 1781, with
names of those enlisting at a later date, those put
on prizes, and of killed and wounded. Endorsed
by Barry. "List," etc.
Navy Misc.
[1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to legal
[Jan. 2] captures upon the sea. Recommend that the
several States pass acts for seizure and condemna
tion of all British goods found on land within
their respective jurisdictions. Passed [Jan. 2,
1782],
C. C. 28, 243
1782 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Barry, Alliance.
Jan. 5 Articles desired from Paris. L. S.
Navv Misc.
188 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Wilson, .lames [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress.
Jan. 18 In behalf of owners of Marquis de Lafayette
prays that the proceeds from the sale of the ship
Mars captured by the Alliance and the L/tf<ttjeff<>
[Apr. 3, 1781] may be divided in an equitable
ratio; to this end prays that an appeal be allowed
from Massachusetts authorities to United States
Court of Appeals. A. D. S. Kef erred to Com
mittee Jan. 19.
C. C. 41, 10, 5X9
1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
Jan. 22 o f James Wilson respecting the Marquis de La-
fuyette and prize taken by her. Appeal should
be allowed. "Agreed to."
C. C. 19, 6, 567
1782 Robeson, William, Nantes. To John Barry [Nantes].
Jan. 22 Experiences with Barry and questions as to future.
A. L. S. and attested copy.
C. C. 78, 4, 311 and :3
1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on case of the
Feb. 13 privateer Morning Star, James Ravel, master,
and her capture of the schooner Hodgson.
C. C. 19, 4, 447, 449
1781 New Hampshire, Privateers. "List of bonds taken
Sep. 1- on granting 1 commissions for privateers in the
1782 State of New Hampshire " [and of Massachusetts].
Feb. 16 Names of 17 vessels and commanders given with
date of commission issued to each. Of these
17 vessels 10 are from Massachusetts.
C. C. lilli, Hi, HI
[1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to ex-
[Feb. 18 (\ change of marine prisoners. Favor authoriza
tion of commander in chief to negotiate; such
cartels for marine or other prisoners as he may
consider necessary. Passed with minor amend
ment as to citizens captured not in arms Feb.
18, 1782.
C. 0. 28, 57
1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on condem-
Feb. 23 nation of cargoes of ships Resolution and East
ern. Acted on Mar. 7, 1782, and power given
for suspension of execution in case of decisions
by Court of Appeals.
C. C. 25, 2, 85-89
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 189
1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report that Secrc-
Mar. 8 tary for Foreign Affairs be directed to draw up a
memorial respecting prize money due officers and
crews of the Bon Ilmnme Richard and the. Alli
ance. Passed Mar. 11, 1782.
C. C. 25, 2, 83
17S2 Landais, Peter, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Mar. 25 Memorial stating his claims upon the United
States, with later papers and action of committee
upon claims. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 275, 361-875
1 782 Continental Congress. Committee report on [preceding]
Mar. 27 petition of Peter Landais.
C. C. 32, 299
1781 Virginia, Privateers. "List of bonds taken on granting
.Tun. 20- commissions for privateers in the State of Vir-
I7$o ginia/ Names of !;"> vessels and commanders
Apr. 1:5 with date of commission granted to each.
C. C. 196, 16, 95
1751 Connecticut, Privateers. List of naval bonds [taken in
,f u ]. ;$_ State of Connecticut]. Names of 20 vessels and
178;2 commanders are given with date of bond for
Apr. is each.
C. C. 196, 16, 61
1752 Philadelphia, Merchants of. To Continental Congress.
Apr. 29 Call attention to falling off in American com
merce, the importance of the commercial inter
ests, and request action by Congress to protect
American shipping. 87 signatures.
C. C. 41, 6, 283
[1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
[May 2;J of Merchants of Philadelphia. Recommend:
Memorial be referred to Agent of Marine to bike
first order thereon. See following entry.
C. C. 28, 243a
1782 Morris, Robert, Office of Finance. [To Continental Con-
May 4 gress.] Report on Memorial of Merchants of
Philadelphia. Navy of United States can not
give desired degree of protection to American
shipping: recommends that navies of France and
Spain be called upon for assistance. D. S.
C. C. 137, 1, 435
190 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report [on Memorial
[May -t] of Merchants of Philadelphia, read Apr. 29, and
Report of Robert Morris]. Recommend: Agent
of Marine be instructed to employ naval force of
I . S. to protect I . S. trade and commerce and
to call upon French and Spanish navies for as
sistance. Endorsed: Referred to Agent of Ma
rine to take order. [See Memorial of Apr. 29,
and Journals of Congress May 4, 1782.]
C. C. L S, 1 41
1782 [Massachusetts, Council], Boston. To Charles Thorn-
May 6 son. More bonds and blank commissions for
private armed vessels desired. A. L. S. John
Avery, Secy.
C. ( . 78, 1, 417
1782 Carew, Joseph, Norwich [Conn.]. To Continental Con-
May 18 gress. Memorial for repayment of money loaned
Joshua Hunting-ton for use on the Confederacy
in 1778-1779 and which has since depreciated.
D. S. Ordered to lie on table Jul. 2, 1782.
C. C. 41, 2, I2f>-130
1782 Barclay, Thomas, L Orient, To John Barry, Alliance.
May 22 As to prize money. A. L. S.
Navy ilisc,.
1782 Morris, Robert, Marine Office. To [John] Hodge, Art! re.
May 25 Is to put himself under orders of Capt. John
Barry. L S.
Navy .Misc.
1782 Morris, Robert, Marine Office. To John Barry, Alliance.
Jun. (3 Can secure him no pilot for the Delaware; lack
of action by Congress respecting mutineers.
L. S.
Navy Iliac.
1782 Continental Congress, Committee, Report on report of
Jun. 12 [Robert Morris] Agent of Marine on Courts of
Inquiry or Court-Martials in Navy or in Marine
Service. Two amendments incorporated. A.I).
Elias Boudinot. One amendment in MS. of
Charles Thomson. Resolution based on report
passed. See Report of Morris, Oct., 1781.
C. C. 28, 237a, 2371), 239
1782 Allen, William and others, Philadelphia. To Continen-
Jun. 13 tal Congress. Petition of Masters of various
vessels from port of Philadelphia captured on the
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 191
high seas. Over one thousand persons in cap
tivity at Now York who were taken from United
States commercial and war vessels; pray that ar
rangements he made for their exchange. Twenty-
eight signatures. Read in Congress Jun. 25 and
referred to committee. Settled by instructions
to Commander in Chief and other acts of Con
gress."
C. C. 42, G, 272
17K2 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on examina-
Jun. !<"> tion of Capt. [John] Barry as to the loss of the
Lnfayettf.
( . C. !!), 1, 225
17*2 Bon Homme Richard, Crew [Philadelphia]. To Conti-
,hm. 24 nental Congress. Petition of sailors formerly of
the Bun Hnmtin Richard for prixe money due
them. Six signatures. Petitioners were informed
that steps had been taken already for their relief.
C. C. 42, 7, 147
[1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter
[.lun. 2<>] [from Robert Morris of Jun. 20] as to better dis
tribution of prize money. Report: Repeal portion
of earlier ordinance giving all prize money to
captors and provide that only in case capture is
of equal or superior force shall this provision
hold; in other cases one-half proceeds will go to
United States. Arrangements for bounty to every
member of crew of capturing vessels is done away
with. [Head Jun. 26, recommitted Jul. 5, read
1st and 2d time with amendment: ordinance read
3d time and passed Jul. 10.]
C. 0. 28, 235-237
1782 Barry, John, New London [Conn.]. To Thomas JNIcKean,
Jul. [24] President Continental Congress. Sends pro
ceedings taken from log book of the Alliance
relating to the Marquis de Luf/iyefte. A. L. S.
and copy.
C. C. 78, 4, 30", 329
1782 Barry, John, New London [Conn.]. To Charles Thomson,
Aug. 1 Secy. Continental Congress. Encloses papers
relating to the Marquis de Lafayette. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 4, 321
1782 Barry, John, New London [Conn.]. [To Charles Thom-
Aug. 2 son, Secy, of Congress.] "Attested copy of what
192 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
I related to the Committee of Congress in Phila
delphia" respecting the Marquis de Lafayette.
Attested before Joshua Coit.
C. C. 78, 4, . {25
1781 Pennsylvania, Privateers. "Return of Commissions or
Sep. 29- Letters of Marque and Reprisal granted in the
1782 State of Pennsylvania. 1 Names of 104 vessels,
Aug. 12 commanders, and owners are given, with date of
commission issued to each.
C. 0. 196, Hi, 91
[1782J Continental Congress. Committee report on chums of
Aug. 27 Francis Maxwell, commander of the transport
Symetry.
C. C. 19, 4, utM
1782 Continental Congress. Committee report on the pur-
Aug. 29 chase of the sloop WaxJtington.
C. 0. 26, ::{
1781 New Hampshire, Privateers. List of bonds taken on
Sep. 28- granting commissions for privateers in the,
1782 State of New Hampshire. Names of 30 vessels,
Sep. 2 commanders, and owners, with date of commis
sion issued to each.
C. C. 19li, 16, S2
[1782] Continental Congress. Committee on the America.
[Sep. 3] Report of Committee as to presentation of Amer
ica to France. Recommend: That Agent of
Marine present vessel to Chevalier de La Luzerne
for service of France in place of the Mayn!ji<jue
lately lost. Passed Sep. 3, 1782.
C. C. 28, 23S
1782 Letitia, Pennsylvania brigantine. Memorial of owners
Sep. 30 regarding the taking from the Lei!.t!<i in the
harbor of St. Christopher of her prize, thoT /Y^c/ .v.
by officials of the port. Signed: Charles Young.
Bentley Slice. Memorial referred to Agent of
Marine. His report Oct. 7, referred to Sec
retary for Foreign Affairs.
C. C. 167, Kil
1781 Connecticut, Privateers. List of bonds taken in State
Sep. 26- of "New Hampshire" [Connecticut]. Names of
1782 30 vessels, commanders, and owners are given,
Nov. 8 with date of bond for each. See List by Jonathan
Tnunbull in letter of Nov. 29, 1782.
C. C. 190, 16, 62
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 193
1 782 Alliance, Officers of. Power of attorney to John Barry
Nov. 17 in regard to prize money due officers. Eight
(signatures.
Navy Misc.
1782 Barclay. Thomas, L Orient. To John Barry, Alliance.
Nov. 27 Approves conduct toward subordinate officers.
L. S.
Navy Misc.
17S2 Trumbull, .Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.]. To Charles Thom-
Nov. 29 son [Philadelphia]. Kudoses list of bonds for
commissions [for privateers]. Names of 30 ves
sels and commanders, with dates of bonds, from
Sep. 2<>, 1781, to Nov. 8, 1782. A. L. S.
C. C. 196, 1(5, 99
1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Dec. 3 Ca.pt. John Paul Jones to Agent of Marine [Nov.
29, 1782] requesting permission to serve under
the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Passed Dec. 4, 1782.
C. 0. 19, 3, 803
1782 Alliance, Capt. John Barry. Muster Book giving crew,
Dec. 8 time of enlistment, with passengers taken aboard.
The record extends to Apr. 10, 1783.
Navy Misc.
1782 Buchanan, John, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress.
Dec. 13 Petition respecting pay as captain of water craft
on Hudson River in 1776, etc., with certificate of
Alexander MeDougall in support of same. D. S.
C. C. 41, 294-296
1783 Lowell, John, Boston. To Elias Bond i not, President
Feb. 12 Continental Congress. Accepts tender of posi
tion as Judge of Court of Appeals; can not sit
on bench until certain cases in which he is inter
ested are settled. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 14, 531
1783 Turner, Gfeorge], Philadelphia. To David Sproat, New
Mar. 11 York. Letter relates to exchange and parole of
naval prisoners. Auto, copy enclosed in follow
ing letter.
C. C. 28, 1, 119
[17]83 Turner, Gfeorge]. To Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. Sub-
Mar. 1 1 mits -i state of my transactions concerning seamen
from Pennsylvania, prisoners of war in New
York. Encloses copy letter of Mar. 11 to
5212 Ot! 13
194 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
David Sproat, British Commissary-General for
navul prisoners. A. L. S. Enclosed in following
letter.
C. C. 28, 151
1783 Morris, Robert [Philadelphia]. To Committee on Appli-
Mar. 13 cation of President [John] Dickinson. Exchange
of 28 prisoners from British prison ship for
Lt. [ ] Ilaight. L. S.
c. c. 28, in
1783 Morris, Robert, Marine Office. To John Barry [Affiance].
Mar. 2!) Repairs to and stores for the Alliance. L. S.
Navy Mine.
1783 Blair, Archibald, Virginia Council Chamber. To Charles
Mar. 20 Thomson. Encloses 1!) bonds for as many Com
missions for Letters of Marque issued by State
of Virginia. A. L. S.
C. C. 196, 1, -2
[1783?] Shewell, Robert, and others. To Robert Gill, Vice Ad-
[Apr. 5!\ miralty Court, Newfoundland. Certificate of
finding 1} Amiable Elizabeth in lat. 45, long.
39, and giving her in charge to Lieut. John
Justice and six men.
[May 29 ?] Grill, Robert. Certificate that above is true copy compared
by him. Enclosed: Thomson, Charles, to John
Adams and others, Jul. 16, 1784.
C . 0. 44, 409
1783 Morris, Robert [Philadelphia]. To [Elias Boudinot]
Apr. 11 President of Congress. Respecting the use or
sale of the Due de Lauzun.
C. C. 26, 443
1783 North Carolina, Delegates to Continental Congress, Phila-
Apr. 16 delphia. To Continental Congress. Representa
tion as to brig Adventure sent by North Carolina
to Charleston and captured at that place by the
Cormorant. D. S. Benjamin Hawkins. Hugh
Williamson.
C. C. 4H, 207
1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Apr. 18 Apr. 11 from Robert Morris favoring sale of ship
Due de Lauzun. Passed Apr. 21. See Journals
of that date for service to be performed by ves -
sel before her sale.
C. U. 26, 441
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 195
178i!- Barry, John. Letter Book of 7!) letters written or re-
Oct. 31- ceived on board the T. S. frigate Alliance.
I 7^ ^
. l Navv Misc.
Apr. 19
ITS:} Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To [Klias Boudinot]
Apr. iy President of Congress. Need of appointment of
commissioners for settling the accounts of the
Navy: hopes soon to obtain a proper person for
office now vacant; application of John Thomson.
A. L. S.
0. 0. 137, 2, 339
1783 Barry, .John, Paris. Sale of prize ships Brittanica r
Apr. 15- Anna, Commerce, and Kinyxton, captured by the
May 15 Alliance&nA condemned by Benjamin Franklin.
Tubulated statements signed by Thomas Barclay.
Navy Misc.
1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial
May 15 of ( apt. Seth Harding as to settlement of accounts.
Referred to Agent of Marine May 10.
C. C. lit, 3, 43
[178") | Continental Congress, Committee. Report on redress to
[May 30J he secured from privateers offending laws of
United States. Recommend authorization of
Agent of Marine to take legal measures against
offending commanders, obtaining redress through
bonds given. Delivered May 30, passed June 2.
( . 0. L>S, 181-183
17S3 Grill, Robert [St. Johns]. To James (j ill. Summons for.
.Fun. 5 persons interested in L Amiable Elizabeth to ap
pear at the Vice Admiralty Court within twenty
days to show cause why vessel and cargo should
not be sold at auction. Copy enclosed: Thomson,
Charles, to John Adams and others, Jul. 16,
1784.
C. C. 44, 413
1783 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To President of Congress.
Jul. ~2 2 Letter relates to condition and employment of
vessels composing the Navy. L. S.
C. C. 137, 2, (>77
1783 Morris, Robert. Report on condition of the Navy:
Jul. 31 United States in need of a Navy but should not
purchase ships until more funds shall be granted
by the several States. P. S. Delivered to Con
gress and passed Aug. 5, 1783.
C. C. 137, >, 725
196 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Barclay, Thomas, L Orient. To John Barry. Philadel-
Aug. 2 phia. As to prize money. A. L. S.
Navy Misc.
[1783] Rhode Island, Delegates from. To Continental Con-
[Aug. 5] gross. Representation as to capture of schooner
Good Fortune by brigs Unity and Providence.
See Report Sep. 22, 1783.
C. C. 20, 1, 243
[1783] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the Memo-
[Aug. 1!*J rial of Navy Officers regarding eil ect of deprecia
tion of money on their pay. Recommend depre
ciation he allowed for in pay after Apr. 10, 17SO,
if in actual service. X>-e Nicholson, James, and
others to Board of Admiralty, Apr. 28, 17S1.
Endorsed: "Acted on [and passed], 1 Aug.
1*- i "
787.
C. C. 28, 2. 1S5
1783 Thomson, Charles [Philadelphia]. To H[ugh] AVilliam-
Aug. 19 S on. As to the capture of the schooner Good
Fortune, George Hardwick, master, by the brigs
Unity, Edward Coffin, master, and Providini e,
Edward Bailey, Master. A. L. S. See Report
Sep. 22, 1783.
C. C. 20, 1, 241
1783 Weare, M[eshech]. Certificate that Joseph Pearson is a
Aug. 30 Deputy Secretory of New Hampshire, and that
full faith should be given to his attestation of
documents. D. S. Enclosed: Sullivan, John,
to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784.
C. C. 44, 261
1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Sep. o Sep. 1, 1783, from [Robert Mori-is] respecting
the Alliance. Report: Alliance to be unladen,
her officers and crew discharged, the vessel to be
surveyed and Agent of Marine to report to Con
gress the cost of repairing her ; proceeds of cargo
to be applied to payment of interest on Dutch
loan. Section providing for disposition of pro
ceeds of cargo struck out; remainder of report
passed.
C. C. 28, 229
1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the decree
Sep. 10 of the Court of Appeals in case of capture of the
brigantine St. Anthony, commanded by Andrew
Dumont, by the Letter of Marque Polly, owned
by Isaac Sears.
C. C. 19, 5, 267
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 197
17s3 Continental Congress. Court of Appeals in cases of rap-
Sop. 17 hire [Philadelphia]. Judgment of Court in case
of Elisha Donne, Isaiah Doune, and James Shep
herd vs. the brigantine Susannah, etc. Ordered
hv Court that sentence of inferior and superior
courts of Rockingham County, N. II., he "re
voked, reversed, and annulled;" property speci
fied in claims of Doane and partners to he re-
stared; parties to appeal to pay their own costs.
Cyrus Griffin and George Read, judges. Copy
with certificate of John Potts, jr., to its exact
ness. A. D. S. John Potts, jr. [Enclosed in Sul
livan, John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. (5, 1784.]
C. C. 44, 293
1783 Continental Congress. Committee report on capture of
Sep. ~2~2 schooner Good Fortune by brigs Unity and
Providence.
C. C. 20, 1, 235-239
17S3 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Barry, Thomas
Oct. fi Read, and others as to petitions for relief. L. S.
Navy Misc.
[ 17S3] Conyngham,Gustavus [Princeton, N. J.]. To Continental
[Oct. 11] Congress. Prays for same rank in Navy as that
given him by Commission from Benjamin Frank
lin Mar. 1, 1777; encloses copy of certificate Aug.
7, 1782, from Benjamin Franklin. I). S.
C. C. 41, 2, 152-154
[1783] Continental Congress. Committee report on the Me-
[Oct. 13] morial [Oct. 11] of Gustavus Conyngham [as to
commission as Captain in Navy].
C. C. 32, 523
1783 Justice, .John, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Protest against
Oct. 14 treatment accorded the vessel I? Amiable Eliza-
bi t/i by Nicholas Gill and his son Robert Gill, and
for losses sustained. Protest is before Robert
Bully, Mathew Blair, and John Warrand, and
sworn to before Edward Langman. Copy. En
closed: Thomson, Charles, to John Adams and
others Jul. 1(3, 1784.
C. C. 44, 415
1783 Buchanan, Archibald. St. Johns, Newfoundland [to Robert
Oct. 16 Shewell]. Account of the arrival of L? Amiable
Elizabeth on May 29, assumption of control over
her by the Judge of the Court of Vice- Admiralty;
198 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS.
treatment accorded by judge; cargo of vessel re-
nioved and later (by accident) burned; one-third
of proceeds offered John Justice by court if he
consented to sale ; does not understand reasons for
conduct of [Nicholas] Gill; has tried to show more
civility to Justice and considers his protest a just
one. L. S. Enclosed: Thomson, Charles, to
John Adams and others Jul. 16, 1784.
0. 0. 44, 4L :5
1783 Fenhallow, John, and fourteen others [owners brigantine
Oct. 20 McClart y]. To Council and House of Represen
tatives of New Hampshire. The McClarey cap
tured the Sitsannahia Nov., 1777; ship and cargo
claimed by Elisha Doane and others; jury con
demned vessel and [Maritime] Court passed on
condemnation; appeal to Superior Court of New
Hampshire granted; decision of Maritime Court
affirmed ; claimants appealed to Congress i n spite
of ruling of N. H. Courts forbidding appeal;
judgment of U. S. Court of Appeals considered
illegal; detail proceedings of state and national
courts, adduce additional evidence, quote N. II.
statutes, etc. Enclosed: "\Veare, Meshech, to
Continental Congress Nov. 6, 1788.
C. C. 44, 197
1783 Seaward, Joseph, Portsmouth. Deposition as to sale of
Oct. 25 Suxunndh. Was present at sale of Suxannnli and
certain parts of cargo about Sep. 18, 1778; Elisha
Do[a]ne present, and considered the loss of goods
as unimportant; did not wish to lose vessel; made
a bid of .500 for her, but was outbidden. A. D. S.
Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson.
Jan. 6, 1784.
( . C. 44,299
1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report recommend-
Oct. 29 ing the appointment of dipt. John Paul Jones as
prize agent in Europe. Endorsed: Passed Nov.
1, 1781.
C. C. 19,8,305
1783 Weare, Meshech. To [Thomas Mifflin] President, Conti-
Nov. 6 nental Congress. Is directed by New Hampshire
Legislature to write on subject of memorial
[Penhallow and others Oct. 20, 1783] enclosed;
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 199
considers overruling of State Courts by [United
States] Court of Appeals in case of Penhallow vx.
Doanc derogatory to dignity and subversive of
sovereignty and independence of state; encloses
copies of maritime laws of N. H. showing no ap
peal possible prior to the confederation; sugges
tions of such legislation made by Congress in
177(5, but N. H. did not agree that appeal from
her courts was a right or even required; State,
as recommended, erected Maritime Courts for
trial by jury of captures; appeals of Congress to
States confirmed impression that former body
had no right to override state courts; Articles of
Confederation grant right of appeal to Court of
Congress in future, but clause does not apply to
earlier cases and all powers not expressly given
are left with the States. Foregoing letter re
ported by Committee of N. H. House of Rep. and
approved by House and Council Nov. 6. Vote of
both bodies attested by Joseph Pearson, Dep.
Secy. L. S. Read Jan. 2, 1784, and referred to
Committee. See Report Jan. 12, 178-L
C. 0. 44, 203
17.H3 Moore, Philip [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress.
Dec. 18 Asks public vouchers for ship Un tied States, Capt.
Thomas Bell, about to sail for China, and appoint
ment of James Moore as Consul to that country.
L. S.
C. C. 41, <>, 315
1783 Barclay, Thomas, Paris. To John Barry, Alliance. As to
Dec. 25 pri/e money.
Navy Mi*c.
1773 Cowper, John [Annapolis, Md.]. To [Thomas Mifflin]
Dec. 2(i President, Continental Congress. Prays recom
pense for bigantine Commerce chartered to Hewes
& Smith, Continental Agents in North Carolina,
Dec. 3, 1776. Vessel used by Agents at a monthly
hire until captured and sold by British; considers
his firm, Scott, Irwin <& Cowper, entitled to hire
and value of vessel; submits documents in sup
port of his claim. A. D. S. with accompanying
papers.
C. C. 42, 2, 172-184
200 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Sullivan, John, Annapolis. To [Thomas Mifflin] Presi-
Dec. 30 dent, Continental Congress. Is agent for (John
Penlmllow and others] owners of the MrChu;-;/;
is waiting determination of Congress on memorial
of New Hampshire [sent Nov. (! by Mcsheeh
Weare]; gives historical argument upholding
position taken by Wcare. D. S. Read Jan. 2.
1784, and referred to Committee. 8r Report
Jan. 12, 1784.
C. C. 44, 207-218
[1783?] Alliance, officers and crew, to Continental Congress.
Petition for payment of wages and prize money;
IJ2 signatures.
( . 0. 42, 6, 101
1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
Jan. 3 of Jan Hendrick Christian Heinecken respecting
. capture of ship Miner ra. Endorsed: Passed Jan.
8, 1784.
C. C. 19, 3, 121
1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Petition of
Jan. 3 Nathaniel Greenwood referring it to Agent of
Marine. Referred Jan. 9.
0. C. 19, 2,527
1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on memorial
Jan. 5 of Gustavus Conyngham [Oct. 11, 1783] for rank
in Navy. Commissions issued at Paris are for
temporary expeditions and do not give rank in
Navv- Passed."
C. C. 19, 1. <)21
1784 Sullivan, John, Annapolis. To Gov. [Thomas] Jefferson.
Jan. G Has selected papers mentioned by Jefferson,
numbered them 1-30 and noted contents in en
closed minutes; refers to his [Sullivan s] statement
of objections [in case of Penhallow and others];
asks careful consideration and adds to points there
presented; submits that if Articles of Confedera
tion are relied on to justify aet of Court of
Appeals, question arises as to time when Articles
went into force. A. L. S.
C. C. 44, 21!)
1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of
Jan. 1 2 Meshech Weare [Nov. 6, 1783] regarding jurisdic
tion in case of capture of Susannah by the Mc-
Clarey. Committee discusses in detail arguments
for National vs. State jurisdiction, and decides that
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 201
capture having been inudo and .submitted to courts
of Now Hampshire before completion of confed
eration, when appeals to Congress in such cases
were refused bv that State, neither Concrress nor
r*
any persons deriving authority from that body had
jurisdiction in thi.s case. A. I). Thomas Jeffer
son. Report read Jan. 13, 1784, and further con
sideration postponed. Report taken up Jan. 21,
considered until adjournment; further considered
Mar. 19, 22, 2:5, 24, 25. On Mar. HO Congress
refused to agree to report. Not settled till 1795.
Penhallow vs. Doane, 3 Dallas, 54.
C. C. 44, 223
1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to the
Jan. 15 Alliance. Report: Honor of U. S. Hag and pro
tection of her coasts and trade require repair of
the Alliance; Agent of Marine to take orders for
her repair. Endorsed: iv Mar. 27, 1784, referred."
See Report of Mar. 30, 1784.
C. C. 28, 221
1784 Sullivan, John, Philadelphia. To [Thomas Mifflin] Presi-
Jan. 24 dent of Congress. Encloses certificate of [John
Potts] Register of Court and opinion of Court of
Appeals of June [26], 1779, refusing to act in
trial of Susannah; further action on case.
A. L. S. See Potts, John, jr., Certificate, 1784,
Jan. 24. Letter of Sullivan read Feb. 2, 1784.
C. C. 44, 225
1784 Potts, John, jr. Certificate of copy of opinion of Court
Jan- -^ of Appeals of Continental Congress in case Elisha
Doane and others vs. brig [Susannah], &c., John
Penhallow, appellee. A. D. S. Enclosed: Sulli
van, John, to Thomas Mifflin, of same date.
C. C. 44, 229
17S4 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter
Jan. 30 [Sept. 20, 1783] from [Robert Morris] Supt. of
Finance relative to pay of officers of the Navy.
"Passed Mar. 23, 1784."
C. C. 19, 4, 425
17S4 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on granting
Jan. 30 a Sea Letter to John trreen, commander of ship
Empress of China; form of letter.
C. C. 19, 5, 11
202 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1784 Barney, Joshua, Annapolis [Md.]. To Thomas Mifflin,
Mar. President Continental Congress. Requests pro
motion from rank of Lieut, to that of Capt. U.
S. Navy. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 4, 383
1784 Morris, R[obert], Philadelphia. To Thomas Mifflin, Pres-
Mar. lit ident Continental Congress. Letter relates to
sale of the Washington, and Alliance. A. L. S.
C. C. 137, 3, 483
[1784] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on action to
[Mar. 23] be taken in case of the Nancy. Recommend
forwarding of papers relating to vessel to minis
ters and a demand for indemnity. Endorsed:
"Passed May, 1784."
C. C. 28, 177:i
[1784] Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting
[Mar. 30] sa l e of frigate Alliance and packet Wanhinf/ton.
Report: (a) Cost of repairs for each vessel ren
ders postponement and depreciation unavoidable;
(/>) neither vessel longer necessary; (r) recom
mend sale of each at auction; (d) approve certain
conduct of Superintendent of Finance. Endorsed:
Acted on, Apr. 8, 1784. Sale of Washington and
article (</) agreed to.
C. C. 2s, . .->
[1784] Williamson [Hugh]. Motion instructing United States
[Mar. .] Ministers abroad to demand of Great Britian pay
ment for schooner Nancy, illegally detained since
cessation of arms. A. D. Referred to Commit
tee. See Report of Committee, Mar. 23, 1784.
C. ( . 28, 177
1784 Waters, Daniel and others. Boston [Mass.]. To Con-
May 3 tiuental Congress. Petition for reimbursement
for losses caused by depreciation of pay. Twelve
signatures.
C. C. 42, 8. 2 .0
1784 Bourne, Shearjasheel, Annapolis. To Continental Con-
May 6 gress. Is agent for heirs of Elisha Doane and
of Isaiah Doane and James Shepherd; enters plea
in behalf of owners of Susannah and her cargo;
sets forth case of owners [See Doane, Elisha,
petition, Sep. 14, 1778] carrying same from Nov.,
1777, to date in opposition to plea of John Sul
livan and action of New Hampshire legislature.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 203
A. D. S. Read M:iy 7 and ordered to he filed
with other papers relating to brig Susannah.
C. C. 44, 233-239
1784 Bourne, Shear jasheel, Annapolis. To Thomas Mifflin,
May 7 President of Congress. Has received private in
formation that libnllants in case of the Susannah
[John Penhallow and others] have applied to Con
gress in their own behalf; wishes therefore to
present case from point of view of Elisha Doane
and others, late owners of above-named ship;
states that view and hopes to be notified before
any further action may be taken. A. L. S. See
Remonstrance of May 6, 1784, enclosed in this
letter, and Report of Committee, Jan. 12, 1784.
C. C. 44, 241
[1784] Alliance, Officers etc. To Thomas Mifflin, President
[May 10*] Continental Congress. Petition of "a number
of the Officers, Marines and Mariners late be
longing to the Continental frigate Alliance 1 for
wages and prize money. 62 signatures. See
following entry.
C. C. 42, 6, 101
| 17K4] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on prize
| May lo] money due officers, marines, and mariners lately
on board the Alliance. Referred to Agent of
Marine.
0. C. 32, 559
1784 Shewell, Robert, Annapolis. To Continental Congress.
May 2Z Statement of position in case of capture of
L" Amiable Elizabeth by the Nancy; prays re
dress. Original referred to Committee and later
to ( ommittec of States. See Reportof latter Com
mittee, .Tul. 10, 1784. Copy. Enclosed: Thom
son, Charles, to John Adams, Jul. 10, 1784.
C. C. 44, 405
17s4 Barry, John, Philadelphia. Account against the frigate
,hil. L Alliance. Account amounts to l,599jj- dollars.
D. S.
Navy .Misc.
1784 Continental Congress, Committee of the States. Re-
Jul. 10 port of Committee to whom was referred petition
of Robert Shewell [May 23, 1784], with attached
papers. Resolved: That copies of papers relating
204 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
to brig L" 1 Amiable Elizabeth . . . be sent to
Ministers negotiating treaties of Commerce with
foreign powers, and that they be instructed to
require of British Court restoration of full value
of brig and cargo for benefit of Robert Shewell
and other just claimants. D. S. Charles Thom
son. Enclosed in Thomson, Charles, to John
Adams and others, Jul. 1(5, 1784.
C. C. 31 , :S5; 44, 4:U
1784 Thomson, Charles, Philadelphia. To John Adams, Benja-
Jul. 16. min Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. By order
of the Committee of the States sends them copies
of papers relating to the brig L" 1 A in table ttltzu-
Icth; she is a French vessel, deserted by her crew
[on Apr. 8J; rescued by American crew and
taken into St. Johns, Newfoundland; seized here
by British olh ccrs and sold with cargo; plenipoten
tiaries are to demand that her value be restored
by British court to Robert Shewell by whom she
was taken up at sea. A. L. S.
C. C. 44, 401
178-4 Alsop, John, and Francis Lewis, New York. To Conti-
Nov. 1 nental Congress. Memorial for recompense due
for loss of sloops Lucretia and Samuel when en
gaged in Continental service. A. 1). S. of Lewis.
signed by Alsop also.
C. C. 41, 5, :!;!7
1784 Leeds, Jedidiah, Trenton. To Continental Congress. Me-
Dec. 10 morial for recompense due on account of loss
occasioned by treatment given sloop l- urtnn,-
by Capt. John Barry, with accompanying docu
ments. A. D. S.
C. C. 41, 5, :i -:;55
1784 Continental Congress. Committee report on petition of
Dec. 16 [Capt. John] Bar re praying for promotion in the
Navy. Postponement recommended.
1784 [Pennell, Joseph, J Marine Office. To Timothy Matlack.
Dee. 30 Requests a written statement as to nature and
time of service for Naval or Marine Committees
of Congress, compensation received, and amount
expected. Auto. Copy. Enclosed: Pennell to
President of Congress, Jan. 15, 1785.
c. c. ;ii, 10:?
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 205
1784 Pennell, Joseph. Marine Office. [To President of Con-
Doc. 30 gi ess,] Trenton, X. ,J . Account of monies paid
liy Timothy Matlack and charged by the Naval
Committee in their account passed by Resolve of
Congress, Sep. ! ., 177(1; amount is 01753 dollars.
I). S. Enclosed in Pennell to K. H. Lee, Presi
dent of Congress, Jan. 15, 1785.
C. C 31, 90
17*5 [Barclay, Thomas, L Orientj. Account of monies paid
Jan. 1 N J officers and crew of the Alliance and profit on
shares purchased for Capt. John Barry and John
Brown. A. 1).
Navy Misc.
17S5 Pennell, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard Henry Lee],
.Ian. 15 President of Congress [New Yorkj. In letter of
May 125, 1784, to Robert Morris mentioned allow
ance to be made to Continental Agents and a re
port upon accounts of late Naval Committee of
Congress; understands these points were sub
mitted to Congress; accounts of agents can not be
settled until accounts of naval committee are
investigated, as the two are closely connected;
cites account of Timothy Matlack as one connected
with both matters; encloses one account rendered
by Matlack and mentions others which seem to
be connected with work of latter when in another
department; encloses letter of ,Dee. 30 to Mat-
lack as to 2d matter; in reply to this Matlack has
referred him to President of Congress; encloses
extracts of letters of Nov. 1 and 5, 1784, from
John Wereat, late Continental Agent, in Georgia,
in regard to timber furnished in 1777; public
securities have been offered him (Pennell) for
debts due Marine Department and he asks in
structions as to receipt of same. A. L. S. See
Letter from Robt. Morris, June 1, 1789. This
letter with another of Apr. 30 was on May 13
referred to Board of Treasury to report; June
10, 1785, report made, read June 13. allowing
2 per cent on all expenditures and sales by agents
when no other sum is specified.
C. C. 31, 95
1785 Minerva. Memorial in behalf of Prussian ship Minerva,
Jan. 17 with accompanying papers.
C. C. 41, 6, 412-420
206 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1785 Continental Congress, Committee. Report recommend-
Fel). Iti ing rank for George Turner, late Commissary of
Naval prisoners. Report negatived Feb. 23,
1785.
C. C. 19, 6, 97
[1785] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on report of
[Feb. 18] [Joseph] Pennell as to money advanced William
Bingham late Continental Agent in French West
Indies for repairs to the Confederacy. Original
report showing portion stricken out. Set-. Report
Jan. 11, 178G.
0. C. 19, 1, 855
1785 Young, Joanna, New York. To Continental Congress.
Feb. 23 As w id ow of Capt. John Young, late of the Inde
pendence and the Saratoga, requests half pay for
life as is granted to the widows of Army officers.
D. S. -SVv Report Mar. 22; and for treatment
accorded widows of Army officers w. Journals of
Congress May 15, 1778; Aug. 24. and Oct. 21,
1780.
C. C. 42, 8, 4IS7.
1785 Pennell, Joseph, Marine Office. To[Richard Henry Lee]
Mar. 11 President of Congress [New York]. Report
upon petition of William Henry, late clerk and
steward of the Hornet; claim is one of many
and will be taken up upon receipt of vouchers;
wishes a rule of Congress for settlement of cer-
tain class of cases of which this is a type; many
marines enlisted during the war, some for a lixed
time in years, some for a cruise, and some for
the war; has not original shipping papers and
wishes directions from Congress how to act in
cases of doubt; encloses resolutions of Marine
Committee under which he formerly acted, but is
not authorized to do so now. A. I). S. Read
Mar. 14 and referred to William p]llery, Samuel
Hardy, and Pierce Long.
0. C. 81, 118
1785 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on negotia-
Mar 11 tions with the Barbary States.
C. C. 25, 2, 421
1785 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on petition of
Mar. 22 Joanna Young [Mrs. John Young, Feb. 23, 1785]
respecting half pay for widows of Naval officers.
Report that it is inexpedient to grant petition.
Agreed to May 16, 1785.
C. C. 19, 6, 603
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 207
ITS.") Continental Congress, Committees. Various reports on
Mar. 2-i- memorial of Capt. Seth Harding sis to his accounts.
Apr. IS C. 0. 19; 3, 45, 47, 51, 55, 61
1785 Nesbitt, Jjohn] M. To Joseph Pennell. Prize money
Apr. S due Dennis Leary when serving on the Andreic
I)<>r i. Copy.
C. 0. 19, 3, 57
1785 Pennell, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard II. Lee]
Apr. 11 President of Congress [New York]. Report upon
petitions and claims of Capt. Dennis Leary and
Capt. Seth Harding; Leary has been paid in full to
Jul. 1, 1779, since when he has been but a short
time in service and has asked no settlement; Capt.
Harding presents no vouchers for his claims, altho
previously requested to do so; in any event sees
no reason to pay him in a different manner from
the other officers. A. D. S. Claims referred to
Pennell Apr. 4; report read in Congress Apr. 18.
See dlxo Petition of Harding dated Apr. 5, 1785,
referred to William Ellery, William S. Johnson,
and David Howell, upon whose report 500 dol
lars was granted him Apr. 15, 1785.
C. C. 31, 109
1785 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, Paris. To George Washington
Apr. 13 [Mount VernonJ. Candidacy of Edward Stack
for membership in Society of the Cincinnati, with
testimony of St. Simon, d Estaing, and Lafayette
on point. Contemporary Cop} 7 by David Hum
phries, endorsed by and enclosed in Jones to
Washington. Jul. IS, 1785.
\V. 68, 81
1785 Nicholson, James, New York. To Richard Henry Lee,
Apr. 14 President of Congress. Presents claims against
Congress and requests leave of absence. A. L. S.
C. C. 19, 4, oL 5
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report on the claims
Apr. 18 and accounts of Peter Landais. "Passed June 2,
1785.
C. C. 19, 3, 407, 409
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report on petition of
Apr. 19 Capt. Dennis Leary [for prize money due when
serving on the Andrew Doria].
C. C. 19, 3, 55
208 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1785 Nicholson, James, New York. To Hugh Williamson.
Apr. 20 As to claims mentioned in letter to President of
Congress, Apr. 11, 1785. A. L. S.
0. C. 19, 4, 520
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report on letter [Apr.
Apr. 27 14, 1785] of Capt. James Nicholson. Leave of ab
sence granted May 2, 1785. See letter of Apr. 1 4.
C. C. 19, 4. 528
1785 Nicholson, James. New York. To Richard Henry Lee,
Apr. 29 President Continental Congress. Offers to serve
as Marine Agent, Secretary of Marine Office or
equivalent position. A. L. S.
C. C. 7.s, 17, 175
1785 Pennell, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard Henry Lee]
Apr. 30 President of Congress [Xew York]. Encloses
return of certiricates issued upon settlements in
Marine Department to date, 24,278 dollars; ac
counts include many settlements with officers and
men of Navy, hut lacking accounts of Continental
Agents could not settle prize accounts; accounts
received from Board for Eastern District will not
do away with necessity of taking books and papers
of Marine Committee, etc.. to Boston; hopes for
decision of Congress on questions in his letter of
Jan. 15. A. L. S. Letter read May 5, and with
letter of Jan. 15 was, on May 13, referred to
Board of Treasury. Report made Jim. lu, read
Jun. 13, allowed commission of 2J per cent to
agents for all expenditures and sales, unless other
agreement fixed.
C. C. lil, 105
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report that Board of
May 13 Treasury take order for selling ship timber in
Georgia belonging to the United States with ex
tract of letter of Nov. 1, 1784, relating to same.
C. C. 20, 2, 447, 448
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report on letter of
May 13 Joseph Pennell of Jan. 15 as to commissions
allowed agents for settling marine accounts.
Recommend: Letter, with enclosures, to be re
ferred to Board of Treasury to report.
C. C. 28, 219
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLTJTIOK. 209
[1785] Continental Congress. Committee report on sale of the
[May 23] Alliance. Recommend: (<i) Board of Treasury
be authorized and directed to sell ship, giving
previous notice in newspapers; (It) guns and mili
tary appointments to be given in charge of Sec
retary at War. Passed .Tun. 3, 1785.
0. C. 28, 218
[17S5] Continental Congress. Committee on Admiralty Cases.
[Jun. Ij Report on action of Court of Appeals in Admiralty
Cases. See Report on kindred subjects May 19,
1786.
C. C. 28, 205-211
Jones, Jfohn] Paul, Paris. To George Washington
[Mount VernonJ. Uncloses copy of letter of
Apr. 13, and sends certificates as to candidacy of
[Eugene] Macarty for membership in Society of
Cincinnati. L. S.
W. 68, 81
1 7s5
Barry, John, and Thomas Read, Philadelphia. To the
President, Continental Congress. Transmitting
memorial of equal date.
C. C. 78, 4, 498
Barry, John, and Thomas Read, Philadelphia. To Con
tinental Congress. Memorial for themselves and
others asking increased pay. D. S. Read Sep.
26.
C. C. 41, 1, 427
1785 Continental Congress. Committee report recommend-
Sep. 28 j n g reward for services rendered in case of John
Jackson, British pilot on Bon Honnne, Richard.
C. C. 19, 3, 271
1785 Canton, Capt. Thomas Truxtun. Letter and memorial
Dec. 22 of William Cox and others of Philadelphia pray
ing a Sea Letter for the Canton. Read Dec. 28.
For form of letter see Journal Jan. 2, 17st!, on
which date memorial was granted. A. L. S. of
Cox.
C. C. 41, 2, 216-220
17S5 Hooe. Richard, [T.] Alexandria. To President, Continen-
Dec. 31 tal Congress. Letter relates to capture of brig
Bctxeij, Capt. James Krwin, by the Moors. Read
Pel). 2L, 1786. Consideration suspended until
presentation of report of Commissioners to treat
with Barbarv States.
C. C. 59, 3, 105
0212 (Hi 14
210 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[1786] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on repairs
[Jan. 11J made to the Confederacy at Martinique. Amended
report as referred to Board of Treasury. $<><
.Report Feb. IS, 1785.
C. C. 2(5, 573
1786 Thompson, Thomas, St. Pierre. To John Hancock, New
Feb. 28 York. Number and condition of American ves
sels in the West Indies. A. L. S.
c. c. 7s, 2-2, :;i7
[1786] Coffin, Tristram [Nantucket, Mass.]. To Continental
[Mar. 29?] Congress. Memorial for property lost in the loan
of a schooner Mar., 1779, to Samuel A. Otis, of
Boston, for Continental use, with accompanying
documents. D. S.
C. C. 41, 1 , 301-317
1786 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on negotin-
Apr. 5 tions with the Barbary States. It is proper
and expedient for the Federal Government to
turn their earliest attention to the Marine Depart
ment." Endorsed: "Apr. 11 assigned" [for con
sideration].
C. C. 25, 2, 459
1786 Continental Congress, Committee. Report 011 memorials
May 19 and petitions from persons claiming vessels in
Courts of Admiralty. Recommend: Judges of
Courts of Appeals grant rehearings or new trials
when justice demands it. Report read May 19,
1786; brought up May 25; May 29 assigned for
consideration; passed June 27, 1786.
C. ( . 28, 201, 215
1786 Pierce, Benjamin [New York]. To Continental Congress
May 22 [New York]. Petition in behalf of himself, a
gunner on the Alliance, arid "about fifty officers
and mariners" of that vessel. Prays for receipt
of wages and prize money due for services in
1779 repeatedly promised but never paid; refers
to previous petitions. D. S. Read and referred
to Board of Treasury. On Jun. 7 Board reported
and Congress resolved that an accurate list of
persons entitled to prize money should be, made
up and monies paid by Capt. John Paul Jones to
the Treasury should be apportioned justly among
the claimants. See Journals of Congress Jun. 7,
1786.
C. C. 42, 6, 375
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 211
178ii Whipple, Abraham, New York. To Continental Con-
Oct. (! gress [New York]. Petition for payment of vari
ous sums of money considered his due. 1). S.
with deposition of Oct. 10, and other papers.
See following entry.
0.0. 42,8,304-380
178(5 Walker, Benfjamin] [New York]. To Continental Con-
Get. 8 gress [New York]. Report as Commissioner of
Accounts of the Marine Department on petition
of Abraham Whipple. () Considers claim of
Whipple for expenses in settling his accounts in
admissible. (J) No authority shown for expenses
of eleven passengers taken on board by order of
Benjamin Franklin and resolve of Congress of Jul.
25, 17T7, quoted as opposed to claim. (<) Allow
ance for commanding more than one ship favored.
Recommends: (1) Whipple be credited with pub
lic money given him if remainder in his possession
be returned, no account being made of amount
stolen. (2) Reimbursement for amount expended
on passengers if evidence is produced that they
were taken by order of Franklin. (3) Allowance
to be made for time when he had more than one
vessel under his command. D. S. Report con
sidered Oct. 10 and recommendations 1 and 2
passed. Recommendation 3 postponed Oct. 10
and lost Oct. 12. See preceding entry.
C. C. 31, 159
[17S(!?] Continental Congress. Committee report favoring the
[Nov. 1J promotion of [John] May rant to the rank of
Lieut, in U. S. Navy. Endorsed as read Nov. 1.
Motion to same effect as made Oct. 31. Neither
found in Journals of Congress.
C. C. 19, 4, 123-127
178(5 Walker, Benjamin, New York. To John Barry, Phila-
Nov. 2 delphia. Asks regarding books of the Alliance
later than 1781. A. L. S.
Navy Misc.
1787 Graudin, Elizabeth, Boston. To Continental Congress.
Mar. 7 Prays that she may receive wages and prize
money due her deceased husband, Philip (iaudin,
who served under Commodore [Esek] Hopkins
1775-177(5. A. D. S.
C. C. 42, 3, 301
212 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1787 Sally. List of papers relating to seizure of sloop received
Mar. 21 from [John Collins] Governor of Rhode Island.
( . C. :s, r>, :;r>i
1787 Nicholson, Samuel, New York. To Continental Congress.
Mar. 21 Memorial praying recompense for depreciation
in value of Continental money received when in
service during war and in settlement of accounts
for 1778 and 1780. D. S. See: Walker. Benja
min. Report Jul. 10, 1787.
0. 0. 41, 7, i:iO
1787 Nicholson, Samuel, New York. To Continental Congress.
Mar. 23 Memorial praying the payment of share of prize
money due him from results of cruise under Capt.
Lambert Wickcs in 1777. D. S.
C. 0. 41, 7, l">4
1787 Walker, Ben[jamin] New York. To Mrs. Elizabeth Gau-
Mar. 28 din [Boston]. Is unable to find name of her late
husband Philip Gaudin on rolls of the A!f /<(/,
Columbus, Cabot, Fly. or J / i/r/rfenr, ; if name. of
ship be furnished, effort will be made to secure
any amount due him. [This letter is in reply to
the petition of Mrs. Gaudin of Mar. 7. 1787,
which was read Mar. 29 and referred to Walker
for report. The letter was to have been sub
mitted to Congress as a report on Apr. 3, but no
quorum being present action on it was not taken
at that time and no further record has been
traced. Gaudin appears to have served on the
Oliver Ci onvwM, a Massachusetts privateer, when
under the command of Capt. Samuel Smedley
and Capt. Phineas Parker.] Auto, copy signed.
( . 0. 31, 1(57
1787 Walker, Ben[jamin] [New York]. To Continental Con-
Apr. 8 gress [New York]. Report on petition of Mrs.
Elizabeth Gaudin. See preceding entry and peti
tion of Mrs. Gaudin, Mar. 7, 1787.
1787 Lewis, Joseph, New York. To Continental Congress.
Apr. 1) Memorial for wages and prize money due. but
withheld by Capt. John Barry. D. S.
C. C. 41, 5, 432
1787 Marine Department, Benfjamin] Walker, Commissioner.
Apr. 11 Report on the Memorial of Joseph Lewis; Capt.
[John] Barry to pay Lewis monies retained on
account.
C. C. lit, 4, 143
NAVAL RECORDS OF TIIK REVOLUTION. 213
1787 Fownall, Thomas New York. To Continental Congress,
May 8 Memorial praying compensation for depreciation
in value of money received for services as Lieut,
of Marines on the Virginia; vessel captured in
March 17T8 and memorialist is informed that no
provision has been made for depreciation in
monies paid to the Navy before Jul. 11, 17SO.
D. S. See following entry.
C. C. 41, 8, 222
1787 Walker, Benfjamin]. To Continental Congress [New
Jul. 10 York]. Report on Memorial of Thomas Pow-
nal [of Ma}- 8, 1787]. Returns Memorial to Con
gress; Board of Treasury on Apr. 24 reported
[in case of Memorial of Samuel Nicholson of Mar.
21] on same general subject of compensation, and
others, as well as Pownal, await action of Con
gress on that report. A. D. S. [Report read
Jul. 12, 1787. Report of Treasurer on Memorial
of Nicholson presented Apr. 24. and Congress
resolved on Aug. 1, 1787, that Marine accounts
should be settled on lines adopted Apr. 10, 1780,
for the army as to depreciation, no man to be
benefited who was not in service or liable for
service at that date.]
C. C. 31, 171
17S7 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, New York. To Arthur St. Clair,
Aug. S President, Continental Congress. Requests
return of reports on engagement with Serapis,
etc. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 13, 409
1787 Continental Congress. Board of Treasury. Report on
Oct. f) claim of Richard Harrison for advances to officers
and crew of the Butsy.
C. C. 138, 1, 585
17^7 Continental Congress. Committee report on division of
Oct. ! prize money due to the Bon JIoinin<> Richard
and the Alliance. Endorsed passed: "Oct. 11,
1787."
C. C. 19, 3, 309
178" Continental Congress. Resolution requesting permis-
Oct. 16 sion of Louis XVI for Capt. John Paul Jones to
embark with the French fleets of evolution.
Passed same date.
C. C. 19, 3, 313.
214 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
[1787] Continental Congress. Resolution awarding- a gold
[Oct. 16] medal to Chevalier John Paul Jones. Passed
unanimously same date.
C. C. 19, 3, 315, 317
1788 Nicholson, Samuel, New York. To Continental Con-
Jun. 17 gress. Prays that an estimate be made of prize
value of vessels taken in 1777 by fleet under
command of Capt. Lemuel Wickes and that the
petitioner s share be assigned him. A. P. S.
C. C. 41, 7, 138
1788 Continental Congress. Committee report on Memorial
Jun. 27 | June 17, 1788] of Capt. Samuel Nicholson regard
ing .prize money. "Passed Jul. 2, 1788."
C. C. 19,4,517
1788 Nicholson, Samuel, New York. To [Cyrus Griffin]
Jul. 14 President, Continental Congress. Complains
that under resolution of Jul. 2 he is not receiving
fair share of prize money due him; will obtain a
mere pittance and that with no interest; requests
justice. A. L. S.
C. C. 78, 17, 401
1788 Continental Congress. Committee report granting Capt.
Jul. 17 Samuel Nicholson a commission on sales of prizes
taken in 1777 by the Reprisal, Lexington, and
Dolphin. "Passed July 18, 1788."
C. C. 19, 4, 515
[1788] Continental Congress. Committee report on Memorial
[Aug. 16] of Jan. H. C. Hiencken [Jan. 17, 1785?], regard
ing the Minerva.
C. C. 32, 619
1794 Sweeny, Doyle. A list of officers who served in the
Mar. 18 Continental Naval and Marine Service during the
war 1775-1783. Contemporary copy.
Navy Misc.
BONDS OF THE
LETTERS OF MARQUE
215
LETTERS OF MARQUE
1778 Abiiigdoii. Maryland .sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 14.
Sep. 14 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Handy, [Balti
more.] Mate: William Smith, [Philadelphia.]
Boatswain: John Morgan.
Bonders: James Handy [Baltimore]. Joseph Williams [An
napolis?].
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
O. C. 196, vol. 1, ]>. 8
1770 Achilles. Pennsylvania brigantinc. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 22 Not stilted. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas
M unlock [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Cad wallader Morris, Philadelphia. Samuel C. Morris,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Morris, Philadelphia. Samuel C. Morris &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 19
177 .t Achilles. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 2S 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: George Thomson
[Philadelphia].
Bonder: Samuel C. Morris, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Wilcocks [Philadelphia]. Samuel & Thomas
Morris, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 2S
177H Active. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Apr. 30 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Green [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Robert Bridges, Philadelphia. William Smith,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Bridges & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 16
217
JIS I.IIIIIAKV UK C(iN(il(KSS.
177 . Active, IViiii.svlviiniii. liri^unl inr. (inns: II. < rr\v: I 1 .
Muy iil l n md: $10,111)0. Muster: Chiirlcs Alr.xinidrr.
|M,,,.|I-| John \Vil.-nrliH, I III III. Irl |.li i;i. Chnrli-H A Ii-Mim Id,
I lilluilrlpliiii.
l IWIIITM: .lulin U ilrorliH i<. < ., l liiliuli<l|iliiil.
\\ ilni"i:-n: .l| | r.iillm I., U illiiini I .II.H n.
( . ( . Mill, vol. I, p. Ill
Active. IVimMvlvimiii ;-l<i|i. (Jim.;: II. ( rrw: (in.
Itimd: $ld, (MM). Muslcr: IVIiT I >n.y | I liihi.drl
pliiii |.
II In, riiili|, M, ,.,, I hil.hl. Iplii;, .Inmi H Anli, I lnlii. Irl
pllill.
<)uniTn: l lnli|< M.-I. I lliliulolpliill, .litincM Ai h A ( M.,
Phlliululplllll,
\VilimMM: .liinic H Triiiililiv
( . ( . IIM1, Mil. I, 1 1. II
177)1 Active. riMiiiHylvnniii liri^. (Jims: II. Crrw: In.
Nov. S Bond: $111,11(10. .Mnsl.cr: 1 lnniiii.M Misiinrd.
Hundoi H: rhmiiiiM MiHiuir<l, l liil}i<lrl|iliiu. TlionuiH Kil/MiiiHUiH,
I liiliuli lpliiii. <.,.,!.. M. i.l. I hlltuldlpllill.
(IUMITM riliililllH l ll/.Mllllll!lH, l lllliultll|)l)lu. (ii nr^n Mrnilr A
( (i., riiiiniii ipiiin.
\Viliiiwi: Jiiini N I l iinlilc.
Illlplli-lll.- I... lull
( . <!. Mill, veil. I, pp. IV IS
1 7so Active. I tMtimylviiiiiii l>i-i^-. (inns: I. ( i-cw: ;;o.
()((.. 2S Mniid: f l .!0,000. Mnslcr: I liilip .lnci|iirlin I >n
I toy.
i ...ii.ii i I.IMI. ii. ii. i . rini.i.i. i|.in.i riiiiqi .1.1. .jn. iin i n
Itny, I liiliuli lpliiii.
iiHiii-i l liili|> ,lii< i|iii<lin l>ii Itny.
\\ itin HM: .liuiii H Triinl ilc.
( .. ( . Mill, vol. I, p. !.
1 7SO Active. I l iinsylvaniu liri^iinl inr. (inns: lo. ( IT\V: is.
Dec. I J Hond: $:!0,ono. Mnslrr: .lulin Crni^ | I liiland
|iliin|. M.iic- NiillniM Solly | I lnh l. l| !.i.i
I ... n. I. -i .lullll 1 iM.. i.. | |II|.I.|.-||.|M.I .lltllll H < i.n jr., I llila
dolphin.
* UM. i Jiiliii I tillon, I hilni Irlfiliia. .IninrH ( rai^, riiilmlrl
pliiii.
WilnrNH: .liiiiicH Triinliln.
< . I . Mill, veil. I, p. l. i
1 7so Active. Mussiu luisolls liri^iintinr. (inns: I J. ( rc\v:(!0.
l)(\d. i;i Heind: # .M),000. Mnslor: Niilliiinifl SWHM-V.
lleiihle-rn: \nl lmnirl SvutM V, HoVPrly. Anilre i \\ ( alieit, llcvri ly.
Suiiilii l ( iilml, Itcvri-ly.
. n. i , lullll ( ill Mil. Illlll ..III. -I I ., \ i i I \
\\ it nrHHi H: \\ illuun l.rurli, John ( iiliol, .loliu II. iviirH.
{ . ( . Hill, vol. I, p. L U
NAVAL KKCOHDS OK TIIK UK VI H ,1 TIHN . 1 \
I7si Active. MutwacliUHottH bri^aiitine. (inns: II. Crew: (10,
Apr. .i Bond: # JO,OOO. Mnslrr: John I uUiii.
BondorHi John I altin, [loverly, Uirlianl C^uftrtonuuM | Hcv-
rrly|. John ft Aniltvw < aliot., Hcvitrly.
OwniTM; Andrew it .liihn ( illicit, Beverly.
\VitncMWH: .Iiiciil) Mel Innii ll, Samuel I 1 . llrook jr.
( . < . l!MI, vol. I, |i. 20
I7H1 Active. Connecticut sloop, (inns: hi, ( row: <>o.
May "2"2 Bond: # 20,000. Muwldr: Clmrlr.s Hulklcy.
Itdiidcru: CliarlcM Unlkli-y | WHhrrMllrl.l |. .lulin \Vrinhl,
| \Vi-th.-i --lirlil |. .hiNliiH Kilcy.
Ownrrn: |.l..hn \\ 1 1 .|,i .- i ., i \\ . 1 1,, i h, M
WiliicHHi H: CharluN Oaldwell, .Inim. rnnnliiill, jr.
( . ( . l!l, vi.l. I. p. I 1 -
I7si Active. Pennsylvania brigantino. (inns: 7. drow: iM.
Si-p. J . Huiid: $aO,000. MiiNtrr: ( Iliurlcs Hiddlo, I liiln
<lrl|)ll l!l. Mlllil : HclljIUIlill I ,i-:iri:i| I, |l lnl.i
delpbiaj.
i. .n ii i Pnncii Ourney , I liilmli-iiiliiu. t lmrii-M isiiiiiu-, I hil-
iidclpliia.
( hviuTH: l runciH (iiirimv, (Miurlt H I rtlit, ( li int iit Blddle Rtld
dtlicrH, | Philadelphia. }
U iincHHCH: H| | Oibornn, JaniM Trimble,
( . ( . I1MI, vnl. I, |.. II
I7H J Active. Miissiiclmsctt.M liri^iiiilinc. (Inns: II. ( ntvt:
Mn.V til. , r i(). Mond: $ 20,000. MiiHli r: Williiini |{OMH.
ltuii<liTN: \Villlaiii HUNK, SiiliMn. .luiiiithiiii Lambert [Salem],
.lai oli A..|ilnii, I Sail-in I
Owner: N<it Htiitcil.
Witiii HWM: Hainuiil M. WI-NI, .lolin I l-tcrH.
<!. (!. l!Mi, vol. I, |>. . I
1777 AdaniH. ( onncx ticiit, .sloop. diiiim: II. ( row: HO,
Jill, -io Uond: #. ),ooo. Muster: Kdwiird Hi itlnt.
IdiiiilrrH: Kdwiml ItniOic, WitthcrNlli ld. Hiiiniii l liroonir,
NVcllmrnliclil. John llroomr, llarlfonl.
<IS\IH-IH: S;iiniirl lirnoiiif, .lolin Itrooinr, \IH|H-\\ Kowland,
.li n n.i:ili IMutt, I ..INlr. Ih lll
WitiHiHWM: Jom>|>li Wcihl), HuiniK l (!urliH jr.
< . <!. 1IMI, vol. I, |>. 24
1778 Addition. Pennsylvania Hc.hooncr. (IIIIIH: 10. Orow:
Dec.it 4 ft. Bond: $10,000. Muster: .lolin (Vuitf 1 1 liil
adelphiaj.
Bondera : William MurHhull, Philadelphia. .|ON<>|I|I durNon,
Philadelphia.
OWIIIT: Not HUilnl.
\VitncHMcn: Itolwrt Mcdli-ay, Daniul KdwanlH.
( . (J. IIMI, vol. 1, p. ^5
220 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Addition. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Jan. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Spencer, [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: Robert MoCleay.
( . ( . 196, vol. 1, p. 26
1782 Admiral Zoutman. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jan. 14 HO. Bond: 20,000. Muster: William McFaden,
Philadelphia. Mate: John Cochran, [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Benjamin Davis, jr., Philadelphia. William McFaden,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Davis jr., John Pattern, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 9
1778 Adriana. Maryland sloop. Guns: 15. Crew: 47. Bond:
Oct. 8 5,000. Master: Joseph Vesey. 1st Mate: Philip
Mann [Annapolis ? 2d Mate : William Cain. Boat
swain: John Miller. Gunner: Christopher Lowe.]
Bonders: Joseph Vesey [Boston, Mass.]. John Rogers, Annap
olis, Md.
Owners: Joseph Vesey. North & Trescot, Charleston, S. C.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 29
1780 Adriana. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Oct. 9 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Miller.
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. William Miller,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart, Robert Totten [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 28
1781 Adriana. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jul. 20 20. Bond: $20.000. Master: Robert Alcorn.
Mate: John Sword [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Robert Alcorn, Philadelphia. James Crawford,
Philadelphia.
Owners: George Haines, Philadelphia. Andrew & James
Caldwell, Philadelphia. John Barclay, Philadelphia.
John Mitchell, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Alexander Cain, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 27
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 221
177! Adventure. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Deo. 2 1(). Bond: $5,000. Master: James Johnson.
Bonders: John Taylor Oilman, Exeter. William Klliot, Exeter.
Isaac Marble, Exeter. James Johnson, Exeter.
Owners: John Taylor Oilman, Exeter. William Elliot, Exeter.
Isaac Marble, Exeter.
Witnesses: Jonathan Blanchard, J[ohn] Wentworth.
C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 33
1777 Adventure. Maryland schooner, (runs: 3. drew: 7.
Oct. y.< Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Robinson.
Bonders: Thomas Robinson [Baltimore]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: James Williams, Joseph Williams, Richard Barnaby,
David Robinson, and William A very, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
Altho this bond is dated Oct. 20, 1777, the commission to Rob
inson was not issued until Jan. 24, 1778.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 38
177!) Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
J un . OK OK. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Mcllnoe.
Bonders: Benjamin Towne, John Mcllnoe, Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Towne, Philadelphia. John Bartholomew
&C o. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 35
17SO Adventure. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 80.
Jul. 15 Bond: $-20,000. Master: John Leamy.
Bonders: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. John l>eamy, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. Philip Rocke & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 34
17SO Adventure. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Sep. 1 .) 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Morris.
Bonders: James Morris, Boston. Elisha Sigourney, Boston.
George Little, Boston.
Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston.
Witnesses: William McKean, Oeorge Miles.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 37
17SO Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: (i. Crew: 45.
Mov. -2-2 Bond: $-20,000. Master: Hector McNeill.
Bonders: Hector McNeill, Boston. Stephen Hall, Boston.
John Shattuck, Boston.
Owner: Hector McNeill, Boston.
Witnesses: James Wells, Stephen II. Gray.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 36
222 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Adventure. Connecticut galley. Guns: 6. Crew: oU.
Jun. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Smith, jr.
Bonders: Samuel Smith, jr. , Southington. Asa Bray, Southing-
ton. Jonathan Root, Southington.
Owners: Asa Bray & Co., Southington.
Witnesses: Gideon Buckingham, John Mix.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 39
1781 Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Nov. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Bacon, jr.
Bonders: Edward Bacon jr., Barnstable. Stephen Higginson,
Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 82
1782 Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 29 ). Bond: $20,000. Master: Matthew Strong.
Mate: William Briggs [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Matthew Strong,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan and
others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 40
1782 Adventure. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Aug. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Tucker.
Bonders: Jonathan Tucker [Salem]. John X orris, Salem.
James King [Salem].
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Mulliken, William Bumpmore.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 41
1782 Adventure. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 20.
Oct. 15 Bond: $20.000. Master: Joseph Chase.
Bonders: Joseph Chase, Xan tucket. Kbenezer Lane, Boston.
Samuel Smith, Boston.
Owners: Kbenezer Lane and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Oakes, Thomas Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. lU
1782 Adventurous Fisherman. Massachusetts schooner.
Aug. 29 Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Nicholas Bartlett.
Bonders: Nicholas Bartlett, Marblehead. Joseph Prince, Boa-
ton. Ffortesque] Vernon, Boston.
Owners: Fortesque Vernon and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Tucker, Thomas C. Vernon.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 30
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 223
1781 Ajax. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: 8. Crow: 23.
Jan. t> Bond: $20,000. Master: John Ilarr. Mate:
John Ute [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Ilarr, Philadelphia. John Wilcocka, Philadel
phia.
Owners: John Wilcoeks & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James. Trimble.
C. ( . 196, vol. 1, p. 42
1770 Alexander. Maryland brigantine. (runs: 12. Crew:
Nov. 18 4d. Bond : $5,000. Master: Thomas Con way.
Bonders: Thomas Conway [Baltimore]. John McLure, Balti
more.
Owners: John McLure & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 44
1781 Alexander. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 150.
Jan. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Simpson.
Bonders: Thomas Simpson, Portsmouth, N. H. John Langdon,
Portsmouth, N. H. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth, N. H.
Owners: Henry Mitchell and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Edmund Roberts, Daniel R. Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 46
1781 Alexander. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
ret. 9 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Gideon Craw
ford jr.
Bonders: Gideon Crawford, jr., Providence, R. I. William
Foster, Boston. Bossenger Foster, Boston.
Owner: William Foster and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Foster, William Payne.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 45
1782 Alexander. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 60.
Jan. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Simpson.
Bonders: Thomas Simpson [Portsmouth, N. H.]. Thomas
Thompson, Boston. Henry Mitchell, Boston.
Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston.
Witnesses: Francis Johannes, Joseph Foster, George Benson.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 47
1783 Alexander. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 17. Crew: 50.
Jan. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Foster Williams.
Bonders: John Foster Williams, Boston. Henry Mitchell,
Boston. John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Owners: Henry Mitchell and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Brooine, William Shattuck.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 48
224 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Alexandria. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jul. 7 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Thomas
Boucher.
Bonders: John Thomas Boucher [Alexandria, Va]. Richard
Conway. [Baltimore?] Robert Adams [Baltimore].
Owners: John McLure, Baltimore. Robert T. Hooe and others,
Alexandria [Va.].
Witnesses: John Fitzgerald, Samuel Drill.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 43
1781 Alphin. [Alphen?] Maryland sloop. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jul. 9 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Davis.
Bonders: Samuel Davis [Philadelphia]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owner: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
An application for a commission by John Davidson in behalf of Nich
olas Low dated Jan. 18, 17H2 is attached.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 50
1781 Alphen. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Sep. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Job Pray. Mate: Sam
uel Davis [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia. Job Pray, Philadelphia.
Owners: Job Pray, Philadelphia. [Henry?] Hill, [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 1, p. 49
1778 America. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew. 20.
Nov. -21 Bond: $10.000. Master: John Lig-htbourn.
Bonders: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. John Lightbourn,
Philadelphia.
( >wners: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. John Lightbourn, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. I9fi, vol. i, p. 5:5
1780 America. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: loo.
Oct. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: William CoiHn.
Bonders: William Coffin [Newburyport]. David Cutler, New-
buryport. John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Robert McNeill, Thomas Blanchard.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 5L
17S2 American. Massachusetts ship. Guns: l(i. Crew: (JO.
Jul. U Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Caldwell.
Bonders: Robert Caldwell, Boston. Thomas Russell, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Burroughs, Nathaniel Goodwin.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 51
NAVAL REC. ORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 225
17*2 American Hero. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Hi. Crew:
Apr. L T 25. Bond: $20.000. Master: William Fail-field.
Bonders: William Fairfield, Salem. George Crowninshield,
Salem. John Collins, Salem.
Owners: George Crowninshield and otliers, Salem.
Witness: AV [ ] Harris.
C. C. 190, vol. 1, p. 54
L776 American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. (Juns: 8. Crew:
Jim. 15 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: Stephen Tinker.
Bonders: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London. Stephen Tinker,
New London. Thomas Shaw, New London.
Owner: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London.
Witnesses: Simon Wolcott, John Clark.
C. C. Kit), vol. 1, p. 58
177i> American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12.
Oct. y Civw: loo. Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel
Champlin jr.
Bonders: Samuel Champlin, jr. [New London]. John Tilley.
New London. Simon Wolcott, New London.
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw jr. & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: William Alden, William Capron.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 55
1778 American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14.
Jul. 21 Crew: 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: William
Leeds.
Bonders: William Leeds [New London?]. Nathaniel Shaw, jr.,
[New London]. Thomas Shaw [New London].
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw jr. & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Nathan Douglas, Daniel Shaw.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 57
177 ,* American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14.
Jun. y Crew: 70. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel
Champlin.
Bonders: Thomas Shaw [New London]. Samuel Champlin,
New London. Michael Melally [New London].
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Samuel Chace, jr., William Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 56
1782 Amiable Eunice. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6.
Apr. 29 Crew: 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Pearson.
Bonders: William Pearson, Newburyport. Daniel Bell, Boston.
Joseph De Valnais, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Bell and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Charles Williams, Francis Newell.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 59
5212 00 15
226 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Amigos del Pays. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12.
May 9 Crew: 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Juan Jo
seph de Arbulu [Philadelphia?]. Mate: George
Comer, [Philadelphia. ]
Bonders: Claudius Paul Raguett [Philadelphia]. Joseph Gal-
lego, Philadelphia.
Owner: Juan Joseph de Arbulu [Philadelphia?].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 60
1777 Amphitrite. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 2-4. Crew:
Jun. 13 160. Bond: $10,000. Master: Nicholas Fautrel.
Bonders: Nicholas Fautrel [Portsmouth]. John Langdon,
Portsmouth. George Wentworth [Portsmouth].
Owner: John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Witness: William Gardner.
Name of master spelled Fautruel also.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, ]). 61
1779 Andrew Caldwell. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10.
Jun. 1 Crew: 40. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas
Truxtun.
Bonders: James Caldwell, Philadelphia. Thomas Truxtun
[Philadelphia].
Owners: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 62
1779 Annapolis. Maryland sloop. Guns: -4. Crew: 10.
Jan. 8 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Forbes.
Bonders: James Forbes [Philadelphia]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: James Williams, Annapolis. William Pollard [Phila
delphia].
Witness: William Hyde.
17go C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 63
Nov 15 Anne. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Bond:
$20,000. Master: James Josiah.
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. Robert Knox A Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
1782 C. C. 196, vol. I, p. 65
Jan 7 Anne. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Bond:
$20,000. Mastej: John Ashmead. Mate: Joseph
Brown [Philadelphia],
Bonders: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John Ashmead, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. David Lenox and
others [Pennsylvania].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, 64
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 227
1782 Annett. Virginia ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 45. Bond:
Mar. 23 #20,000. Master: John Audobon.
Bonders: John Audobon, [Virginia.] George Xicolson [Vir
ginia].
Owners: David Ross & Co., Virginia.
Witness: C[harles] Hay "astoG. Nicolson."
C. C. 1%, vol. 1, p. 66
1770 Anonymous. Pennsylvania vessel. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Aug. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Davis.
Bunders: William Davis, Philadelphia. Samuel Meredith,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Davis, Philadelphia. Samuel Meredith,
Philadelphia. John Nixon, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 4
1781 Anonymous. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Apr. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Cooke.
Bonders: William Cooke, Dartmouth. John Proud, Dartmouth.
Charles Church, Dartmouth.
Owners: William Cooke and others, Dartmouth.
Witnesses: George Claghorn, John Sherman.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 7
1781 Anonymous. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 65.
Nov. 30 Bond, $20,000. Master: Christopher Clark.
Bonders: Christopher Clark. Richard Baker [Richmond].
Owners: Baker & Blow [Richmond].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 3
1781 Anonymous. Virginia brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 75.
Dec. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Esek Brown.
Bonders: Esek Brown. Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 5
1782 Anonymous. Philadelphia ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 120.
Apr. 27 Bond: $-20,000. Master: Joshua Barney, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Joshua Barney, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney, Phil
adelphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 6
1780 Antelope. Maryland schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 40.
Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah Yellott.
Bonders: Jeremiah Yellott [Baltimore?]. Charles Wallace,
Annapolis.
Owners: John Sterrett [Sterett?], Jesse Hollingsworth and
others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 19-.1, vol. 1, p. 70
228 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Antelope. Maryland .schooner. Guns: 1-2. Crow: ?>5.
Jan. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Frederick Folyer.
Mate: Peter Wing [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Frederick Folder [Annapolis]. William Neill, Balti
more.
Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[hoinas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 69
17S1 Antelope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 29 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Clouston.
Bonders: Thomas Clouston, Newburyport. Tristram Dalton,
Newburyport. Robert C. Hooper, Newburyport.
Owner: Tristram Dalton, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Richard Titcomb, Joshua Prentiss.
C. (. . 196, vol. 1, p. 67
1782 Antelope. Massachusetts ship. (Inns: 8. Crew: 16.
Feb. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Fcttyplace.
Bonders: Edward Fettyplace, Newburyport. Stephen Bruce,
[Newburyport.] Nehemiah Somes [Newburyport.]
Owners: Tristram Dalton and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: William Payne, John Fairservice.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 6H
1782 Anti Smuggler. Massachusetts galley. Guns: small arms.
Aug. 7 Crow: IS. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Per-
cival.
Bonders: John Percival, Barnstable. Samuel Brown,
Boston. Russell Sturgis, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel Freeman and others, Sandwich.
Witnesses: John Ilurd, Thomas Dennie.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 71
1781 Anti Traitor. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 40.
May 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Macpherson.
Mate: John Krainsby [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John .Macpherson, Philadelphia. Thomas Novell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Macpherson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Bransby, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 71
1782 L Antoinette. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: ti.
Mar. 30 Crew: 21. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Smith. Mate: Matthew M. Clarkson [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Lacaze & Mallet, Philadelphia. William Smith,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Lacaze, Philadelphia. Michael Mallet, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 73
NAVAL KKl OKUS OF THE KKVOLfTIOX. 229
17SO Apollo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: L<>. Crew: 20.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Skinner.
Bonders: Henry Skinner [Boston?]. Thomas Dennie, Mungo
Mackay, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston.
Witnesses: David Porter, Thomas Porter.
( . C. 196, vol. 1, p. 76
1782 Apollo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Jan. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Bradbury Sanders.
Bonders: Bradbury Sanders, Cape Ann. Mungo Mackay,
Boston. Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Francis Bryant, William Payne.
The name of the commander is spelled Saunders also.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 75
1782 Apollo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Dec. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Mackay.
Bonders: Alexander Mackay, Boston. Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Simeon Mayo, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Daniel Sargent, Lendall Pitts.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 1, p. 74
177 .t Argo. Pennsylvania hrigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 75.
Nov. 2. Bond: $10,000. Master: Moses Griffing.
Bonders: Benjamin Randolph, Philadelphia. Moses Griffing,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Randolph & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 78
1780 Argo. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. Bond:
Mar. 18 $10,000. Master: John Ilidge [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Robert Duncan, Philadelphia. Richard Humphreys,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Duncan, Philadelphia. Richard Humphreys
& Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 79
1780 Argo. Khode Island sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 14.
Dec. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Oliver Bowen.
Bonders: Oliver Bowen, Providence. Jabex, Bowen, Provi
dence.
Owner: Jabez Bowen, Providence.
Witnesses: Samuel Ward, Lydia Dexter.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 77
230 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Argo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. Bond:
Dec. 15 $20,000. Master: John Williamson.
Bonders: John Williamson [Marblohead]. Samuel R. Irwitt,
Marblehead. Marstoii Watson, Marblehead.
Owners: Samuel R. Irwitt and others, Marblehead.
Witness: William Gale.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 80
1780 Ariel. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 100.
Aug. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Matthew Lawler, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia. Matthew Lawler, Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Lawler, Philadelphia. Samuel Inglis & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Matthew Winderson.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 81
1781 Ariel. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 110.
Mar. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Miller [Phila
delphia]. Mate: Philip Brown, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 82
1782 Assurance. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 14. Crew:
Dec. 3 75. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Porter.
Bonders: David Porter, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paschal
N. Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Eliakim Raymond, George Scott.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 83
1782 Astrea. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 50.
Dec. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Derby.
Bonders: John Derby, Salem. Elias Basket Derby, Salem.
William Colman [Salem].
Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Witness: David Sears.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 84
1782 Atalanta. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Oct. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Cornelius Thompson.
Bonders: Cornelius Thompson, Salem. Joseph Sheds, [Sa
lem?]. John Baker, [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: James Eaton, Isaac Skillman.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 85
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 231
1780 Aurora. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crow: 20.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Porter.
Bonders): David Porter [Boston]. Mungo Mackay, Boston.
Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Owners: Mungo Mackay and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Ezekiel Burroughs, Benjamin Tetard.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 87
1781 Aurora. Massachusetts schooner, duns: 6. Crew: 20.
Nov. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Reno Chaloche.
Bonders: Rene Chaloche, Boston. Daniel Dumaine [Boston].
Bernard Lafitte [Boston].
Owner: Not stated.
\Vitnesses: Isaac Peirce, \V[illiain] Harris.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 86
1781 Aurora. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Dec. 27 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Williams
jr.
Bonders: George Williams jr., Salem. Joshua Grafton, Salem.
Benjamin Frost, Salem.
Owners: George Williams jr. and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jonathan Waldo, Nathaniel Perry.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 88
1778 Bacchus. Maryland brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 18. Bond:
Jun. 8 $5,000. Master: Charles Wells.
Bonders: Charles Wells [Philadelphia]. William Hammond,
Baltimore.
Owners: William Hammond and others, Baltimore. Goodwin
& Russell, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homaa] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, v. 1, p. 89
1777 Bachelor. South Carolina schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 13 u. Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathaniel Bently.
Bonders: Nathaniel Bently, Rhode Island. Alexander Rose,
Charleston, S. C. Thomas Allon, North Carolina.
Owner: Alexander Rose, Charleston, S. C.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Peabody, E[benezer] Thompson.
Bently s address is given later as Newburyport, Mass.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 9C
1778 Baltimore. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 6.
Jun. 8 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Fanning.
Bonders: John Fanning [Philadelphia]. Samuel Hughes
[Baltimore].
Owners: Samuel Hughes and others [Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 92
232 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Baltimore. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10.
Jul. 26 Bond: $5,000. Master: Robert Caulfield.
Bonders: James Calhoun, Baltimore. Robert Caulfield, Balti
more.
Owners: William Smith and others, Baltimore.
Witness: Robert Smith.
C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 91
1776 Baltimore Hero. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew:
Sep. 16 20. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Waters,
[Baltimore.] 1st Mate: William Jones [Balti
more]. 2d Mate: John Pine, Baltimore. 3d Mate:
John Sharp, Baltimore.
Bonders: Thomas Waters [Baltimore]. Robert T. Hooe,
[Alexandria, Va.]. John Crockett [Baltimore]. Thomas
Ringgold, Baltimore.
Owners: Abraham Vanbibber, [Baltimore]. Robert T. Hooe,
John Crockett, Thomas Ringgold.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 94
1779 Baltimore Hero. Maryland schooner. Guns: 22. Crew:
May 15 30. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Earle. Mate:
William Britton [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Earle [Philadelphia]. John Crockett, Balti
more.
Owners: Ben. & John C rockett, John Sterett and others, Balti
more.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 93
1782 Banter. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 50.
May 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry White,
Bonders: Henry White [Salem]. John Norris, iSalem. Rob
ert Stone [Salem?].
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Patterson, Mark Clark.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 95
1780 Batchelor. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: Not
Oct. 5 stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: Bernard Gal
lagher [Philadelphia.]
Bonders: Samuel Caldwell, John Mitchell, Philadelphia.
Owners: Mease, Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Bernard Gallagher, James Trimble.
Sec (t/KO Bachelor.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 96
1778 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 65.
Mar. 6 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dodge.
Bonders: Joseph Dodge [Stonington, Conn.]. Samuel Broome,
[Boston, Mass.?] John Broome [Hartford, Conn.?].
Owners: Joseph Trumbuil. Samuel & John Broome [Boston,
Mass.?] John Livingston [Connecticut].
Witnesses: Pier[pont] Edwards, Sarah Lloyd.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 97
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 233
1779 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. (Inns: 12. Crow: 65.
Sep. 3 Bond: 5,000. Master: William Havens.
Bonders: William Havens, New London. David Trumbull,
Lebanon. .John Trumbull, Lebanon.
Owners: Samuel Broome & Co. [Boston, Mass.?].
Witnesses: John Porter, Henry Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 98
1780 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 70.
Mar. -i Bond: $5,000. Master: Dan Scovell [Farming-
ton].
Bonders: Dan Scovell [Farrnington]. David Trumbull, Leba
non. John Trumbull, Lebanon.
Owners: John Broome & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: John Porter, Joseph Abel.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 101
1781 Beaver. Massachusetts ship. Guns: (5. Crew: 20.
Jan. 31. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken,
Newburyport. Joseph Stanwood, Newbury.
Owners: Moses Brown, Newburyport. Joseph Stanwood,
Newbury. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport. Abner
Greenleaf, Newburyport.
Witnesses: William Pike, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 99
1781 Beaver. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Feb. 5. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. Moses Brown, New-
bnryport. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport.
Owners: Moses Brown, Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken,
Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, John Mussey.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 100
1777 Beggars Benison. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: .
Jun. 7. Crew: 17. Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel
Smallcorn.
Bonders: Samuel Smallcorn, Portsmouth, N. H. George Gains,
Portsmouth, N. H. Jacob Sheafe jr., Portsmouth, N. II.
Owners: Erskine, Donaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, Jonathan Blanchard.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 102
1777 Beggars Benison. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jul. 7. G. Bond: 16,000. Master: Thomas Steel.
Bonders: Thomas Steel, [Baltimore]. James Williams, Annap
olis.
Owners: James Williams and others, Maryland.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr. C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 103
1778 Beggars Benison. See Two Sallies.
Jun. 22.
234 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Belisarius. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crow: 200.
Apr. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Munro.
Bonders: James Munro, [Providence, ] R. I. William Shattuck,
Boston, Mass. John Shattuck, Boston, Mass.
Owners: William & John Shattuck, Boston.
Witness: William Croft jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 104
1781 Bellona. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100.
Oct. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Manning.
Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. Thomas Thompson,
Portsmouth. William Gardner, Portsmouth.
Owners: Thomas Thompson, Portsmouth. William Gardner,
Portsmouth.
Witnesses: William Whipple, Robert Irwin jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 105
1778 Bennington. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Dec. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Newton.
Bonders: William Newton, Annapolis. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance [Baltimore]. Hugh
Young & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: James Buchanan.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 107
1779 Bennington. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Aug. 18 Bond: $5,000. Master: Robert Craige. Mate:
Nicholas Westcot [Baltimore?]. Boatswain:
Stephen Diamond. Gunner: George Turner.
Bonders: Robert Craige, Annapolis. Charles Wallace, Annap
olis.
Owners: Alexander Murray and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 106
1776 Betsy [or Betsey.] Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Nov. 16 20. Bond: $2,000. Master: Robert Dashiell.
Bonders: Robert Dashiell [Baltimore]. William Hamsley.
Owners: William Hamsley and others, Maryland.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 9
1778 Betsey. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: -i. Crew: 10.
Aug. 1 Bond: $10,000. Master: Christopher Bradley
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. John D. Mercier,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Robert Knox & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert Craig, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 3
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 235
1778 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 40.
Sep. 12 Bond: 10,000. Master: Thomas Ridge [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair Mi-Clenachan, Philadelphia. James Ash,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 23
1778 Betsey. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 9. Crew: 20.
Oct. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: Elisha Brown.
Bonders: Elisha Brown, Hartford. Samuel Kilbourn, Hart
ford. Deodat Williams, Hartford.
Owners: Samuel Kilhourn and others, Hartford.
Witnesses: J[ ] Lawrence, jr., Samuel Lawrence.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 5
1778 Betsey. Maryland brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 12. Bond:
Nov. 17 $5,000. Master: Benjamin Bradhurst.
Bonders: Benjamin Bradhurst [Baltimore?]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: William Pollard [Philadelphia] and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 2
177D Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 24.
Sep. 16 Bond: 5,000. Master: Robert Harris.
Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. Robert Harris, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 15
1779 Betsey. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Nov. 20 Bond: 10,000. Master: Joshua Allen.
Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. Joshua Allen, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oellers & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 1
1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Mar. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Alexander Thompson
Ogilvie [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. John McKim, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Isaac Sidman, Philadelphia. John Taylor, Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 21
236 LJBKARY OF COXGKESS.
1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 11.
Jul. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: John I larr.
Bonders: Isaac Sidman, Philadelphia. John Audebert, Phila
delphia. John Harr, Philadelphia.
Owners: Sidrnan, Audebert & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19li, vol. 1 , p. 14
1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Aug. 17 Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: [James
Lincoln?]
Bonders: James Lincoln [Philadelphia?].
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 16
1780 Betsey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Sep. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Willis.
Bonders: Benjamin Willis, Boston. John Codman, Boston.
William Smith, Boston.
Owners: Smith & Codner, Boston.
Witnesses: Daniel Parker, William Codman.
C. C. 196, vol. 2. p. 26
1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Oct. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Paul.
Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. William Paul, Phila
delphia.
Owner: George Nixon, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 22
1780 Betsey. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: 4. Crew: !>.
Nov. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Wells.
Bonders: Peter Wells, Boston. Stephen Iligginson, Bjston.
John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Owner: Stephen Iligginson, Boston.
Witnesses: Daniel Sargent, George Burroughs.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 25
1781 Betsey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (5. Crew: 20.
Jan. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Barzilla Smith.
Bonders: Bar/ilia Smith, Cape Cod. Isaac Smith, Boston.
William Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Smith and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Austin, Foster Crust.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 24
1781 Betsey. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Bond: 20,000. Master: Benjamin Lurvy.
Bonders: Benjamin Lurvy, Amesbury. Tristram Dalton, New
buryport. S[ilvanus] Loell, Newburyport.
Owners: Tristram Dalton and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Coffin, George Barker.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 18
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 237
1781 Betsey. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: i;ju.
Feb. -2 Bond: SL O.OOO. Master: Philemon Haskell.
Bonders: Philemon Haskell, Gloucester. Eben Parsons, Boston.
William Parsons, Iloston.
Owner: David Peirce, Gloucester.
Witnesses: Josiah Kliot, John (i. Rogers.
C. ( . 19f, vol. 2, p. 12
1781 Betsey. Massachusetts brig. Guns: G. Crew: 25.
Jim. 16 Bond: 20,000. Master: Jesse Harding.
Bonders: Jesse Harding, Boston. John Codman jr., Boston.
William Smith, Boston.
Owners: John Codman jr., Boston. William Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Bartlett, William Codman.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 2, p. 13
1781 Betsey. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 9. Crew: 35.
Jun. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Burrows.
Bonders: Jonathan Smith, Philadelphia. John Burrows,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Jonathan Smith, Philadelphia. Isaac Sidman, Phila
delphia. James Cochran, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: J[ ] Krwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 6
1781 Betsey. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Jul. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brice. Mate:
John Vessels [Baltimore ?].
Bonders: John Briee [Philadelphia]. John Bullen, Annap
olis.
Owners: George Meade, Philadelphia. Thomas Russell and
others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 4
1781 Betsey. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Jul. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Cox. Mate: Wil
liam Breden [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Barclay, Philadelphia. Paul Cox, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Mease & Caldwell,
Philadelphia. Thomas Barclay and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 7
Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: -i. Crew: 12.
Bond: 20,000. Master: George Dames. Mate:
William Council [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Allibone, George Dames, Philadelphia.
Owners: William Allibone, Philadelphia. John Wright Stanly
and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. S
238 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Betsey. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 27.
Dec. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Bernard Gallagher.
Mate: Daniel C. Tillinghast [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Barclay, Philadelphia. Bernard Gallagher,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenaohan and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Charles Cecil, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 11
1781 Betsey. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Dec. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Fleming [Phila
delphia?]. Mate: John Vance, Philadelphia.
Bonders: John Flahavan, Philadelphia. Robert Duncan, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Flahavan, Philadelphia. Thomas Flahavan,
Philadelphia. Robert Duncan, jr. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Connelly.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 10
1782 Betsey.. New Hampshire lugger. Guns: 2. Crew: 10.
Mar. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Matthews.
Bonders: John Matthews, Newcastle. Keith & Spence, Ports
mouth. Robert Parker, Portsmouth.
Owners: Keith, Spence & Sherburne [Portsmouth].
Witnesses: George Gains, Joshua Bickford.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 20
1783 Betsey. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 7. Crew: 40.
Feb. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Patrick Maxfeld.
Bonders: Patrick Maxfeld, Boston. Edward Church, Boston.
Leonard Jarvis, Boston.
Owners. Leonard Jarvis and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Russell, jr., Benjamin Jarvis.
Maxfeld s residence is given as Dartmouth, Mass., also.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 19
1779 Betsey & Sally. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Oct. 30 11. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Nichols [Bal
timore].
Bonders: John Nichols, Baltimore. James Tootell, Annapolis.
Owners: Henry Nichols, Charles Crookshanks, Christopher &
Robert Johnston, Maryland.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 27
1781 Betty. Rhode Island schooner. Guns: -. Crew: 25.
Apr. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elijah Lewis.
Bonders: Elijah Lewis [Rhode Island]. Jonathan Bates, jr.,
Rhode Island.
Owners: Jonathan Bates, jr., Rhode Island. George W. Bab-
cock [Rhode Island]. Peter Guire, Rhode Island.
Ichabod Hollow, Rhode Island.
Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, S[amuel] Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 17
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 239
1782 Bird. Set : Kurd.
Mar. 13
1779 Bishop. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun.s: 8. Crew: 20.
Aug. 3 Bond: 10,000. Master: Richard Johns
[Charles County, Md.J.
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside
Philadelphia.
Owners: Hooe & Harrisons [Philadelphia],
Witness: Benjamin Hogeland.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 28
1777 Blackbird. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 6 20. Bond: $5,000. Master: William Groves.
Bonders: William Groves, Salem, Mass. Walter Prue Bartlett,
Salem. Eliphalet Hale, Exeter, N. H.
Owners: Walter Prue Bartlett and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Nicholas Gilman, Nathaniel Oilman jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 29
1777 Black Joke. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 25.
Jun. 23. Bond: $5,000. Master: Robert Polk.
Bonders: Robert Polk [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Davidson and others, Maryland.
Witness: T[homag] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 30
1781 Black Joke. Pennsylvania boat. ,Gun: 1. Crew: 20.
Jul. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hope Willet. Mate:
John Dunn [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Hope Willet, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Hargan, John Dunn.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 31
1780 Black Prince. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 40.
Mar. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Rogers.
Bonders: John Rogers, Annapolis. Samuel Chase, Annapolis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr,
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 34
1780 Black Prince. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 34.
Jul. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Robertson.
Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. John Rol>ertson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Isaac Moses & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 33
240 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Black Prince. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6.
Sep. 21 Crow: 21. Bond: 820.000. Master: John
Walsh, Philadelphia. Mate: John Robertson
[Philadelphia!.
Bonders: John Walsh, Philadelphia. John Ross, Philadelphia.
Owners: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Robert Morris & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 35
1782 Black Prince. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (!.
Aug. lf> Crew: 1(5. Bond: $20,000. Master: George
Kendall, York [Me.] Mass.
Bonders: George Kendall, York. Benjamin Balch, Newbury-
port. John Stickney, Newburyport, Mass.
Owners: George Kendall, York. Benjamin Balch, Newbury
port. Benjamin Harrod, [Newburyport,] Mass. John
Stickney.
Witnesses: William Armstrong, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 32
1781 Black Princess. Connecticut snow. Guns: 10. Crew:
Feb. 7 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Humphrey Crary.
Bonders: Humphrey Crary [New London?]. Clement Miner,
Thomas Seymour [Connecticut].
Owners: Dudley Woodbridge & Co.
Witnesses: William Nichols, Thomas Y. Seymour.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 36
1781 Black Sloven. Connecticut schooner. Gun: 1. Crew:
Oct. 1C 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Young.
Bonders: James Young, New London. John Deshon, New
London. Nathaniel Shaw, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London.
Witnesses: G [union] Salstonstall, Sally Gardner.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. :i7
1777 Black Snake. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jul. 8 (jo. Bond: $5,000. Master: William Carlton.
Bonders: William Carlton, Salem. Simon Forrester, Salem.
Josiah Gilrnan, Exeter, N. H.
Owners: Simon Forrester, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem.
Witnesses: George Gains, Nicholas Oilman.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 38
1779 Black Snake. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 12 50. Bond: 5,000. Master: James Phillips.
Bonders: James Phillips, Taunton, Mass. Isaac Freeborn,
Taunton, Mass. Ebenezer Backus, jr., Norwich, Conn.
Owners: Abiel Smith & Co.
Witnesses: David Trumbull, John Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 42
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 241
1780 Black Snake. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 14.
Aug. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Huddy [Phila
delphia .].
Bonders: Benjamin Davis jr., Philadelphia. Thomas Sliter,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Randolph. Joshua Huddy & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
( . C. 1%, vol. 2, p. 40
1782 Black Snake. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Swivels
Apr. 16 and musquets." Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000.
Master: David Jenks.
Bonders: John Lucas [Boston]. Peleg Wadsworth, Boston.
David Jenks, [Kingston?]
Owners: Peleg Wadsworth and others, Boston and Kingston.
Witness: Benjamin Coolidge, Samuel Torrey.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 41
1783 Black Snake. Massachusetts boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 14.
Mar. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Barzilla Besse.
Bunders: Barzilla Besse, Plympton. Ebenezer White, Roches
ter. Benjamin Fearing, Wareham.
( hvners: David Rye and others, Wareham.
Witnesses: Timothy Robinson, Ebenezer Davis.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 38
1782 Bloom. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Aug. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. Robert Foster, Salem. Joseph
Cook, Salem.
Owners: Robert Foster & Co., Salem.
Witnesses: Edward Draper, Richard Prince.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 43
1780 Blossom. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 9.
Mar. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Benjamin Bradhurst.
Bonders: Benjamin Bradhurst, Annapolis. John Davidson,
[Annapolis.]
Owners: Richard Curson & Co. [Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 44
1782 Blossom. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
May 31 Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Manning.
Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. John Langdon,
Portsmouth. Richard Salter, Portsmouth.
Owner: John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Samuel Penhallow, jr., Robert Odiorne.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 45
5212 (10 10
242 LIBRARY OF COXGEESS.
1781 Boston Packet. Massachusetts brigantino. Guns: 6.
Jul. 6 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
White.
Bonders: William White, Boston. John Codman, Boston.
William Smith, Boston.
Owners: Codman & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: William Codman, Tristram Coffin.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 46
1778 Brilliant. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 40.
Oct. 10 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Wright.
Bonders: William Wright, Norwich. Benjamin Huntington,
Norwich. Jabez Perkins, Norwich.
Owners: Joseph Rowland & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: John Pierpont, Joseph Friuke.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 47
1776 Broome. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 70.
Jul. 2 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Nott.
Bonders: William Nott, Milford. Samuel Broome & Co.
Owners: Samuel Broome & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: Samuel Bishop, jr., Richard Woodhull.
The master s name is sometimes spelled Knott.
C. C. 196, vol. >, p. 48
1781 Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Jul. Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Coles.
Bonder: William Coles [Beverly].
Only a receipt for bond is found. The bond was used to prosecute its
signers, and there remains but the receipt for it, as bond was not returned
to the government.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 49
1781 Buccaneer. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 150.
Jul. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hoysted Hacker.
Bonders: Hoysted Hacker, Providence, R. I. John & Andrew
Cabot, Beverly. Edward Allen, Boston.
Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Witnesses: Job Prince, jr., Timothy Newman.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 51
1782 Buccaneer. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 120.
Mar. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jesse Fearson.
Bonders: Jesse Fearson, Boston. Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Job Prince, jr., Boston.
Owners: Andrew Cabot and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 50
NAVAI. RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 243
1777 Buckram. Massachusetts .schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 21 45. Bond: $5,000. Master: .John Cross.
Bonders: John Cross, Boston. John Blake, Boston. John
Head, Boston.
Owners: John Blake and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Head, John Ualley.
C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 53
17S1 Buckram. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 5. Crew:
Sep. 1! -20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Obey.
Bonders: John Obey, Xewburyport. William Bryant, Boston.
James Bryant, Boston.
Owners: William it James Bryant, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Cocks, Richard Hayden.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. r,4
1782 Buckram. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 22 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Tnisk.
Bonders: Samuel Trask, Boston. William Bryant, Boston.
James Bryant, Boston.
Owners: William Bryant and others, Boston.
Witnesses: James Brewer, Timothy Wright.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 55
177*) Buckskin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: 30.
Nov. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Handy.
Bonders: Joseph Handy, Worcester County. James Martin.
Owners: George Handy and others, Maryland.
Witnesses: Benton Harris, John Irving.
Bond is enclosed in letter Benton Harris to Daniel of St. Thomas
Jenifer, Jan. 23, 1777.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 56
1778 Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (>. Crew:
Nov. (5 15. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Young [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. John Maxwell Nesbitt,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Robert Morris, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Alexander Nesbitt, John Donnaldson.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 61
1779 Buckskin. Maryland ship. Guns: 28. Crew: 100.
Jan. 9 Bond: $10,000. Master: Aquila Johns. Mate:
John Slemaker, Baltimore. 2d Lieut.: George
Duck, Baltimore. 3d Lieut.: Ambrose Bartlett
[Baltimore ?].
Bonders: Aquila Johns [Baltimore]. John Davidson [Annap
olis].
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance, Baltimore. John Crockett
and others [Baltimore].
Witness: William Hyde.
Manifest of vessel in MS. of John Crockett aeeompanies the twid.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 57
244 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
17.SO Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jul. 24 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Ferryman
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Benjamin Hogelaiid, James Rees.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, ]>. 59
17S1 Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
.lun. 12 16. Bond: $20, 000. Master: Benjamin Wickes.
Mate: Matthew Me- Fee [Philadelphia |.
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Benjamin Wickes,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: John Swamvick.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 60
1782 Buckskin. Virginia ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 150. Bond:
Jan. 30 $20,000. Master: William Lewis.
Bonders: William Lewis. John Banks & Co. [Virginia.]
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond.]
Witnesses: William Pennock, Samuel B. Cunningham.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 58
1777 Buckskin Hero. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew:
May 31 -200. Bond: $10,000. Master: Edward Booker.
Bonders: Edward Booker, Baltimore. John Crockett, Balti
more. James Nicholson, Baltimore.
( Iwners: John Crockett and others, Baltimore.
Witness: S. S. Ridgeln.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. <i2
1780 Bunker Hill. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 7 45. Bond: $5,000. Master: Sanford Thomp
son.
Bonders: Sanford Thompson [Middletown]. Joseph Smith
[Middletown]. Comfort Sage [Middletown].
Owners: Comfort Sage & Co., Middletown.
Witnesses: Timothy Green, Rebecca Green.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. tili
17.82 Burd. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Mar. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Campbell.
Mate: Preserved Sisson, [Philadelphia.]
Bonders: John Redman, Philadelphia. William Campbell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Philip Moore, Philadelphia. John Redman & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Mark Bird, William Bird.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 64
NAVAL RECORDS OF Til K DEVOLUTION. 245
177s Burling. Maryland brig. Guns: 18. Crew: .50. Bond:
Aug. 18 $5,00(1. Master: Robert Caulfield. Mate: Wil
liam Wand [Baltimore, Md. ]. Minor officer:
.lames Bonier.
Bonders: Robert Caultield [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace,
Annapolis.
Owners: John Sterett, Daniel Bovley and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson.
( . C. lllti, vol. >, p. 65
1782 Caesar. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew:
Aug. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Harvey.
Bonders: John Harvey, Boston. William De Luce, Boston.
Thomas Watson, Boston.
< Iwners: William De Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Younj;.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 66
1782 Caesar. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew:
Aug. 29 2i>. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Slater.
Bonders: Benjamin Slater, Boston. William De Luce, Boston.
Thomas Watson, Boston.
Owner: William De Luce, Boston.
Witnesses: William Tritten, Benjamin Smith.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 67
1781 Camberwell. Massachusetts ship. Guns: t>. Crew: 18.
Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Ewers.
Bonders: Silas Ewers, Boston. Samuel Broome, Boston.
William I ierpont, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Broome and others, Boston.
Witnesses: James Jarvis, Thomas Hunt.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 68
177S Camden. Maryland schooner. Guns: t>. Crew: 8.
Nov.!) Bond: $5,000. Master: Jeremiah Yellott. Mate:
Oliver Gould [Baltimore].
Bonders: Jeremiah Yellott [Baltimore?]. Charles Kidgely,
Baltimore.
Owners: Charles Kidgely and others, Baltimore.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 70
1779 Camden. Maryland schooner. Guns: ti. Crew: 9.
Jun. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jacob Walters [Balti
more]. Mate: Oliver Gould [Baltimore]. 2cl
mate: John Richlieu [Baltimore]. Boatswain:
Oliver Button.
Bonder.-: Jacob Walters, James Govane, Baltimore.
Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 69
240 LIBRARY OF COXGKKSS.
1781 Capitol Landing s Revenge. Virginia boat. Guns: 2.
May 29 Crew: 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Roan.
Bonders: William Roan, Alexander] Wylly, Tlioiuas Paul,
Virginia..
Owners: ThomaH Mathews, William Roan, Virginia.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
( . C. 196, vol. 2, p. 71
1781 Captain. Massachusetts brigantinc. Guns: 10. Crew:
Feb - !) 40. Bond: $20.000. Master: John Donaldson.
Bonders: John Donaldson, Salem. Benjamin ( ioodhne, Salem.
Benjamin Needham, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Needham and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Avery, jr., W[ ] Harris.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 72
1779 Carolina. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
May 28 4.5. Bond: $10,000. Master: William Willis
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Witness: Robert McCleay.
C. C. 196 vol. 2, p. 74
1782 Carolina. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 72.
Mar - n Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Newell, Phila
delphia. Mate: John Stevenson [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Xewell, Philadelphia. John Wright Stanly,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Wright Stauly, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 73
1779 Cat. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 70.
Jul. 20 Bond: $10,000. Master: Edward Leger [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Maepherson.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 77
1779 Cat. Pennsylvania .schooner. (THUS: 2. Crew: 70.
Au - * Bond: 10,000. Master: John Hasting [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Macpherson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Jackson Reynolds.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 76
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 247
177!> Cat. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns: -2. Crew:7o. Bond:
Aug. 14 $5,000. Master: Joseph Campbell [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Macpherson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Jackson Reynolds.
( . 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 75
178:2 Catchall. Massachusetts schooner, Guns: (>. Crew: 15.
Nov. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master, Moses Chase.
Bonders: Moses Chase, " Sheapsnet " [Sheepseot?, Maine.]
Miles Ward, jr., [Salem]. Joshua (ioodale, jr. , [Salem],
Owners: Miles Ward, jr., and others, [Salem].
Witnesses: Hubbard Oliver, Joshua Ward.
C. C. 196, voK 2, p. 78
1780 Catherina. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 2(>.
Jul. 12 Bond, $20,000. Master: Adrian Lambert [Phil
adelphia?].
Bonder: James Oellers, Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Gerald & Co. [Philadelphia?].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 79
1781 Catherine. Virginia sloop. Guns: 20. Crew: 40. Bond:
Jan. 22 $20,000. Master: Thomas MeNally [Virginia?].
Bonders: Thomas McNally, James Byrne.
Owners: James Byrne & Co. [Virginia].
Witnesses: Benjamin Jones, Thomas Quirk.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 80
1780 Cato. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Sep. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Allen.
Bonders : David Allen, Boston. Dimond Morton, Boston.
Henry Johnson, Boston.
Owners: Dimond Morton and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Richard Green, Stephen Cleverly.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 81
17SO Cato. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. Bond:
Dec. 20 $20,000. Master: Benjamin Wickes.
Bonders: Benjamin Wickes, Baltimore. Samuel Smith, Balti
more.
Owners: Samuel Smith, Baltimore. William Smith, Baltimore.
Daniel Rowley, Baltimore. John Gwin, Baltimore.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 89
1781 Cato. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. Bond:
Feb. 9 $20,000. Master: John Lee.
Bonders: John Lee, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newburyport.
Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy and others, Massachusetts.
Witnesses: Samuel Cazneau, Jeremiah Lee.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 84
248 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Cato. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crow: 40. Bond:
Feb. $20,000. Master: Benjamin Lunt.
Bonders: Benjamin Lunt, Newburyport. Caleb Tappan, New-
buryport. Joseph Tappan, Newburyport.
Owners: Caleb & Joseph Tappan, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, John Mussey.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 85
1781 Cato. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 60.
Ma}- 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jesse Fearson.
Bonders: Jesse Fearson, Salem. Bartholomew Putnam, Salem.
Stephen Bruce, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: James Fosdick, John M. Lovell.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 83
1781 Cato. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 60.
Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Johnson Briggs.
Bonders: Johnson Briggs, Salem. Joseph Shed, Boston.
Joseph Howard, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Kettell, John Rand.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 82
1781 Cato. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 50. Bond:
Nov. 15 $20,000. Master: John Tittle.
Bonders: John Tittle, Marblehead. Thomas Lewis, Marble-
head. Samuel Parkman, Marblehead.
Owners: John Tittle and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Thayer, Daniel Oliver.
Tittle is given as from Beverly, Mass., also,
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 88
1782 Cato. Connecticut ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. Bond:
May 6 $20,000. Master: Daniel Tappan.
Bonders: Daniel Tappan, Newburyport, Mass. Thomas Mum-
ford, Norwich. Nathaniel Richards, New London.
Owners: Caleb & Joseph Tappan, Newlraryport, Mass.
Witnesses: (i[ilbert] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.
( . C. 196, vol. 2, p. 87
1782 Cato. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Jul. 80 Bond: $20.000. Master: James Pickman.
Bonders: James Pickman, Salem. Miles Ward, jr. Salem.
David Felt, Salem.
Owners: David Felt and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Wiggin, Joshua Goodale, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 86
1780 Centurion. Maryland schooner. (THUS: 6. Crew: 15.
Mar. 18 Bond: 5,000. Master: William Woolsey.
Bonders: William Woolsey, Baltimore. David Stewart, Balti
more.
Owners: David Stewart, Baltimore. Daniel Bowley, Baltimore.
William Woolsey, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 90
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 249
17S1 Chace. Massachusetts brigantine. (runs: 10. Crew: . >;">.
Sep. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Cornelius Thompson.
Bonders: Cornelius Thompson, Salem. Joseph Shed, Boston.
Richard Langdon, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Fagot and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joshua Mifsick, Archibald McNoill.
.Vc nlo: Chase.
( . ( . 196, vol. 2, p. 91
177fi Chance. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 45.
Apr. 11 Bond: Not stated. Master: John Adams.
Bonders: Joseph Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Dean, Philip Moore & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Ritchie, John Duffield.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 92
1778 Chance. New Jersey boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Mar. 20 Not stated. Bond: $5,000. Master: Timothy
Slialer.
Bonders: Timothy Shaler, Gloucester. Richard Westcot, Glou
cester.
Owners: Timothy Shaler, John Cox, Richard Westcot, James
Wisickinson.
Witness: Bowes Reed.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 99
1778 Chance. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 40.
Jul. 16 Bond: $10,000. Master: David Stevens.
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. David Stevens, Kgg
Harbor, X. .1.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, Daniel Edwards.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 102
177! Chance. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 40.
Feb. 16 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Leach [Cape
May County, N. J.].
Bonders: James Ash, Philadelphia. John Patton, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Patton, Philadelphia. James Ash & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 97.
1779 Chance. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 80.
May 3 Bond: 5,000. Master: Robert Snell. [Philadel
phia.]
Bonders: Joseph Canon, Philadelphia. Daniel Kd wards, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 100
250 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Jul. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Gandal.
Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. William (randal, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Isaac Moses ct Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 94
1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 26.
Sep. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel Snell [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Joseph Ball [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 101
1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Sep. 17 Bond: 5,000. Master: Francis Knox [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert McClena-
ohan, Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 96
1780 Chance. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 27.
Mar. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Davidson Durham.
Bonders: Davidson Durham, Annapolis. Samuel Chase, Annap
olis.
Owners: Isaac Moaes & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 93
1780 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: fi. Crew: 15\
Jul. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Hodgson.
Bonders: Francis Hodgson, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 95
1780 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 15.
Jul. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Palmer [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Joseph Ball, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Joseph Ball & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin Mifflin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 98
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 251
1781 Charming Amelia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 1:2.
Dec. I) Crew: : .<). Bond: 20.000. Master, Alexander
Heguy. Mate: Arthur Robertson. Philadel
phia.
Bonders: Peter \Vhite.side [Philadelphia]. Alexander Hejiuy,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. [ ] (iautier.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 103
17S1 Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: *>.
Apr. 27 Crew: id. Bond: 20,000. Master: John Still-
well. Mate: Elisha Crowell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. John Stillwell, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oeilers & Co. , Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 105
17S1 Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Jul. 13 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Still-
well. Mate: El ias Taylor [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, Phila
delphia. John Stillwell, Philadelphia.
Owners: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Phila
delphia. Joseph Sims and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 106
1781 Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Sep. 29 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tan
ner. Mate: Elias Taj* lor [Philadelphia].
Bonders: .lames Oeilers, Philadelphia. John Tanner, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Phila
delphia. Joseph Sims ami others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Moves, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 107
1781 Charming Molly. Pennsj lvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Dec. 15 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Clif
ton [Philadelphia]. Mate: Thomas Maxtield,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, Philadel
phia.
Owners: James Oeilers, Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Phila
delphia. Joseph Sims and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, James Fulton.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 104
252 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Charming Polly. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: <>.
Feb. 8 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander
T. Ogilvie. Mate: William Eggiar, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Jolm Donnaldson [Philadelphia]. Alexander T.
Ogilvie, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson, William Krskine & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 108
1780 Charming Sally. Pennsylvania ship, (runs: 18. Crow:
Aug. 12 SO. Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Holmes
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Andrew Bunner,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Bunner, Murray & Co. and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 110
1782 Charming Sally. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 21 :}(). Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Dunn, jr.
Bonders: Samuel Dunn, jr., Boston. John Coffin Jones, Bos
ton. John Fenno, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Cutler, John Barrere.
C. C. 196, vol. "2, p. 109
1777 Chase. Maryland ship. (THUS: 6. Crew: 20. Bond:
Apr. 28 10,000. Master: Benjamin Chew.
Bonders: Benjamin Chew, Stephen Steward [Baltimore].
Owners: The thirteen United States.
Witness: Rfichard] Kidgely.
See also: Chace.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. Ill
1781 Chatham. Connecticut ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 35.
.Tan. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Smith.
Bonders: Joseph Smith, Middletown. Comfort Sage, Middle-
town. Ashbell Burnham, Middletown.
Owners: Chauneey Bulkley, Middletown. Joseph Smith &Co.,
Middletown.
Witnesses: Jabesc Hamlin, Samuel W. Dana.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 2
1782 Chatham. Connecticut boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew:
Nov. 8 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Griffith.
Bonders: Joshua Griffith [Middletown]. Chauncey Bulkley,
Middletown. Gosuinus Eskelens, Middletown.
Owners: Joshua Griffith & Co. , Middletown.
Witnesses: Lemuel Smith, Jonathan Penfield.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 1
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 253
1771* Chevalier de La Luzerne. Pennsylvania cutter, (inns:
Oct. IS 14. Crow: s:>. Bond: l<>,000. Master: John
Parks [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: .lames Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 4
1779 Chevalier de La Luzerne. Pennsylvania ship. Guns:
Oct. -25 IS. Crew: 75. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas
Bell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. William Bing ham & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
See aim: Luzerne. C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 3
1781 Civil Usage. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Apr. -23 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Gregory Powers.
Bonders: Gregory Powers, Salem. John Butler, Salem.
Edward Smith, Salem.
Owners: John Butler and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Barnabas Webb, David Frothingham.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 6
1781 Civil Usage. Massachusetts .schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jul. 26 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Martin.
Bonders: Peter Martin, Salem. Anthony Diver, Salem. Nathan
iel Brookhouse, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Brookhouse and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Wiggin, John Homan.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 5
Clinton. See: Governor Clinton.
1782 Cogdill. Pennsylvania hrigantinc. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Apr. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Tinker. Mate:
James Tinker [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Stephen Tinker, Philadelphia. John Wright Stanly,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Wright Stanly.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 8
1780 Columbia. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Oct. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Greely.
Bonders: Jonathan Greely, Boston. John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Thomas Fosdick, Boston.
Owner: John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Dipsmore, Charles Gaboteau.
C. C. liKi, vol. 3, p. 9
254 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Columbia. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80.
Jun. 22 Bond: $20,000. Muster: William H. Sargeant,
Philadelphia. Mate: John McCarthy [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Joseph Hague,
Philadelphia. William H. Sargeant, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Bee [South Carolina]. [William?] Moultrie
and others [Philadelphia?].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 10
1778 Columbus. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Dec. 5 30. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Moore.
Bonders: Thomas Moore, Baltimore. Hugh Young, Baltimore.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homaf-] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 11
1779 Columbus. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 25.
Apr. 5 Bond: $5,000. Master: Alexander Murray.
Bonders: Alexander Murray, Baltimore. Hugh Young, Balti
more.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 12
1778 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: -. Crew: 25.
Jun. 27 Bond: $10,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor.
Bonders: Yelverton Taylor [Philadelphia]. Thomas Learn
ing, jr., Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Thomas Learning, Joseph Norbury.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. -20
1778 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Sep. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Harris [Phila
delphia].
Bonder: Thomas Learning, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
Two documents are here listed. In addition to the hond given there
is the commission issued hy Congress to Harris as master of the Camel.
This commission is signed by Henry Laurens us president and attested
by Charles Thomson as secretary of Congress.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, pp. 16-17
1779 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45.
Sep. 9 Bond: $10,000. Master: Stephen Decatur [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, William Jackson.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 14
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 255
17HO Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crow: 45.
Mar. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Potts.
Bonders: William Potts, Philadelphia. Thomas Pryor, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia, lilair McClenachan &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 19
17SO Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: lo. Crew: 50.
Aug. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Brown.
Bonders: Daniel Brown, Philadelphia. Thomas Pryor, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Pryor & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Benjamin Armitage, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 13
1780 Comet. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Dec. 13 13. Bond: $20,000. Master: John McCarthy
[Philadelphia]. Mate: George Bunner [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Thomas Learning, Philadelphia. Joseph C. Fisher,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning, Joseph C. Fisher & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witnesses: John McCarthy, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 18
1781 Comet. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: 29.
Mar. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Elledge.
Bonders: Richard Elledge, Salem. Joseph Grafton, Salem.
Benjamin Frost, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Frost and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Lewis Carnes, Benjamin S. Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 15
1781 Comet. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Nov. 23 Bond: $20,000: Master: Samuel Waters.
Bonders: Samuel Waters, Salem. George Williams, Salem.
A[rchelaus] Putnam, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Nathan Pierce, John McMillan.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 22
1782 Comet. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 40.
Jan. 31 Bond: $20.000. Master: William Thompson.
Bonders: William Thompson [Baltimore, Md?]. Shore &
McCormiso, Virginia.
Owners: Shore & McCormiso, Virginia.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 21
250 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Commerce. Pennsylvania sloop, (runs: 8. Crew: 20.
Nov. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: Francis Hodgson
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Brown,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Lumsden.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 26
1780 Commerce. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Aug. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Baptist Millet.
Bonders: John Baptist Millet, Salem. Joshua Graf ton, Salem.
Joseph (irafton, Salem.
Owners: Joshua Grafton and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Frost, Nathaniel Perry.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 27
1780 Commerce. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 35.
Sep. 1-4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Cox.
Bonders: Paul Cox, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore, Philadelphia.
Owners: McClenachan & Moore, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19, vol. 3, p. 24
1780 Commerce. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Oct. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ignatius Webber.
Bonders: Ignatius Webber, Boston. John Codman, Boston.
William Smith, Boston.
Owners: Codman & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: Sturgis Graham, Andrew Newell.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 28
1781 Commerce. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 50.
Sep. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Abraham Bartlctt.
Bonders: Abraham Bartlett, Boston. William Smith, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owners: Codman & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Austin, William Codman.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 23
1782 Commerce. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 40.
Jul. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ignatius Webber.
Bonders: Ignatius Webber, Boston. John Codman, Boston.
Samuel Dunn, jr., Boston.
Owners: Codman & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: James Lamb, Thomas Lamb.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 29
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 257
1782 Commerce. Massachusetts brigantine. Gun*: 6. Crew:
Aug. 30 1-2. Bond: 20,000. Master: Ephriain Em-
niorton.
Bonders: Ephriain Emmerton, Salem. John Xorris, W. 1 .
Bartlett.
Owners: John Xorris ami others, Salem.
Witnesses: Nat[haniel] Terry, Thomas Lamson.
The master s name is spelled Kmertun iilso.
0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 25
1781 Commodore D. G-alvez. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns:
Dec. 12 ,s. Crew: . 55. Bond: 20,000. Master: Mathew
Madan, Philadelphia. Mate: John Lawson,
[Philadelphia.]
Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. Mathew Madan, Phila-
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Madan, Meade & FitzsimonSj Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 30
Commodore G-alvez. See: Don Galvex and General
Galvez.
1783 Conclusion. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew:
Mar. 11 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: William Coles.
Bonders: William Coles, Beverly. Samuel Cabot, Bevenly.
William I Ionian.
Owners: Samuel Cabot and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: John I^ee, jr., Stephen Geatch.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 31
177S Concord. Maryland sloop. Guns: t!. Crew: 22. Bond:
Jun. 11 $5,000. Master: Robert Brisson.
Bonders: Robert Brisson [Annapolis?]. Isaac, Van Bibber,
Baltimore.
Owner: Pierre Adelon, [Bourdeaux, France].
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 33
1771* Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Feb. o Bond: $10,000. Master: John Souder, [Phila
delphia.]
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia. Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Ellirk, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ]>. 34
5212 00 17
258 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (i. Crew: 20.
Feb. 12 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Souder [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards,
Philadelphia.
Owners?: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Souder.
C. C. 196, vol. I!, p. 35
1779 Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 2f>.
Oct. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: Matthew Strong [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 37
1780 Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Mai-. 16 Bond: 10,000. Master: Daniel Ridge [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Joseph Ilargan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 36
1776 Congress. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 4-5.
Apr. 11 Bond: Not stated. Master: George McArov
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Joseph Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Ritchie, John Dnffield.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. -40
1781 Congress. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 180.
Mar. 14 Bond: 620,000. Master: David Ropes.
Bonders: David Ropes, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. John
Leach, Salem.
Owner: Henry Rnst, Salem.
Witnesses: Richard Shatswell, Abner Chase.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ]>. 4 I
1781 Congress. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 24. Crew: 2ou.
May 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Geddes. Phila
delphia. Mate: John Parks [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. George (ieddes, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew & Thomas Irwin and Blair MrClenachan &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 39
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 259
178L Congress. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: <>. Crew:
Jun. > 14. Bond: $20.000. Master: Seth Clark.
Bonders: Seth Clark, Salisbury. Samuel Nye, Salisbury.
Joseph Tyler, Salisbury.
Owners: Samuel Nye and others, Salisbury.
Witnesses: Nathaniel White, Nathaniel Kin;;.
0. C. 151(5, vol. 3, p. 38
17*2 Conquerant. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms.
An";. 7 Crew: 20. Bond: 20,000. Master: Jeremiah
Cashing.
Bonders: Jeremiah Gushing, Boston. William De Luce, Bos
ton. Thomas Watson, Boston.
Owners: William [De] Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Young.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 3, p. 42
17*2 Constant. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Apr. Hi. 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Cornelius Fellows.
Bonders: Cornelius Fellows, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Robert Davis, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Hubbard, Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Jonathan Harrington, Samson Reed.
C. C. 15)6, vol. 3, p. 43
1779 Convention. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: G. Crew:
,Iun. 3 - >( >. Bond: $10.000. Master: William Allen.
Bonders: Samuel Caldwell, Philadelphia. William Allen, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Blair MeClenachan, James Mease, and Samuel Cald
well, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C C. 196, vol. 3, p. 44
17S1 Cormorant. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: G.
Dec. 14 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Per
kins.
Bonders: John Perkins [Portsmouth]. Andrew Wiggin, jr.,
Portsmouth. Joshua Chase, Portsmouth.
Owners: Andrew Wiggin, Portsmouth. Samuel Baily, Ports
mouth. John Perkins, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Meshech Weare, Gideon Marshall.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 45
17SO Cornelia. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: IK.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tanner.
Bonders: John Tanner, Philadelphia. Isaac Moses, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Matthew Clarkson, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 46
260 LIBRABY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Count de G-rasse. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew:
Oct. 30 SO. Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Stock-
dale.
Bonders: Alexander Stockdale [Virginia?]. William Arini-
stead.
Owners: Baker A (Slow, Virginia.
Witness: Charles Flay.
C. C. 196, vol. :i, p. -4S
1781 Count de G-rasse. Pennsylvania bri>>-antine. Guns: ii.
Dec. 15 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Hall.
Mate: Samuel Gellson [Geltson], [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Richardson Sands, Philadelphia. John Hall, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Richardson Sands, White Matlack and others, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19C, vol. 3, p. 50
1781 Count de Grasse. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 22 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gifford.
Mate: Joseph Bonnet [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. John Gifford,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Stewart, Colton & Co. and Blair McClenachan, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 49
1781 Count de Grasse. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Dec. 24 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas Johnson.
Bonders: Nicholas Johnson, Newburyport. Thomas Thomas,
Newburyport. William Titcomb, Newburyport.
Owner: Thomas Thomas, Newburyport.
Witnesses: J[ ] Titcomb, M[ ] Wedge.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 51
1782 Count de Grasse. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 4 ; "> ; ">- Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Plimpton.
Bonders: Nathan Plimpton, Boston. William De Luce, Boston.
William Strong, Boston.
Owners: William De Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: [ ] Menot, Hannah Haddock.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ].. 52
1782 Count de Grasse. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2.
May 16 Crew: 80. Bond: $20.000. Master: Ebenezer
Stanton.
Bonders: Ebenezer Stanton, Stonington. Jonathan Brewster,
Norwich. James Geer, Groton.
Owners: Jeremiah Halsev & Co.
Witnesses: G [union] Saltonstall, John Richards.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 47
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 261
1778 Count d Estaing. [Pennsylvania?] schooner. Guns: 2.
Aug. 31 Crew: Not stated. Bond: 10,000. Master:
William Dunlop [Philadelphia].
Bonder: None.
Owner: Xot stated.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 54
1780 Count d Estaing. Massachusetts .ship, (runs: lo. Crew:
Aug. 2-2 25. Bond: 820,000. Master: Elian Smith.
Bonders: Elias Smith [Beverly]. John Dyson, Beverly. James
Morphy, Beverly. .
Owners: John Dyson and others, Beverly.
Witness: John A very jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 53
1782 Courtney. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 25.
May 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Bright.
Bonders: James Hunter [Richmond?]. Francis Bright.
Owner: State of Virginia.
Witness: Thomas Divers.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 55
1777 Cutter. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Aug. 6 Bond: $5,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. John Norris, Salem. Josiah
(iihnan, Kxeter, N. II.
Owners: John Xorris & Co., Salem.
Witnesses: Nicholas Oilman, John Wentworth, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ji. 57
17X0 Cutter. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
j; ov> 3 4-."). Bond: 820,000. Master: .George Ashby, jr.
Bonders: (ieorge Ashby, jr., Salem. Kdward Norris, Salem.
Henry Cloutman, Salem.
Owners: Kdward Xorris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Cook, John Cloutman, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 56
1782 Cutter. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30.
gup. 27 Bond: 820,000. Master: Joseph Stront.
Bonders: Joseph Strout, Salem. Samuel Page, Salem. James
Sullivan.
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Onesiphorus Tileston, \V[ ] Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 58
1782 Cyrus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 4-5.
Mar. 19 Bond: 20,000. Master: John O Brien.
Bonders: John O Brien, Newburyport. Joseph Marquand,
Newburyport. John Jenkins, Xewburyport.
Owners: Joseph Marijuand and John Coffin Jones [Boston].
Witnesses: Robert Hooper, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 60
262 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Cyrus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Jun. 1 Bond: 820,000. Master: Jonathan Mason jr.
Bonders: Jonathan Mason, jr., Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee,
Salem. Jonathan Mason, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Moses, Zacharias Foot.
C. C. 1915, vol. . !, p. 59
1781 Dandy. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Oct. It) Bond: 20,000. Master: George House.
Bonders: George House, New London. John Deshon, New
London. Nathaniel Shaw, New London.
Owners: [ ] Clerkson & Co.
AVitnesses: Charles Caldwell, John Foster.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 02
1782 Dandy. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 21.
Apr. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Clifton. Mate:
Francis Harris.
Bonders: James Hood, Philadelphia. James Clifton, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Hood, Lavinins Clarkson and others.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 61
1781 Dart. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: ;!(>.
Jun. 12 Bond: $20,oOO. Master: Thomas Davis. Mate:
Richard Minors [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Davis, Philadelphia. K[obert] Shewell,
Philadelphia. John Luras, Philadelphia.
Owner: William Douglass, Virginia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. :i, p. 64
1781 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 25.
Aug. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Lemuel Perkins.
Bonders: Lemuel Perkins, Salem. Nathaniel Brookhouse, Mar-
blehead. John Waitt, Marblehead.
Owners: Nathaniel Brookhouse and others, Massachusetts.
Witnesses: Daniel Jones, Nat. Barber.
C. C. 19(5, vol. : ,, p. 66
1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Mar. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. Benjamin Needham, Salem.
Archelaus Putnam, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Needham and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin B. Mansfield, Abijah Kstes.
C. C. 196, vol. . , p. 67
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 263
1782 Dart. Massachusetts .schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 22.
Jul. 10- Bond: $20,000. Master: Zenas Cook.
Bonders: Xeuas Cook, Salem. Miles Ward, jr. [Salem].
Joshua Goodale, jr. [Salem].
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Presson, Joshua Ward.
C. ( . 196, vol. 3, p. 63.
1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner, (runs: 4. Crew: 25.
Dec. ! Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dexter.
Bonders: Thomas Dexter [Salem]. Miles Ward, jr. [Salem.]
Joshua Goodale, jr. [Salem].
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Burton, Nathan Ward.
C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 65
1782 Dauphin. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Nov. 4 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Brown.
Bonders: William Brown, Boston. Arnold Welles, Boston.
Arnold Welles, jr., Boston.
Owner: Arnold Welles, Boston.
Witnesses: David Smith Marston, Nathaniel Marston.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 68
1780 Deane. Connecticut ship. Guns: 30. Crew: 210. Bond:
Jun. ti 20,000. Master: Elisha Hinman.
Bonders: Elisha Hinman, New London. Thomas Mumford,
Groton. David Mumford, New London.
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: John Chenevard, G[urdon] Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 69
1781 Deane. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew: 100.
Mar. 15 Bond: 20,000. Master: Dan Scovell.
Bonders: Dan Scovell, Farmington. Justus Riley, Wethers-
field. John Wrijiht, Wethersfield.
Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: Elisha Williams, Josiah Robbing.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 3, p. 70
177! Defence. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: It]. Crew: 40.
Jul. 30 Bond: 10.000. Master: Charles Harrison,
[Philadelphia.]
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Blair MeOlenachan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris and Blair McClenaehan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Swanwick, Charles Miller.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 73
264 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Defence. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80.
Jul. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Wickes,
[Philadelphia.]
Bonders: Kobert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Angel Ceronio, John Swan wick.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 75
1781 Defence. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew.
Nov. 18 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Rentoul.
Bonders: Kobert Rentoul, [Salem.] William Gray, jr., Salem.
Thomas Nicolson, Salem.
Owner: William Gray, Salem.
Witnesses: Abraham Gray, jr., Samuel Gray, Isaac Pierce.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ]>. 74
1782 Defence. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 26 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Barr.
Bonders: John Barr, Salem. William Gray, jr. . Salem. Francis
.Boardman, Salem.
Owners: William Gray and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Chipman, Samuel Gray.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 71
1779 Defiance. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Sep. 4 70. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas King.
Bonders: Thomas King [Groton?]. Joseph Howland [Nor
wich]. Joseph Williams, Norwich.
Owners: Howland & Coit, Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Alpheus Billings.
C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 76
1779 Defiance. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Nov. 27 60. Bond: $5,000. Master: Nicoll Fosdick.
Bonders: Nicoll Fosdick, Norwich. Joseph Howland, Norwich.
Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Owners: Howland, Coit &. Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Pickett Latimer, Giles Mumford, Jonathan llunt-
ington, Eunice Huntington.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 72
1781 Defiance. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Nov. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Park.
Bonders: Thomas Park, Groton. John Park, Groton. John
Alden, Lebanon.
Owners: Thomas Park & Co., Groton.
Witnesses: George Hough, William Torrey.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 77
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 265
1782 Defiance. Massachusetts boat. (Inns: Small arras.
Oct. 12 Crew: !. Bond: $-20,000. Master: William
Head.
Bonders: William Read, Freetown. Robert Bagnall, Boston.
Samuel Montgomery, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin Weaver and others, Freetown.
Witnesses: William Rhodes, James Beck.
0. C. liMi, vol. 3, p. 78
1778 Delaware. Maryland brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Mar. 28 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Angus.
Bonders: John Angus [Philadelphia]. Joseph Williams,
Annapolis. Md.
Owners: Joseph Williams, and others, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. lilt?, vol. 3, p. 79
1779 Delaware. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Feb. 15 45. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Barry [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Thomas Irwin. Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas & Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Christopher Irwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 19t), vol. 3, p. 80
1781 Delaware. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Feb. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Prole, [Philadel
phia.] Mate: Richard Eyres, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis, George Ord & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness. James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 82
17S1 Delaware. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
r. 23 17 - Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Inkson.
Mate: William Martin [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Ash, Philadelphia. Richard Inkson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Ash, Philadelphia. Andrew Tybout & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, ]>. 81
1781 Delaware. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew:
Dec. 8 1U- Bond: $20,000. Master: William Smith
[ Philadelphia]. Mate: John Bruce, Philadelphia.
Bonders: John McXachtane, Philadelphia. Adam Gilchrist,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John McXachtane, Philadelphia. Adam Gilchrist,
Philadelphia. "i..
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 83
266 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Delight. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 40.
Feb. 24 Bond: 5,000. Master: Joseph Temple.
Bonders: Joseph Temple, Glassenburg. John Welles, Glassen-
burg. George Welles, Glassenburg.
Owners: John Welles & Co., Glassenburg.
Witnesses: Jabez llamlin, Aaron Eliot.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 3, p. 91
1778 Delight. Maryland sloop. Guns: 0. Crew: 8. Bond:
May 1 5,000. Master: David Porter.
Bonders: David Porter, Boston, Mass. Hugh Young, Balti
more.
Owners: Hugh Young and Others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[hoinas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 88
1781 Delight. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
Jan. U Bond: 20,000. Master: Moses Hale.
Bonders: Moses Hale [Gloucester]. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Eben Parsons and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaac Pierce, David Morey.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 3, ]>. 85
1781 Delight. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: <S. Crew: 20.
Apr. 10 Bond: 20,000. Master: Nathan Post.
Bonders: Nathan Post [Saybrook]. Edward Ilallam [Xew
London]. Ebenezer Sage [Middletown].
Owners: Comfort Sage & Co. [Middletown].
Witnesses: Ainasa Learned, Samuel Johnston, Jonathan Trum-
bull, jr., Joshua Young.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 3, [>. 89
1781 Delight. Connecticut brigantine. (THUS: 8. Crew: 20.
Jul. 26 Bond: S2o,<>00. Master: Samuel Johnston.
Bonders: Samuel Johnston, Middletown. Comfort Sage, Mid
dletown. George Starr, Middletown.
Owners: Comfort Sage & Co. [Middletown.]
Witnesses: Jabez llamlin, Willard Wright.
( . C. 19(5, vol. 3, p. 8(5
1781 Delight. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 16 v>o. Bond: 20,000. Master: Nathaniel Sar
gent.
Bonders: Nathaniel Sargent, Cape Ann. William Parsons,
Boston. Xehemiah Somes, Boston.
Owners: William Parsons and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joshua Loring, jr., John La veil.
C. C. 19(3, vol. 3, p. 90
is AVAL KECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 207
1781 Delight. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4-. Crow: l(.
Dec. 18 Bond: 20,(KM>. Master: Kbeiuv.er Lakeman.
Bonders: Kbenezer Lakeman, Ipswich. Ephraitn Kendall,
Ipswich. John Heard, Ipswich.
Owners: Ephraiiu Kendall and others, Ipswich.
Witnesses: James Perkins, Joseph Dennis.
( . C. 196, vol. 3, p. 87
1782 Delight. Massachusetts brig. Guns: (5. Crew: L <>.
Aug. 29 Bond: 20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin.
Bonders: Nathaniel Goodwin, Boston. William Parsons, Boston.
Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Kben Parsons and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John G. Rogers, J. Stinison, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 84
1781 Diamond. Massachusetts .ship. Guns: It!. Crew: 45.
Dec. 29 Bond: 20,000. Master: Zebulon Babson.
Bonders: Zebulon Babson, Newburyport. John Babson, New-
buryport. Joseph Tyler, Newburyport.
Owner: John Babson, Newburyport.
Witnesses:: Daniel Bigelow, Josiah Spear.
C. C . 196, vol. If, p. 108
1779 Diana. Pennsylvania snow. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Dec. 3 Bond: 10,000. Master: Joy Castle [Philadel
phia!).
Bonders: Blair Mc.Clenachan, Philadelphia. George Kennedy,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & C o., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Patrick Moore.
C. (. . 196, vol. 3, p. 95
1780 Diana. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 50.
Sep. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Manning.
Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. Georjre Wentworth,
Portsmouth. John Penhallow, Portsmouth.
Owners: Thomas Martin, George Wentworth.
Witnesses: George King, John Foster.
C. < . 196, vol. 3, p. 106
1780 Diana. Massachusetts snow. Gun.s : 8. Crew : 23.
Sep. 19 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Herrick.
Bonders: William Herrick, Salem. Larkin Thorndike, Salem.
Silas Meriam, Salem.
Owner: John Loviet, Beverly.
Witnesses: Benjamin Ward, jr., Jan Demont.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 103
268 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Diana. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Dec. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Hawkins. Mate:
Joseph Vansise [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Iinlay, Philadelphia. Henry Hawkins, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Iinlay & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 102
1780 Diana. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 23 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh Chisholni.
Bonders: Hugh Chisholni [Kittery, Mass.?]. Nathaniel Fol-
som, Portsmouth. George Wentworth, Portsmouth.
Owners: Thomas Martin, George Wentworth.
Witnesses: John Langdon, Joseph Bass.
[Captain s name may be Chiehester. >Vr brig fair American. Sep. 1,
1781.]
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 96
1780 Diana. New Hampshire ship. Guns: lo. Crew: 30.
Dec. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: Josiah Shackford.
Bonders: Josiah Shackford, Portsmouth. Thomas Martin,
Portsmouth. George Wentworth, Portsmouth.
Owners: Thomas Martin, Portsmouth. George Wentworth,
Portsmouth.
Witnesses: George Gains, William Gardner.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 107
1781 Diana. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: L5.
Jan. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Knapp.
Bonders: William Knapp, Newbury port. Robert Stevenson,
Newburyport. Wingate Xewman, Newburyport.
Owner: Robert Stevenson.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 104
1781 Diana. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Aug. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Lakeman.
Bonders: Richard Lakeman, Ipswich. Abraham Dodge. Na
thaniel Farley.
Owners: Joseph fiwazey and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Benjamin Wood, Richard Farnum.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 105
1781 Diana. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: Q. Crew: 16.
Dec. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Barker.
Bonders: Robert Barker, Salem. Nfathan] Goodale, Salem.
William West, jr., Salem.
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Webb, Nathan Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 94
XAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 269
17*2 Diana. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crow: 25.
Apr. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Gushing.
Bonders: Rol>ert Gushing, Boston. Thomas Adams, Boston.
Daniel Bell, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Bell and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Charles Williams, Amos Windship.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 99
1782 Diana. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. Bond:
Aug. 20,000. Master: Thorndike Deland.
Bonders: Thorndike Deland, Salem. M[ ] Lafitte, Salem.
Daniel Bigelow, Boston.
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, ,T[ohn] Dall, Jonathan Mason.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 100
1782 Diana. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Oct. 2! Bond: $20,000. Master: Seth Harding.
Bonders: Seth Harding [New London]. David Trumhull
[I^ebanon]. John Alden, [Lebanon].
Owners: Thomas Adams <t Co.
Witnesses: Jabe/ Huntington, John Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 101
1783 Diana. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jan. 20 $20,000. Master: Richard Chilcott.
Bonders: Richard Chilcott, Boston. I^eonard Jarvis, Boston.
Joseph Russell, jr., Boston.
Owners: I^eonard Jarvis, Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston.
Witness: John Ilichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 97
1781 Discovery. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 80.
Mar. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Brown.
Bonders: Francis Brown, New Haven, Conn. Jeremiah Platt,
Hartford, Conn. James Jarvis, Boston, Mass.
Owners: Jauies Jarvis & Co., Boston, Mass.
Witnesses: Benjamin Tallmadge, Jonathan Trumbull, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 109
1781 Disdain. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 100.
Jun. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Patterson.
Bonders: William Patterson, Salem. Jonathan Ingersoll,
[Salem]. Jacob Ashton, Salem.
Owners: Bartholomew Putnam and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Simon Forrester, Francis Burchmore.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 1 1 1
1781 Disdain. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Jul. 7 Bond: #20,000. Master: Stephen Hall.
Bonders: Stephen Hall, Boston. Bartholomew Brown, Boston.
Magnes Stepney, Boston.
Owners: Matthew Grace & Co., Boston.
Witnesses: William Doggett, Thomas Martin.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 110
270 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS.
1778 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: -i. Crew: 6. Bond;
Dec. 18 So, 000. Master: Clement Harrison.
Bonders: Clement Harrison [Baltimore?]. Joseph Dowson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Henry Hooper, Joseph Dowson, and John Johnson,
Annapolis.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr., William E. Hooper.
C. C. 106, vol. 4. p. 4
1779 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Mar. 30. <;. Bond: 5.000. Master: .John Fra/ier.
Bonders: John Frazier [Dorchester County?] . J[oseph] Dow-
son, Annapolis.
Owners: John Johnson, J[oseph] Dowson & Co., Annapolis.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. lllti, vol. 4, p. 3
1779 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Jun. 21 7. Bond: 5,000. Master: T|hom:isJ Walker.
Bonders: T[homas] Walker [Annapolis?]. J[oseph] Dowson,
Annapolis.
Owners: John Johnson, Annapolis. Joseph Dowson, Annap
olis.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 7
1780 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: (i. Bond:
Feb. 29 5,000. Master: Thomas Walker.
Bonders: Thomas Walker [Annapolis?]. ,T[oseph] Dowson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Joseph Dowson & Co., Annapolis.
Witness: James Brice.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 8
1780 Dispatch. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Sep. 22 12. Bond: 20,000. Master: Daniel .Jacobs.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Boston. Daniel Jacobs, Boston. Klisha
Sifjourney, Boston.
Owner: Benjamin Goodhne, jr., Boston.
Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., Kben 1 rout.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 5
1781 Dispatch. New Hampshire ship, (inns: <!. Crew: 20.
> 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Nichols.
Bonders: Nathan Nichols, Portsmouth. Eliphalet Ladd, Exe
ter. Nathaniel (iiddings, Exeter.
Owners: Ichabod Nichols and others, Exeter.
Witnesses: Josiah Oilman, jr., Joseph Oilman.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 6
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 271
1782 Dispatch. Massachusetts ship, (runs: 10. Crow: 60.
Apr. !i Bond: $-20,000. Master: .John Felt.
Bonders: John Felt, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, Boston. Josiah
Spear, Boston.
Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel (ioff, Sampson Kea.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 2
1782 Dispatch. Massachusetts sloop, (inns: 4. Crew: 14.
Nov. "11 Bond: 20,000. Master: Jolin Burke.
Bonders: John Bnrke, Boston. Robert McXeill, Boston. Sam
uel I aine. jr., Boston.
Owners: Daniel & Robert McNeill and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joshua Paine, James Kirk wood.
C. ( . 19(1, vol. 4, p. 1
17S2 Dolly. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (J. Crew: 10.
ful. 10 Bond: $20.000. Master: Kdward Davis.
Bonders: Kdward Davis, Boston. Solomon Davis, Boston.
Nicholas Bowie, Boston.
Owners: Solomon Davis, and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaac Davis, Matthew Gooding jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 9
177S Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Jan. 28 Not stated. Bond: .500. Master: Ezekiel
Gorham.
Bonders: Ezekiel Gorham [Yarmouth]. Hezekiah Crowell
[Yarmouth?].
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: Abraham Davenport, J[al>ez?] Hamlin.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 21
1778 Dolphin. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond:
Any. 6 $5,000. Master: Joseph Dashiell.
Bonders: Joseph Dashiell [Baltimore?]. William Hyde, Balti
more.
Owners: John Fa-ssett & Co. [Worcester County].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 17
1778 Dolphin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Nov. 7 Bond: $5,000. Master: Benjamin Allen.
Bonders: Benjamin Allen [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, Annap-
olis.
Owners: [Robert ct Alexander Mc-Kim?, Baltimore.]
Witness: T[houias] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 10
1770 Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Jul. 30 Bond: $5.000. Master: Joseph Smith.
Bonders: Joseph Smith, [Middletown]. Ashbell Burnham
[Middletown]. Thompson Phillips.
Owners: Khenezer Sage & Co., Middletown.
Witnesses: Elisha Clark, Arthur Magill.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 32
272 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Dolphin. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Dec. 2 Bond: 5,000. Master: Edward Latham.
Bonders: Edward Latham, Groton. Thomas Mumford, Groton.
Giles Mumford, Groton.
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co., Groton.
Witnesses: G[ibeon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.
0. C. 196, vol. 4, ]>. J5
1779 Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Dec. 25 Bond: $10,000. Master: Ashbell Burnhani.
Bonders: Ashbell Burnham, Middletown. Chauncey Bulkier,
Chatham. Edward Hallam, New London.
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: Winthrop Saltonutall, Gibeon Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 15
1780 Dolphin. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 14.
Aug. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Studson [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Benjamin Davis, jr., Philadelphia. Thomas Stiles,
Philadelphia. Daniel Grijjgs, New Jersey.
Owners: Samuel Brown, Daniel Griggs & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 33
1, cSO Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Sep. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Ropes.
Bonders: David Ropes, Salem. Joseph Sprague, Salem. Sam--
uel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Jenks, Joshua Grafton.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 30
1780 Dolphin. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 9. Crew: 40.
Nov. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: John G. Soranton.
Bonders: John G. Scranton, Boston. William De Luce, Boston.
Nathaniel Barber, jr., Boston.
Owners: William De Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Callender, Elisha Callender.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 31
1781 Dolphin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (>. Crew: 11.
Jun. 16 Bond: $20,000, Master: John Walsh [Philadel
phia]. Mate: John Goodwin, Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. John Flahavan, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oellers, John Flahavan &Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Walsh, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 34
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 273
1781 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 85.
ll - !* Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Knowlton.
Bonders: Joseph Knowlton, Beverly. William Homan, Bev
erly. Benjamin Lovett, jr., Beverly.
Owners: William Human and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., James (ireen.
C. 0. !!(), vol. 4, p. 24
1781 Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. (inns: 6. Crew: 2o.
Oct. H> Bond: $20,ooo. Muster: Isaac Phelps.
Bonders: Isaac 1 Phelps, Hartford. Joel Jones, Hartford. Elias
Worthington, jr., Hartford.
Owner: Isaac I helps, Hartford.
Witnesses: William Hubbard, Henry Caldwell.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 4, p. 27
1781 Dolphin. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4-. Crew:
Nov. 8 in. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brice, Phila
delphia. Mate: John Constantine [Philadel
phia .}.
Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. John Briee, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Alexander Nesbitt, and Walter
Stewart, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. (, . 190, vol. 4, p. 14
17S1 Dolphin. Virginia brig. Guns: Id. Crew: 40. Bond:
Nov. 7 $20,000. Master: Madett Kngs.
Bonders: Madett Engs [Virginia], Henry Banks [Richmond?].
Owner: James Neilson [Richmond?].
Witness: Charles Hay.
C. C. !!), vol. 4, ]>. 18
1781 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: (3. Crew: 20.
Dec - !- Bond: $20,000. Master: William Gray.
Bonders: William Gray, Salem. Nfathan] Goodale, Salem.
Miles Ward, jr.
Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Miles Ward, Nathan Ward.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 22
1781 Dolphin. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 4().
Dec. 27 Bond: 20,000. Master: James Forbes. Mate:
William Stevens [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Ross, Philadelphia. James Forbes, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, John M. Nesbitt, and John Ross, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 20
5212 (M> 18
274 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Dolphin. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: (>. Crew: 12.
Mar. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob De Hart. Mate:
William Willis [Philadelphia].
Bonders: C[laudius] P[aul] Raquett, Philadelphia. Jacob De
Hart, Philadelphia.
Owners: Claudius Paul Raquett and William Jackson, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Henry Wolf.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 4, p. 2::
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: ti. Crew: 12.
Mar. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Felte, jr.
Bonders: David Felte, jr., Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
David Felte, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Gardner, John Collins.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 19
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts brigantine. (THUS: 8. Crew: 2;").
Apr. 4 Bond: $20.OOO. Master: Samuel Babson.
Bonders: Samuel Babson, Cape Ann. James Pearson, jr. , Cape
Ann. W[ ] Wier, Cape Ann.
Owner: James Pearson, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Gideon Challis, Humphrey Bray.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 4, p. 11
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 3o.
Apr.lt; Bond: 20, nun. Master: Greay Powers.
Bonders: Grrag Powers, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, Boston.
Josiali Spear, Boston.
Owners: David Ropes and others, Salem.
Witness: Sampson Rea.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. L 8
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
May 8 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jabe/ Meio-s.
Bonders: Jahez Meigs, Plymouth. Ebenezer Nye, Plymouth.
Joseph Palmer, Plymouth.
Owner: Jabez Meigs, Plymouth.
Witnesses: Silas Hatch, Elisha Swift.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, ]). 26
1782 Dolphin. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 14 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Riley.
Bonders: John Riley, Dover. Nathaniel Folsom, Portsmouth.
Ichabod Nichols, Portsmouth.
Owners: Nathaniel Folsom and others.
Witnesses: George Gaines, John Davenport.
C. C. 19li, vol. 4, p. 29
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 275
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 18.
May 2f> Bond: 20,000. Master: William Chaple.
Bonders: William Chaple [Salem]. John Tucker, Salem.
Samuel Ward [Salem].
Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Edward Xorris, Samuel Page.
On Massachusetts records name i.s spelled Chapell also.
0. C. l!i, vol. 4, ]). 1(>
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 18.
Aug. l:-J Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Benson.
Bonders: Francis Benson, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. Samuel
Ward, Salem.
Owners: Henry Rust and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Mansel Alcock, William Northey.
(. . C. HI6, vol. 4, p. 13
1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Sep. 10 1*;. Bond: 20,000. Master: Benjamin Baker.
Bonders: Benjamin Baker, Boston. Leonard Jarvis, Boston.
Joseph Russell, jr., Boston.
Owners: Jarvis & Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: John Hichborn, Jonathan Webb.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 12
1781 Don Francisco. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Mar. 24 Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: John Gif-
ford [Philadelphia]. Mate: Hugh Willson, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Thomas Morris,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Stewart & Totten. Samuel ( . Morris &Co., Philadel
phia.
Witnesses: Aaron Stockholm, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 35
1781 Don Francisco. Pennsylvania brigantine. (inns: 8.
Oct. 27 Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: Hugh Will-
son. Mate: James Gwin [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Hugh Willson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Stewart & Totten, Blair McCJenachan and others Phila
delphia.
, Witness: James Trimble.
0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 36
1782 Don G-alvez. Massachusetts brig, (runs: 6. Crew: 16.
Bond: 20,000. Master: Silas Jones.
Bonders: Silas Jones, Nantucket. N[athan] Goodale, Salem.
Jerathmeel Peirce, Salem.
Owners: N[athan] Goodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Pickman, William West.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 37
276 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 DoniaAntoney. Maryland brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Nov. 29 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Ha IT.
Bonders: John Harr [Philadelphia]. James Williams, Annap
olis.
Owners: George Meade & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 38
1782 Don Quixotte. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (J. Crew:
Aug. 12 10. Bond: 20,000. Master: .John Burrows.
Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. J[olm] \V. Stanly,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John W. Stanly, William Morris, and Stephen Tinker.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Turner.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, IL 39
1778 Dorchester. Maryland schooner. Gun: 1. Crew: 10.
Oct. 2l! Bond: $5,000. Master: Solomon Frazier.
Bonders: Solomon Frazier, Dorchester County. James Byus.
Owners: James Byus, Arthur Wheatley, and William Thomas &
Co. , Dorchester County.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 40
1780 Dorchester. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crow: 10.
Jun. 24 Bond: 20,000. Master: James Frazier.
Bonders: James Frazier, Dorchester County. R[obertson]
Stevens.
Owners: R[obertson] Stevens and others, Dorchester County.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4. p. 41
1779 Dove. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 12.
Dec. 4. Bond: 10,000. Master: Edward Leger.
Bonders: Edward Leger, Philadelphia. James Sutler, Phila
delphia.
Owner: United States.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 4, p. 42
1780 Dove. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. Bond:
Mar - 13 5,000. Master: John McKirdy.
Bonders: John McKirdy [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Archibald Buchanan & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[honuis] Johnson, jr.
C. C., 196, vol. 4, p. 43
1778 Dragon. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Dec. 25 Bond: 5,000. Master: Thomas Johnson.
Bonders: Thomas Johnson [Baltimore?]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Hugh Young and others, Baltimore.
Witness: J[ohn] ]\Iuir.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 47
NAVAL KKCOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 277
177 .) Dragon. Maryland schooner. duns: 4. Crow: 13.
Jun. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: Alexander Cain. Mate:
John Dougherty | Baltimore . \. Boatswain: John
Whistler, (runner: William Hawser.
Bunders: Alexander Cain [Philadelphia]. David Plunket,
Baltimore.
Owners: Hujzh Younn & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Ilvde.
C. ( . 196, vol. 4, p. 45
17S1 Dragon. Maryland schooner. (inns: ti. Crew: 2.~>.
lul. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Handy.
Bonders: James Handy, Baltimore. Joseph Williams, Annap
olis.
Owners: Huprh Young & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 46
1782 Dragon. Massachusetts brig. (tuns: <>. Crew: 20.
Oct. 8 Hond: -20.000. Master: John Adams.
Bonders: John Adams, Boston. John Coffin Jones [Boston].
Thomas Lee, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jone.s and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Coffin Boyd, John Kenno.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 44
1750 Drake. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: C. Crew: 14.
Nov. 7 Hond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Newman.
Bonders: Nathaniel Newman, New bury port. John Pettingell,
Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Owners: John Pettingell and Moses Brown.
Witnesses: Philip Barley, Khenezer Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, ]i. 48
1751 Dreadnought. Pennsylvania boat. (Jims: 2. Crew: 40.
.Inn. 4 Hond: $20,000. Master: Henry Darnell [Dur-
m>l;|, [Philadelphia]. Mate: Thomas Kobb.
Bonders: Samuel Iiif;lis, Philadelphia. (ieor^e Ord.
Owners: Samuel Injjlis, George Ord it Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Henry Martin.
See bond for si hooner Hetty. Sep. 6. 17X1, where signature of master
iippetirs as Henry Diirnol.
C. C. 19f), vol. 4, p. 50
1752 Dreadnought. Massachusetts lugger. Gur.c 2. Crew:
Mav 11 : -.">. Hond: $20,000. Master: Anus Potter.
Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paschal
N. Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Kliakim Raymond, George Scott.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 51
278 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Dreadnought. Virginia galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 50.
Jun. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Bellamy.
Bonders: William Bellamy, James Hunter, Richmond.
Owner: James Neilson, Petersburg.
Witness: Archibald] Blair.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 49
1780 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
.Inn. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Clement Waring.
Bonders: Clement Waring, John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: Charles Crookshanks & Co., Maryland.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr., William Jameson.
C. C. 1%, vol. 4, p. 5,->
1780 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brigantine. Guns: Hi.
Aug. 8 Crew: (10. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Taylor.
Bonders: William Taylor [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owner: William Neill, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. 4. p. 54
1781 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brig, (runs: 1(1. Crew:
Jan. 20 45. Bond: 20,000. Master: Robert Caulfield
[Baltimore]. Mate: James Saekett [Baltimore . \.
Bonders: Robert Caulfield [Baltimore]. William Neill, Balti
more.
Owners: William Xeill & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 53
1781 Duke of Leinster. Pennsylvania brigantine. (Jims: [-2.
Jan. 20 Crew: 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Young, Philadelphia. Mate: | ] Round
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Barclay, Philadelphia. Samuel Young, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Barclay & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 50
1782 Duke of Leinster. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14.
Aug. 30 Crew: 25. Bond: $20.000. Master: Robert
Caldwell.
Bonders: Robert Caldwell, Boston. James & Thomas Lamb,
Boston. Stephen Bruce, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Bruce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Thompson, Alexander Mackay.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 52
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 279
17TS Eagle. Connecticut sloop. Guns: (!. Crew: 30. Bond:
Nov. 20 $5,000. Master: Edward Conkling, New London.
Bonders: Edward Conkling, Joseph Conkling, Groton.
Owners: John Wright, John Foster, Uriah Rogers, Joseph and
Edward Conkling.
Witnesses: <i[urdon] Saltonstall, Ann Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. f)!>
177!) Eagle. Connecticut schooner, (inns: 10. Crew: 45.
May 28 Bond: $5,000. Master: David Brooks.
Bonders: Jabez Chapman, East Haddain. David Brooks,
Chatham. Dyar Throop, East Haddani.
Owners: Jabez Chapman & Co., East Haddani.
Witnesses: William Worthington, Samuel Crane.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. , r >8
177!) Eagle. Pennsylvania brigantine. (inns: 10. Crew: 30.
.Fun. 12 Bond: $lo,ooo. Master: John Ashmead.
Bonders: James Searle, Joseph Pennell, John Ashmead, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Searle & Co.
Witness: T[imothy] Matlack.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 57
1780 Eagle. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond:
Aug. 24 $20,000. Master: Jatnes Kennerc.
Bonders: James Kennere, William Ilallork, Baltimore.
Owners: James Kennere, John Graham, William Graham,
Pemherton Clayton, Virginia.
Witness: Thomas Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 60
1780 Eagle. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond:
Nov. 8 20,000. Master: Nathaniel Sargent.
Bonders: Nathaniel Sargent, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Bos
ton. Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owner: Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Witnesses: George Burrows, Davis Spear, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 61
\~$[ Eagle. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Aug. 1 Bond, $20,000. Master: James Starr. Mate:
William Moore, Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Starr, John Harmanson, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Harmanson, Henry Guy, James Starr, and others.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Philip Bene/.et.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. Ha
177S Eclipse. Maryland sloop. Guns: 15. Crew: 12. Bond,
Jul. 30 $5,000. Master: Jonathan Clarke.
Bonders: Jonathan Clarke, Hugh Young [Baltimore].
Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. <!3
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NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 281
1780 Elizabetn. Massachusetts brigantine. (runs: 8. Crew:
Aug. 15 -20. Bond: $20,oOo. Master: Michael Hopkins.
Bonders: Michael Hopkins [Boston?]. Thomas Russell, Bos
ton. Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: Edward Mcljine, Thomas Greene.
C. ( . 19t>, vol. 4, p. 12
1781 Elizabeth. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Nov. 1 lo. Bond: $-20.000. Master: Samuel West.
Bonders: Samuel West [Salem?]. Benjamin Goodhue, jr.,
Salem. Aaron \Vaitt, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goolhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Caleb Low, William Shillaber.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, ]>. 74
li>l Elizabeth. Massachusetts ship. Guns: ,s. Crew: 25.
Dec. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Cutting.
Bonders: Nathaniel Cutting, Newburyport. David Coats, Bos
ton. Joseph Head, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel <fe John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Jonathan Amory, jr., John Hichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 71
1781 Elizabeth. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Dec. 20 in. Bond: 20,000. Master: Clifford Byrne.
Bonders: Clifford Byrne, Salem. Aaron Waitt [Salem]. Ben
jamin (ioodhue, jr. [Salem].
( iwncrs: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Tucker, William Shillaber.
C. C . 196, vol. 4, p. 68
1782 Elizabeth. Massachusetts brig, (runs: !. Crew: 15.
.Tul. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ichabod Clarke.
Bonders: Ichabod Clarke [Salem?]. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Job Prince, jr., Boston.
Owners: Job Prince, jr., and others, Boston.
Witnesses: J[ob] Prince, Samuel Holbrook.jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 69
1778 Endeavour. New Jersey sloop. Guns: 3. Crew: 8.
Nov. 20 Bond: $5,00o. Master: Andrew Brown.
Bonders: Andrew Brown, Middlesex County. Joh Neilson,
Middlesex County.
( hvners: John White, John Van Emburgh, Joseph Potts, and
John Neilson.
Witnesses: Bowes Reid, Jonathan Dean.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 75
1781 Engilbert Virginia brij*antine. (inns: 14. Crew: 55.-
Apr. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gale.
Bonders: John Gale [Virginia?]. John Young, Virginia.
Owners: Fine. Lott & Co.
Witnesses: John Dandridge, Bassett Stith.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 78
282 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
177<! Enterprize. [Pennsylvania] schooner. Guns: Not stated.
Jun. 14 Crew: Not stated. Bond: $10,000. Master:
James Campbell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Mease & Caldwell [Philadelphia].
Owners: [Mease & Caldwell].
Witness: None.
This bond is on verso of broadside giving resolutions of Congress
Apr. 3, 1776, stating terms under which privateer commissions should
issue.
C. ( . 1%, vol. 4, p. 77
1777 Enterprize. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crow: <>0.
Feb. 13 Bond: 2,000. Master: George Handy.
Bonders: George Handy [Worcester County], John McLure
[Baltimore]. James Campbell [Baltimore].
Owners: William Smith & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgelv.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 82
1777 Enterprize. Maryland schooner. Guns: (>. Crew: 111.
Sep. 12 Bond: 5,000. Master: John Brynan.
Bonders: John Brynan [Baltimore?]. John McLure, Balti
more.-
Owners: John McLure and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
Attached is a MS. bond to the State of Maryland for a like amount.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 78
177H Enterprize. New Jersey sloop. (runs: Not stated.
Aug. IS Crew: 15. Bond: 1,000. Master: William
Marun.
Bonders: William Marun [New Jersey]. Henry Kemseii.
Owner: William Marun [New Jersey].
Witness: [ ] Zandt.
The name of master and owner is spelled by copyist Marriner.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 84
1771) Enterprize. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 28 70. Bond: $10,000. Master: Kufus Gardner
| Philadelphia?].
Bonders: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Lardner Clark, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Lardner Clark, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 80
17SO Enterprize. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 7.~>.
Mar. 23 Bond: 10.000. Master: llut us Gardner [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Klisha Clark, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Lardner Clark, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimbie.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 81
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 283
1780 Enterprize. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jul. 28 SO. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Day [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Thomas learning, Philadelphia. John Murray, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning, Philadelphia. John Murray & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 79
1782 Enterprize. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Mar. ! 14. Bond: $-20,000. Master: Ebenezer Nicker-
son.
Bonders: Ebenezer Nickerson, Boston. William Davis, Boston.
Edward Davis, Boston.
Owners: William Davis and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Juthell Hubbard, Nathaniel Barber.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 85
1782 Enterprize. Connecticut galley. Gun: 1. Crew: 25.
Jun. lo Bond: $20,000. Master: George House.
Bonders: George House, New London. John Deshon, New
London. John Herttell, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London.
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, John Richards.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 83
1781 Essex. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 2o. Crew: 150.
Apr. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cathcart.
Bonders: John Cathcart, Salem. William Creed, Salem. Wil
liam Shattuck, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Jackson, Joseph Lee, and others, Newbury-
port.
Witnesses: William Dall, William Crafts, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. Sli
1782 Eunice. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
May 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ebenezer Peck.
Bonders: Ebenezer Peck, New Haven. Michael Todd, New
Haven. Robert Fairchild, New Haven.
Owners: Michael Todd & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Jonathan Fitch, Elizabeth M. Fitch.
C. C. 19i>, vol. 4, p. 87
1781 Exchange. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: <!0.
Mar. 6 Bond: $2o,000. Master: John Collins.
Bonders: John Collins, Salem. Klia-i [[asket Derby, Salem.
Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witness: Peter Kingget.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 88
284 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Exchange. Massachusetts schooner, (runs: 2. Crew:
Oct. 12 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Tibbets.
Bonders: Henry Tibbets, Damariscotta, [Mi-.] Mass. William
Long, Salem. John Murray, Salem.
Owners: William Long and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Bartholomew Broader, John Gould.
C. C . 196, vol. 4, p. 90
1782 Exchange. Massachusetts ship, (inns: 20. Crew: -0.
Feb. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Simon Forrester.
Bonders: Simon Forrester [Salem]. Elias Hasket Derby,
Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owner: Elias Hasket, Derby.
Witnesses: Jonathan Felt, Thomas Phillips.
C. C. 19fi, vol. 4. p. 89
1780 Expedition. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: U).
Dec. 23 Crew: 2<>. Bond: 820,000. Master: Henry At
kins.
Bonders: Henry Atkins, Boston. John Codman, Boston. Wil
liam Smith, Boston.
Owners: [John?] Codman and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Nalbro Frazier, William Codman.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 102
1781 Expedition. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Jun. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Kphraim Lombard.
Bonders: Ephraim Lombard, Trnro. Isaac Smith, Boston.
John Codman, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Smith and Codman & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Bartlett, Noah Merritt.
C. C. 190, vol. 4, p. 91
1779 Experiment. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 17 80. Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathan Sage.
Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletown. Moses Tryon, Wethers-
tield. John Bulkley, jr., Wethersiield.
Owners: William Griswold & Co., Wetherstield.
Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel Weber, jr.
C. C . 196, vol. 4, p. 99
1780 Experiment. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
j un- 17 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: Giles Hall, jr.
Bonders: Giles Hall jr., Middletown. Barnabas Deane,
Wethersfield. William (iriswold, Wethersfirld.
Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wetherslield.
Witnesses: William (iriswold, G[nrdon] Saltonstall.
C. C. 1%, vol. 4, p. 9. i
1780 Experiment. Connecticut schooner, (runs: 12. Crew:
Sep. 22 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Bulkley, jr.
Bonders: John Bulkley, jr., Wetherstield. Barnabas Deane,
Wetherstield. John Wright, Wethersiield.
Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wetherstield.
Witnesses: Elisha Williams, Martha Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 92
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 285
1780 Experiment. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: I M.
Oct. 4 Bond: $20,000. Muster: .Fohn Winning [Balti-
inort , Md. ].
Bonders: John Purviance, Philadelphia. Robert Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance [Baltimore, Md.].
David Stewart and John Purviance [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: John Winning, James Trimble.
( . C. 196, vol. 4, p. 101
1TS1 Experiment. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10.
Apr. 16 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Ingersoll.
Bonders: Samuel Ingersoll, Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
George Crowninshield, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silslwe and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Cornelius Bradford, Samuel Swasey.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 94
1731 Experiment. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 24.
May 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Rice [Phila
delphia]. Mate: Henry Murfits, (New London,
Conn.].
Bonders: Lewis Farmer, Philadelphia. William Rice, Phila
delphia.
Owners: William Rice, Henry Murfits.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 98
1782 Experiment. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Apr. 6 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Ingersoll.
Bonders: Samuel Ingersoll, Salem. Benjamin West, Salem.
Miles Ward 3d, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin West and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel I hippen, John Archer.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 9o
1782 Experiment. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
,Iul. 13 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Phineas Parker.
Bonders: Phineas Parker, Salem. Benjamin West, Salem.
Samuel Ingersoll, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin West and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Browne, David Felt, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 97
1782 Experiment. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Jul. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Noyes.
Bonders: William Xoyes, Newburyport. Leonard Smith, New-
buryport. Abraham Xoyes, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel No well, Leonard Smith, and William Noyea.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 190, vol. 4, p. 96
286 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
178:2 Experiment. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: Id.
Dec. 7 Bond: 20,000. Master: George Williams, jr.
Bonders: George Williams, jr., Salem. William West, jr., Salem.
X[athan] Goodale.
Owners: William West and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Ililler, Benjamin Frost.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 100
1780 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 1C>. Crew:
Apr. 20 130. Bond: $10,000. Master: Stephen Decutur.
Bonders: Charles Miller [Philadelphia]. Stephen Pecatur
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair MeClenachan, Charles Miller & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Hefner, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 105
1780 Fair American. Maryland brig, (inns: 8. Crew: 26.
Sep. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Luke Kiersted.
Bonders: Luke Kiersted [Baltimore]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance, Baltimore.
Witness: T[liomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 109
1780 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: in. Crow:
Dec. 9 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph .Ink ways.
Mate: Phincas Kldridgo.
Bonders: Joseph Jakways, Philadelphia. Charles Miller,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Charles Miller, Blair MeClenachan & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 10S
1781 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: Ifi. Crew:
May 22 110. Bond: $20,000. Master: Phineas Eklridgo.
Mate: Uriah Swaine [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Charles Miller [Philadelphia]. Phineas Eldridge
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Charles Miller & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Gear Chad wick.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 106
1781 Fair American. Connecticut brigantine. (inns: 14.
j u l ly Crew: !(.). Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Champlin.
Bonders: Samuel Champlin [New London?]. Jabez Perkins
[Norwich]. Joseph llowland [Norwich].
Owners: Jabez Perkins & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: John Porter, Richard II. Huntley.
C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 103
NAVAL HKCORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 287
1781 Fair American. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8.
Jul. ol Crew: 30. Bond: $ 20,000. Master: John Frost.
Bonders: John Frost, Portsmouth. John Walmsley, Ports
mouth. George Libbey, Portsmouth.
Owners: John Walmsley ami others, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: John Simes, John Parker, jr.
C. ( . MXi, vol. 4, ]). 107
17S1 Fair American. New Hampshire brig. Guns: 8. Crew:
bop. L :;5. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh Chichester[?].
Bonders: Hugh Chiehester, Kittery, Mass. John I^in^ilon,
Portsmouth, X. H. Keuben Shaplay, Portsmouth, N. II.
Owners: John Langdon and others, Portsmouth, N. II.
Witnesses: Samuel Penhallow, jr., Robert Odiorne Treadwell.
Name of captain may be Chisholm. Nr brigantine Diana, Dee. 23, 1780.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 4, p. 104
I 1 *- Fair American. Connecticut galley, (inn: 1. Crew:
Apr. 1 ;j.-,. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Murtits.
Bonders: Henry Miirnts, New London. John Deshon, New
London. John Herttell, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Peter Brown, jr., Ci[urdon] Saltonstall.
C. C. 1%, vol. 4, p. 110
1777 Fair Flay. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jul. 17 tJo. Bond: $5,000. Master: Isaac Somes.
Bonders: Isaac Somes, Gloucester. John Collision, Gloucester.
Xebulon Giddings, Kxeter, N. H.
Owner: Tristram Dalton, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Kbenezer Thompson, Nicholas Gilman.
C. C. M>, vol. 4, p. 113
177S Fair Flay. Connecticut schooner, (inns: Not stated.
Dec. 8 Crew: 12. Bond: $5,000. Master: Ebenezer
Drake.
Bonders: Ebenezer Drake, Connecticut. Frederick Bull, Con
necticut. John Porter [Lebanon].
Owners: Frederick Bull & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: Henry Van Dyck, Samuel Jones.
C. C. MM5, vol. 4, ]>. Ill
1782 Fair Flay. Connecticut schooner. Gnns: t>. Crew: 30.
Jan. 2-1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Lee.
Bonders: Stephen Lee, Lyme. Gamaliel Bayley, Lyme. Wil
liam Ball, Hartford.
Owners: Stephen Lee & Co., Lyme.
Witnesses: Samuel Forbes, J[edediah?] Huntington.
C. C. 190, vol. 4, p. 112
288 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Fair Trader. Massachusetts schooner, Guns: 4. Crew:
Jul. 5 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Geyer.
Bonders: Peter Geyer, Boston. James Sullivan, Cambridge.
Perez Morton, Boston.
Owners: Peter Geyer, James Sullivan, Perez Morton.
Witnesses: David L. Barnes, Samuel Qnincy, jr.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 5, ]>. 1
1782 Falmouth. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 7. Crew: SO.
May 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Barakiah Bas.sett.
Bonders: Barakiah Bassett [Plymouth]. Kbene/.er Nye [Fal
mouth?]. Silas Hatch [Falmouth].
Owners: Joseph Demick and others, Falmouth.
Witnesses: Benjamin Sanford, Daniel Butler, jr.
C. C. ]!)(>, vol. 5, ],. L
1779 Fame. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Aug. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: George Curwin [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Krwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 5, p. 4
1779 Fame. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 70.
Oct. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Gensell.
Bonders: John Ponnaldson, Philadelphia. John Gensell, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Ponnaldson & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(1, vol. 5, p. 6
1779 Fame. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 6. Crew: Not stated.
Dec. 8 Bond: 10,000. Master: Hugh Lyle [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Erwin.
C. C. 19(>, vol. 5, ]>. 7
1780 Fame. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 60.
Bond: $20,000. Master: Uriah Smith. Mate:
Thomas Armstrong [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Uriah Srcith, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Thomas Armstrong, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, ]>. 9
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 289
1780 Fame. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crow: 55. Bond:
Dec. 23 20,000. .Master: William Treene, Philadelphia.
Mate: Uriah Smith [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph ( arson, Philadelphia. William Treene, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 1%, vol. 5, p. 11
17S1 Fame. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 9. Crew: 4o. Bond:
Mar. 19 20,000. Master: John Taylor. Mate: John
Saint [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. John Taylor, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Saint.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 10
17S1 Fame. Pennsylvania schooner. (THUS: ti. Crew: 14.
Got. 5 Bond: 20,000. Master: George Curwin. Mate:
John Chatham [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Patrick Moore, Philadelphia. George Curwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Robert McClenachan, Patrick
Moore, and William Keith, Philadelphia.
Witness: Robert McClenachan.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 5
17S1 Fame. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14.
Dee. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Camobell. Mate:
John Chatham [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Patrick Moore [Philadelphia]. David Campbell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 3
1782 Fame. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 19 20,000. Master: John McClenachan [Philadel
phia]. Mate: Jacob Hanse [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Marshall,
Philadelphia. i
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 8
1780 Fancy. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Dec. 28 Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Coffin.
Bonders: Samnel Coffin, Newburyport. Jonathan Hamilton,
jr., Berwick [Me.]. James Hickey, Portsmouth [N. II.].
Owners: Jonathan Hamilton, Robert Stevenson [Kittery].
Witnesses: John Wheelwright, John Parker.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 13
5212 00 19
290 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Fancy. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Aug. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Rice.
Bonders: Samuel Rice [Kittery, Me.]. Robert Stevenson
[Kittery]. James Hicki y [Portsmouth, N. II.].
Owners: Robert Stevenson [Kittery]. Jonathan Hamilton,
Berwick, Me.
U. C. 191), vol. 5, p. 12
1779 Fanny. Maryland ship, (runs: 12. Crew: 40. Bond:
Jun. 14 $5,000. Master: Benjamin Loxley, jr. Lieut.:
Luke Kiersted, Baltimore. Mate: Kingley Miller.
2d Mate: Stephen Burdox. Gunner, Robert
Brown. Boatswain: George Leech.
o
Bonders: Benjamin Loxley, jr. [Baltimore]. Robert 1 urviance,
Baltimore.
Owners: Samuel Robert Purvianee and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 15
1780 Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (>. Crew: 15.
Aug. 19 Bond: 20,000. Master: Herbert Woodberry.
Bonders: Herbert Woodberry, Beverly. William Bartlett, Bev
erly. Livermore Whittridge, Beverly.
Owners: Livermore Whittridge and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: James Olev, Kbenezer Rea.
C. C. lilt), vol. 5. p. 17
1781 Fanny. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Mar. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Bullinch. Mute:
Seth Paddock [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: William Pollard, Philadelphia. Samuel Bulfincb,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Pollard, Philadelphia. James Seagrove, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 5, p. 14
1781 Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
May 16 Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Tucker.
Bonders: Samuel Tucker, Salem. Benjamin Goodhue, jr., Salem.
Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Nehemiah Buffington, Benjamin Fry.
C. 0. 19(>, vol. 5, p. 16
1780 Farmer. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Jul. 28 Bond: 20,000. Master: Ebenczer Egleston.
Bonders: Ebenexer Egleston, Middletown. Seth Wetmore,
Middletown. Nathaniel Wales, jr., Windham.
Owners: Seth Wetmore & Co.
Witnesses: Joseph Spencer, Jabez Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 18
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 291
1781 Favourite. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jun. 11 75. Bond: $20,oo<). Master: Jonathan Bud-
ington.
Bonders: Jonathan Budington [Norwich]. Normand Morison
[Hartford?]. Aaron OlmsU d [Hartford].
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Ralph Pomeroy, Isaac Peet.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 19
1781 Favourite. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Dec. (J Bond: $20,000. Master: Elias Davis.
Bonders: Elias Davis, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. Moses
Pike, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John G. Rogers, Richard Littletield.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 2<J
1782 Favorite. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
May 17 Bond: 20.000. Master: Petre Dubosqe.
Bonders: Petre Dubosqe [New London]. John Penevert
[Norwich?]. Thomas Shaw [New London].
Owner: Petre Dubosqe, New London.
Witnesses: Peter Rogers, Stephen Prentis.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 21
1782 Favourite. Massachusetts brigan tine. Guns: 11. Crew:
May 21. 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Patterson.
Bonders: William Patterson, Salem. Jonathan Lambert [Sa
lem]. Jacob Ashton, Salem.
Owner: Not stated
Witnesses: Samuel M. West, John Peters.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 22
1782 Favourite. Massachusetts ship. Guns: G. Crew: 20.
Mov. 21 Bond: 20, ooo. Master: Nathaniel Sargent.
Bonders: Nathaniel Sargent, Gloucester. Winthrop Sargent,.
Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Saunders, James Prentis.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 23
1780 Fayette. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 60.
Jul. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Shewell.
Bonders: John Wilcocks, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Meade, Fitzsimons & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: Jarnes Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 25
292 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Fayette. Pennsylvania brigantinc. duns: IS. Crew:
Nov. 11 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Duvison
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. John Wileocks, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Meade, John Wilcoeks, and Thomas Fitzsi-
mons [Philadelphia].
Witness s: James Trinihle, Samuel Duvison.
C. C. 196, vol. -i, p. 24
1779 Felicity. Maryland schooner. Guns: (5. Crow: 25.
Jul. 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jeremiah Yellott. Mate-
Frederick Folger [Annapolis]. 2 Lt.: Claude
Besse [Baltimore?]. Boatswain: Daniel Chenev.
Gunner: John Rozubo.
Bonders: Jeremiah Yellott [Baltimore?]. Charles Wallace,
Annapolis.
Owners: Jesse Hollingsworth and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 5, p. 2<i
1780 Felicity. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Frederick Folder.
Bonders: Frederick Folger, Annapolis. Charles Wallace, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Sterett, Jesse Hollingsworth, and others, Balti
more.
Witness: William Hyde.
Application for commission for vessel made by Jeremiah Yellott.
C. C. l!l(i, vol. 5, p. 27
1781 Felicity. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 21.
Jan. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Cole, Mate:
Peter Sharpe [Baltimore].
Bonders: Thomas Cole, Baltimore. William Ne.il!, Baltimore.
Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 26
1781 Felicity. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: s. Crew: 20.
Nov. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Wing. Mate:
Littleton Houston [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Levi Hollingsworth, Philadelphia. David Sterett,
Philadelphia. Peter Wing, Philadelphia.
Owners: Jeremiah Yellott, John Sterett, Jesse Hollingswortli.
Witnesses: James Trinihle, Josiah Siddons.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 28
1779 Ferrit. [Pennsylvania] schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 24.
Aug. 26 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Robertson.
Bonders: James Robertson [Philadelphia]. Francis Lewis, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Francis Lewis, jr.
Witnesses: William Winder, jr., Joseph Pennell.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. SO
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 293
|L7S1] Financier. Pennsylvania brigantine. (inns: 6. Crew:
Aug. 11 15. Bond: 20,000. Master: John Hair. Mate:
Daniel Colgan [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Wileocks, Philadelphia. John Harr [Phila
delphia].
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons & Co., John Wilcocks, and Abra
ham Markoe.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 31
1779 Firebrand. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew:
Sept. 15 tin. Bond: 20,000. Master: Amaziah Jocelin.
Bonders: Amaziah Jocelin, New Haven. John Blagge, New
Haven.
Owners: John Blagge & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Michael Todd, Simeon Jocelin.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 33
1782 Firebrand. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10.
Jul. 11 Master: Abraham Cooper Woodhull.
Bonders: Abraham Cooper Woodhull, Joseph Squire, Fairiield.
Hezekiah Nichols, Fairfield.
Owners: Abraham Cooper Woodhull & Co.
Witnesses: Thaddeus Burr, Elijah Abel.
See bond of the Spy, Fox, and Firebrand of same date, one bond
being given for the three vessels.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 59
1782 Firebrand. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 6 35. Bond: 20,000. Master: Phoenix Frazier.
Bonders: Phoenix Frazier, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston.
Paschal N[elson] Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Sears and Paschal Nelson Smith.
Witnesses: Kliakim Raymond, George Scott.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 32
1780 Fish Hawk. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Sep. 1 It!. Bond: $20,000. Master: Israel Ober.
Bonders: Israel Ober, Beverly. Nathan Leech, Beverly.
Livermore Whittridge, Beverly.
Owner: Josiah Batcheldor, Beverly.
Witnesses: Caleb D. Batcheldor, Anna Leech.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 36
1781 Fish Hawk. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 40.
May 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Foster.
Bonders: Samuel Foster, Beverly. Daniel Sargent. John Hale.
Owners: Josiah Batcheldor and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Tristram Coffin, David Cutler.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 35
294 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Flora. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 75. Bond:
Oct. 18 $10,000. Master: Ephraim Doane.
Bonders: Ephraim Doane, Philadelphia. William Pollard,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Pollard, Alexander Tod, and Ephraim Doane,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 39
1780 Flora. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crow: 75.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Brewster
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Pollard, Alexander Tod, Philadelphia.
Owners: William Pollard, Alexander Tod & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: Thomas G. Pollard.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 37
1780 Flora. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Nov. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Brewster.
Mate: John Fleming [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Tod, Philadelphia. William Brewster,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Pollard, Alexander Tod & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Francis Cooper, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 38
1781 Flora. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 25.
Feb. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Turner.
Bonders: Elisha Turner, Boston. John Cormerais, Boston.
J[oseph?] Baldesqui, Boston.
Owners: Joseph Baldesqui and John Cormerais, Boston.
Witnesses: Mungo Maekay, Alexander Maekay.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 5, p. 42
1781 Flora. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 28 $20.000. Master: HughLyle. Mate: Nathaniel
Davis Gardner [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Hu<;h Lyle, Philadelphia. Alexander Tod, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Alexander Tod, William Tod, William Pollard & Co.
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Dudley, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 41
1781 Flora. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Oct. 10 Bond: 20,000. Master: Jacob Dunnell.
Bonders: Jacob Dunnell, Boston. William Shattuck, Boston.
Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owners: John Cormerais and others, Boston.
Witnesses: James Perkins, William Crafts, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 40
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 295
1778 Fly. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 6. Bond: $5,000.
Jan. 25 Master: Jonathan Parsons.
Bonders: Jonathan Parsons, Xewburyport, Mass. James
Williams, Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert I urviance and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 51
1778 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 45.
.Iiil.lti Bond: $10,000. Master: John Turner.
Bonders: John Turner, Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Nathan Nichols, Dartmouth, Mass. Joseph Carson,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, Daniel Edwards.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 57
1778 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 3. Crew: 20.
Jul. 31 B (m d: 5,000. Master: Micajah Smith f Phila
delphia.]
Bonders: Peter January, Isaac Snowden, Philadelphia.
Owners: Peter January, John Paine & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 19(3, vol. 5, p. 55
1778 Fly. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. Bond:
Sep. 14 $5,000. Master: John Winning. Mate: Peter
Nankeirl, Baltimore. Minor officer: John Mc
Neil.
Bonders: John Winning, Baltimore. William Patterson, Balti
more.
Owner: William Patterson, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 58
1778 Fly. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 5. Bond:
Dec. in $5,000. Master: Zephaniah Jennings.
Bonders: Zephaniah Jennings, Norwich. William Coit & Co.,
Norwich.
Owners: Christopher Leffingwell & Co. , Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, jr., John Porter.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 5, p. 48
177!) Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew. 20.
Feb. 4 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Gandal.
Bonders: Thomas Learning, Philadelphia. William Gandal,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 47
296 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1TT9 FJy. Maryland sloop, duns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond:
Mar. 30 $5,000. Master: Alexander Cain. 1st lieut. :
Peter Huston [Houston], [Baltimore *]. 2d lieut. :
John Dougherty, Baltimore. 3d lieut.: Jere
miah Yeats, Baltimore. Sailing Master: Stephen
Folsyn.
Bonders: Alexander Cain [Philadelphia]. William Patterson,
Baltimore.
Owners: William Patterson & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, )>. 44
1779 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
May 21 Bond: $10,000. Master: John King [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning.
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph C. Fisher and Thomas Learning & Co., 1 mla-
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 49
1779 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30.
Jun. 7 Bond: $5,000. Master: Abraham Davis [Phila
delphia |.
Bonders: Peter January, Philadelphia, George Payne, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Peter January, George Payne & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 5, p. 46
1779 Fly. Maryland schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 12. Bond:
Aug. 11 5,000. Master: Eaton Rudolph. Mate: George
Barber [Baltimore?].
Bonders: Eaton Rudolph [Baltimore?]. Samuel Chase, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5 p. 54
1780 Fly. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Sep. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith [Salem]. Daniel Jacobs. Boston. Elisha
Siftourney, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue, jr., and others [Salem].
Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., Eben Front,
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 56
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 297
17S1 Fly. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. Bond:
-fun. 9 $20,000. Master: Francis Du Closs [Philadel
phia 2J. Mate: Daniel Fortune, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert Sliewell, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 1SI6, vol. 5, p. 45
1781 Fly. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 9.
Aug. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Perry.
Bonders: John Perry, St. Georges. Caleb Davis, Boston.
Jacob Fox, Boston.
Owners: John Perry and others, St. Georges.
Witness: John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 52
1782 Fly. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: (5. Crew: 25.
Feb. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Christopher Babbidge.
Bonders: Christopher Babbidge [Salem]. Nathaniel Silsbee
[Salem]. Elijah Hasket, Salem.
Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Philips, John Newell.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 43
Fly. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30.
Inn. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Molloy.
Bonders: William Molloy, Salem. John Norris, Salem. W. P.
Bartlett [Salem].
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: James King, Thomas Lainson.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 50
1782 Fly. Massachusetts boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 14. Bond:
Jun. 29 $20,000. Master: John Perry.
Bonders: John Perry [St. Georges]. Joshua Witherle. Joshua
Farrington.
Owners: Israel Mead and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Israel Mead, Samuel Bowles, John May.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 53
1778 FlyingFish. Connecticutf?]. schooner. Guns: Not stated.
Jan. 28 Crew: Not stilted. Bond: 500. Master: Heze-
kiah Crowell.
Bonders: He/ekiah Crowell, Massachusetts. Ezekiel Gorham.
Massachusetts.
Owners: Not stilted.
Witnesses: Abraham Davenport, J[abez] Hamlin.
Bond is to John I>awrencu, treasurer of Connecticut, and is for land
ing of cargo in United States port and not for privateering.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 59
298 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Flying Fish. Massachusetts bngantine. Guns: fi. Crew:
Feb. 1 15: Bond: $20,000. Master: Anthony Divers.
Bonders: Anthony Divers [Salem?]. John Moriarty [Salem].
William Ranking [Salem].
Owners: Thomas Lee and others, Salem.
Witness: John Duke.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 60
1781 Flying Fish. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12.
May 28 Crew: 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gavett.
Bonders: John Gavett, Salem. William Ranking, Salem. John
Davan, Salem.
Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem.
Witness: William Goodwin.
0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 61
1782 Flying Fish. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 3. Crew: 12.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zaehariah Goforth.
Mate: William Carter [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Zachariah Goforth [Philadelphia]. Elias Boys,
[Philadelphia.]
Owner: Zaehariah Goforth.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 62
1780 Fortunate. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: -i. Crew:
Oct. 11 45. Bond- $20,000. Master: [Martial] Bortar.
Bonders: [Martial] Bortar, Philadelphia. Lewis Busson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Lewis Busson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 63
1776 Fortune. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: in.
Oct. 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: Andrew Palmer.
Bonders: Andrew Palmer, Stonington. Nathan Palmer, jr.,
Stonington. John BeU her, Stonington.
Owners: Nathan and Asa Palmer, Stonington.
Witnesses: Jonathan Starr, jr., Jonathan Whelden.
0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 68
1781 Fortune. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: Mo.
Mar. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master, Joshua Burgos.
Bonders: Joshua Burges, Newburyport. Nehemiah Somes,
Boston. Gustavus Fellows, Boston.
Owners: Tristram Dal ton and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Samuel Deming, Nicholas Bowe.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 65
1781 Fortune. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 1-t. Crew: (50.
Jul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Ives.
Bonders: Benjamin Ives, Salem. John Dyson, Salem. Joshua
Kllingwood, Salem.
Owners: John Dyson and others.
Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, James Green.
C. C. 196, vol. 5 p. 66
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 299
1TS1 Fortune. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 3. Crew: 12.
Aug. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Brown.
Bonders: James Brown, Boston. Oldnyer Delisle, Boston.
James Chalmers.
Owner: Oldnyer Delisle, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaac Phillips, Turner Phillips.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 64
1781 Fortune. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew:
Nov. 7 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Ober.
Bonders: Richard Ober, Beverly. Larkin Thorndike [Salem].
William Homan [Beverly].
Owners: John Dyson [Salem] and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Daniel Foster, Henry Thorndike.
C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 67
1782 Forty-five. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 70.
Nov. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Beach.
Bonders: John Beach, Gloucester. David Pearce, Gloucester.
John Stevens Ellery.
Owners: David Pearce and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: William Peirce, Jonathan El well.
0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 69
1782 Foudroyant. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 4.
Aug. Id Crow: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Matthews.
Bonders: John Matthews, Newcastle. Supply Clap, Ports
mouth. Nathan Nichols, Portsmouth.
Owners: Supply Clap and Nathan Nichols.
Witnesses: Jonas Shackford and Neil Mclntire.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 70
1780 Fountain. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 20.
Oct. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Gear Chadwick.
Bonders: Gear Chadwick. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: Richard Curson <fc Co., Baltimore.
Witnesses: U[riah] Forrest, T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. H, p. 71
177!) Fox. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 22. Bond:
Aug. 11 $5,000. Master: Benjamin Dashiel. Mate: John
Nichols [Baltimore].
Bonders: Benjamin Dashiel [Baltimore]. Samuel Chase, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 76
1780 Fox. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 22. Bond:
Mar. 18 5,000. Master: George Buchanan.
Bonders: George Buchanan [Baltimore]. Samuel Chase, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: James Brice.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 73
300 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Fox. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 22. Bond.
Jun. 27 $20,000. Master: James Buchanan.
Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore]. John Dorsey, Balti
more.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 74
1780 Fox. Pennsylvania cutter. Guns: 2. Crew: 45. Bond:
Oct. 2 $20,000. Master: Matthew Macomber.
Bonders: Matthew Macomber [Philadelphia]. Andrew
Hodge, jr., Philadelphia.
Owners: David Lockwood and Andrew Hodge, jr.
Witnesses: James Trimble, David Lockwood.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 84
1780 Fox. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. Bond:
Nov. 15 $20,000. Master: Levi Doane.
Bonders: Levi Doane, Boston. John Adams, Boston. Samuel
Greenough, Boston.
Owners: John Adams and Samuel Greenough.
Witnesses: Edward Edes, Samuel Frothingham.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 77
1781 Fox. Maryland brig. Gun.s: 8. Crew: 22. Bond:
Jan. 12 $20,000. Master: Thomas Steel.
Bonders: Thomas Steel, Baltimore. John Dorsey, Baltimore.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 90
1781 Fox. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Jan. 15 $20,000. Master: Joshua Stone.
Bonders: Joshua Stone, Falmouth. Ebenezer Preble, Fal-
mouth. Nathaniel Deering, Falmouth.
Owners: Ebenezer Preble and others, Falmouth.
Witnesses: John Fox, Samuel Fox.
Fnlmouth, Mass., now Portland, Mo.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 92
1781 Fox. New Hampshire sloop. (inns: 4. Crew: 30.
May 19 Bond: 20.000. Master: Thomas Manning.
Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. Wood bury Langdon,
Portsmouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Owners: Woodbury Langdon and others.
Witnesses: Samuel Cotton, Ephraim Dennett.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 85
1781 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20.
Aug. 24 Bond: $20,000. Muster: Daniel Rowland.
Bonders: Daniel Ilowland, Newburyport. Thomas Tannatt,
Newburyport. Isaac Howard, Newburyport.
Owners: Thomas Tannatt, Newburyport. Isaac Howard, New
buryport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Benjamin Hicks.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 81
NAVAI. RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 301
1TS1 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crow: 75.
Aug. 25 Bond: $20,000. Muster: Jeremiah Lansvay.
Bonders: Jeremiah Lansvay, Salem. John Kelt, jr., Salem.
Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem.
Owners: John Felt [jr.] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Bartholomew Putnam, William Browne.
C. ( . 196, vol. 5, p. 83
17S1 Fox. Pennsylvania bri^-antine. (inns: Lu. Crew: 32.
Aug. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Tliomas Steel. Mate:
Benoni Hamilton [Philadelphia],
Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore, Mil.]. Isaac Moses & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Isaac Moses & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p.91
1781 Fox. Massachusetts hrifpintine. Guns: 10. Crew: 50.
Any. 2U Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Xeall.
Bonders: Jonathan Xeall, Salem. Samuel Williams, Salem.
Jonathan Peele, Salem.
Owners: Jonathan Peele and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Cloncss, Robert Peele.
C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 86
1781 Fox. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 35. Bond:
Sep. 7 20,000. Master: David Allen.
Bonders: David Allen, Boston. John Adams, Boston. Samuel
Greenough, Boston.
Owners: John Adams and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaiah Audibert, William Davis, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 72
1781 Fox. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 30.
Sep. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Fisher.
Bonders: Roljert Fisher, Boston, Mass. Samuel Briard, Ports
mouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Owners: Woodbury Langdon and others.
Witnesses: Samuel Penhallow, jr. , Robert Odiorne Treadwell.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 79
1781 Fox. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 16.
Oct. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Thomson.
Mate: Isaac Swain, Philadelphia.
Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. D[avid] Thomson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. [Philadelphia]. Robert Shewell
and George Nixon, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 93
302 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Fox. Pennsylvania brigantine. (inns: 8. Crow: 25.
Mar. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Mark Collins [Phila
delphia]. Mate: Benoni Hamilton, Philadel
phia.
Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Benjamin Seixas, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Isaac Moses, Benjamin Seixas, and others.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 106, vol. 5, p. 75
1782 Fox. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: HO.
Apr. 12 Bond: 20,000. Master: John Donaldson.
Bonders: John Donaldson, Salem. Samuel Williams, Salem.
Samuel Ward [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Russell, Samuel Deniing.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 78
1782 Fox. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
May 8 20,000. Master: Israel Johnson.
Bonders: Israel Johnson, Portsmouth, N. H. Benjamin Lovett,
jr., Job Prince, jr., Beverly.
Owners: Benjamin Lovett and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Isaac Pierce, Jonathan Webb.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 82
1782 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Jun. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Sellars.
Bonders: James Sellars, Xewburyport, David Cutler, New-
buryport. William Pike, Xewburyport.
Owners: James Tileston, William Pike, David Cutler, Moses
Little, and Benjamin Harrod.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, ]>. 89
1782 Fox. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Master:
Jul. 11 Abraham Cooper Woodhull.
Bonders: Abraham Cooper Woodhull, Joseph Squire, Hezekiah
Nichols.
Owners: Abraham Cooper Woodhull & Co.
Witnesses: Thaddeus Burr, Klijah Abel.
Sec: Bond of M;>(/, Fox, and Finland of same rlate, one bond bring
given for throe vessels.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 94
17S2 Fox. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 22 $20,000. Master: Greenfield Pote.
Bonders: Greenfield Pote, Falmouth. Benjamin Titcomb, Fal-
mouth. Nathaniel Deering, Falmouth.
Owners: John Fox and others, Falmouth.
Witnesses: John Archer, Samuel Fox.
Falmouth, now Portland, Me.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 88
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 303
1782 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: f>. Crew: 20.
Nov. U> Bond: $20,000. Master: John Porter.
Bonders: John Porter, Boston. Daniel Pilsbury, Boston. Sam
uel Day, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Pilsbury and others, Boston.
Witnesses: James Lunt, Klias Bolkom.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 87
1782 Fox. Massachusetts brigantinc. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Nov. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Gray.
Bonders: William Gray, Salem. Joseph Sprague, Salem. Sam
uel Williams [Salem].
Owners: Joseph Sprague and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Williams, Samuel Barton.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 80
1770 Franklin. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Mar. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Tate. Mate:
John Wilson [Philadelphia ].
Bonders: James Tate [Baltimore?.] Nicholas R. Moore, Bal
timore.
Owners: Daniel Bowley and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 99
1780 Franklin. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: HO.
Dec. 18 Bond: 20,000. Master: John Angus. Mate:
James Ceilings [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Jonathan Mifflin, Philadelphia. John Angus, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Jonathan Mifflin and Anthony Butler & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, ]>. 95
17S1 Franklin. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: lUO.
j un . 22 ttond: $20,000. Master: John Allen Hallet.
Bonders: John Allen Hallet. Samuel (Irani, Samuel Parkman,
Boston.
Owners: George & Andrew Cabot, and Bartholomew Putnam,
Salem.
Witnesses: James Lamb, James Ives.
C. C . 196, vol. 5, p. 98
l~Sl Franklin. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 25.
14 Bond: $20.000. Master: Silas Devol.
Bonders: Silas Devol, Francis Mulligan, Samuel, Tucker, Salem.
Owners: Bartholomew Putnam and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Grant, John Sawyer.
C. C. 196, vol. o, p. 97
304 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Franklin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: -t. Crew: 15.
Jan. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Cox. Mate:
Thomas Eclgcomb.
Bonders : Thomas Cox [Philadelphia?]. David H. Conynjr-
ham, Philadelphia.
Owners: John M. Nesbitt & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
( . ( . ]<)(>, vol. 5, p. M
1780 Freedom. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew:
Sep. 7 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Ober.
.Bonders: Benjamin Ober, Salem. Larkiu Thorndike, Salem.
Israel Hutchinson, Salem.
Owner: Larkin Thormliko.
Witnesses: Winthrop Gray, John Perkins, jr.
( . C. 196, vol. 5, p. 101
1781 Freedom. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: (jo.
Sep. 28 Bond: $20.000. Master: Shubacl Brainerd.
Bonders: Shubael Brainerd, Aaron Kellogg [Chatham],
Cornel ins Amiable.
Owners: Jonathan Deming & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: John Porter, Jabez Huntington, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. 5, p. 100
1780 Free Mason. Maryland schooner. Guns: G. Crew: 14.
Jun. ID Bond: $20,000. Master: William Thomas.
Bonders: William Thomas, Dorchester County. John David
son, Annapolis.
Owners: Archibald Patison & Co. [Dorchester County].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 19ii, vol. 5, p. 104
1781 Free Mason. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jul. 20 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Noah Stoddard.
Bonders: Noah Stoddard, Boston. Peter Geyer, Boston.
Dimond Morton, Boston.
Owner: Peter Geyer, Boston.
Witnesses: David Wheeler, Kbenezer Hinckley.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 108
1782 Free Mason. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Apr. 18 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Kbenezer Coombes.
Bonders: Ebenezer Coombes [Boston]. Joshua Farrington
Boston. Nathaniel Gardner, Boston.
Owners: Jacob Fox, Boston. Joshua W r etherly, Boston.
Witnesses: Kliphus Baralett, Levi Gibbs.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 102
IVE?
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 305
1777 Friends Adventure. New Hampshire schooner. Guns:
Aug. 6 6. Crew: 20. Bond: $5,000. Master: Kins
man Peverly.
Bonders: Kinsman Peverly, Portsmouth. Samuel Hill, Porte-
mouth. Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter.
Owners: Samuel Hill & Co.
Witnesses: Meshech Weare, Nicholas (iilman.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 105
1781 Friends Goodwill. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns:
Jan. 10 2. Crew: 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Wil
liam Leitch [Philadelphia]. Mate: Daniel Fox,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: Philip Audibert, Philadelphia. Jonathan Smith,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Jonathan Smith, Philadelphia. Philip Audibert &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witnessas: James Trimble, William Leitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 106
1776 Friendship. Man-land brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 30.
Dec. 21 Bond: Not stated. Master: John Martin.
Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore?].
Owners: Council of Safety of Maryland.
Witness: R[ichard?] Duvall.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 116
1778 Friendship. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 45.
Dec - 7 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Gourlay [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: William McCulloch, Philadelphia. Joseph McCuI-
loch, Philadelphia.
Owners: William and Joseph McCulloch & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert Cane, James Trimble..
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 112
1779 Friendship. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. 3 vjo. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Ball.
Bonders: John Ball, Philadelphia. John Wilcocks, Philadel
phia,
Owners: John Wilcocks & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Samuel Wilcox, Samuel Clarkson.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 109
1780 Friendship. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 20.
Aug. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Badcock [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Philip Moore, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr., Phila
delphia.
Owners: Philip Moore, James Craig & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Badcock.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 107
-20
306 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Friendship. Massachusetts ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 60.
Aug. 15 Bond: $20,00d. Master: Simon Mansir.
Bonders: Simon Mansir [Boston]. Thomas Russell, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell.
Witnesses: Edward McLane, Thomas Greene.
C. C. 11)6, vol. 5, p. 115
1780 Friendship. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crow:
Sep. 6 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Bull.
Bonders: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia. John Ball, Philadel
phia.
Owners: John Wilcocks, George Meado & Co., Richard Low,
John & Robert Harper, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 110
1781 Friendship. Virginia ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 40. Bond:
Jan. 23 $20,000. Muster: John McCabe.
Bonders: John McCabe, Virginia. James Byrne.
Owners: James Byrne & Co., Virginia.
Witnesses: Smyth Tandy, William Tandy.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 114
1781 Friendship. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 70.
Jan. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Waters.
Bonders: Daniel Waters, Boston. Thomas Russell, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell.
Witnesses: James Yancey, William Burroughs.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 118
1781 Friendship. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
Mar. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Badcock [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Philip Moore, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr., Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, Philip Moore & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 108
1781 Friendship. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 18.
Jun. 9 Bond, $20,000. Master: Henry Murfits [New
London, Conn.J. Mate: Enoch Willis | Willets,
Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Patton, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr., Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, jr., and John Patton, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 117
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 307
1781 Friendship. Massachusetts brignntine. Guns: S.
Oct. 3 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Muster: Isaac Elwell.
Bonders: Isaac Elwell, Cape Ann. John Low, jr., Cape Ann.
William Parsons, Boston.
Owners: John Low and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Moses Caiss, Edward Manning.
C. C. vol. 5, ]>. Ill
1782 Friendship. Massachusetts ship, (inns: <>. Crew: 20.
Nov. Hi Bond: 20,000. Master: Gideon Hentield.
Bonders: Gideon Henfield, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. John
Norris.
Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: G[ ] Bnrchmore, Joseph Bartlett.
C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 113
177t> G-amecock. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 50.
May 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Lemuel Brooks.
Bonders: IxMiiuel Brooks, Norwalk. Adam Babcock, New
Haven.
Owner: Adam Babcock.
Witnesses: Noali Phelps, Ezekiel Rogers Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 1
LTT!> Gramecock. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jim. 3 1<>. Bond: $5,000. Master: Sanford Thomp
son.
Bonders: Sanford Thompson, Middletown. Matthew Tallcott,
Middletown.
Owners: Matthew Tallcott & Co. , Middletown.
Witnesses: Jabe/ Hamlin, Nathaniel Niles.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 4
1781 Gramecock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 27 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Smith.
Bonders: Richard Smith [Salem]. Isaac Pierce, Boston.
Samuel \Vard, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witness: David Morey.
C. C. 196, vol. fi, p. 3
1781 Gamecock. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30.
Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Roberts.
Bonders: David Roberta [Norwich]. Thomas Mumi ord [Nor
wich]. John Chenevard [Hartford].
Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: William Havens, Joseph Conkling.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 2
308 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 G-amiet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Sep. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Budden [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert MeClena-
ehan, Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, David Beveridge & Co. [Phila
delphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 5
1779 Gates. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. Bond:
Sep. 2 $5,000. Master: Timothy Sage.
Bonders: Timothy Sage, Middletown. Justus Riley, Wethers-
field. John Wright, Wethersfleld.
Owners: Justus Riley and John Wright & Co., Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Garshom Wolcott, Ez[ekiel] Williams.
See also General Gates.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 7
1781 Grates. Rhode Island boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 7. Bond:
May 19 $20,000. Master: John Humphry.
Bonders: John Humphry, Providence. Oliver Gardner, War
wick.
Owner: John Humphry.
Witnesses: W[illiam?] Greene, Samuel Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 6
1778 General Arnold. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 20.
May 11 Crew: 120. Bond: $10,000. Master: James
Magee.
Bonders: James Magee [Boston]. Isaac Sears [Boston].
Paschal N. Smith [Boston].
Owners: Isaac Sears and Paschal N. Smith.
Witnesses: Eliakim Raymond, Joseph Skilliu.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 8
1781 General Galvez. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6
Jul. 27 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Vicary. Mate: William Lyell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Vicary, Philadelphia. Thomas Fitzsimons,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 11
1781 General Galvez. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Dec. 21 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Mont
gomery [Philadelphia]. Mate: Charles Xuttle
Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Craig, jr., Philadelphia. John Patton, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, jr., John Patton, Alexander Nesbitt, and
others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 9
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE DEVOLUTION. 309
1782 General Galvez. Massachusetts ship. Guns: IS. Crew:
Nov. 20 4d. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Smith.
Bonders: Thomas Smith, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr. Josiah
Spear.
Owners: Joseph & Joshua Grafton, Salem.
Witnesses: J. D. Robins, Sampson Rea.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 10
1777 General Grates. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Oct. -20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Steel.
Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace, Annap
olis.
Owners: Thomas Steel, William Hammond, Thomas Russell,
and John McLure, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 13
1779 General Gates. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 5 18. Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dority.
Bonders: Joseph Dority [Baltimore]. Archibald Gamble, Bal
timore.
Owners: David H. Conyngham [Philadelphia]. Archibald
Gamble, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 12
1779 General Gates. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Apr. 5 lo. Bond: $5,000. Master: Benjamin Tatem.
Bonders: Benjamin Tatem [Baltimore]. Hugh Young, Balti
more.
Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 14
17S1 General Gist. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jun. 23 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Sharpe.
Bonders: Peter Sharpe [Baltimore]. Thomas Johnson, Balti
more.
Owners: Thomas & William Johnson, Daniel Hopkins & Co.,
Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. (i, p. 15
1779 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Dec. 11 40. Bond: $10,000. Master: James Montgom
ery [Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Ash, Philadel
phia.
Owners: George Henry and James Wharton&Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses-. Waters Sitton, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 22
310 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 General G-reene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew:
Mar. 13 45. Bond: $10,000. Master: William Burke
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. Robert Knox, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry and James Wharton& Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
0. C. 19(i, vol. (i, p. 17
1780 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew:
Sep. 2$ loo. Bond: S^O.OOO. Master: Samuel Carson
| Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Ash, Philadelphia. William Hall, Philadel
phia.
Owners: James Ash, George Henry & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: \V[ ] Stretch, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 18
1781 General Green. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Oct. 11 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaiah Simmons.
Bonders: Isaiah Simmons, Boston. William Shattuck, Boston.
AVinthrop Sargent, Boston.
Owners: William Shattuck and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Stephen II. Gray, Thomas II. Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. L 4
1782 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Mar. 20 4-5. Bond: $20,000. Master: Haskal Freeman.
Mate: Amos Stone [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Standish Forde, Philadelphia. Haskal Freeman,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Standish Forde and Crowell Hatch [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 21
1782 General Green. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: LG.
Apr. 17 Crew: 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Gideon
Olmsted.
Bonders: Gideon Olmsted, Hartford. William Brown, Hart
ford. ,T[onathan] Edwards, Hartford.
Owners: John Wright & Co. [Wethersfield?].
AVitnesses: Abigail Hyde, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 23
1782 General Greene. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16.
May 15 Crew: SO. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Croel.
Bonders: Samuel Croel, Salem. Samuel Page, Salem. Thomas
Philbrook [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
AVitnesses: James Shed, Hannah Shed.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 20
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 311
1782 General Greene. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16.
Aug. i> Crew: 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Aaron
Croel.
Bonders: Aaron Croel, Salem. Samuel Croel, Salem. John F.
Morgan, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Tucker, Thomas C. Vernon.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 19
1782 General Green. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: (5.
Nov. 10 Crew: 8. Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel
Adams.
Bonders: Daniel Adams, Boston. James Oliver, Boston.
Samuel Gardner, Boston.
Owner*: Samuel Gardner and others, Boston.
Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, David Morey.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 16
1775 General Herkimer. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 15 12. Bond: $1,000. Master: Samuel Perkins.
Bonders: Samuel Perkins, New Haven. Peter Colt, New
Haven. John C. Ogden, New Haven.
Owners: Michael Todd & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Jared Tracy, Asa Waterman.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 25
1776 General Lee. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 17 50. Bond: 2,000. Master: James Phillips.
Bonders: James Phillips, David Weerns, Maryland.
Owners: David Weems and others.
Witness: K[ichard] Kidgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 26
1779 General Lincoln. Maryland sloop. Guns: 20. Crew:
Sep. - 5 30. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Harrison.
Bonders: John Harrison, Annapolis. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Stephen Steward & Co., Maryland.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 27.
1778 General McDougall. Connecticut ship. Guns: 10.
Apr. 6 Crew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: Joseph
Bonders: Joseph Jauncey, Jeremiah Platt, and John Broome,
Hartford.
Owners: Pashcal N. Smith and Isaac Sears, Boston, Mass.
[Benedict] Arnold, Christopher Leffingwell [Norwich],
Samuel & John Broome and Jeremiah Platt [Hartford],
Conn.
Witnesses: Margaret V. Vanderspiegel, Ebenezer Platt.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 28
312 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 General Max-well. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10.
Aug. 21 Crew: 50. Bond: $10,000. Master: Moses
Griffin[g].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 29
1777 General Mercer. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 19 50. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Tiiupson
[Simpson?].
Bonders: Thomas Timpson, Charles Wallace, Annapolis.
Owners: William Lux & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: R[ichard] Kidgely.
Commission to Timpson accompanies the bond.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 32.
1777 General Mercer. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Juu. 10 50. Bond: $3,000. Master: Alexander Mur
ray.
Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore]. John Davidson,
Annapolis. Christopher Richmond, Annapolis.
Owners: William l.nx and others, Baltimore.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely.
Thomas Timpson also is given as master.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 31.
1780 General Mercer. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 11 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Foster.
Bonders: Joseph Foster, Cape Ann. Winthrop Sargent, Cape
Ann. William Pearson, Gloucester.
Owner: Winthrop Sargent, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Isaac Proctor, Nathaniel Warner.
C. C. 196, vol. (>, p. 30.
1781 General Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns:
Jun. -i 1-t- Crew: 00. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Hobbs.
Bonders: Samuel Hobbs, Salem. John Fisk, Salem. John
Norris, Salem.
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: David Phippen, Ebenezer Phippen.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 33.
1778 General Putnam. Connecticut ship. Guns: 20. Crew:
Apr. 23 150. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Allon.
Bonders: Thomas Allon, New London. Nathaniel Shaw, jr.,
New London. Michael Melally, New London.
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 34.
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 313
1779 General Reed. Pennsylvania brio;. Guns: 16. Crow:
Oct. 26 80. Bond: 10,000. Master: Hugh Stocker.
Bonders: Hugh Stocker, Philadelphia. Andrew Hodge, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Andrew Hodge, Hugh Hodge tt Co., Philadelphia.
. Witness: James Trimble.
0. 0. 198, vol. (i, p. 36
1780 General Reed. Pennsylvania brig, (runs: Iti. Crew:
Apr. 13 1:20. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Davison.
Bonders: Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia. Samuel Davison,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew & Hugh Hodge.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 35
1781 General Scammell. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (J.
Dec. 26 Crew: 15. Bond: 20,000. Master: Giles Hall.
Mate: Joseph Brown [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Standish Forde, Philadelphia. Giles Hall, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Clement Biddle, Philadelphia. Standish Forde, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 37
1780 General Scott. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: S. Crew:
Sep. 22 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Nichols
[Baltimore?, Md.].
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Kobert Morris & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Swauwick, James Kees.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 38
1777 General Small-wood. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4.
Oct. 20 Crew: 10. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Rogers.
Bonder: John Rogers [Annapolis].
Owner: State of Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 40
1780 General Smallwood. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns:
Dec. 1 U. Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas
Finley. Mate: George Hutton [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. Thomas Finley, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Nixon, William Pollard [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 39
314 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 General Starke. Connecticut sloop. Guns: (i. Crew:
Mar. 10 20. Bond: 20,000. Master: Ebcno/er Peck.
Bonders: P^benezer Peek, New Haven. Cornelius Cunning
ham, New London. Kbenezer Douglas, New London.
Owners: Jesse Leffingworth & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: O[urdon] Saltonstall, David Mumford.
C. 0. 19<>, vol. 6, p. 41
17S1 General Starke. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 22. Crew:
J"l. 100. Bond: 20,000. Master: William Coas.
Bonders: William Coas, Gloucester. Winthrop Sargent, Glou
cester. David Pearce, Gloucester.
Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others.
Witnesses: John Stevens Ellery, John Beach.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 42
1777 General Sullivan. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns:
Sep. 13 1-t. Crew: LOO. Bond: 10,000. Master:
Thomas Palling.
Bonders: Thomas Dalling, Portsmouth. Kphraim Robinson,
Exeter. Eli[>halet Ladd, Exeter.
Owners: Eliphalet Ladd and others, Exeter.
Witnesses: Mesheeh Weare, John Dudley.
C. C. 1D6, vol. (5, p. 4:5
1781 General Titcomb. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18.
Feb. 27 Crew: 50. Bond: 20,000. Master: Jeremiah
Pearson, jr.
Bonders: Jeremiah Pearson, jr., Newburyport. William Nich
ols, Newburyport. Abner Greenleaf, Newburyport.
Owners: Samuel Bachelder and William Nichols, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 44
1781 General Wads worth. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 12.
Feb. Crew: 80. Bond: 20,000. Master: Paul Reed,
jr.
Bonders: Paul Reed, jr. [Boothbay]. Moses Little, Newbury
port. Ebenczer Little, Newburyport.
Owners: Moses <fr Ebenezer Little, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, John Mussey.
C. C. 196, vol. (i, p. 45
1777 General Washington. Connecticut brigantine. Guns:
Jul. 25 18. Crew: 130. Bond: $10,000. Master: Wil
liam Rogers.
Bonders: William Rogers, Boston, Mass. Jeremiah Platt, Hart
ford. John Broome, Hartford.
Owners: Isaac Sears, Boston, Mass. Samuel Broome, Christo
pher Leffingwell, Jeremiah Platt, and John Broome.
Witnesses: Samuel Talcott, jr., Ebenezer Platt.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 47
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 315
1779 General Washington. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: is.
Aug. 3 Crew: (i(). Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel
Walker [Philadelphia?!.
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila
delphia.
Owner?: Hooe & Harrison.
Witness: Benjamin Homeland.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 49
17*0 General Washington. Rhode Island ship, (runs: 19.
Aug. 21 Crew: 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Tal-
bot. Mate: Josiah Haynes [Providence].
Bonders: Silas Talbot, Providence. John Brown, Providence.
Owner: John Brown.
Witnesses: Benoni Pearie, William Barton.
On verso is certificate that commission was issued. A. D. S. Henry
Ward, secy.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 48
178 General Washington. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6.
Aug. 22 Crew: lt>. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas
Powars.
Bonders: Thomas Powars, Boston. Arnold Welles, Boston.
Samuel Paine, jr., Boston.
Owner: Arnold Welles, Boston.
Witnesses: Oliver Wiswall, A[rnold] Welles, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 46
1779 General Wayne. Pennsylvania xebec. Guns: 3. Crew:
A g- 31 7(>. Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Collings.
Bonders: John Hazelwood, Philadelphia. William Allibone,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Hazelwood, William Allibone & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 51
1779 General Wayne. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Sep. 22 Bond: 5,000. Master: Newton Cannon.
Bonders: Xewton Cannon. Samuel Smith, Baltimore. John
Smith [Baltimore].
Owners: Matthew Ridley [Baltimore]. Samuel Smith, Balti
more.
Witness: Robert Buchanan.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 50
1780 G reneral Wayne. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew:
Mar. 28 (in. Bond: $10,000, Master: John Rice [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: John Hazelwood, Philadelphia. William Allibone,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Hazelwood & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 53
316 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 General Wayne. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 16 25. Bond: $20,00(1. Master: Benjamin Newton.
Bonders: Benjamin Newton, Philadelphia. Alexander Stewart,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart, Robert Totten & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. (>, p. 52
1780 George. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Apr. 7 $10,000. Master: James Montgomery.
Bonders: James Montgomery, Philadelphia. Philip Moore,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Philip Moore & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
G. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 59
1780 George. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 75.
Nov. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph McCullough.
Bonders: George Kennedy, Philadelphia. Andrew Kennedy,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Joseph McCullough [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Thomaa Kelly, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 58
1781 George. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Apr. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Champlin.
Bonders: Thomas Champlin, Bristol. Le Baron Bradford,
Warren.
Owners: Samuel Broome [Hartford, Conn.], Nathan Miller, and
Le Baron Bradford, Rhode Island.
Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, S[amuel?] Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 55
1781 George. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
May 25 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Camp
bell. Mate: Robert Graham [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Campbell, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Philip Moore, James Craig, jr., & Co.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Graham.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 54
1782 George. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16.
Feb. 27 Bond:, $20,000. Master: Robert French [Phila
delphia]. Mate: James Gwin, Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Craig, jr., Philadelphia. Philip Moore, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, jr., Philip Moore, and others, Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 57
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 317
1782 George. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 45.
May 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Curwin, [Phila
delphia]. Mate: John Chatham.
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 56
1781 George and Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns:
Feb. 6 H. Crew: 16. Bond: $ 20,000. Master: John
Adams.
Bonders: John Adams, Boston. Andrew Symmes, Boston.
George Vincent [Boston].
Owners: Andrew Symmes and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Fowle, William Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 60
1782 George and Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns:
Jan. -21 6. Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses
Hale.
Bonders: Moses Hale, Gloucester. Ebenezer Parsons, Boston.
Francis Butler, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Hichborn, John G. Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 61
1777 Gist. Maryland schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 6. Bond:
Jan. 17 $5,000. Master: Henry Geddes.
Bonders: Charles Wallace, Annapolis. Henry Geddes, Annap
olis.
Owners: William Hammond and others, Baltimore.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 64
1777 Gloriosa. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jul. 22 50. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Babson.
Bonders: John Babson, Amesbury, William Wyer, Newbury.
Noah Emery, Exeter, N. II.
Owners: Jackson, Tracy & Tracy, Ncwburyport, Mass.
Witnesses: Nicholas Gilman, John Wentworth, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 65
1780 Gloucester Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16.
Dec. 28 Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Beach.
Bonders: John Beach [Gloucester]. Winthrop Sargent, Glou
cester. David Pearce, Gloucester.
Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: John Stevens Ellery, Joseph Allen.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 66
318 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Gloucester Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16.
Jan. 11 Crew: 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Osborne Sargent.
Bonders: John Osborne Sargent, Gloucester. David Pearce,
Gloucester. Winthrop Sargent, Gloucester.
Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others, Gloucester.
Witness: John Stevens Ellery.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 67
1777 Glouster [Gloucester]. Massachusetts brigantine.
Jul. 17 Guns: 18. Crew: 130. Bond: $10,000. Mas
ter: John Coulston.
Bonders: John Coulston, Gloucester. Coas Gardner, Gloucester.
Zebulon Giddings, Kxeter, N. H.
Owners: David Pearce & Co., Gloucester, Mass.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, Nathaniel Peabody.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 68
1782 Goldfinder. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Mar. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas B. Seabrook.
Bonders: Nicholas B. Seabrook, David Lambert, Virginia.
Owners: Anderson & Co., Virginia.
Witness: Charles Hay.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 09
1781 Good Adventure. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5.
Jul. 7 Crew: (>. Bond: $20,000. Master: Ckude
Besse.
Bonders: Claude Besse [Baltimore]. John Stewart, Ann Arun-
del County.
Owners: John Dumist, Baltimore.
Witnesses: William Hyde, C[hristopher] Richmond.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 70
1779 Good Intent. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Aug. 23 20. Bond: $10,000. Master: Not stated.
Bonders: Peter January, Philadelphia. James Hood, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Peter January, Philadelphia. James Hood & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Price, Joseph Snowden.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 71
1782 Good Intent.
Jlin. 20 See: Tamiiny.
1782 Good Luck. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Sep. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Neall.
Bonders: Jonathan Neal, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
William Colman [Salem].
Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Witness: Benjamin Colman.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 72
NAVAL BECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 319
1781 Governor Clinton. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: ?.
Jul. 24 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Mornyer. Mate: John Bodwinc [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Robert Cocks, Philadelphia. William Mornyer,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Cocks, Philadelphia. Robert Collinga, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 7
17S1 Governor Clinton. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Sep. 11 Crew: 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph
Vansise. Mate: William White [Boston, Mass?].
Bonders: Joseph Vansise, Philadelphia. John Imlay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Imlay, Richard Sands, White JIatlack, and
others [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 73
1780 Governor De Graff. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20.
Dec. 5 Crew: 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh
Lisle [Lyle, Philadelphia]. Mate: Mark Collins,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Pringle,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: J[ ] Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 74
1781 Governor Livingston. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns:
Jun. 30 4. Crew: 14: Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses
Griffing. Mate: Edward Burrows [Philadel
phia?].
Bonders: Moses Griffing, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Matthew Irwin & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 75
1782 Governor Moore. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8.
]y| ar 12 Crew: Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master:
David Thomson. Mate: George Buuner [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. David Thomson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Wright Stanly, George Ernlen, and Joseph Carson
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Joseph Hargan, Robert McCleay.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 76
320 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Governor Nelson. Virginia brigantine. Guns: Not
Sep. 28 stated. Crew: Not stated. Bond: Not stated.
Master: Nathaniel Parker.
Bonders: Parker & Wills [Virginia]. J[ames] M. Simmons.
Owners: Josiah Parker, Jo hn Hek Wills.
Witness: Jo[hn?] Dandridge.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 77
1778 Governor Trumbull. Connecticut ship. Guns: 20.
Nov. 18 Crew: 150. Bond: $10,000. Master: Henry
Billings.
Bonders: Henry Billings [Norwich]. Joseph Howland [Nor
wich]. Henry Putnam, Connecticut.
Owners: Howland & Coit "and their associates."
Witnesses: William Williams, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 78
1780 Grampus. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 10.
Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joses Hill.
Bonders: Joses Hill, Caleb Hall, Baltimore.
Owners: Henry Brown & Co., Baltimore.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr., William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 79
1780 Grand Monarque [Monarch]. Massachusetts ship.
Dec. 12 Quns: 16. Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master:
David Coats.
Bonders: David Coats, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury-
port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Eleazer Johnson, John Friend.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 81
1781 Grand Monarch. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18.
Jul. 27 Crew: 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Lee.
Bonders: John Lee, Newburyport. Joseph Head, Boston.
Nathaniel Tracy, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: James Perkins, John Head.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 80
1781 Grand Turk. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 28. Crew:
Jun. 13 140. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Sim
mons.
Bonders: Thomas Simmons, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby,
Salem. Robert Stone, Salem.
Owners: Elias llasket Derby and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Saunders, William Colman.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 84
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 321
1781 Grand Turk. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 24. Crew:
Sep. 27 100 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Joseph Pratt.
Bonders: Joseph Pratt, Salem. Klias Ilasket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Sanndcrs, Salem.
Owners:. Klias Hasket Derby aud others, Salem.
Witness: Nehemiah Holt.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 82
1781 Grand. Turk. Virginia brigantine. duns: 14. Crew:
Oct. 1 (><>. Bond: 20,000. Master: Cornelius Scherm-
erhorn.
Bonders: Walker, Brade & Co. [Virginia]. Richard Baker.
Owners: James Brade and Thomas Walker & Co.
Witness: ,To[hn] Dandridge.
C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 83
1782 Greene. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (>. Crow: Not
Apr. 2 stated. Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Davi-
son. Mate: Walter Stephens [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Davison, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, John Wright Stanly, and George
Emlen [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 85
1779 Greyhound. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jul. 17 i.j). Bond: $5,000. Master: Henry Geddes,
1st mate: David Smith [jr.], [Salem, Mass.].
2d mate: Reuben Parker [Annapolis? Md.].
Bonders: Henry Geddes, Annapolis. Samuel Chase, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson.
C. C. 196, vol. fi, p. 88
17SO Greyhound. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 13 Not stated. Bond: 20,000. Master: John
Kemp.
Bonders: Francis Ciurney, Philadelphia. John Kemp, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Francis (iurney and Blair McClenachan & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. f>, p. 89
1781 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 7 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob Wilds.
Bonders: Jacob Wilds, Salem. Aaron Waitt [Salem]. Joseph
Howard, Salem.
Owners: Aaron Waitt and others, Salem.
Witnesses: George Calder, Eleazar Wyer.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 91
5212-
322 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 G-reyhound. New Hampshire sloop. (THUS: 6. Crew:
Jul. 30 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Roache.
Bonders: Thomas Roache, Portsmouth. Samuel Sherburne,
Portsmouth. Keith Spence, Portsmouth.
Owners: Samuel Sherburne. Keith Spence.
Witnesses: George Gains, Thomas Sherburne.
C. C. 196, vol. fi, p. 90
1782 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 25 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob Wilds.
Bonders: Jacob Wilds, Salem. Joseph Howard, Salem.
W[illiam] I". Bartlett, Salem.
Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Ivory, jr., David Morey.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 92
1782 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Sep. 9 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cooke.
Bonders: John Cooke, Salem. B[enjamin] Goodhuc, jr.,
Salem. Isaac Peirce, Boston.
Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem.
Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 86
1783 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Feb. 13 25. Bond, $20,000. Master: Levi Doane.
Bonders: Levi Doane, Boston. Eliezer Wheelwright, Boston.
Samuel Greenough, Boston.
Owners: Levi Poane and others.
Witnesses: William Payne, John Crafts.
C. C. 1(0, vol. 6, p. 87
1779 Gull. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10.
Jun. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Bunce.
Bonders: William Bunce, Wethersfield. John Hanmer, Weth-
erslield. William May, Wethersfield.
Owners: Levi Riley & Co.
Witnesses: Thomas Seymour, Ezekiel Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 93
1780 Gustavus. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 2. Crew:
Nov. 8. 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Fleming
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Thomas Willing, Philadelphia. Robert Morris, Phila
delphia. William Bingham & Co., Philadelphia.
AVitnesses: George Fleming, John Wilson.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 9-J
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 323
1782 Gustavus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 1>. Crew: 70.
Dec. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Magee.
Bonders: James Magee, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paschal
X. Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Scarf anil others, Boston.
Witnesses: Kliakim Raymond, George Scott.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 95
1780 Hamlin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 55.
Aug. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Brooks.
Bonders: David Brooks, Chatham. John llullam, New Lon
don. Giles Mumford, New London.
Owners: Chauncey Bulkley & Co. [Chatham].
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Winthrop Kaltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 96
1781 Hamlin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: <>. Crew: 12.
May 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Timothy Starr.
Bonders: Timothy Starr, Middletown. Jonathan Trumbull, jr. ,
Lebanon. John Porter, Lebanon.
Owners: [Comfort?] Sage & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: Joseph Abel, Joseph Gery.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 97
1781 Hampton Packet. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Oct. 23 3- Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Wickham.
Bonders: Thomas Wickham, New London County. Abraham
Miller, Hartford County. Frederick Bull, Hartford
County.
Owners: Thomas Wickham & Co., New London Count} .
Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, John Dodd.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 98
1778 Hancock. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 80.
Sep. 22 Bond: 2,000. Master: Thomas Chester, jr.
Bonders: Thomas Chester, jr., Groton. Thomas Mumford,
(iroton.
Owner: Thomas Mumford, (iroton.
Witnesses: G [union] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 6 p. 100
17S2 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew:
Jul. 18 IK). Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Richards.
Bonders: Peter Richards [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins [Nor
wich]. Joseph Howland, Norwich.
Owners: Thomas Mumford, Joseph Packwood, and Howland
& Coit, Norwich.
Witnesses: John Porter, Richard H. Huntley.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 103
324 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: Ifi. Crow:
Oct. 30 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Lodowick Chain-
plin.
Bonders: Lodowick Champlin, New London. Patrick Robert
son, Norwich. Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Sallie Gardiner.
C. C. H)6, vol. 6, p. 99
1782 Hancock. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns:*!. Crew: 1-L
Jan. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Finch. Mate:
Thomas Pearson (Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Finch, Philadelphia. David II. Conyng-
ham, Philadelphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 101
1782 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
gep.lt; 16. Bond: $20.000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins.
Bonders: Hezekiah 1 erkins [Norwich]. Elisha Lathrop, jr.
[Norwich]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Hezekiah Manning, Thomas Fanning.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 102
1780 Hannah. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. 28 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Gill.
Bonders: Samuel Gill, Conn. Leonard Jarvis, Boston, Isaac
Sears, Boston.
Owners: Leonard Jarvis and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Phil[ip] Jarvis, John Hichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 107
1781 Hannah. Virginia schooner. Guns: Ifi. Crew: <>0.
Mar. 1 Bond: 20,000. Master: Christopher Gardner.
Bonders: Christopher Gardner. John Banks [Richmond].
Owners: Smith, Bowdoin, Hunter & Co. [Richmond].
Witnesses: Preeson Bowdoin, Henry Banks.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 108
1781 Hannah. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 75.
Jun. 20 Bond: 20,000. Master: George Cross.
Bonders: George Cross [Virginia]. James Smith, Virginia.
John Banks [Richmond].
Owners: Smith, Bowdoin, Hunter, and others [Richmond].
Witnesses: William H. \Vigg, W[ ] Parsons.
C. C. 19(i, vol. :5, ]>. 9H
1781 Hannah. Virginia schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 35.
Jun. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Christopher Gardner.
Bonders: Christopher Gardner [Virginia]. Hunter, Bunks <&
Co. [Richmond].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co.
Witness: Adam Craig.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 106
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 325
1781 Hannah. Pennsylvania brigantino. (runs: lo. Crew:
Sep. 7 Iti. Bond: $20.000. Muster: Hendrick Fisher
|Pliiladolpliiii|. Mate: John Drinker, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Harmon Courier, Philadelphia, Isaac Kershaw,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Harmon Courier, John Kershaw and Hendrick Fisher.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. l!i, vol. ti, p. 105
17S1 Hannah. Virginia schooner. Ciuns: 1-i. Crew: 80.
Sep. 20 Bond: 2(1.000. Master: John Cooper.
Bonders: John Cooper [Virginia]. James Smith, Virginia.
John Banks [Richmond].
Owners: Smith, Bowdoin, Hunter, and others [Richmond?].
Witnesses: Joseph Bell, Christopher Gardner.
C. C. 19(3, vol. (i, p. 104
i>^"- Hannah. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: ti. Crew: 18.
Jim - - (i Bond: !?2(>.0uu. Master: Henry Hawkins. Mate:
Daniel Lon# [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Henry Hawkins, Philadelphia. John M. Taylor,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John W. Stanly, Joseph Carson, and John M. Taylor
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 109
178 Hannah and Sally. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun: 1.
Oct. 27 Crew:<>. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Pal
mer [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Matbew Irwin, Philadelphia. Robert Paisley, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Thomas Palmer, T[imothy] Matlack.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 1
1780 Hannibal. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 24. Crew: 130.
Sep. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah O Brien.
Bonders: Jeremiah O Brien, Newburyporl. Caleb Tappan,
Newburyport. John O Brien, Newburyport.
Owners: John O Brien and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Billings, William Cooper, jr.
C. C. 19fi, vol. 7, p. 2
1778 Happy Return. New Jersey sloop. Guns: 6. Crew:
Mar. 23 2u. Bond: 5,000. Master: James Leach.
Bonders: James Leach, Cape May County. Thomas Learn
ing, jr., Cape May County.
Owners: Andrew Banner & Co.
Witnesses: Bowes Reed, Joshua Brick.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 4
326 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Happy Return. Rhode Island schooner. Guns: 10.
Mar. 17 Crew: 20. Bond: $ 20.000. Muster: James
Eldred.
Bonders: James Eldred, North Kingston, Nathan Brown, North
Kingston.
Owners: George W. Babcoek, Boston, Mass. James Eldred
and Nathan Brown, North Kingston.
Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, Celia Greene.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 3
1781 Happy Return. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8.
May 21 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Croze
Magnan. Mate: Martin Parkinson [Parkison?,
Philadelphia].
Bonders: Peter Croze Magnan, Philadelphia. James Veillon,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Peter Croze Magnan.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 5
1781 Harford. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 35.
Oct. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob Walters [Balti
more, Mel.]. Mate: Shubael P. Spooner [Phila
delphia].
Bonder: William Turnbull, Philadelphia.
Owner: William Turnbull.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, ]>. 6
1776 Harlequin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 21.
Jul. 6 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Woolsey. Mate:
Jesse Harding , Baltimore. Minor officer: John
Brackett. Gunner: John Cunningham. Sur
geon: Jenkin Davis. [Surgeon s] mate: John
Smith. Baltimore.
Bonders: William Woolsey [Baltimore]. William Lux, Balti
more. Robert Purviance, Baltimore.
Owners: George Woolsey, Baltimore. Daniel Bowley & Co.,
Baltimore.
Witness: K[ichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 14
1776 Harlequin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 21.
Oct. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Handy. 1st lieut. :
Clement Harrison, Baltimore. [Sailing?] master:
.Tames Anderson. Mate: William Sinclair.
Bonders: James Handy, Baltimore. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: George Woolsey, Baltimore. Daniel Bowley & Co.,
Baltimore.
Witnesses: R[ichard] Ridgely.
196, vol. 7, p. HI
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 327
1777 Harlequin. Maryland srhooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 20.
May 2tJ Bond: $5,<>0<>. Master: Benjamin Joline.
Bonders: Benjamin Joline, Annapolis. Charles Wallace, Annap
olis.
Owners: William Lux and others, Baltimore.
Witness: Rfichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 12
177S Harlequin. Connecticut .sloop, (inns: 6. Crew: 25.
Dec. 1C Bond: $5,000. Master: Seth Doane.
Bonders: Seth Doane, Chatham. Chancey Bulkier, Chatham.
Ithamar Pelton, Chatham.
Owners: Chancey Bulkley & Co., Chatham.
Witnesses: John Porter, Elijah Hyde, jr.
In next entry Bulkley s name is spelled Chauncey.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 8
1779 Harlequin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
May 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel Brooks.
Bonders: Samuel Brooks, Chatham. Jeremiah Bradford, Chat
ham. Joseph Kellogg, Chatham.
Owners: Chauncey Bulkley & Co. [Chatham].
Witnesses: Lewis Thomas, Brown Coffin.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 7
1779 Harlequin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Sep. 1 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Hurd.
Bonders: Joseph Hurd, Chatham. Elijah Hyde, jr., Lebanon.
William Torrey, jr., Lebanon.
Owners: Humphry Lyon & Co., East Haddam.
Witnesses: John Porter, David Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 11
1780 Harlequin. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 60.
Dec. 19 Bond: 120,000. Master: Daniel Needham.
Bonders: Daniel Xeedham, Salem. John Dutch, Salem. Joseph
Howard, Salem.
Owners: Aaron Waitt and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Rand, Jonathan Moore.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 13
1782 Harlequin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 16.
Aug. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Earle. Mate:
Joseph Rennet [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Earle, Philadelphia. Thomas Randall, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Caldwell [Philadelphia]. Thomas Truxtun,
Philadelphia. Thomas Randall, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 7, p. 9
328 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Harmonie. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jul. 10 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Parker.
Bonders: William Parker, Portsmouth. Robert Parker, Ports
mouth. Nathaniel Folsom, Portsmouth.
Owners: Robert Parker and others.
Witnesses: George Gains, Mary Gains.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 15
1782 Harpey. Massachusetts galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 18.
Bond: $20,000. Master: Phineas Smith.
Bonders: Phineas Smith, Salem. Daniel Bigdom [Salem].
Josiah Spear, Salem.
Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jacob Wilds, Eliezer Wheelwright.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 112
1782 Harriot. Massachusetts ship. Gun: 16. Crew: 20.
Jan. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Beach.
Bonders: John Beach, Gloucester. Lewis Games, Boston.
Nehemiah Ingersoll, Boston.
Owners: John Beach and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: John Welsh, jr., Joseph B. Sprigs.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 16
Hatty. See: "Hetty."
1780 Havannah. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (i. Crew:
Jul. 3 17. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Young
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Solomon Marache, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Moses Levy & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 19
1781 Havanna. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Mar. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Aaron Stockholm
[Philadelphia]. Mate: John Van Voorhis, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Thomas Morris,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Stewart & Totten and Samuel C. Morris & Co. [Phila
delphia].
Witnesses: Aaron Stockholm, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 17
1781 Havanna. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: <>. Crew: 15.
Jun. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master : John Van Voorhis.
Mate: .lames Swaine [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Daniel Van Voor
his, Philadelphia. John Van Voorhis, Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart, Robert Totten, and Samuel C.
Morris & Co., Philadelphia.
AVitness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, ]>. 1<S
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 329
1779 Hawk. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 50.
.Tun. 25 Bond: 5,000. Master: Enoch Stillwell [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Thomas learning, jr., Philadelphia. Jesse Hand,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning, jr. and Jesse Hand & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
( . C. 196, vol. 7, p. 25
1780 Hawk. Connecticut sloop. (hins: 1*2. Crew: 60.
Mar. 22 Bond: $5,000. Master: Gideon Olmsted.
Bonders: Gideon Olmsted [Hartford]. Jonathan Trumlmll, jr.
[Lebanon?]. David Trumbull [Middletown].
Owners: Joseph Webb & Co.
Witnesses: John Porter, Jabez Huntington, jr.
C. C. 19ti, vol. 7, p. 23
1780 Hawke. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 31. Bond:
Aug. 14 $20,000. Master: James Clifton.
Bonders: JamesClifton [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: William Smith and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 27
1780 Hawke. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Dec. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Bull.
Bonders: John Bull [Baltimore?]. Mark Pringle, Baltimore.
Owners: Ridley, Pringle & Co., Baltimore.
Witnesses: William Hyde, T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 1%, vol. 7, p. 26
1782 Hawk. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
May 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Barbaroux.
Bonders: John Barbaroux, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, Boston.
Josiah Spear, Boston.
Owners: John Barbaroux and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Dakin, I)[ ] Despruche.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 21
1782 Hawk. Connecticut boat. G,un: 1. Crew: 10. Bond:
May 30 $20,000. Master: Isaac Jones.
Bonders: Isaac Jones, Stamford. John Davenport, jr., Stam
ford. Samuel Lockwood, jr., Greenwich.
Owner: Isaac Jones.
Witnesses: William Williams, William Worthington.
.Sre: Bond for theJav of equal date.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 22
1782 Hawk. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 13.
Aug. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zebulou Roe.
Bonders: Zebulon Roe, Essex County. Thomas Tannatt, Essex
County. Nicholas Titcomb, Essex County.
Owners: Thomas Tannatt and Nicholas Titcomb.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 24
330 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Hawke. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew. ?>().
Nov. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob Wilds.
Bonders: Jacob Wilds, Salem. Robert Foster [Salem], Joseph
Churchill, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Dunham, David Churchill.
C. C. 190, vol. 7, p. 28
1782 Hawk. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Dec. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elijah Ayer.
Bonders: Elijah Ayer, Machias. James Avery, Boston. John
McGown, Boston.
Owners: Elijah Ayer and others.
Witnesses: Samuel Rogers, Jonathan Eddy.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 20
1779 Hazard. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Jun. 12 Bond: $5,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins.
Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [Norwich]. Joseph Ilowland
[Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich].
Owners: Joseph Ilowland and Thomas Coit [Norwich].
Witnesses: Jeremiah Harris, Nathaniel P. Peabody.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 36
1780 Hazard. Pennsylvania cutter. Gun: 1. Crew: 45.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hezekiah Anthony.
Bonders: Hezekiah Anthony, Philadelphia. Andrew Hodge,
jr., Philadelphia.
Owners: David Lockwood and Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, David Lockwood.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 2!)
1781 Hazard. [Massachusetts] brigantine. Guns: G. Crew:
Feb. [8] 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Enoch Coffin.
Bonders: Enoch Coffin [Newburyport]. Anthony Daven
port, Joseph Moulton, jr.
Owners: John Pettingal and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Tristram Dalton, David Cutler.
C. C. 196, ,-ol. 7, p. 31
1781 Hazard. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
May 30 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Coffin.
Bonders: Samuel Coffin [Newburyport]. Abner Greenleaf,
Newburyport. Thomas Boardman, Salisbury.
Owners: Abner Greenleaf, Thomas Boardman, Anthony Daven
port, Samuel Coffin, and Abraham Noyes.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 32
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 331
1751 Hazard. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
I ul. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Coit Webb.
Bonders: Nathaniel Coit Webb, Salem. George Williams,
Salem. Archelans Putnam, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Barrett, Jonathan Smith.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 37
1781 Hazard. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Nov. 17 Bond: 120,000. Master: Benjamin Knight.
Bonders: Benjamin Knight, Salem. Thomas Welcome, Salem.
Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Retier Beckett, William Deaniel.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 35
1752 Hazard. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
Mar. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Smith, jr.
Bonders: Edward Smith, jr. [Salem]. George Williams, Salem.
Archelaus Putnam, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Arthur Jeffry, John Jeffry.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 38
1782 Hazzard. Virginia schooner. Guns: 16. Crew: 75.
Apr. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Conant.
Bonders: Daniel Conant |_ Richmond]. James Hunter, Rich
mond.
Owners: George Winn & Co. [Richmond].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 39
1782 Hazard. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
Jun. 21 Bond: 20,000. Master: John Harmon.
Bonders: John Harmon, York. Benjamin Balch, Newbury-
port. Benjamin Harrod, Newburyport.
Owners: Benj. Harrod, Benj. Balch, John Stickney, and George
Randall.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 33
1782 Hazard. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Aug. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh Helme.
Bonders: Hugh Helme [Salem]. George Williams, Salem.
Archelaus Putnam, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Carlton, Samuel Williams, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 34
332 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Hazard. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Feb. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Barnes.
Bonders: Samuel Barnes [Salem]. Mungo Mackay, Boston.
Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Owners: Mungo Mackay and others, Boston.
Witness: Peter Boyer, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 30
1780 Hector. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 70.
Sep. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Seloover.
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. James Seloover,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning and Joseph C. Fisher & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 42
1780 Hector. New Hampshire ship. Guns: Not stated.
Dec. 28 Crew: 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas
Manning.
Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. Woodbury Langdon,
Portsmouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Owners: Woodbury Langdon and others.
Witnesses: John Parker, Samuel Penhallow, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 41
1782 Hector. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Nov. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cartwright.
Bonders: John Cartwright [Salem]. William Gray, jr., Salem.
Abrain Gray, jr., Salem.
Owners: William Gray and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Robert Rental!, Samuel Gray.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, ]>. 40
1779 Henry. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Nov. 11 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Ord [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Jeremiah Fisher, Philadelphia. James Robeson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Jeremiah Fisher A Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: .lames Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 44
1780 Henry. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: 12. Bond:
Sep. y $20,000. Master: Birket Falcon.
Bonders: Birket Falcon, Dorchester County. John Smoot,
Dorchester County.
Owners: John Smoot and Thomas Russell.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 43
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 333
177 . Hercules. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Sop. 2."> Bond: *lo. t. Muster: James Forbes.
Bonders: James Forbes [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Yonns. , Knox it Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
(- . C. 19>, vol. 7, ].. 47
1780 Hercules. Maryland hriyantino. Guns: 1(1. Crew: (50.
Till. 1 Bond: $20,oon. Master: .lolin Carey.
Bonders: John Carey [Baltimore]. John McLure, Baltimore.
Owners: Young, Knox & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 7. p. 45
1781 Hercules. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 120.
T"1- ; l Bond: 20,0<0. Master: Thomas Dissmore.
i tenders: Thomas Dissmore, Newburyport. John Coffin Jones,
Boston. Tristram Col tin, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston.
Witness: John Fenno.
C. C. 198, vol. 7, p. 46
1781 Hermione. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: (i. Crew: 12.
Aug. 2<i Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Rand.
Bonders: Silas Rand, Nantucket. Paschal X. Smith, Boston.
Kbenezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Kliakim Raymond, George Scott.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 49
17S2 Hermione. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Aug. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Hopkins.
Bonders: Thomas Hopkins [Middletown?]. John Deshon,
[New London]. John P. Sloan [Middletown].
Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: Solomon Wolcott, Thomas Shaw.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 48
1777 Hero. Massachusetts ship. Guns: -28. Crew: 200.
.lul. 16 Bond: 10,000. Master: James Tracy.
Bonders: James Tracy, Newburyport. Noah Emery, Exeter,
N. H. Eliphalet Hale, Exeter, N. H.
Owners: Jackson, Tracy & Tracy, Newbury.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, John McClerg.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 62
1778 Hero. Connecticut sloop. Guns: (). Crew: 40. Bond:
Jan. 14 $5,000. Master: Jacob Riloy.
Bonders: Jacob Riley, Wetherslield. Moses Williams, Wethers-
field. Kphraim Williams, Wetherslield.
Owners: Jacob Riley, Moses Williams, and Kphraim Williams,
Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Jedidiah .Strange, Ez[ekiel] Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 57
334 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Hero. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crow: 16. Bond:
Sep. 15 $5,000. Master: Paris Fyler.
Bonders: Paris Fyler, Windsor. Samuel Bordman, Wethers-
field. John Welles, Glassenbury.
Owners: John Welles & Co., Glaasenbury.
Witnesses: Eben[ezer] Pluminer, Isaac Plummer.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 54
1779 Hero. Maryland sloop. Guns: 1C. Crew: 18. Bond:
May 10 $5,000. Master: Frederick Baker.
Bonders: Frederick Baker [Annapolis?]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Richard Curson & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 51
1781 Hero. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 50.
May 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. B[enjamin] Goodhue, jr., Salem.
Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue [jr.] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Israel Dewey, Isaac Peirce.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 60
1781 Hero. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20.
Aug. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. Walter Perkins, Salem. Eli-
[sh]a Sigourney, Boston.
Owners: Walter Perkins and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Luke Baker, Nathaniel Silsbee.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 61
1781 Hero. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 40.
Sep. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: John G. Scranton.
Bonders: John G. Scranton, Boston. David Bradley, Boston.
Peter Geyer, Boston.
Owners: Not stated.
Witnesses: George W. Babcock, Benjamin Cobb, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 58
1781 Hero. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: 4. Crew: 15.
Oct. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Plimpton.
Bonders: Nathan Plimpton, Boston. Nathaniel Hichborn,
Boston. Samuel Gardner, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel Hichborn and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 55
1782 Hero. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Jan. 7 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Trefethen.
Bonders: William Trefethen, Portsmouth. Jacob Sheafe, jr.,
Portsmouth. James Sheafe, Portsmouth.
Owners: Jacob Sheafe, jr., James Sheafe, and Richard Seaman.
Witnesses: George Gains, Edmond H. Quincy.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 63
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 335
1782 Hero. Masstu-husetts .schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: Not
Ma}* iS suited [25?]. Bond: $20,000. Master: G[eorge]
YV. Htii.fo.-k.
Bonders: G[eorge] W. Babcock [Providence]. William Scott.
F [ ] Vernon, Massachusetts.
Owners: Not stated.
Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, John Pall.
At the time of the attack upon Luenburg, July, 1782. the Hern had a
crew of 25 men.
( . C. 196, vol. 7, ]). 50
178:2 Hero. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. Bond:
Jul. 11 $20,000. Master: Alexander Coffin.
Bonders: Alexander Coftin, Nantticket. William Foster, Bos
ton. Nathan Spear, jr., Boston,
owner: William Foster.
Witnesses: David Spear, B[ ] Foster.
C. C. 190, vol. 7, p. 52
1782 Hero. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew:
Aug. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John G. Scranton.
Bonders: John G. Scranton, Boston. William Pe Luce, Boston.
Thomas Watson, Boston.
Owners: William Pe Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Young.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 59
Hero. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: !. Crew: 25.
Bond: $20,000. Master: Oliver Reed.
Bonders: Oliver Reed, Boston. G[eorge] W. Babcock, Boston.
T[homas] J. Carnes, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Tucker and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Robert Pope, Samuel Phillips.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 56
1779 Hetty. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 50. Bond:
May 21 $10,000. Master: James Josiah [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning
[jr.?], Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph C. Fisher and Thomas Learning & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 69
1780 Hetty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: lii. Crew: 50. Bond:
Mar. 28 $lo,ooo. Master: Thomas Houston [Philadel
phia . \.
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin & Co.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin MilHin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 68
836 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Hetty. Penns} lvania ship. Guns: 20. Crow: 110 [80?].
Apr. 14 Bond: !?10,ooO. blaster: Jolin Brice [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Thomas Learning, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C. Fisher,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning and Joseph C. Fisher & Co. , Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
Each figure is given for the size of the crew.
C. C. 190, vol. 7, p. H4
1780 Hetty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 4.0. Bond:
Augl7. $20,000. Master: Samuel Davison [Philadel
phia?].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas It-win, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin and Thomas Irwin &Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Andrew Bayard, Benjamin Mifflin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7. p. 67
1781 Hetty. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Sep. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Darnol. Mate:
John Bigham [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Henry Darnol, Philadelphia. Mordecai Sheftall,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Mordecai Sheftall and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Bigham.
The name of this captain is spelled Darnell also.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 66
1782 Hetty. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30.
Mar. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Deburk.
Mate: George Cooper [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Deburk, Philadelphia. Mordecai Sheftall,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Mordecai Sheftall and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: II [ ] Osborne, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 65
1782 Hetty. Connecticut briguntine. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Sep. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Phipps.
Bonders: David Phipps, New Haven. Elias Shipman, New
Haven. Jonas Prentice, New Haven. Michael Todd,
New Haven.
Owners: Klias Shipman & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Jonathan Fitch, Eliza M. Fitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 26
1782 Heyder Ally. Massachusetts galley. Guns: 2. Crew:
May 4 40. Bond: 20,000. Master: Benjamin Conner.
Bonders: Benjamin Conner, Newburyport. John Gushing,
Boston. Crowell Hatch [Boston].
Owners: John Gushing and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Page, John Hurd.
G. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 71
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 337
17S2 Heyder Ally. Massachusetts .schooner. Guns: 12.
May 30 Crew: 4o. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Baldwin.
Bonders: William Baldwin, Salem. David Masurey, Salem.
Butler Poverty [Salem].
Owners: David Masurey and others, Salem.
Witnesses: James Eaton, Benjamin King.
C. C. 19li, vol. 7, p. 70
Heyder Ally. Sen <ilx: Hyder Ally.
1770 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Feb. 10 Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Coll ings.
Bonders: Robert Ceilings, Philadelphia. Benjamin Harbeson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Dean, John I urviance, and Benjamin Ilarbeson.
Witnesses: James Trimble, J[ ] Stretch.
C. C. 19li, vol. 7, p. 77
1779 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
,Tul. 1 40. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Angus.
Bonders: Benjamin Harbeson, Philadelphia. John Angus,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Harteson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 72
1770 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Gun.s: 14. Crew:
Dec-. 14 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Burrows.
Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. John I urviance, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Samuel and Robert Purviance & Co., Baltimore, Md.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 76
1780 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 15 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brice [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: John Purvianee, Philadelphia. Edward Paimell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Purviance, Philadelphia. Samuel and Robert
Purviance & Co. [Baltimore, Md.].
Witnesses: John Brice, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 75
1780 Hibernia. Connecticut .sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 50.
Oct. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Smedley.
Bonders: Samuel Smedley [Norwich]. Joseph Rowland
[Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich].
Owners: Howland & Coit and others [Norwich].
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Eunice Huntinjiton.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 80
51212 <X> liL
338 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 5 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Baxter
[Philadelphia]. Mate: John Lawson, Philadel
phia.
Bonders: John Pringle, Philadelphia. Philip Wilson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Pringle and Philip Wilson ct Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
The name of the master of the Hibernia is given as James Baxter also,
but see schooner Tryall, where signature is John.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 74
1781 Hibernia. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew-
May 28 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah O Brien.
Bonders: Jeremiah O Brien [Newburyport]. John O Brien,
Newburyport.
Owners: Jonathan Jackson, Joseph Marquand, and John
O Brien, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, William Armstrong.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 79
1782 Hibernia. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jul. 16 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Atkins.
Bonders: Joseph Atkins, Newburyport. George Searle, New
buryport. Edward Rand, Newburyport.
Owners: George Searle, Newburyport. Jonathan Jackson,
Newburyport. John O Brien, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 73
1782 Hibernia. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Aug. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Smith.
Bonders: George Smith, Boston. Thomas Watson, Boston.
Francis Mulligan, Boston.
Owners: Francis Mulligan and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Norton Brailsford, John Georgus.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 81
1782 Hibernia. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Oct. 2 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Darbey.
Bonders: Joseph Darbey, Boston. Francis Mulligan, Boston.
Thomas Watson [Boston?].
Owners: Francis Mulligan and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Foster, Onesiphorus Tileston.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 78
1782 Hind. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 1(5.
Jul. 3 Bond: $20.000. Master: Benjamin Dunham.
Bonders: Benjamin Dunham, Salem. William ( Jray, jr., Salem.
Benjamin West [Salem].
Owners: William Gray [jr.] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Swan, Thomas Nicolson.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 53
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 339
1770 Holker. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 35.
Apr. 14 Bond: 10.000. Master: George Geddcs [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Charles Darragh,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan it Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 106, vol. 7, p. 83
1779 Holker. Pennsylvania brig 1 . Guns: 16. Crew: 100.
Nov. 15 Bond: 10,000. Master: Matthew Lawler [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 85
1780 Holker. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 17.
Apr. 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Coward.
Bunders: William Coward [Baltimore]. Matthew Ridley,
Baltimore.
Owners: Matthew Ridley & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 82
1780 Holker. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 1C. Crew: 120.
Jul. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Roger Keane [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. J[arnes] Blair,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 84
1780 Holker. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 14.
Sep. 15 Bond: 20,000. Master: Robert Montgomery.
Bonders: Robert Montgomery [Baltimore]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Ridley, Pringle & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homasJ Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 86
1782 Holker. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew:
Jun. 30 130. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Quinlan.
Mate: Thomas Baker [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Quinlan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan and Robert Morris, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 87
340 hIBHAKY OF CONGRESS.
17S1 Hooker. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 35.
Jan. 4 Bond: 20,000. Master: Henry Martin [Phila
delphia]. Mate: William Connell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis and George Ord it Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Henry Martin, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, ]). 88
1778 Hope. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Dec. 24 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Geddes [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenarhan, Philadelphia. John Brown,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Curwin, John Stewart.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 97
1779 Hope. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30.
Aug. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Ward.
Bonders: John Flahavan & Co., Philadelphia. Thomas Ward,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Flahavan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 108
1779 Hope. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 7. Bond:
Sep. 25 $5,000. Master: George Garston.
Bonders: George Garston [Annapolis]. James Williams, An
napolis.
Owners: James Williams & Co. [Annapolis].
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 96
1780 Hope. Massachusetts hrigantine. Guns: f>. Crew: 20.
Aug. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Wormsted.
Bonders: Robert Wormsted, Marblehead. Samuel R. Irwitt,
Marblehead. Richard Hinckly [Marblehead?].
Owners: Samuel R. Irwitt and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Joseph Hinekley, Richard Homan.
See, entry of Sop. 10, 1781, where Wormsted is entered as from Salem,
Mass.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 110
1780 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ezekiel Burroughs.
Bonders: Ezekiel Burroughs [Boston]. Mungo Mackay, Bos
ton. Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Owner: Mungo Mackay, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Tetard, David Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 89
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 341
1780 Hope. Rhode Island sloop, (inns: !. Crew: 40. Bond:
Oct. -2 $2U,o<>0. Muster: James Munro.
Bonders: James Munro, Providence. Joseph Nightingale,
Providence.
Owners: Joseph Nightingale and John I. Clark, Providence.
Witnesses: Sylvester Bowen, Henry Ward.
C. C. !!>, vol. 7, p. 103
1780 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Nov. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin.
Bonders: Nathaniel Goodwin [Boston], Thomas Russell, Bos
ton. Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: Lenddfellon?] Pitts, Thomas Welsh.
( . C. U>, vol. 7, p. 98
1780 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. Bond:
Dec. 21 $20,000. Master: William Hayman. Mate: John
Chatham.
Bonders: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. William Hayman,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 1%, vol. 7, p. 100
1781 Hope. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Jan. II Bond: $20,000. Master: James Gould.
Bonders: James (iould [Baltimore]. George Turnbull, Balti
more.
Owners: James Jaffray & Co., Baltimore.
Witness,: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 99
1781 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Feb. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Trask.
Bonders: Samuel Trask [Boston]. Jonathan Nutting, Boston.
Kbenezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Nutting and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Doggett, John Woodward.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 107
1781 Hope. Virginia schooner. Guns: (i. Crew: 21. Bond:
Mar. 12 $20,000. Master: Robert Con way.
Bonders: Robert Conway [Baltimore, Md.]. Richard Conway.
Owners: Richard Conway, Baltimore, Md. [William Hunter
and others, Virginia.]
Witnesses: R[obertT.] Hooe, J[oseph?] Siinms, jr. [Alexan
dria.]
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 90
342 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crow: 40. Bond:
Mar. 15 $20,000. Master: Daniel Darby. Mate: Charles
Kirby, [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Caldwell, Philadelphia. Daniel Darby, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 19(5, vol. 7, p. 92
1781 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
May 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Phoenix Frazier.
Bonders: Phoenix Frazier [Philadelphia, Pa.]. Thomas Russell,
Boston. Chambers Kussell, Boston.
Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Leighton, William Burroughs.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 94
1781 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. (THUS: (5. Crew: 25.
May 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Plimpton.
Bonders: Nathan Plimpton [Boston]. Jonathan Nutting, Bos
ton. Ebnezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Nutting and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Abraham Crawley, Ebenezer Oliver.
C. C. 190, vol. 7, p. 106
1781 Hope. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Jan. 2 Bond: $2o,000. Master: Joseph Cooke.
Bonders: Joseph Cooke, Providence. John I[nnes] Clark,
Providence.
Owners: John I[nnes] Clark, Providence. Joseph Nightin
gale, Providence.
Witnesses: Eliza[beth] Bowen, Henry Ware.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 7, p. 91
1781 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: Ifi. Crew: 50. Bond:
Jun. 28 $-20,000. Master: William Hayman. Mate:
John Bramble [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. William Ilayman,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, George Meade, and John Wil-
cocks & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 7, p. 101
1781 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Sep. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Wormsted.
Bonders: Robert Wormsted, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr., Bos
ton. Josiah Spear, Boston.
Owners: John Brooks and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Daniel Sears, Jonathan 1). Robins.
Sfe entry of Aug. 31, 1780. where Wormsted is entered as from
Mtirblehead, Muss.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. Ill
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 343
17*1 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
Sep. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Anthony Fumes.
Bonders: Anthony Fumes, Marblehead. Richard Hinckly,
Marblehead. Isaiah Doane, Boston.
Owners: William and Joseph Lee, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Sturgis Oorhain, John Linn.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 95
1781 Hope. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. Bond:
Sept. $20,000. Master: Joseph Hinckley.
Bonders: Joseph Hinckley, Marblehead. John Tracy, New-
buryport. Richard Hinckly, Boston.
Owners: William and Joseph Lee, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Nat[haniel] Cutting, Russell Sturgis.
Sec preceding entry where Richard Hinckly is entered as from Marble-
head, Mass.
C . C. 196, vol. 7, p. 102
1781 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 20. Bond:
Dec. 20 $20,000. Master: John Fleming. Mate: John
Athhuoy [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: James Caldwell, Philadelphia. John Fleming, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Andrew and James Caldwell, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 93
1782 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. Bond:
Feb. 28 $20,000. Master: Edward North. Mate: James
Smith [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Efdward] North, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James & Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 104
1782 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 35.
May 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Herbert Woodberry.
Bonders: Herbert Woodberry, Beverly. Job Prince, Boston.
Samuel Holbrook, jr., Boston.
Owners: Herbert Woodberry and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Edward Blanchard, George Lewis.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 109
1782 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: !. Crew: 10.
Sep. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Palmer.
Bonders: John Palmer, Salem. Edward Rice [Salem]. Joseph
Howard, Salem.
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Caleb Loring, Francis Hootop.
C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 105
344 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Hopewell. Virginia schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Jul. 9 Bond: 120,000. Master: Richard Conway.
Bonders: Richard Con way [Baltimore, Md.] Ch[arles] Simms,
Alexandria.
Owner: Richard Con way.
Witness: Hiram Chapin.
C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 2
1782 Hopewell. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew:
Jul. 26 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Cornelius Dun
ham.
Bonders: Cornelius Dunham. William Vans. Joshua Thomas.
Owners: William Homan and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Thomas H. Perkins, Thomas Lee, and James
Yilo.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 3
1782 Hope-well. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 21 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Martin Brewster.
Bonders: Martin Brewster [Salem?]. William lioniaii [Bev
erly]. Nathan Leech.
Owners: William I Toman and others.
Witnesses: John Kennedy, John Dike, Anthony Brisky.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 1.
1778 Hornet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 18. Crew: 50.
Sep. 21 Bond: $10,000. Master: David Stephens [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: John Cox, Philadelphia. John Mitchell, Philadel
phia.
Owners: [Cox & Mitchell?].
Witnesses: Edward O Hara, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 8
177!) Hornet. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crow: 45.
Feb. 1 Bond: $10,000. Master: Oliver Gleason [Phil
adelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McCleay.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 5
1779 Hornet. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
May 1 Bond: $5,000. Master: Sylvester Pendloton.
Bonders: Sylvester Pendleton, Stoninjiton. Acors Sheffield,
Stonington. John Alden, Lebanon.
Owners: John Newman & Co.
Witness: David Mumford.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 7
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 345
1779 Hornet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 45.
Sep. 17. Bond: $f>,000. Master: Abraham Davis [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Kol>ert McCleay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimhle.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 8, p. 4
1750 Hornet. Pennsylvania sloop. (inns: 6. Crew: HO.
Apr. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Moore [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Kobert McCleay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: Daniel Kdwards.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. T>
1751 Hound. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Apr. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Hathaway.
Bonders: Nathaniel Hathaway, Dartmouth. Daniel Epes.
Lemuel Williams.
Owners: Samuel Kmery and others, Boston.
Witnesses: James Rowland, William Crocker.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 11
17S1 Hound. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Apr. It! 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Adkison.
Bonders: John Adkison, Salem. Josiah Orne, Salem. Peter
Lander [Salem].
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Abraham Kami, Samuel Holman.
The name of the master of the Hound appears as Adkinson ami At
kinson also.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 9
1781 Hound. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Oct. 8 20. Bond: 20,000. Master: Ephraim Emerton.
Bonders: Kphraim Emerton, Salem. Josiah Orne, Salem.
Peter Lander, Salem.
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Saunders, Jos[eph] Vincent.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 10
1777 Humbird. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10.
Aug. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Israel Lewis, Stoning-
ton.
Bonders: Israel I^ewis, Stonington. John Rathburn, jr., Ston-
ington. John Herttell, New London.
Owners: John Rathburn, jr., Stonington.
Witnesses: B. Adam Gallop, Henry H. Kip.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 15
346 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Humbird. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 3. Crew. 7.
Apr. 11 Bond: 5,000. Master: Daniel Gritting.
Bonders: Daniel Griffing. Kbenezer Dayton.
Owners: Augustus Peck & Co. [Connecticut].
Witnesses: James Ward, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 14
1778 Humbird. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Oct. 21 Bond: $5,000. Master: Oliver Goodrich.
Bonders: Oliver Goodrich, Wethersfield. John Wright, \Veth-
ersfield. John Bulkley, jr., Wethersfield.
Owners: John Bulkley [jr.] "and associates" [Wethersfield].
Witnesses: Joseph Webb, Hez[ekiah] Wyllys.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 13
1781 Humbird. Connecticut boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 7.
Jul. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Cheney.
Bonders: Daniel Cheney, Chatham. David Bates, Chatham.
Seth Overtoil, Chatham.
Owners: David Bates & Co., Chatham.
Witnesses: John Porter, Benjamin Snow.
A joint bond for the Humbird and Regulator.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 104
1779 Humming Bird. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6.
Aug. 2 Crew: 16. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Hen-
nessy [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. B[ ] Randolph
[Philadelphia].
Owners: Alexander Nelson, Edward Fox & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 1(5
1780 Humming Bird. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Mar. 13 13. Bond: 5,000. Master: John Stout
Bonders: John Stout. Samuel Chase, Annapolis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Ja[mes] Brice.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 17
1778 Hunter. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Nov. 7 Bond: 5,000. Master: Owen Shourtz.
Bonders: Owen Shourtz, Chatham. Ithamar Pelton, Chatham.
Benjamin Bidwell, Chatham.
Owners: Ithamar Pelton & Co., Chatham.
Witnesses: Joseph Bull, Jeremiah Goodrich, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 22
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 347
177!) Hunter. Pennsylvania schooner, Guns: 12. Crew: 60.
Jan. 1 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Douglass.
Bonders: John C ox, Philadelphia. John Douglass, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Vannxom & Clark, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Hall.
Copy.
C. C. 41, vol. 7, p. 37
177<) Hunter. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Jul. 2 Bond: $10,000. Master: Matthew Tibbs.
Bonders: Matthew Tibbs, Philadelphia. Jaraea Van Uxem &
Clark, Philadelphia.
Owners: James Van Uxem, Clark & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 24
1781 Hunter. Connecticut ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. Bond:
Feb. 7 $20,000. Master: Nathan Sage.
Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletown. Jamea Church, Hartford.
Charlea Caldwell, Hartford.
Owners: John Welles & Co. [Hartford?].
Witnesses: Samuel Forbes, Mary Caldwell.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 20
1781 Hunter. Connecticut ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 120. Bond:
Jul. 3 $20,000. Master: Timothy Sage.
Bonders: Timothy Sage [Middletown]. Amasa Learned.
David Trumbull.
Owners: Amasa Learned & Co.
Witnesses: William Little, John Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 21
1781 Hunter. Virginia schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 57. Bond:
Sep. 20 $20,000. Master: John McClure.
Bonders: John McClure [Richmond?]. John Banks [Rich
mond?]. James Smith [Richmond?].
Owners: John Banks and others [Virginia].
Witness: Samuel Burks.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 19
1781 Hunter. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: t>. Crew: 15.
Oct. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Lawrence.
Bonders: David I.awrence, Boston. Ebenezer Lane, Boston.
Edmund Howes, Barnstable County.
Owners: Ebenezer Lane and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Gorham, Elisha Thatcher.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 18
348 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Hunter. Connecticut ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. Bond:
Apr. 18 $20,000. Master: John Smith.
Bonders: John Smith, Midcllctown. Matthew Tallcott, Middle-
town. Joseph King, Middletown.
Owners: Smith, Tallcott, King & Co., Middletown.
Witnesses: Jabez Harnlin, Samuel W. Dana.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 23
1780 Huntington. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Mar. 6 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Stillwell ( Phila
delphia].
Bonders: James Boylan, Philadelphia. William Hardy, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Adams, Philadelphia. James Boylan, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: John Stillwell, James Trimble.
Boylan s name is given as Byling by the copyist.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 27
1780 Huntington. Pennsylvania brig. (Jims: 6. Crew: 20.
Aug. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Catton.
Bonders: George Catton, Philadelphia. William Shirtliff,
Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Philips, Wooddrop and Joseph Sims A Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 25
1780 Huntington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Sep. 21 is. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Skinner.
Bonders: Samuel Skinner [Boston]. John Wait, Boston.
Samuel Perkins, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Perkins and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Boit. Benjamin Hammatt, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 26
1781 Hyder Ally. Pennsj^lvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew:
Nov. 28 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Hawkins.
Mate: Justus Starr [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Allibone, Philadelphia. Henry Hawkins,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Wright Stanly, John Wilcocks and Nicholas
Low [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 29
1782 Hyder Ally. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: !<!. Crew:
Apr. 2 loo. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Barney.
Mate: Justus Starr [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joshua Barney, Philadelphia. William Allibone,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, Francis Gurney, and William
Allibone [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 28
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 349
1782 Hyder Ally. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: Ifi. Crow:
Apr. 27 ion. Bond: 20,000. Master: Justus Starr.
Bonders: Francis (iurney, Philadelphia. Justus Starr, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, Francis (iurney, and William
A Hi bone [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 30
Hyder Ally. Si-t- also Heyder Ally.
1782 Hynde. Massachusetts Infantine, (runs: 8. Crew:
Js ov - ly - Hi. Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Board-
inati.
Bonders: Francis Boardman, Salem. Samuel dray, Salem.
William Gray, jr., Salem.
Owners: William (iray [jr.] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Stimpson, Samuel Nicholls.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. HI
1779 Impertinent. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 6. 30. Bond: 10,000. Master: John Young
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin and Thomas Irwin & Co., Philadelphia,
Witnesses: Benjamin Mifflin, jr., James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 33
1779 Impertinent. Pennsylvania brijfantine. Guns: 10.
Dec. 3 Crew: 30. Bond: 10,000. Master: Alexander
Henderson [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin. Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin and Thomas Irwin & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Benjamin Mittlin, jr., Andrew Bayard.
C. C. 190, vol. S, p. 32
1781 Impromptu. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Mar. 8 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremie Peaud.
Mate: Peter Henry Poyadef Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Michael Mallet, Philadelphia. Jeremie Peaud,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Lecaze and Michael Mallet [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: I)[ ] Woelpper, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 34
1776 Independence. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Sep. 30 Bond: 2,000. Master: James Tibbitt.
Bonders: James Tibbitt, Baltimore [Md.]. David Stewart,
Baltimore, Md.
Owners: David Stewart, William Lux, and Benjamin Toy,
Baltimore, Md.
Witness: Rfichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 39
350 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Independence. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jan. 10 15. Bond: $5,000. Master: Josiah Coombs.
Bonders: Samuel Bordnian, Wethersfield. Josiah Coombs,
Wethersfield. Moses Andrus, jr., Wetliersfield.
Owners: Samuel Bordman & Co., Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Kz[ekiel] Williams, Emily Williams.
C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 36
1778 Independence. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Aug. "2A 25. Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Clunn
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: John White, Philadelphia. William Price, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John White and William Price & Co.
Witnesses: William Matlack, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 85
1780 Independence. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 15 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Truxtun.
Bonders: Thomas Truxtun, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 40
1781 Independence. Rhode Island ship. Guns: 16. Crew:
Jun. 3 80. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Olney,
Providence.
Bonders: Joseph Olney, Providence. Robert Taylor, Provi
dence.
Owners: William Creed and others, Providence.
Witnesses: Simon K. Ward, Henry Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 88
1781 Independence. Maryland barge. Guns: 3. Crew: 30.
Jul. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Deburk.
Bonders: Thomas Deburk, Maryland. Joseph Handy [Bal
timore].
Owners: Joseph Handy [Baltimore]. Mathew Aiken, Dela
ware.
Witness: T[horaas] Johnson, jr.
On bond for IlMy, Mar. 14, 1782, Deburk is given RS from Philadel
phia.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 87
1778 Industry. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20.
Sep. 29 Bond: $10,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Xesbitt, Philadelphia. Isaac Cox, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Maxwell Xesbitt & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 50
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 3") 1
1778 Industry. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 14.
Oct. 10 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jonathan Salisbury.
Blinders: Jonathan Salisbury, Chatham. Silas Dunham, Chat
ham. Jeremiah Bradford, Chatham.
Owners: Ithamar Pelton & Co., Chatham.
Witnesses: William Wright, Jabez Perkins.
C. C. 1%, vol. 8, p. 49
1778 Industry. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 1;). Crew: 40.
Dec. 24 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Curwin [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenaehan, Philadelphia. John Brown,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Jacob Garcia.
C. C. 10(5. vol. 8, p. 44
177 .* Industry. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Aug. Hi Bond: $10,000. Master: Mark Collins [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Erwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 8, ]>. 43
1771* Industry. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8.
Oct. 21 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joshua Griffith.
Bonders: Joshua Griffith. Gosninus Eskelen. Samuel Taylor,
Connecticut.
Owners: Gosninus Kskelen & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: John Clark, Joseph Peace.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 45
1780 Industry. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Jul. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Burrows [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: George Geddes, Philadelphia. James Hood, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Hinckson & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 41
1781 Industry. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: S. Crew:
Jul. 26 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John McClena
chan. Mate: Jacob Hanse [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John McClena
chan, Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 46
352 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Industry. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 9 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Doncen Pyper.
Bonders: Doneen Pyper, Cape Ann. James Pearson, jr., Cape
Ann. James Hayes, Cape Ann.
Owners: James Pearson [jr.] and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: William Wier, Thomas Stroling.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 48
1781 Industry. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: <!. Crew:
Oct. 2 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Pickering.
Mate: James Stewart.
Bunders: James Pickering, Philadelphia. James Stewart, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Thomas Casdrop [Philadelphia]. James Stewart,
Philadelphia. James Pickering, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 47
1782 Industry. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 25 12. Bond: 20,000. Master: Charles Cole.
Bonders: Charles Cole, Boston. Ebene/er Woodward, Boston.
Isaac Sears, Boston.
Owners: Ebenezer Woodward and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Doggett, John McClure.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 42
1782 Industry. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: S. Crew:
Aug. 10 20. Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Young.
Mate: Mark Collins [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Henry Wynkoop, Philadelphia. Samuel Young,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Henry Wynkoop, Samuel Young, and Robert Corry
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
The Hume of the mate is spelled f ollinps also.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 8, p. 51
17S1 Intrepid. Virginia whale boat. Guns: 7. Crew: 35.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Parker.
Bonders: Nathaniel Parker. Thomas Brown. Josiah Parker.
Owners: Thomas Brown and Josiah Parker.
Witness: Richard Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 53
1781 Intrepid. Massachusetts brigantine. (runs: 4. Crew:
Sep. 14 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Obadiah Rich.
Bonders: Obadiah Rich, Wellfleet. James & Thomas Lamb,
Boston. Standish Forde, Philadelphia, Pa.
Owners: John Pringle and others, Philadelphia, Pa.
Witnesses: Peter Dolliver, S[amuel] Austin.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 54
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 353
1782 Intrepid. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 160.
Apr. s Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses Brown.
Bonders: Moses Brown, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbnry-
port. Joseph Chapman, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Mfichael] Hodge, John Vinul, jr.
0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 52
17S2 Iris. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crow: 20. Bond:
Inn. 28 $20,000. Master: Stephen Clay.
Bonders: Stephen Clay [Boston]. Nathan Nichols [Ports
mouth?, N. H.]. Benjamin West [Salem].
Owner: Nathan Nichols [Portsmouth?, N. H.].
Witnesses: Joshua Wentworth, John Haven.
C. C. 19li, vol. 8. p. 55
17S2 Iris. Massachusetts brigantine. (runs: 8. Crew: 30.
Jnl. 4 Bond: $20.000. Master: Alexander Smiley.
Bonders: Alexander Smiley, Philadelphia, Pa. M[ ] M.
Hays, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston.
Owner: James Jarvis, Boston.
Witnesses: S[ ] Blagge, Philip Howlaiid.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 56
Iris. Massachusetts ship. Guns: !). Crew: 18. Bond:
$20,000. Master: Robert Rontonl.
Bonders: Robert Rentoul, Salem. William Gray, jr., Salem.
Benjamin West, Salem.
Owners: William Gray and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Gray, Benjamin Kolger.
C. C. 19ti, vol. 15, p. 39
1778 Irish Grimblet. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 10.
Nov. 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Steel.
Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore]. J[ohn] Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: John McLean, Baltimore. Thomas Russell, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, j). 57
177H Isabella. Maryland, sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 10.
Aug. 13 Bond: $5.000. Master: Levin Trippe.
Bonders: I^evin Trippe [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, An
napolis.
Owner: William Neill, Baltimore.
Witnesses: Ralph Story, T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 59
1780 Isabella. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Apr. 6 Bond: 5,000. Master: Levin Trippe.
Bonders: Levin Trippe [Baltimore?]. Hercules Courtenay,
Baltimore.
Owner: William Neill, Baltimore.
Witness: John Riddle.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 60
5212 OC 23
354 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Isabella. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 2. Crew: 10.
Sep. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Cunningham.
Bonders: Joseph Cunningham, Boston. William Dawes, jr.,
Boston. John Lucas, Boston.
Owners: John Lucas and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Burkmar, Charles Perrin.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 58
1781 Jack. Massachusetts boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Bond:
Aug. 14 $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Arnold.
Bonders: Nathaniel Arnold, Salisbury. Luke Webster, New-
buryport. Benjamin Frothingham, Newburyport.
Owners: Luke Webster, Benjamin Frothingham, and Kbenezer
Sumner.
Witnesses: Sarah Hodge, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 190, vol. 8, p. 61
17S1 Jack. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 60.
Sep. 6 Bond: $20.000. Master: David Ropes.
Bonders: David Ropes, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. John
Norris, Salem.
Owner: Henry Rust, Salem.
Witnesses: Seaward Brimblecorn, William Vans, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 62
1779 Jackall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 60.
,Tul. 20 Bond: $5.000. Master: William Macpherson.
Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Macpherson, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 67
1779 Jackall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 60.
Aug. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel Baker [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Macpherson [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Jackson Reynolds.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 64
1779 Jackall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 70.
Aug. 12 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Barton [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Macpherson, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 65
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 355
1782 Jackall. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
May 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Adinn Wcllman.
Bonders: Adam Wellman, Salem. Jonathan Gardner, jr.,
Salem. Samuel Blanchard, Salem. "In behalf of ye other
owners."
Owners: Jonathan Gardner [jr.?] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jonathan Messeroy, Henry Thompson.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 68
1782 Jackall. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 45.
Oct. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Holmes.
Bonders: Thomas Holmes, Salem. Peter Lander, Salem.
Jonathan Gardner, jr., Salem.
Owners: Peter Lander and other.", Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Ward, John Dutok.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 66
17SO Jack and Harry. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 12 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Nowell.
Bonders: Nathaniel Nowell, Newhnryport. John Tracy, New-
buryport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel Tracy, Newburyport. John Tracy, Ne\v-
buryport.
Witnesses: S[amnel] Ca/neau, Jere[miah] Lee.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 63
1770 James. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 12. Bond:
Feb. 12 $5,000. Master: John Hanson. Mate: John
Walker [Maryland].
Bonders: John Hanson [Annapolis]. Charles Wallace, An
napolis.
Owners: David Steward and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 73
1750 James. Pennsylvania brij?antine. Guns: 6. Crew: 30.
j u l. [loj Bond: $20,000. Master: James Armitage,.
Bonder*: John Pringle, Philadelphia. James Armitage, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Pringle, Philadelphia. Thomas Truxtnn & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: William Pugh, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 69
1751 James. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 11. Crew: 25. Bond:
May[14J 20,000. Master: John Clarke.
Bonders: John Clarke, Salem. George Dodge [jr.], Salem.
Joshua Dodge, Salem.
Owners: George & Joshua Dodge, Salem.
Witness: Klnathan Jones.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 71
356 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 James. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Jan. 14 Bond: 20,000. Master: Hcndrick Fisher.
Mate: John Drinker.
Bonders: Hendrick Fiiher, Philadelphia. Harmon Courier,
Philadelphia. John Pringle, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Pringle & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. ( . 196, vol. S, p. 71
1782 James. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Jul. 1 Bond: $20,000. .Master: Samuel Williams. Mate:
Richard Billings [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Thomas Kandall, Philadelphia. Samuel Williams,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Kandall, Philadelphia. Andrew & .lames
Caldwell [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 74
1788 James. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Jan. 15 Bond: 20,000. Master: Ebenezer Atwood.
Bonders: Kbene/.er Atwood, Cape Cod. Henry Mitchell, Bos
ton. George Lobb, Boston.
Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston.
Witnesses: Eleaxer Homer, Thomas Bill.
C. 0. 190, vol. 8, p. 70
1780 Jane. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. Bond:
Jan. 4 $10,000. Master: William Willis.
Bonders: William Willis, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside "On
behalf of myself and others."
Owners: Peter Whiteside & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 77
1780 Jane. Maryland sloop. Guns: <>. Crew: 25. Bond:
May 10 $5,000. Master: Martin Parkison [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Martin Parkison [Philadelphia]. Thomas Richard
son, Montgomery Comity.
Owners: O Neal, Deakins & Co., Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 76
1781 Jane. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Bond:
Jim. 30 $20,000. Master: Samuel Young. Mate: George
Cooper [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Young, Philadelphia. Hugh Lennox, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Francis Gurney & Co., Hugh Lennox, George Henry,
and others [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: George Cooper, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 78
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 357
17S1 Jane. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. Bond:
Oct. 12 20,000. Master: Jacob Do Hart. Mate: Ben-
jamin Ford [Philadelphia?].
Bunders: Jacob I)e Hart, Philadelphia. Francis (iurney, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Francis Gurney & Co. , George Henry, Abraham Mar-
kcie, and others [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 106, vol. 8, p. 75
Jason. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Oct 2() Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Dissrnore.
Bonders: Thomas Dissmore [Boston]. John Coffin Jones, Bos
ton. Hubert Boyd, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jones and others.
Witnesses: John M. Lovell, J[ ] Snedlie.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 79
1780 Jason. Connecticut briyantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Nov. 27 Bond: 820,000. Master: Samuel Stillman.
Bonders: Samuel Stillman, Wethersfield. Justus Kiley, Wethers-
field. John Wright, Wethersfield.
Owners: John Wright & Co., Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Klisha Williams, Eliza Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 81
If 81 Jason. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Jun- 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses Tryon.
Bonders: Moses Tryon, Wetherefield. Justus Riley, Wethers-
field. John Wright, Wetherstield.
Owners: John Wright & Co.
Witnesses: Thomas Mumford, Charles Caldwell.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 82
17sl Jason. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 1(5. Crew: 70.
Bond: $20,000. Master, Charles Hamilton.
Bonders: Charles Hamilton, Salem. Bartholomew Putnam,
Salem. Jacob Ashton [Salem].
Owners: Bartholomew Putnam and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Pickman, Jonathan Messeroy.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. SO
1779 j a y. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. Bond:
Au - 5 10,000. Master: Harman Courier [Philadel
phia?].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. William Bell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Pringle &
Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McClenachan.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 83
358 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Jay. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 70.
Feb. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Havens.
Bonders: William Havens [New London]. Jonathan Trum-
bull, jr. [Lebanon]. Amasa Jones.
Owners: Samuel Broome & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: Asa Waterman, jr., Katherine Peterson.
0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 84
1781 Jay. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: SO.
Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Ravens.
Bonders: William Havens, New London. Thomas Mumford,
New London County. Joseph Colliding, New London
County.
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co.
Witnesses: William Laurence, Charles Hopkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 86
1782 Jay. Hawk. Viper. Connecticut boats. Guns: 1
Maj- 30 each. Crew: 10 each. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Isaac Jones.
Bonders: Isaac Jones, Stamford. John Davenport, jr., Stam
ford. Samuel Luckwood, jr., Greenwich.
Owner: Isaac Jones.
Witnesses: William Williams, William Worthington.
The bond given covers the three vessels above named.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 85
1780 Jeune Fendant. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Apr. 22 12. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Gibbons,
Bonders: Thomas Gibbons [Baltimore]. J[ohn] Muir, Annap
olis.
Owners: Smith, Matthews & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 87
1781 Joanna. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
May 24 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Tanner.
Mate: Silas Foster [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: William Semple, Philadelphia. William Tanner,
Philadelphia.
Owner: William Semple, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 89
1781 Joanna. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Aug. 11 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Foster.
Mate: Samuel Gelston [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Semple, Philadelphia. Silas Foster, Phila
delphia.
Owner: William Semple, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Samuel Gelston.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 88
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 359
1781 Johanna Maria. Pennsylvania hrijjantine. Gun.s: (5.
Apr. 30 Crew: 1<>: Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas
Periain. Mate: Joseph Husscy [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia. Thomas I eriam, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Richard Curson & Co. [Baltimore].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 90
1776 John. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Bond:
Dec. 31 1,000. Master: Richard Somersall.
Bonders: Richard Somersall, Baltimore County. John Crock
ett, Baltimore.
Owners: John Crockett and others, Baltimore.
Witness: K[ichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 94
1779 John. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 6. Bond:
May 8 $5,000. Master: Benjamin Conkling.
Bonders: Benjamin Conkling, Lyme. Jehoiada Mather, Lyme.
Kdward Rowland, Lyme.
Owners: Not stated.
Witnesses: Daniel Trithitt, Nathaniel Conkling.
Owners presumably are of the bonders, us boat is stated to belong In
the town of Lyme.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 93
1J John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Iul - 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Tinker. Mate:
William Taylor [Baltimore, Md. ?].
Bonders: William Allibone, Philadelphia. Stephen Tinker,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Allibone, Alexander Stewart, Robert Totten,
and John Wright Stanly, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 96
1782 John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Mar. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Tinker. Mate:
Thomas Mendenhall [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Tinker, Philadelphia. Alexander Stewart,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. John Wright
Stanly, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C 196, vol. 8, p. 95
1782 John. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 35. Bond:
Apr. 9 $20,000. Master: Peter Brown, jr.
Bonders: Peter Brown, jr., New London. John Deshon, New
I^ondon. John Herttell, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London].
Witnesses: Henry Murfits, Gfurdon] Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 92
360 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 John. Connecticut galley. Guns: 4. Crow: 25. Bond:
Jul. 30 $20,000. Master: Jonathan Alden.
Bonders: Jonathan Aldon [Now London]. Jabez Perkins [Nor
wich], Jeremiah Halsey.
Owners: John Deshon & Co. [Now London].
Witnesses: Matthew Griswold, William Hillhouse.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 91
1781 JohnBunyan. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 6. Crew:
Sep. 28 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Silvanus Tripe.
Bonders: Silvanus Tripe, Dover. Cajar Mendez, Portsmouth.
Joshua Krackett, Portsmouth.
Owners: Cajar Mendez, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: George Gains, John Davenport.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 97
1781 John Michael. Connecticut .sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Church.
Bonders: George Church, Hartford. John Caldwell, Hartford.
John Porter, Lebanon.
Owners: Jeremiah Platt & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: William Little, jr., Eunice Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 98
1778 Johnson. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: 8.
May 28 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Yeardsley.
Bonders: William Yeardsley [Baltimore]. David Williamson,
Baltimore.
Owners: Daniel Bowley and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8. p. 100
1779 Johnson. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Aug. 14 Bond: $5,000. Master: Peter Houston.
Bonders: Peter Houston [Baltimore]. William Johnson,
Baltimore.
Owners: John McLure and William & Thomas Johnson,
[Baltimore?].
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 99
1782 Jolly Robin. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jul. 2 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Sheffield, jr.
Bonders: Isaac Sheffield, jr. [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins [Nor
wich]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Jonathan Waldron & Co.
Witnesses: William Williams, William Hillhouse.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 104
NAVAL, RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 361
17$1 Jolly Tar. Pennsylvania brigantino. (inns: 8. Crow:
Aug. 3 -21. Bond: 20,000. Master: David Thomson.
Mate: John (Jofhrau [Philadelphia],
Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. David Thomson, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: George Xixon, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, H[enrv] Osborne.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 102
1781 Jolly Tarr. Virginia brigantini 1 . Guns: 14. Crew: 90.
Oct. 4. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Cross.
bonders: (ieorge Cross. James Smith.
John Banks [Richmond].
Owners: John Banks and others [Virginia].
Witnesses: William Cary Selden, Joseph Bell.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 101
1782 Jolly Tarr. Virginia brigantinc. Guns: 12. Crew: 60.
Jan.:. !) Bond: $20,000. Master: Philip Turner.
Bonders: Philip Turner. Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond?].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co.
Witness: Charles Hay.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 103
1777 Joseph. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Jul. 23 Bond: Not stated. Master: Christopher Bab-
bidge.
Bonders: Christopher Babbidge, Salem. Joseph White, Salem.
Josiah Gihnan, Exeter, X. H.
Owners: Darby & White, Salem.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, George Gains.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 105
17S1 Joseph. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Sep. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Wells.
Bonders: Peter Wells, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Ebene/er Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 107
1782 Joseph. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
-Tul. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Higginson.
Bonders: Henry Higginson, Salem. Stephen Higginson, Bos
ton. Ebene/er Parsons, Boston.
Owners*: Ebenezer Parsons and others; Boston.
Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 106
362 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Juliet. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Jul. 24 Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Smith.
Bonders: Samuel Smith, Boston. Samuel Brown, Boston.
Isaiah Doane, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Brown and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Torrey, Uriah Dunham.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 108
1781 Julius Caesar. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jan. 17 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Anthony Knap.
Bonders: Anthony Knap, Newburyport. Robert Stevenson,
Newburyport. Wingate Newman, Newburyport.
Owners: Robert Stevenson, Newburyport. Wingate Newman,
Newburyport. Jonathan Hambleton.
Witnesses: M[iehael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. Ill
1782 Julius Caesar. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Apr. 11 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Haraden.
Bonders: Jonathan Haraden, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem.
John Norris [Salem].
Owners: Joshua AVard and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Miles Greenwood, William Vans, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 110
1783 Julius Caesar. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Mar. 4 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Benson.
Bonders: Thomas Benson, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. John
Norris, Salem.
Owners: John Haraden and othei S, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Ward, Robert Leech.
C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 109
1781 Junius. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Aug. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel West.
Bonders: Nathaniel West [Salem]. George Dodge, Salem.
Joshua Dodge, Salem.
Owners: George & Joshua Dodge and others, Salem.
AVitnesses: Andrew Dodge, Israel Dodge.
0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. Ill
1780 Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew:
Aug. 23 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: .John Brooks.
Bonders: John Brooks [Salem]. JosiahOrne, Salem. AA illiam
Orne, Salem.
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem. ,
Witnesses: Joseph Moses, Richard 6hatswell.
Duplicate bonds.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, pp. 2 and 3
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 363
17*1 Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew:
Oct. -25 120. Bond: $20,000. Miister: Nathaniel Brook-
house.
Bonders: Nathaniel Brookhouse, Salem. Peter Lander [Salem].
William Orne [Salem].
Owners: Nathan (ioodale and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Molloy, John Burchmore.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 1
ITsi! Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship, (inns: 18. Crew:
.Jim. 15 loo. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brooks.
Bonder! : John Brooks, Salem. Joaiah Orne, Salem. Peter
Lander, Salem.
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jonathan Ingersoll, Samuel (irant.
C . C. 196, vol. 9, p. 4.
178d Juno. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. Bond:
Aug. 2(5 $20,000. Master: David Campbell.
Bonders: David Campbell, Philadelphia. Robert Cocks, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Corks, Philadelphia. Charles Miller & Co.,
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 6
178(1 Juno. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. Bond:
Oct. 20 $2o,i)i)o. Master: William Haydon.
Bonders: William Haydon, Boston. Leonard Jarvis, Boston.
B[enjami]n Jarvis, Boston.
Owners: Jarvis & Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: Rhodes Arnold, Robert Caldwell.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 9
1781 Juno. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 2-t $20,000. Master: William Smith. Mate: Wil
liam Hoysham.
Bonders: Robert Bridges, Philadelphia. William Smith, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, John Pringle and others [Phila
delphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, ]>. 11
1781 Juno. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 17.
Sep. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Philip Aubin.
Bonders: Philip Anbin, Xewburyport. William Coombs, New-
burvport. John Coombs, Newburyport.
Owners: William <t John Coombs, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Caleb Tappan, Daniel Tappan.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 5
364 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Juno. Penns3 r lvani;i brigantine. Guns: 0. Crew: 20.
Dec. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Day. Mate:
Barry Hartwell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Peter Day, Philadelphia. Charles Miller, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Charles Miller, Philadelphia. Benjamin Randolph
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 7
17S2 Juno. Connecticut galley. Gun: 1. Crew: 24. Bond:
May 21 $20,000. Master: Oliver Norris.
Bonders: Oliver Morris, Sayhrook. John Foster, East Had-
dam. Amasa Jones, Hartford.
Owners: John Foster & Co. [East Haddam].
Witnesses: Ebenezer Barnard, jr., Simeon Newell.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 10
1782 Juno. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 1(5. Bond:
Aug. 20 20,000. Master: John Felt.
Bonders: John Felt, Salem. John Fisk, Salem. James Carey
[Salem].
Owners: John Fisk and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Daniel Hathorne, Edward Allen.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 8
1782 Jupiter. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 40.
Apr. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Orne.
Bonders: William Orne, Salem. Josiah Orne, Salern. Peter
Lander, Salem.
Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Ward, John Jenks.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. ll>
1781 Kendrick. Massachusetts ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 1*0.
Aug. 16 Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Benson.
Bonders,: Thomas Benson, Salem. John Fisk, Salem. Henry
Rnst, Salem.
Owners: John Fisk and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Charles Hamilton, Jonathan Pease.
C. C. 19I>, vol. 9, p. II!
1779 Kensington. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crow:
Mar. 22 05. Bond, 110,000. Master: Samuel Smith.
Bonders: Samuel Smith, Philadelphia. William Turnlmll,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 15
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 365
1TS1 Kensington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14.
May T Cr<>\v: i<>. Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel
Smith.
Bonders: Samuel Smith [Philadelphia]. Thomas Russell,
Boston. Andrew Black, Bos-ton.
Owners: John Pringle & Co. , Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Chambers Russell, William Burroughs.
( . ( . 19li, vol. 9, p. 16
1781 Kensington. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14.
Oct. -24 Crew: 25. Bond: $20.000. Master: James
[Arthur] Degge.
Bonders: James [Arthur] Degge [Philadelphia]. Thomas
Russell [Boston, Mass.]. Andrew Black [Boston, Mass.].
Owners: John Pringle & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Burroughs, Thomas Greene.
C. C. li)6, vol. 9, p. 14
1781 Kingbird. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 45.
Apr. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Wilson Jacobs.
Bonders: Wilson Jacobs, Providence. Henry H. Tillinghast,
Providence.
Owners: Henry H. Tillinghast it Co., Providence.
Witnesses: Isaac Bartlett, Henry Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 17
17S1 King of France. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew:
Jul. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Du Gloss
[Philadelphia?]- Mate: Jacob Heydrich, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: George Kennedy, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. George Kennedy & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Hargan, John Salter.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 18
ITT .t King Tammini. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
May H 30. Bond: 15,000. Master: Thomas Dickson.
Bonders: Thomas Dickson [Baltimore?]. Hugh Young, Balti
more.
Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 19
1780 Kitty. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Bond:
Sep. 29 $20,000. Master: Ebenexer Tucker [Philadel
phia?].
Bonders: William Stretch, Philadelphia. Thomas Heston,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Weaver, Daniel Hawk, and Thomas Ridgway
[Philadelphia?].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Ridgway.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 9, p. 20
366 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Kitty Meade. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: I. Crew:
Sep. 8 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Paul,
Mate: Edward Oldham [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Paul, Philadelphia. John Wilcocks, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Wilcocks & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 21
1778 LaComtesseDenery. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jun. 11 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: Pierre Adelon.
Bonders: Pierre Adelon [Bourdeaux, France]. Isaac Van Bib
ber, Baltimore.
Owner: Pierre Adelon [Bonrdeaux, France],
Witness: None.
Spelling of vea.se! on bond is La C omptes Denery.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 31
1779 Lady de Miralles. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 18.
Sep. 25 Crew: 34. Bond: Not stated. Master: Joseph
P. Faribault [Baltimore 2]. Mate: Peter La
Porte, Baltimore. 2d mate: Francis La Porte,
Baltimore. Gunner: Francis Bean. Boatswain:
Lewis Guartee.
Bonders: Joseph P. Faribault. Samuel Chase, Annapolis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 22
1778 Lady Grates. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 21. Crew: 40.
Sep. 19 Bond: $10,000. Master: John McNachtane [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. John Pringle, Phila
delphia.
Owners: [Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. Mathew Irwin & Co.?,
Philadelphia.]
Witnesses: James Trimble, John McNachtane.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 24
1779 Lady Grates. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Feb. 15 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Parke [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. Mathew Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. Mathew Irwin & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Christopher Irvine, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 25
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 367
1770 Lady Gates. Pennsylvania brig. (THUS: 8. Crew: 30.
Jul. 1 Bond: $10,000. Master: Alexander Henderson
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Joseph Irwin & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 23
1779 Lady Grates. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. IS 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: George Stewart
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Reid, Benjamin Mifflin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 26
1780 Lady Lee. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Ot-t. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Dashiell.
Bonders: Robert Dashiell [Baltimore?] John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Joseph Williams, Isaac Harris, and John Muir, Annap
olis.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 27
1778 Lady Washington. Maryland sloop. Guns: *). Crew:
Oct. 9 \-2. Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathaniel Cooper.
Bonders: Nathaniel Cooper [Baltimore], John Muir, Annap
olis.
Owners: Isaac & Abraham Van Bibber, Baltimore. John
Crockett, Baltimore. John Muir, Annapolis.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 28
1779 Lady Washington. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: Hi.
Nov. 12 Crew: tiO. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel
Young.
Bonders: Samuel Young, Philadelphia. John McKini, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John McKim & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 31
1782 Lady Washington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns:
Jul. 20 (5. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
White.
Bonders: William White, Boston. John Codman, jr.-, Boston.
Samuel Dunn, jr., Boston.
Owners: John Codman, Samuel Dunn, and others, Boston.
Witnesses: M[ungo] Mackay, jr., William Palfrey.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 30
368 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Lady Washington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6.
Jan. 10 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Naler Hatch.
Bonders: Naler Hatch, Boston. Crowell Hatch, Boston.
Thomas Lamb, Boston.
Owners: Crowell Hatch and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Edward Edes, Andrew Black.
C. ( . 196, vol. 9, p. 29
1777 La Maria. New Hampshire brigantine. (inns: 12.
July 30 Crew: 60. Bond: 810,000. Master: Mark Dennet.
Bonders: Mark Rennet, Portsmouth. Robert Funiiss, Ports
mouth. N[eal] Mclntyre, Portsmouth.
Owner: Simon Carboulez, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Simon Carboule/,. Nahum Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, i>. 1
1781 Languedock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Mar. 10 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah Hearty.
Bonders: Jeremiah Hegerty, Salem. William Creed, Salem.
William Shattuck, Boston.
Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem.
Witness: William Pierce.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 33
1781 Languedoc. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: -i. Crew:
Jun. 3 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Augusta
Dunn.
Bonders: John Augusta Dunn, Salem. John Moriarty, Salem.
William Ranking, Salem.
Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem.
Witness: John Cotton.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 32
1781 Languedoc. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Nov - 2 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Reuben Yeomans.
Bonders: Reuben Yeomans, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr., Bos
ton. Josiah Spear, Boston.
Owner: John Moriarty, Salem.
Witnesses: William Corbet, Sampson Rea.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 34
1780 La Ravie. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Sep. 2 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Augustine Bo-
nam} .
Bonders: Claudius Paul Raquett, Philadelphia. Augustine
Bonamy, Philadelphia.
Owners: Claudius Paul Raquett, Philadelphia. Augustine Bo
namy, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Learning, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 91
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 369
17TS Lark. Maryland boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 6. Bond:
.May 8 $5,000. Master: Joseph Dority.
Bonders: Joseph Dority [Baltimore]. Joseph Williams, An-
napelis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance and others [Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
( . 0. Mi, vol. it, ]>. 87
ITT .i Lark. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: S. Bond:
Aujr. IS $5,000. Master: William (Ward.
Bonders: William Coward [Baltimore]. Samuel Chase, An
napolis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. ., p. 36
1780 Lark. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8. Bond:
Mar. 11 $5,000. Master: Thomas Waters.
Bonders: Thomas Waters [Baltimore?]. Archibald Patison,
Dorchester County.
Owners: Archibald Patison & Co., Dorchester County.
Witnesses: Charles Crookshanks, J[ohn] Barnaby.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 41
1TS1 Lark. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 13.
Jim. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Stonehouse.
Bonders: Robert Stonehouse, Boston. Isaac Phillips, Boston.
John Winthrop, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Phillips, John Winthrop and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Ingraham, Jere Webb.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 39
1781 Lark. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Oct. 1 Bond: 20,000. Master: Joseph Tilden.
Bonders: Joseph Tilden, Boston. Isaac Phillips, Boston. Ben
jamin Jepson, Boston.
Owners: John Winthrop and others, Boston.
Witness: David Phillips.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 40
1782 Lark. Massachusetts brigantine. (THUS: 4. Crew: 15.
May 11 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Offin Boardman. jr.
Bonders: Offin Boardman, jr., Xewburyport. John Pettingell,
Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken, Xewburyport.
Owners: Abel Greenleaf, Jonathan Mulliken, John Pettingell,
Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 35
370 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Lark, Massachusetts sloop. (Inns: 10. Crow: 15.
Jun. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Newson.
Bonders: Thomas Newson, Wethersfield, Conn. Barnabas Deane,
Wethersfleld, Conn. Samuel Rose, Wethersfield, Conn.
Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn.
Witnesses: William Williams, Charles Caldwell.
C. C. 1116, vol. 9, p. 38
1779 Laurens. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: S.
May 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: Clement Harrison.
Mate: John King.
Bonders: Clement Harrison [Baltimore?]. Joseph Eastman,
Annapolis.
Owners: Steward, Magruder & Co.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 41
1780 Laurens. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 18.
May 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Wand.
Bonders: William Wand [Baltimore?]. David McMeehan, Bal
timore.
Owners: John McLure, Baltimore. Thomas Yeates, Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 43
1780 Le Despenser. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16.
May 26 Crew: 100. Bond: $,000. Master: Nathaniel
Saltonstall.
Bonders: Nathaniel Saltonstall, New London. Thomas Shaw,
New London. Simon \Volcott, New London.
Owner: Nathaniel Shaw, New London.
Witnesses: Simon Wolcott, G [union] Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 93
1780 Lee. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 14.
May 25 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Hopkins.
Bonders: James Hopkins [Hartford?]. John Welles, Charles
Caldwell [Hartford].
Owners: Adams & Dexter, Boston [Mass.].
Witnesses: He/.ekiah Fitch, Jonathan Trumbull, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 45
1782 Lee. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Mar. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Conway.
Bonders: John Conway, Marblehead. John Stevens, Marble-
head. Thomas Oliver, Marblehead.
Owners: John Stevens and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Nicholas Lobdell, Samuel Waitt.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 44
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 371
17S2 Lee. Massachusetts schooner. (itins: 6. Crew: 80.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: AYilliam Jauie*.
Bonders: William James, Marblehead. Samuel Parkinan,
Boston. Benjamin Binlitt, Marblehead.
Owners: Joseph Lee anil others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: David Morey, John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 46
177S Le Gerrard [Le Gerard?]. Pennsylvania brigantine.
Aug. 1 Guns: 6. Crew: 25. Bond: $10,000. Master:
James Josiah.
Bonders-: James Josiah, Philadelphia. Joseph C. Fisher, Phila
delphia. John I). Mercier, Philadelphia.
Owners: John I). Mercier, Joseph C. Fisher & Co.
Witnesses: Robert Craig, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 62
1778 Le Gerard. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10.
Dec. 24 Crew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: James
Josiah.
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: T[imothy] Matlack, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 63
1782 Lethe. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 56.
Apr. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Emerson.
Mate: Thomas Phillips [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Thomas Emerson, Philadelphia. William Turnbull,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 47
1779 Levingston. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Oct. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: Townsend White.
Bonders: John White, Philadelphia. Townsend White, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John White, Townsend White & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
Unsigned duplicate follows original bond. See also Livingston.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 48
1781 Lexington. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Nov. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Smith [jr.].
Bonders: David Smith, jr., Salem. Klias flasket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Saunders [Salem].
Owner: Klias Ilasket Derby, Salem.
Witness: John Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 51
372 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Lexington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14.
May 9 Crew: 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin
Crowninshield.
Bonders: Benjamin Crowninshield, Salem. Klias Hasket Derby,
Salem. Thomas Saunders, Salem.
Owners: Klias Hasket Derby and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Klias Hasket Derby, William Colman.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 50
1778 Liberty. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8.
Aug. 31 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Warner [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: James Hood, Philadelphia. Samuel Kobbins, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Hood, Philadelphia. James Ash & Co. [Phila
delphia].
Witnesses: James Montgomery, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, ]>. 61>
1779 Liberty. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (5. Crew: 15.
Apr. 26 Bond: 5,000. Master: Henry Hawkins.
Bonders: Henry Hawkins, Philadelphia. John Wilcoeks,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Wiluocks & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 56
1779 Liberty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 35.
Aug. 28. Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Clunn [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. John Campbell, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oellers and John Campbell, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol 9, p. 54
1779 Liberty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 35:
Dec. 11 Bond: 810,000. Master: [Charles Clunn *, Phila-
delphia. ]
Bonders: James Oellers [Philadelphia]. John Imlay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Oellers, & Co.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 52
1780 Liberty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: (5. Crew: 35.
Aug. 1 Bond: 820,000. Master: John Stillwell.
Bonders: John Stillwell, Philadelphia. James Oellers, Phila
delphia.
Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. til
NAVAL RECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 373
Liberty. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 0. Crew: 16.
Dec. 1-2 Bond: 20,000. Master: Peter Briamant. Mate:
Isaac Jones [Stamford, Conn. |.
Bonders: James (Idlers, Philadelphia. Peter Briamant, Phila
delphia.
Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Harman Johnson.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 53
17S1 Liberty. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: 4. Crew: 25.
Mar. IT Bond: $20,000. Master: William Preston.
Bonders: William Preston, Nevvburyport. John Druitt, New-
bnryport. Thomas Jones, Newburyport.
Owner: John Druitt, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Stickney, Joseph Stickney.
0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 57
1781 Liberty. Virginia boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 20. Bond:
Apr. 1 S20.000. Master: John Young.
Bonders: John Young. James Neilson.
Owners: Young & Webb.
Witness: John Dandridge.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 63
1781 Liberty. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Jul. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob Do Hart. Mate:
William Gardner [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Hugh Lennox, Philadelphia. Jacob De Hart, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Francis Gnrney, Hugh Lennox, Daniel Smith, James
Hood, and others [Philadelphia?].
Witnesses: James Trimble, P. I. Mentges.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 55
1781 Liberty. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun: 1. Crew: t>.
Oct. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Sansum. Mate:
George Monk [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Bee, Philadelphia. John Sansum, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Sansum and George Monk, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, George Monk.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 60
1781 Liberty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Dec. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. William Bartlet,
Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Owners: William Bartlet and Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Stone, William P. Johnson.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 58-
374 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Liberty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: (5. Crew: 20.
May 23 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Russell.
Bonders: William Russell, Nevvburyport. William i .urtlet,
Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Owners: William Bartlet and Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Sarah Hodge, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. ( . 190, vol. 9, ]>. 59
1781 Lincoln. Virginia cutter. Guns: 2. Crew: 22. Bond:
Sep. 15 20,000. Master: William Wootten.
Bonders: William Wootten. Samuel B. Cunningham.
Owners: Hambleton and Wootten.
Witnesses: John Dandridge, A[ ] Wyth.
(A C. 190, vol. 9, p. 04
1781 Lion. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. Bond:
Jul. 3 $20,000. Master: -Jonathan Mason.
Bonders: Jonathan Mason, Salem. Joseph & Joshua Graf ton.
Salem. B[ ] Watkins [Salem?].
Owners: Joseph & Joshua Grafton, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Appleton, Barent Bleecker.
C. C. 190, vol. 9, p. 05
1782 Lion. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 28. Bond:
N OV . i 20,000. Master: Aaron Meech.
Bonders: Aaron Meech [New London?]. John Foster [East
Haddam]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: John Foster & Co. [East Haddam].
Witnesses: John Porter, David Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 00
Lion. See also Lyon.
1782 Little Bachelor. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew:
Dec. 6 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Miller Johnston.
Bonders: Miller Johnston, Boston. Edmund Howes, Boston.
Benjamin Gorham, Boston.
Owner: John Lawhorne [ ], N. C.
Witnesses: Thomas Wollcot, Jonathan Webb.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 67
1777 Little Ben. Maryland schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 50.
Oct. 2 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Nichols.
Bonders: William Nichols [Baltimore]. Van Bibber & Crock
ett, Baltimore.
Owners: Van Bibber & Crockett, Baltimore.
Witness: James Brice.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. OS
1781 Little Dan. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 9 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: Daniel Young.
Bonders: Daniel Young, Cape Ann. Ebene/er Parsons, Bos
ton. Robert Davis, Boston.
Owner: Daniel Young, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Joseph Callender, Benjamin .Tepson.
C. C. 190, vol. 9, p. 09
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 375
177 . Little Davey. Maryland .schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Au}, . i". Bond: $5,000. Muster: Thomas Kell.
Bonders: Thomas Kell [Baltimore], Archibald Gamble, Bal
timore.
Owners: David Stewart, Baltimore. Archibald Gamble & Co.,
Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 71
1781 Little Davy. Maryland schooner, (inns: 4. Crew: 10.
Jan. !) Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Johns.
Bonders: Richard Johns [Charles County]. James Giles, Har-
ford County.
Owners: William Taylor & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 70
1770 Little Molly. Pennsylvania .schooner. Guns:*!. Crew:
Sep. 4 1". Bond: 10,000. Master: Uriah Smith
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 73
17SO Little Molly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 1. Crew: 20.
Sep. 20 Bond: *20,000. Master: Samuel Ball [Philadel
phia],
Bonders: Joseph Carson [Philadelphia]. Joseph Ball [ ],
X. J.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: Daniel Edwards.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 72
1781 Little Porga. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10.
Apr. 30 Crew: 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Armstrong.
Bonders: William Armstrong, Newburyport. Tristram Dalton,
Newlmryport. Robert Hooper [Newburyport].
Owner: Tristram Dalton, Xewburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Putnam, Joseph Coffin.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 74
1779 Little Sam. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 12.
Feb. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Weems, jr.
Mate: John Roach. Gunner: Joseph Ware.
Boatswain: James Ringgold.
Bonders: William Weems, jr. [Baltimore]. John Muir, An
napolis.
Owners: Richard Curson [Baltimore]. David Weems [Balti
more]. Samuel Chew and others.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 75
376 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Little Vincent. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crow: 6.
Apr. 27 Bond: 820,000. Master: Rene Chaloche.
Bonders: Reno Chaloche, Boston. [Etienne] Dombleder,
Boston. [ ] De Lamothe [Boston].
Owners: Stephen Dombleder and others, Boston.
Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, ()[ ] Tileston.
The copyist uses the English Stephen for French Etienne.
C. C. li)6, vol. 9, p. 76
1781 Little Vincent. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew.
Dec. 4 16. Bond: $20.000. Master: Israel F. Oher.
Bonders: Israel F. Ober [Beverly]. E[tienne] Dombleder,
Boston. Thomas (iuiraudet [Boston].
Owners: Stephen Domblrder and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Gene Jolly, Antoine Tatagay.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 77
1777 Lively. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Jul. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: Michael Dupuy.
Bonders: Michael Dupuy, Marblehead. Noah Emery, Exeter,
N. H. Samuel Brooks, Exeter, X. H.
Owner: Nathaniel Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, John Wentworth, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. 9, p. 85
1778 Lively. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 12.
Oct. 14 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Baldwyn. Mate:
James Doin [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Baldwyn [Philadelphia?]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel Roddy and James Martin, Maryland. Blair
McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 80
1779 Lively. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
May 31 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Belt.
Bonders: James Belt [Philadelphia]. J[ohn] Muir, Annapolis
[Md].
Owners: Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. [Alexander] Nesbitt,
Philadelphia. Stephen Steward, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. 9, p. 81
1779 Lively. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 35.
Nov. 9 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Belt.
Bonders: James Belt, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. John Maxwell Nesbitt,
& Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 82
NAVAL EECORDS OF TIIE REVOLUTION. 377
1781 Lively. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 70.
Mar. -27 Bond: 20,000. Master: Edward Latham.
Bonders: Edward Latham, Groton. John Chenevard, Hartford.
James Church, Hartford.
Owners: Thomas Mumford it Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses.: Elisha Curry, John Pelletreau.
C. C. 19H, vol. 9, p. 88
1781 Lively. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
May 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Ashby.
Bonders: George Ashby, Salern. W [alter] P. Bartlett, Salem.
John Xorris [Salem].
Owners: Walter P. Bartlett and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Theodore Lyman, James Thin>_ .
C. C. 19<>, vol. 9, p. 79
1~S1 Lively. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Jul. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin.
Bonders: Nathaniel Goodwin, Boston. Thomas Russell, Bos
ton. David Henley, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: William Burroughs, Isaac Smith.
Tn tin following entry Goodwin is stated to be n resident of Phila
delphia.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 86
1781 Lively. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Aug. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin.
Mate: Jonathan Chipman [Boston?].
Bonders: Nathaniel Good win, Philadelphia. William Turnbull,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turnbull, Philadelphia. Thomas Russell,
Boston, Mass.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C,. 196, vol. 9, p. 87
1781 Lively. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: P>. Crew: 30.
Oct. 2K Bond: 20,000. Master: John Augusta Dunn.
Bonders: John Augusta Dunn, Salem. John Xorris, Salem.
W [alter] P. Bartlett. [Salem].
Owners: John Xorris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Brown, Philip Fowler.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 79
1782 Lively. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 35.
Apr. 20 Bond: 20,000. Master: Daniel Adams.
Bonders: Daniel Adams, Boston. Samuel Adams, Boston.
Samuel Gardner, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Gardner and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Hichborn, Job Prince, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 78
378 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Lively. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 5o.
Mar. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Brookhouse.
Bonders: Nathaniel Brookhouse, Salem. John Page, Salem.
Samuel Page, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jonathan (Hover, Samuel Birson.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. SI!
1782 Live Oak. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 0. Crew: JO.
Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Tucker.
Bonders: Samuel Tucker, Salem. Benjamin Goodhue, Salem.
Miles Ward, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witness: John A very.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 89
1780 Livingston. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Nov. 4 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Kelly [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Robert Morris, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Swanwiek, James Rees.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 90
Livingston. See also Levingston.
1778 Lizard. [Penns3 T lvania]boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew: Not
Feb. 27 stated. Bond: 85,000. Master: [John llarvie?].
Bonders: John Campbell, John Harvie.
Owners: John Campbell & Co.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 91
1780 Lizard. Maryland schooner. (THUS: 4. Crew: 10.
Mar. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Paul Ilussey.
Bonders: PaulHussey [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: Richard Curson & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: TThomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 92
1782 Lord Stirling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4.
Feb. 16 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Wingate
Newman.
Bonders: Wingate Newman, Newburyport. Robert Stevenson,
Newburyport. Paul Stevens, Newburyport.
Owner: Robert Stevenson, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 93
1782 Lord Stirling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
J un . 5 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Stevens.
Bonders: Paul Stevena, Newburyport. Robert Stevenson, New
buryport. Wingate Newman, Newburyport.
Owner: Robert Stevenson, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C . C. 196, vol. 9. p. 94
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 379
178:2 Lovely Sally. Pennsylvania brigan tine. Guns: 12.
Mar. 28 Crow: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicolas
Yallance. Mate: John Hitts [Philadelphia].
Homier.*: Wboddrop Sims, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallancr,
Philadelphia^
( iwners: Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, and oth
ers, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. !, p. 95
1781 Luck and Fortune. Pennsylvania boat, (run: 1. Crew:
Sep. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Enoch Willets.
Mate: Joseph Edwards [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Knoe.h Willets, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. , Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McClcay, Matthew Strong.
C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 98
1777 Lucy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. Bond:
Dec. -2 $5,000. Master: Thomas Sellew.
Bonders: Thomas Sellew, Wetherstield. William Griswold,
Wethersfield. Josiah Grimes, jr., Wethersfield.
Owner: Joseph Buckley, Wethersfield.
Witnesses: William Joyce, Kzekiel Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. <), p. 97
1780 Lucy. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 25.
Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Clay.
Bonders: Stephen Clay [Boston]. Samuel Gill, Boston. Wil
liam Van Puerson, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin West and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Paschal N. Smith, E[liakim] Kaymoml.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 96
17SO Luzerne. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 17.
Sep. 11 Bond: 20,000. Master: Peter Sharpe.
Bonders: Peter Sharpe [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: John McLure, Baltimore. Joseph Yeates, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 99
1777 Lydia. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. Bond:
Nov. 10 $5,000. Master: Joseph Williams.
Bonders: Joseph Williams, Norwich. Jacob De Witt, Nor
wich. John Alden, Lebanon.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: John Trumbull, Eph[raim] Carpenter.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 102
380 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Lydia. Pennsylvania brigantine. (iun.s: 6. Crew: 20.
Aug. 18 Bond: 20,000. Master: Joshua Allen. Mate:
Charles Kirby [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joshua Allen, Philadelphia. William Robinson, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joshua Allen, William Robinson, jr., and others.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. 0. 11)6, vol. 9, p. 100
1782 Lydia. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 18.
Tun. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter De Hussy, Phila
delphia. Mate: Philip Poyade [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Claudius Paul Racquet, Philadelphia. Peter De Russy,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Claudius Paul Racquet. Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Peter Audrain.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 101
1776 Lyon. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 80. Bond:
Nov. 27 Not stated. Master: Timothy Shaler.
Bonders: Timothy Rhaler, Hartford. Titus Hosmer, Middle-
town. Nathaniel Brown, Middle-town.
Owners: Humphry Lyon & Co., East Iladdam.
Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Jedediah Strong.
C. C. IPfi, vol. 9, p. 105
1781 Lyon. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 120.
Jul. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Wingate Newman.
Bonders: Wingate Newman, Nevvburyport. Tristram Coffin,
Boston. Benjamin Connor, Boston.
Owners: Joseph Marquand and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joshua Eaton, John P. Boyd.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 104
1782 Lyon. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 26. Crew: 90. Bond:
Mar. 14 $20,000. Master: William Tuck.
Bonders: " Andrew Cabot for William Tuck," Salem. Samuel
Cabot, Essex County. Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Witnesses: George Cabot, Moses Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 106
17s2 Lyon. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 30. Bond:
Oct. 14 $20,000. Master: Robert Craig.
Bonders: Robert Craig [East Haddam?]. John Foster [East
Iladdam]. Amasa Jones.
Owners: John Foster & Co. [East Haddam].
Witnesses: William Watson, Freman Vallerun.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 103
Lyon. See alao Lion.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 381
17~S Macaroni. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: fi. Crew: 20.
Sep. -t Bond: 10,000. Master: Daniel Reybold [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. William Shuaft, Phila-
delphia.
Owner: James OellerH, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Wetzel, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, ]>. 112
177C McClary. New Hampshire sehooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Sep. 2 c,o. Bond, 5,000. Master: Robert Parker.
Bonders: Robert Parker [Portsmouth]. Thomas Martin,
Portsmouth. George Turner, Portsmouth.
Owner: Jonathan Loring Austin, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Titus Salter, Pierre Long.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 110
1777 McClary. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 17 50. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Bailing.
Bonders: Thomas nailing [Portsmouth]. Joshua Wentworth,
Portsmouth. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth.
Owners: Joshua Wentworth and others, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: John Penhallow, Joseph Simes.
C. C. 19(3, vol. 9, p. 107
1777 McClary. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Sep. -2 50. Bond: 5,000. Master: Joshua Stacpole.
Bonders: Joshua Stacpole, Somersworth. Jacob Treadwell,
Portsmouth. Samuel Sherburne, Portsmouth.
Owners: Jacob Treadwell & Co., Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Morris Hern, John Seaward.
C. C . 196, vol. 9, p. 109
1778 McClarey. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jan. 28 50. Bond: 5,000. Master: John Gregory.
Bonders: John Gregory, Portsmouth. Thomas Martin, Ports
mouth. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth.
Owners: Robert Furnis and others [Portsmouth?].
Witnesses: John Wheelwright, Henry Seaward.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 108
1781 McClenachan. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6.
Jul. 16 Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas
Houston [Philadelphia?] Mate: Robert Hume,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: Anthony Butler, Philadelphia. Jonathan Mifflin,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Jonathan Mifflin, Anthony Butler, William Coates,
and Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
MifHin docs not sign the bond but is given as one of the bonders.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. Ill
382 LTBRAKY OF CONGRESS.
17S1 Maestrand. Pennsylvania cutter. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jun. 20 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Philipps Kollock
[Philadelphia.]
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Robert Morris, William Bingham, and Samuel Inglis
&Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: Philipps Kollock.
C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 113
1780 Manete. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10.
Aug. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Daccaretta.
Bonders: John Daccaretta, Salem. Joshua Grafton, Salem.
Joseph Grafton, Salem.
Owners: Joshua Grafton and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Frost, Nathaniel Perry.
C. C." 196, vol. 9, p. 114
1780 Marbois. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 85.
Sep. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Harris.
Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Robert Harris, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Matthew Clarkson, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 115
1778 Maria. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond:
Dec. 1. $5,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins.
Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [Norwich]. Joseph Rowland
[Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich].
Owners: Joseph Rowland and Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Joshua Norman.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 6
1779 Maria. Connecticut ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. Bond:
Jun. 12 $5,000. Master: Jabez Lord.
Bonders: Jabez Lord [Norwich?]. Joseph Rowland [Norwich].
Thomas Coit [Norwich].
Owners: Rowland & Coit [Norwich].
Witnesses: Jeremiah Harris, Nathl. P. Peabody.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 3
1781 Maria. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew: 20.
Jan. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Patrick Maxtield.
Bonders: Patrick Maxfield, Dartmouth. Leonard Jarvis, Bos
ton. Nathaniel Jarvis, Boston.
Owners: Leonard Jarvis and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Philip Jarvis, John Ilichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 4
XAVAL RECORDS OK THE REVOLUTION. 383
1781 Maria. .Maryland schooner. (runs: 5. Crew: 12:
Jul. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Milhaut.
Bonders: P[eter] Milhaut [Baltimore, M<1.]. Joseph Wil
liams, Annapolis.
Owners: James Purand & Co., Fredericksburg, Va.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 5
1781 Maria. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 35.
Nov. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Hills.
Bonders: Stephen Hills, Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston.
John Brown, Boston.
Owners: Jarvis &. Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: Philip Jarvis, John Hichborn.
C. C!. !!><>, vol. 10, ]>. 2
1781 Marianna. Rhode Island schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jan. (5 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Coggeshall.
Bonders: John Coggeshall, Newport. Griffin Greene, East
Greenwich.
Owners: Arnold Henry Dohrman, Lisbon, Portugal. Samuel
Harrison, Lisbon, Portugal.
Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, S[amuel] Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 8
1780 Marianne | Marianna? ]. Rhode Island brigantine. Guns:
Dec. 1(5 lt>. Crew: 65. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Kendrick.
Bonders: John Kendrick, Wan-ham, Mass. Silas Casey, East
( ireenwich.
Owner: John Williams, Worcester, Mass.
Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, Samuel Snow.
On verso is certificate of issuance of commission to Kendrick. A. D. 8.
of Greene.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 7
1780 Marquiss. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Sep. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel West.
Bonders: Nathaniel West, Salem. John Leach Charles
Homer.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: Gower Brown, jr.
C. C!. 196, vol. 10, p. 10
1781 Marquis. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 80.
Apr. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Cowell.
Bonders: Richard Cowell, Salem. Jeremiah Shepard [Salem].
Joshua Ward, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Flagg and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Edward Rol land [Ballard?], Titus Morgan.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 9
384 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts hrigantine.
Jan. (inns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Seth Thomas. I
Bonders: Seth Thomas, Newburyport. Thomas Thomas, New-
buryport. W[ ] Sidcomb, [Newburyport?].
Owners: Thomas Thomas and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Wells, Michael Little.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 17
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Connecticut brigantine.
Feb. 7 Guns: 16. Crow: 120. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Peter Richards.
Bonders: Peter Richards [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins [Nor
wich]. James Church [Hartford],
Owners: Andrew Perkins & Co.
Witnesses: Thomas Seymour, Humphrey Crary.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 16
1781 Marquis fde] La Fayette. Virginia ship, (inns: IS.
Mar. 7 Crew: 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph
Meredith.
Bonders: Joseph Meredith. Thomas Fisher.
Owners: Cowpers & Co.
Witness: A[ ] Wyth.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 14
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Connecticut brigantine.
Jun. 13 Guns: 16. Crew: 100. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Klisha Hinman.
Bonders: Elisha Hinman [Stonington]. Thomas Mumford
[Norwich]. Peter Colt [Hartford].
Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Lewis Mills, Wil[l]iam Johnson.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. ]. 5
ff
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts ship. Guns:
Aug. 13 16. Crew: 100. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Ebenezer Reed.
Bonders: Ebenezer Reed, Salem. George Williams, Salem.
Joshua Dodge, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., William Frost.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 15
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts brigantine.
Sep. 1 Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Joseph Wells.
Bonders: Joseph Wells, Newburyport. Thomas Thomas, New
buryport. Seth Thomas, Newburyport.
Owners: Thomas Thomas and John Fletcher, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 19
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 385
1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10.
Nov. o Crew: 3o. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas
Vallance | Philadelphia]. Mate: John Henderson,
Phikdelphia.
Bonders : John Purvianee, Philadelphia. Nathan Kelso, Phila-
delphia.
Owners*: Samuel ct Robert Purvianee, Philadelphia. Hugh
Young A Nathan Kelso, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19li, vol. 10, p. 18
17S2 Marquis |de) La Fayette. Massachusetts ship. Guns:
Mar. 15 Ifi. Crew: loo. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Buffinton.
Bonders: John Bnflinton, Salem, George Williams, Salem.
Samuel Blanchard, Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Moses, William West, jr.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 10, p. 1 1
1783 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts brigantinc.
Jan. 3 (inns: >. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Arnold Conierais.
Bonders: Arnold C omerais, Boston. John Comerais, Boston.
William Shattuek, Boston.
Owner: John Comerais, Boston.
Witnesses: William Crafts, jr., Thomas II. Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 12
1777 Mars. Maryland sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. Bond:
Dec. 10 85,000. Master: Norris Copper. Mate: James
Round [Baltimore].
Bonders: Norris Copper, Annapolis. James Calhoun, Balti
more.
Owner: James Calhoun, Baltimore.
Witness: John Bullen.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 21
177S Mars. Connecticut ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 130. Bond:
May 11 810.000. Master: Gilbert Ash.
Bonders: Gilbert Ash [Boston, Mass.?]. Isaae Sears [Boston,
Mass.]. John Broome [Hartford, Conn.].
Owners: Isaac Sears [Boston, Mass.]. Samuel and John
Broome [Hartford, Conn.].
Witnesses: Kliakim Raymond, Joseph Skillin.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 20
177S Mars. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: (!. Crew: 20. Bond:
Aug. 4 8lo,oo(i. Master: William McFaden.
Bonders: William McFaden [Philadelphia]. Alexander Nes-
liitt, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: Timothy Matlack.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, j). 23
5212 0<! 25
386 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Mars. Pennsylvania schoonr. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Sep. 30 Bond: $5,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor.
Bonders: Yelverton Taylor, Philadelphia. Thomas Loam-
ing, jr., Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Mackey, James Godfrey.
C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 25
1778 Mars. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. Bond:
Dec. 2-i 10,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance.
Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John M. Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 28
1779 Mars. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Jan. 20 Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Smith, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Thomas Smith, Philadelphia. Harmon Courier, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Harmon Courier & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Stephen Balliet.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 24
1779 Mars. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: t>0.
Jul. 29 Bond: 10,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Learning, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C.
Fisher, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 26
1779 Mars. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: U. Crew: 50. Bond:
Oct. 29 $10,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Thomas Learning, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C.
Fisher, Philadelphia.
Owners: Bunner Murray & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 27
1779 Mars. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. Bond:
Nov. -i $10,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance.
Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 29
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 387
1781 Mars. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 2u. Bond:
Nov. 8 $20,000. Master: Samuel Daggett.
Bonders: A[ ] Eustis, Boston. John Brown. Boston.
.Samuel Daggett, Marthas Vineyard.
Owners: Gower Brown & Co., Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Cooke, Andrew Campbell.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 22
1781 Mars. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 45. Bond:
Dec. 18 $20,000. Master: Ignatius Webber.
Bonders: Ignatius Webber, Gloucester. John Codman, Bos
ton. William Smith, Boston.
Owners: Codman and Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: William Codman, Foster Croft.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 30
1782 Marshall. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jul. 25 80. Bond: $20,000. Master: Charles Bulkley.
Bonders: Charles Bulkley [Wethersfield]. Jabez West, Con
necticut. David Trumbull [Lebanon].
Owners: Silvanua Tinker & Co.
Witnesses: John Porter, George Sims.
( !. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 31
1782 Martial. Connecticut brig. Guns: 1C). Crew: 85. Bond:
Apr. 5 20,000. Master: Nathan Post,
Bonders: Nathan Post [Saybrook]. John Hulbert [East Had-
dam]. Jabez West [Saybrook?].
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: John Shumway, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 32
177t; Mary. Connecticut sloop. Guns: fi. Crew: 32. Bond:
Nov. 27 $5,000. Master: Giles Mansfield.
Bonders: Giles Mansfield, New Haven. Enos Doolittle, Hart
ford. Kbenezer Watson, Hartford.
Owner: Edward Molloy, New Haven.
Witnesses: Jabez Hanilin, James Watson.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 34
1777 Mary. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: (j. Crew: 20.
Jul. 5 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Arnold.
Bonders: James Arnold, Portsmouth. Benjamin Mackay, Ports
mouth. Jacob Sheafe, jr., Portsmouth.
Owner: Jacob Sheafe, jr., Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Samuel Odiorne, Daniel Long.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. :
1778 Mary and Elizabeth. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 14.
Dec. 8 Crew: 50. Bond: $10,000. Master: Benjamin
Weekes [Wickes, Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Nixon, Philadelphia. Thomas Fitzsimons, Phil
adelphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Forrest.
C. C. 19ti, vol. 10, p. 35
388 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
178:3 Mary Ann. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
May 27 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Briggs.
Bonders: William Briggs, New London. Samuel Mather, jr.,
Lynie. Silvester Mather, Lyme.
Owners: Joseph Packwood & Co. [New London],
Witnesses: (! [union] Saltonstall, John Kichardt-.
C. C. 1!M), vol. 10, p. 3(i
1781 Mary Anne. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Sep. 6 35. Bond: 20, 000. Master: William Parkwood.
Bonders: William Packwood, Norwich. Joseph Paekwood,
Norwich. Thomas Mumford, Norwich.
Owners: John Wright & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: David Mumford, David Mumford, jr.
C. C. !!>, vol. 10, p. ?,7
1771* Maryland. Man-land brio-. Guns: 18. Crow: 50.
Sep. HO Bond: $10,000. Master: Benjamin King.
Bonders: Benjamin King [Baltimore]. Joseph W. Harrison
[Alexandria?], \ a.
Owners: Hooe & Harrison, and others, Maryland and Virginia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. !!>, vol. 10, p. :>>8
1780 Massachusetts. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: lt>.
Nov. 23 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Calef.
Bonders: John Calef, Boston. Tristram Barnard, Boston.
Samuel Tucker, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Daniel Waters, John Lamb.
C. C. 1!>6, vol. 10, p. :i9
1781 Mataponi. Maryland sloop, (runs: 2. Crew: 8. Bond:
May 10 $20,000. Master: Rfiehard ] Waldi.
Bonders: K[ichard] Walch. Thomas Rutland, Annapolis.
Owner: Thomas Rutland, Annapolis.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 1!6, vol. 10. p. 40
1781 Matilda. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4-. Crew: 14.
Dec. f> Bond: *20.000. Master: George Corner. Phila
delphia. Mate: Richard Moulder [ Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph (Iriswold, Philadelphia. George Corner,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph (rriswold, John Baker, John Bartholomew,
and others [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. lllti, vol. 1U, p. 41
NAVAL RKCORDS OF Tl I K KKVOH TIOX. 389
17S1 Mayflower. Connecticut schooner, (inns: <>. Crew:
!><<. 1-1 12. Bond: $20,01)0. Master: Jeremiah Sim
mons.
Bonders: Jeremiah Simmons, Philadelphia. Levinus Olark-
son, Philadelphia. John Hallam, New London.
Owner*: Levinus Clarkson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: \Vin[tlirop] Saltonstall, Ann Saltonstall.
C. C. KM., vol. 11), p. 43
17^2 Mayflower. Pennsylvania schooner, Guns: 4. Crew:
sin. 27 Id. Bond: $20,000. Master: Mark Collins.
Mate: John Cassin [Philadelphia].
Bonden?: Mark Collins, Philadelphia. Isaac Moses, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Isaac Moses, Matthew Clarkson i>i Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 10, p. 42
17S1 Medium. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
Mar. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Withem.
Bonders: Benjamin Withem, Cape Ann. William (iee, Cape
Ann. William Pierce, Cape Ann.
Owners: William Pierce and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Lane, Nehemiah Somes.
C. C. 190, vol. 10, j>. 44
1779 Mentor. Connecticut schooner, duns: (j. Crew: 20.
Nov. 4 Bond: $10,000. Master: Moses Tryon.
Bonders: Moses Tryon, Wethersfield. James Lockwood,
Wetherslield. James Church, Hartford.
Owners: James Lockwood & Co.
Witnesses: Amos Mead, John Wise.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, ]>. 47
17SO Mentor. Connecticut schooner, (inns: 2. Crew: 10.
Dec. 12 Bond: $2o,00<). Master: Asa Benton.
Bonders: Asa Benton, Hartford. John Hallam, New London.
Joseph llowland, Norwich.
Owners: James Lockwood & Co.
Witnesses: G [union] Saltonstall, Joshua Coit.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 45
1(83^ Mentor. Massachusetts lri<r. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Jan- () Bond: *20.0u<>. Master: Samuel Smith.
Bonders: Samuel Smith, Barnstable. Samuel Brown, Boston.
Isaiah Doane, Boston.
Owners: Isaiah Doane and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Coffin Jones, John Henderson.
C. C. 190, vol. 10, p. 46
390 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Mercury. Connecticut ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 45.
May 1!) Bond: $5,000. Master: J[ean] Heraud.
Bonders: J[ean] Heraud [Portsmouth, X. H.?]. John Langdon,
Portsmouth, N. H. George Wentworth, Portsmouth, X. II.
Owner: Silas Deane, Wethersfield, Conn.
Witnesses: Thomas Lewis, William Gardner.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 49
1778 Mercury. Maryland sloop. Guns: 11. Crew: -to. Bond:
Sep. 14 $5,000. Master: Josiah Hill. Mate: Ezziah
Keel [Philadelphia?]. Second mate: James
Handsworth. Gunner: [ ] Parnell. Boat
swain: August Augustine.
Bonders: Josiah Hill [Philadelphia]. Isaac Van Bibber, Balti
more.
Owners: Isaac Van Bibber, Baltimore. Thomas Savage [Charles
ton, S. C.]. Blakes & Sawyer, Charleston, S. C.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 50
1780 Mercury. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Dec- 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Kerlin, jr. Mate:
George Atkinson [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Kerlin, jr., Philadelphia. Thomas Fitzsimons,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 51
1781 Mercury. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Apr. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Palmer,
Mate: Thomas Craig [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Palmer, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges "for
self and partners."
Owner: Robert Bridges, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 53
1781 Mercury. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 50.
May 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Storer.
Bonders: Samuel Storer, Portsmouth. Caleb Sanborn, Hamp
ton Falls. Samuel Weare, Hampton Falls.
Owner: John Walmsley, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Zebulon Hilyard, Bedford Weare.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 54
1781 Mercury. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Juii. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Farris.
Bonders: William Farris, Newburyport. John Tracy, Xew-
buryport. Samuel Xewhall, Xewlmryport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy [Newburyport].
Witnesses: Moses Brown, John Temple.
C. t . 190, vol. 10, p. 48
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 391
1781 Mercury. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Muster: Elisha Lathrop, jr.,
Norwich, Conn.
Bonders: F.lisha Lathrop, jr., Norwich. Asa Peabody, Nor
wich. Thomas Fanning, Norwich.
Owners: Perkins, Fanning & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: John Porter, Hezekiah Ijithrop.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 52
17*1 Mercury. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 25.
Sep. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Seth Thomas.
Bonders: Seth Thomas, Newburyport. Thomas Thomas, New-
buryport. Joseph Wells, Newbnryport.
Owner: Thomas Thomas, Newbnryport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 55
1782 Mercy. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Dec. 10 Bond: 20,000. Master: Jacob Adams.
Bonders: Jacob Adams [Boston]. Isaac Bridges, Boston.
Samuel Brown, Boston.
Owner: Jacob Adams.
Witnesses: Francis Johonnot, Samuel Gardner Jarvis.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 56
1781 Merlin. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jun. 16 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Josiah Hill. Mate:
Henry Basden [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Josiah Hill, Philadelphia. George Nixon, Philadel
phia.
Owners: John Wetherhead & Co.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Brice.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 57
1782 Mermaid. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 11.
Nov. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Tucker.
Bonders: Jonathan Tucker, Salem. Elie/.er Wheelwright [Bos
ton]. Joseph Howard, Boston.
Owners: Aaron Wait[t] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Lambert, David Spear.
C. 196, vol. 10, p. 58
1781 Mey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Jul. 2(5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Abraham Edwards.
Bonders: Samuel Batchelder, Newburyport. Abraham Ed
wards, Newburyport. William Nichols, Newburyport.
Owners: Samuel Batchelder and William Nichols, Newbury
port.
Witnesses: Andrew Frothingham, William Fisher.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 59
392 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Middletown. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crow:
Jan. 6 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: Nathan Sage,
Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletowu. Barnabas Deane, Weth-
ersfield. William ]iull, Hartford.
Owners: Abraham Miller & Co., Hartford.
Witnesses: Jacob Lebor, Theodore Skiner.
C. ( . 196, vol. 10, p. 60
1781 Middletown. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Feb. 21 18. Bond: $ 20,000. Master: William Van
Duersen.
Bonders: William Van Duersen [Middletown?]. Chauneey
Whittelsey [Middletown]. Thomas Hopkins [Middle-
town].
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. (il
1779 Minerva. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 1*2. Crew:
Oct. 19 60. Bond: $10,000. Master: Arthur Ilelmc,
[Philadelphia 1 ?].
Bonders: Isaac Cox, Philadelphia. Stephen Girard, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Stephen Girard & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses. William Matlack, Arthur Ilelme.
C. C. 191), vol. 10, ]>. 71
1779 Minerva. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 60.
Dec. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Angus [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin. Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Rei<l, Benjamin Milllin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 63
1780 Minerva. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 60.
Aug. 17 Bond: $40,000 Master: John Eurle [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Andrew Bayard, Benjamin MilMin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, ]). (57
1781 Minerva. Rhode Island brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 45.
Feb. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Freehorn.
Bonders: Isaac; Freeborn, Newport. William Greene, Kast
Greenwich.
Owners: William Greene, .Jacob and Griffin Greene, and others,
Rhode Island.
Witnesses: \V[illiam] Greene, Celia Greene.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 69
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 393
list Minerva. Massachusetts ship, (inns: 1(5. Crow: r>n.
Fcl>. -24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses Brown.
Bonders: Moses Brown, Newburyport. John Tracy, New Iniry-
port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses : Caleb San born, John Dixey.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 04
1781 Minerva. Connecticut brigantine. (runs: 111. Crow:
May 21 I- "- Hond: $20,000. Muster: Dudley Salton-
stall.
Bonders: Dudley Salstonstall [New London?] Conn. Thomas
Mumford [Norwich] Conn. John Chenevard [Hartford]
Conn.
Owners: Adam Babcock & Co. [Boston] Mass.
Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, Henry Caldwell.
C. C. 190, vol. 10, ]>. 715
1781 Minerva. Connecticut brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 120.
.Ful. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Angell.
Bonders: James Angell, New London. David Trumlmll, Leb
anon. John Alden, Lebanon.
Owners: Samuel Broome & Co., Hartford.
Witnesses: John Porter, Kromer Hill.
C. C. 19l>, vol. 10, p. 62
1781 Minerva. Pennsylvania brigantine. (inns: 5. Crew:
Aug. -2 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Douglass.
Mute: Bernard Gallagher.
Bonders: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. John Douglass, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. John Earle [Philadel
phia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 66
17S1 Minerva. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Iti. Crew: 50.
Dec. -22 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Lee.
Bonders: John Lee, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newburyport.
S[amuel] Cazneau, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newhuryport.
Witnesses: Ebcnezer Stocker, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 72
1781 Minerva. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew: SO.
Dec. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Karlo. Mate:
Joses Hill [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Earle, Philadelphia; Owen Biddle, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Owen Biddle, John Earle and others [Philadelphia?].
Witnesses: James Trimble, William Semple.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, ],. OS
394 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Minerva. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew:
Feb. 28 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Allen Hal let.
Bonders: Allen Hallet, Boston. Adam Babcock, Boston.
Samuel Broome, Boston.
Owners: Babcock & Broome, Boston.
Witnesses: Nathan Spear, John Coffin Jones.
Master may be same as John Allen Hallet of the Franktin.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, ]>. 70
1782 Minerva. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: in.
Aug. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nehemiah Buffington.
Bonders: Nehemiah Buftington, Salem. Samuel Marshall
Joseph Howard.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Ezra Lincoln, Benjamin <iray.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 65
1781 Minerve. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: lo.
Dec. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: George, Rapall.
Bonders: George Rapall, Newburyport. Nathaniel Tracy.
Newburyport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: J. B. Cuttins, John Temple.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 74
1781 Mohawk. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130.
Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elias Smith.
Bonders: Klias Smith, Beverly. Larkin Thorndike, Beverly.
William Bartlett, Beverly.
Owners: William Leach and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Livermore Whittredge, William Leach.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 70
1782 Mohawk. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: SO.
Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Carnes.
Bonders: John Carnes, Beverly. M[Lafltte], Salem. Liver-
more Whittredge, Beverly.
Owners: William Bartlett and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Adam Babcock, Shrimpton Hutehinson.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 7.">
1776 Molley. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 35. Bond:
Sep. 12 2,000. Master: Thomas Comvay.
Bonders: Thomas Conway [Baltimore?], R[obert T.] Hone
[Alexandria, Va.].
Owner: State of Maryland.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely.
Commission to Comvay aeeompanies bond.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 7ii
1777 Molly. Maryland sloop. Guns; 10. Crew: 50. Bond:
Feb. 17 2,000. Master: Robert Conway.
Bonder: Robert Conway, Baltimore.
Owner: State of Maryland.
Witnesses: Dennis Ramsey, R[ol>ertT.] Ilooe.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 78
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 395
177S Molly. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Bond:
May 15 $5,000. Master: Daniel Deshon.
Bonder: Daniel Deshon [Baltimore?, Md.].
Owner: State of Maryland.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 80
177S Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns: ti. Crew: 10. Bond:
Oct. 10 $5,000. Master: William Thomas. Mate: [Ben
jamin I lay ward, Dorchester County?]. Boat
swain: Matthias Traverse.
Bonders: William Thomas [DorchesterCounty]. John David
son, Annapolis.
Owners: Archibald Patison & Co., Dorchester County.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 106, vol. 10, p. 83
17<SO Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns::!. Crew: 10. Bond:
Mar. 5 $5,000. Master: Joseph Elliott.
Bonders: Joseph Elliott [Baltimore?]. Archibald Patison,
Dorchester County.
Owners: Archibald Patison & Co., DorchesterCounty.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 19>, vol. 10, p. 81
1780 Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns: -i. Crew: 13.
Jun. 21 Bond: 30,000. Master: John Stewart.
Bonders: John Stewart, Annapolis. James Tootall, Annapolis.
Owners: Smith, Johnstons & Co., Baltimore. John Stewart,
Annapolis.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 82
1781 Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Sep. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Ashmead. Mate:
Charles Harris [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Ashmead, Philadelphia. William Turnbull,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turnbull, Robert Morris, and William Semple
[Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Edward Evans, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 77
1781 Monmouth. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Apr. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Newman.
Bonders: Paul Newman, Newburyport. William Nichols, New-
buryport. Samuel Batchelder, Newburyport.
Owners: Samuel Batchelder and William Nichols, Newbury
port.
Witnesses: N. W. Hodge, Mfichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 85
396 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Monmouth. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crow:
Nov. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Ingei soll.
Bonders: David Ingersoll, Salem. Samuel .Tones [Salem].
Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem.
Owners: Jonathan Ingersoll and others, Salem.
Witnesses: William Orne, Henry White.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 84
1776 Montgomery. Maryland schooner. Guns: 7. Crew:
Sep. 5 25. Bond: 1,000. Master: Robert Polk. Mate:
James Robinson [Annapolis?]. 2d Mate: Davis
Rees [Baltimore?].
Bonders: RobertPolk [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owner: (iilhert Middleton, Annapolis.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely.
Commission of Polk accompanies the bond.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 90
1777 Montgomery. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Apr. 1 25. Bond: Not stated. Master: John Burnell.
Bonders: John Burnell [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace, An
napolis. William Wilkins, Annapolis.
Owners: Charles Wallace and others, Maryland.
Witness: Rfichard] Ridgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 115
177S Montgomery. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: li.
Nov. 17 Bond: 5.000. Master: James Belt.
Bonders: James Belt [Philadelphia]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Wallace, Davidson and Johnson, Annapolis.
Witness: John Davidson.
C. C. 19<i, vol. 10, p. 88
17SO Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: S.
Sep. 12 Crew: 20. Bond: $20.000. Master: John Carnes.
Bonders: John Carnes [Beverly]. John Norris, Salem.
W [alter] P. Bartlett, Salem.
Owners: John Norris and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Pettee, Uower Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 89
1782 Montgomery. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Mar. 29 15. Bond: 20,000. Master: Benjamin Ashton.
Bonders: Benjamin Ashton, Marblehead. Benjamin Stacey
Ci lover, Marblehead. Azor Orne [Marblehead].
Owners: Benjamin Stacey Glover and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: John Newell, Mary Newell, John Avery.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 86
XAVAL RECORDS OF T1IK REVOLUTION. 397
1782 Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: ti.
Juu. 20 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: James
Barr, jr.
Bonders: James Barr, jr., Salem. Jnhn Fisk, Salem. James
Carey [Salem?].
Owner: John Fisk, Salem.
Witnesses: Edward Allen, Joseph Markintire.
C. C. 1<>6, vol. JO, ]>. 87
1782 Moore. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crow: 4o.
Mar. 14 Hond: $20.000. Master: Ezekicl Burroughs.
Honders: F./ekiel Burroughs [Boston]. Mungo Mackay, Boston.
Sainui l Dunn, jr., Boston.
Owner: Mungo Maekay, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Coolitlge, Samuel Prinee.
C. ( . 196, vol. 10, p. <H
1780 Morning Star. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crow:
Mar. it ,:>. Hond: Slo,ooo. Master: James Johnston.
Honders: Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia. James Johnston,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew Hodge & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C C. 196, vol. 10, p. 93
1780 Morning Star. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew:
De^. (5 loo. Bond: 820,000. Master: Jeremiah Sim
mons. Mate: Enoch Stillwell | Philadelphia].
Bonders: Hugh Lennox, Philadelphia. Jeremiah Simmons,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Francis Gurney & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Enoch Stillwell.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 9o
1780 Morning Star. Massachusetts .sloop. Guns: 8. f vow:
Dec. 18 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Koch.
Bonders: Francis Roeh, Salem. Klias llasket Derby, Salem.
William Colman, Salem.
Owner: Elias llasket Derby, Salem.
Witness: Joseph Chandler.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, ]>. 91
1781 Morning Star. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Mar. 1 45. Bond: s^o.OOO. Master: George Batty.
Bonders: George Batty. John Banks [Richmond].
Owners: John Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Witness: Henry Hanks.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 92
1781 Morning Star. Virginia brigantine. (inns: 12. Crew:
Oct. 23 i;o. Bond: 20,000. Master: Henry Stratton.
Bonders: Henry Stratton. Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Witness: John Dandridge.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 96
398 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Morrice. Maryland .schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 14.
Apr. 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: Charles Harrison.
Bonders: Charles Harrison [Baltimore]. Matthew Ridley,
Baltimore.
Owners: Matthew Ridley & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 97
1781 Morris. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. Bond:
May 7 $20,000. Master: Thomas Misnard. Mate: Ben
jamin Bradhurst [Baltimore?, Md.].
Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Thomas Misnard,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 98
1777 Morris and Wallace. Man* land sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Oct. 19 15. Bond: $5,000. Master: Nicolas Martin.
Bonders: Nicolas Martin [Philadelphia]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Charles Wallace, Annapolis [and Robert .Morris,
Philadelphia].
\Vitness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 99
1776 Nancy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond:
Oct. 5 $5,000. Master: William Waiters.
Bonders: William Watters [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins, Nor
wich. Andrew Huntington, Norwich.
Owners: Jabez Perkins and Andrew Huntington, Norwich.
Witnesses: J[abez?] Huntington, Elisha Lathrop.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 112
1777 Nancy. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 6. " Crew: 50.
Dec. 5 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Jones [Balti
more].
Bonders: William Smith [Baltimore]. Benjamin Ramsey
[Cecil County].
Owners: William Neill, William Smith, Isaac Van Bibber
[Baltimore].
Witness: Charles Thomson.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 104
1778 Nancy. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 100.
Apr. 23 Bond: $10,000. Master: Michael Melally.
Bonders: Michael Melally, New London. Nathaniel Shaw, jr.,
New London. Thomas Allen, New London.
Owner: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London.
Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 107
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 399
177S Nancy. Connecticut brig, (runs: 4. Crew: 15. Bond:
Sep. 4 $5,000. Master: Alpheus Davison.
Bonders: Alpheus Davison [Norwich?]. Joseph Rowland
[Norwich]. Joseph Williams [Norwich].
Owners: Sarph Williams & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Andrew Craige.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 108
177s Nancy. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Oct. 12 Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Bethell.
Bonders: Robert Bethell, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 101
177! Nancy. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 13. Crew: KJ.
May t] Bond: $5,000. Master: Peter Briamant.
Bonders: Peter Briamant [Philadelphia], Joseph Eastman,
Annapolis.
Owner: Anthony Marmayou, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 102
177 ,* Nancy. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Jill. 9 Bond: $10,000. Master: Aaron Welh.
Bonders: Aaron Welh, Philadelphia. Alexander Nelson, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. Edward Fox & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 113
1779 Nancy. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 100.
Jul. 27 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Leeds.
Bonders: William Leeds [New London?] Nathaniel Shaw [New
London]. Thomas Shaw [New London].
Owner: Nathaniel Shaw [New London].
Witnesses: Jasper (iriffing, jr., Robert Mainwaring.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 105
1779 Nancy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 6. Bond:
Aug. 17 $5,000. Master: Moses Tryon.
Bonders: Moses Tryon, Wethersfield. John Bulkley, jr.,
Wetherstield. Nathan Sage, Middletown.
Owners: John Wright & Co., Wetherstield.
Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel S. Stark, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. Ill
400 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Nancy. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: l- i.
Nov. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Parker.
Bonders: Thomas Parker [Boston]. William Dennie, Boston.
James Swan, Boston.
Owners: William Dennie and James Swan, Boston.
Witnesses: Thornton Bassett, Edmund Dnnkin.
C. ( . 196, vol. 10, p. 109
1781 Nancey. Massachusetts schooner. Guns:*!. Crew: 25.
Feb. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Leach.
Bonders: George Leach, Salem. Joseph Jackson, Salem. John
Coles, Salem.
Owners: Joseph Jackson and John Coles, Salem.
Witnesses: IS"ath[aniel?] Atkins, Walter Perkins.
0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 100
1781 Nancy. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: li. Bond:
Jun. 25 $20,000. Master: Litchtield Luce.
Bonders: Litchfield Luce, Boston. William Colmpn, Boston.
Benjamin Colman, Boston.
Owners: William and Benjamin Colman, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Welles, Stephen Wafes.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 106
1781 Nancy. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 29.
Dec. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Young. Mate:
Thomas Timpson [Annapolis, Md. |.
Bonders: Thomas Randall, Philadelphia. Peter Young, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Thomas Randall, Thomas Truxtun, and others [Phila
delphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 114
1782 Nancy. Virginia sliip. Guns: 14. Crew: 30. Bond:
Apr. 2 $20,000. Master: William II. Sargeant.
Bonders: William II. Sargeant [Philadelphia, Pa.]. David
Ross [Richmond?, Va.].
Owners: David Ross & Co. [Richmond?].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 110
1782 Nancy. Virginia ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 45. Bond:
Sep. 12 $20,000. Master: Hillary Moseley.
Bonders: Hillary Moselev [Richmond?]. \V[illiam] Pennock,
Richmond.
Owners: John King & Co. [Richmond].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. H!S
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 401
17S1 Nansemond. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Feb. 2 11. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob De Hart
[Philadelphia]. Mate: William \V. Humphreys,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: Samuel C. Morris, Philadelphia. Alexander Stewart,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Stewart & Totten and >Samuel C. Morris & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Jacob De Hart.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 1
1781 Nautilus. Maryland schooner. Guns: S. Crew: 20.
Inn. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Kiersted.
Bonders: James Kiersted [Baltimore]. John Dorsey, Balti
more.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 2
17S1 Navarro. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: Not
Jan. 18 stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: Woolman Sut-
ton [Philadelphia]. Mate: Benjamin Crawford,
Philadelphia.
Bonders: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John Wharton, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Knox & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 4
1781 Navarro. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
lul. 2 40. Bond: 20,000. Master: William Keeler.
Mate: Mark Collins [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Matthew Clarkson, Philadelphia. William Keeler,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Morris, jr., James and John Wharton, Mat
thew Clarkson, and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 3
1780 Necessity. Maryland schooner. Guns: 1. Crew: 8.
Aug. 25 Bond: 20,000. Master: Francis Charles Du-
breuil.
Bonders: [Francis Charles] Dubreuil [Cadiz?, Spain]. John
Mnir, Annapolis.
Owners: Verdue, Karloguen, Payan & Co., Cadiz [Spain].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 5
5212 CM! 215
402 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Nelly and Polly. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crow:
Dec. 19 8. Bond: 5,000. Master: Jesse Weatherly.
Mate: James Houston [Maryland].
Bonders: Jesse Weatherly [Maryland], .lohn Davidson, An
napolis.
Owners: Hugh William McBride, James Houston, William
Horsey.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
0. C. 19(5, vol. 11, p. 6
1777 Neptune. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 24. Crew: 120.
Jul. 17 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Friend.
Bonders: William Friend, Newburyport. Eliphalet Hale,
Exeter, N. H. Isaac Somes, Gloucester.
Owners: Thomas Thomas and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: George King, E[benexer] Thompson.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 9
1778 Neptune. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Dec. 31 Bond: $5,000. Master: Azariah Whittelsey.
Bonders: Azariah Whittlesey, Saybrook. Joseph Hart, Say-
brook. David Austin, New Haven.
Owners: Joseph Hart & Co., Saybrook.
Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, jr., John Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 16
1779 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Aug. 5 Bond: $10,000. Master: Peter Young [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin Mifllin, jr.
C. C. 19ti, vol. 11, p. 19
1780 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 2o.
Mar. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Daniel Darby.
Bonders: Daniel Darby, Philadelphia. Andrew & James
Caldwell, Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew Caldwell and James Caldwell & Co., Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 8
1780 Neptune. Maryland schooner. Guns: S. Crew: 14.
Mar. 10 Bond: 5,000. Master: William Paddison [Bal
timore?].
Bonders: William Paddison, Baltimore. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Mathew Ridley, Hugh Young, and Daniel Bowley
[Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 13
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 403
1780 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: !0.
Apr. 6 Hond: $K>,000. Master: Archibald Young [Phil-
adelphia?].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin and Thomas Irwin & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin Mifflin, jr.
C. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 18
1780 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Aug. 17 Hond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Allen.
Bonders: Joshua Allen, Philadelphia. John Imlay, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joshua Allen & Co. and John Imlay, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 7
1780 Neptune. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 7. Crew: 20.
Sep. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Woodbury, jr.
Bonders: William Woodbury, jr. [Salem?] George Dodge, jr.,
Salem. F.lias Parkman [Boston?].
Owner: George Dodge, jr., Salem.
Witnesses: John Marston, William Cheever.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 17
1781 Neptune. Pennsylvania schooner, (runs: 10. Crew: 21.
Jan. L6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Gabriel Lallement.
Mate: Gamier Derresources.
Bonders: Gabriel Lallement, Philadelphia. [Michael] Mallet,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Lacaze and Michael Mallet, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 12
1781 Neptune. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 65.
Mar. 13 Bond: 20,000. Master: Hugh Smith.
Bonders: Hugh Smith, Salem. William Shattuck [Salem].
Israel Dodge, jr., Salem.
Owners: George Dodge and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Shattuck, Stephen H. Grarf.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 14
1781 Neptune. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jun. 1 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Har-
man.
Bonders: Nathaniel llarman. Jonathan Hamilton, Berwick.
James Hickey.
Owner: Jonathan Hamilton, Berwick.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Stocker, Heyran Walsh.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 10
404 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Neptune. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: >. Crew:
Jun. 5 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Hawkins.
Mate: James Service [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Henry Hawkins, Philadelphia. Joseph Spencer,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Spencer & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 11
1781 Neptune. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 15. Crew: 60.
Aug. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Smith.
Bonders: Silas Smith, Salem. George Dodge, jr., Salem.
Joshua Dodge, Salem.
Owners: Joshua Dodge and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Nutting, Israel Dodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 15
1779 Nesbitt. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Apr. 28 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Green.
Bonders: J[ohn] M. Nesbitt, Philadelphia. John Green,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John M. Nesbitt & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 21
1780 Nesbitt. Maryland brig. Guns: 1-4. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jun. 23 $20,000. Master: James Forbes.
Bonders: James Forbes [Philadelphia]. Stephen Steward
[jr?, Baltimore].
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. John [M.] Nesbitt,
Philadelphia. Stephen Steward [jr?, Baltimore].
Witness: John Wastineys.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 31
1781 Nesbitt. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Mar. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas Martin.
Bonders: Nicholas Martin [Philadelphia]. Stephen Steward, jr.,
Baltimore.
Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. John [M.] Nesbitt,
Philadelphia. Stephen Steward [jr.], Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 22
1781 Nesbitt. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 80. Bond:
May 11 20,000. Master: James Forbes.
Bonders: James Forbes [Philadelphia]. Stephen Steward, jr.,
Baltimore.
Owners: John [M.] Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Robert Morris,
Philadelphia. Stephen Steward [jr.], Baltimore.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 20
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 405
17S1 Nesbitt. Pennsylvania hrigantine. (inns: 14. Crew:
Jul. lit 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas Martin,
Philadelphia. Mate: Edward Pirkerson [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: David II. Gonyngham, Philadelphia. Nicholas Mar
tin, Philadelphia.
Owners: John M. Nesbitt&Co. , Philadelphia. Robert Morris,
Philadelphia. Stephen Steward [jr.], [Baltimore] Md.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 1W>, vol. 11, p. 23
1781 Nestor. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 50. Bond:
Dec. 15 $20,000. Master: Elisha Smit .i.
Bonders: Elisha Smith [Philadelphia?]. John Hall [Rich
mond, Va?].
Owners: Stephen Lacorte [Richmond? Va.]. Brumfield & Co,
Witness: A[rchibald] Blair.
C. C. l!i, vol. 11, p. 25
1782 Nestor. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 11 $20,000. Master: Gabriel Lallement.
Bonders: (Gabriel Lalleinent [Philadelphia]. David Lambert,
Richmond [Va.].
Owners: Lacorte, Brnmfield & Co.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 11, p. 24
1780 New Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew:
Oct. It) L 5. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert dishing.
Bonders: Robert Gushing, Boston. William Newman, Boston.
Thomas Gushing, jr., Boston.
Owners: Thomas Gushing, jr., and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Love, Samuel Fletcher.
G. G. 196, vol. 11, p. 27
1781 New Adventure. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14.
May 21 Crew: 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan
Neall.
Bonders: Jonathan Neall, Salem. John Leach [Salem?]. Wil
liam Orne, Salem.
Owners: William Orne and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Watt, David Bickford.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 28
1778 New Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: ti. Crew:
Nov. 9 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: Humphrey Hughes.
Bonders: Humphrey Hughes, Philadelphia. Thomas Learn
ing, jr., Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning [jr.] and others. [Philadelphia.]
Witnesses: John Spence, James Trimble.
C. C. 191), vol. 11, p. 29
400 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Nimble Shilling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 0.
Jul. 14 Crew: 15. Bond: $20.000. Master: John
Cloon.
Bonders: John Cloon, Marblehead. Marston Watson, Marble-
head. William Gale, Boston.
Owner: Marston Watson and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, James Green.
C. C. 190, vol. 11, j>. HL>
1781 Nimble Shilling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 5.
Aug. 29 Crew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel
Hill.
Bonders: Samuel Hill [Marblehead]. Marston Watson, Mar
blehead. William Gale, Boston.
Owners: Marston Watson and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Peter Dolliver, Azor Gale.
C. C. 190, vol. 11, p. :;:;
1782 Nimrod. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: <>. Crew: 18.
Apr. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stewart Dean. Mate:
James Stover [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Stewart Dean, Philadelphia. Thomas Morris, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Samuel C. Morris [Philadelphia]. Cadwallader Mor
ris, Philadelphia. Thomas Morris, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19G, vol. 11, p. 30
1777 Non Pareil. New Hampshire brig. Guns: 10. Crew:
May 29 80. Bond: $5,000. Master: Flecher De Ber-
ruyer Du Vanrouy.
Bonders: Flecher De Berruyer Du Vanrouy, Portsmouth.
Edmund Roberts, Exeter. Gideon Lamson, Exeter.
Owner: Flecher De Berruyer Du Vanrouy, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Thomas Odiorne, George Gains.
C. C. 190, vol. 11, p. 30
17S1 Non Pareil. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 80.
Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Addison.
Bonders: John Addison [Richmond]. Baker & Blow [Rich
mond],
Owners: Baker & Blow, Richmond.
Witness: A[ ] Wyth.
C. C. 190. vol. 11, p. 34
1782 Non Pareil. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
May 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Coffin.
Bonders: James Coffin. George Nicolson.
Owners: Baker & Blow [Richmond],
Witnesses: Hector McNeill, Thomas Tans Vet-rill.
C. U. 190, vol. 11, p. 35
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 407
1781 Nonsuch. Pennsylvania .ship, Guns: 18. Crew: 55.
Dec. -2 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Charles Wells. Mate:
William B. Potts.
Bonders: Charles Wells, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Peter Whiteside and others, Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 89
1782 Nonsuch. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 16.
Dec. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Davis.
Bonders: Kdward Davis, Boston. Thomas Dennie, Boston.
Solomon Davis, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Davis, Francis Bryant.
C. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 38
1780 Norwich Watch. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4.
iSt- p- ^U Crew: 10. Bond: Not stated. Master: Amos
Miner.
Bonders: Amos Miner, Suffolk County. Henry Johnson, Bos
ton. William Parsons, Suffolk County.
Owners: Henry Johnson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Robinson Glidden, John G. Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 37
1781 Nympha. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jun. 19 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Briamant.
Mate: James Byrne [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Peter Briamant, Philadelphia. [Michael] Mallet,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Lacaze and Michael Mallet, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 40
1777 Old Defence. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Aug. 14 Bond: 1,000. Master: Daniel Deshon. jr.
Bonders: Daniel Deshon, jr. [Norwich?]. Daniel Sherman.
Benjamin Huntington [Norwich].
Owners: The Governor and Company of Connecticut.
Witnesses: James Hillhouse, Jonathan Bull.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 41
[1780-1781] Olive. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 12. Bond:
$5,000. Master: William Loring.
Bonders: William Loring, Norwich. Joseph Howland, Nor
wich. Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Eunice Huntington.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 4L
408 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Olive Branch. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: s.
Nov. 16 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Masters: George
Cotton. William Lyell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Cotton, Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims and
others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, David Espy.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 4:5
1781 Oliver Cromwell. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16.
Apr. 13 Crew: 85. Bond: 120,000. Master: John Bray.
Bonders: John Bray, Beverly. Nathan Leach, Beverly. Wil
liam Bartlett, Beverly.
Owners: Nathan Leach, Beverly. William Bartlett and others
Beverly.
Witnesses: Hale Hitton, James Cutler.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 44
1781 Otho. Maryland brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 35. Bond:
Jul. 6. $20,000. Master: John Martin.
Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore?]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel Smith [Baltimore]. Wallace Johnson [An
napolis]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Witness: Tfliomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 45.
1778 Otter. [Pennsylvania] boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew:
Feb. 27 Not stated. Bond: $5,000. Master: [John
Harvie ?].
Bonders: John Campbell. John Harvie.
Owners: John Campbell & Co.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 46
1780 Oxford. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10.
May 23 Bond: $5,000. Master: Hugh Sherwood.
Bonders: Hugh Sherwood [Talbot County?]. Charles Crook-
shanks, Talbot County.
Owners: Charles Crookshanks & Co. [Talbot County].
Witnesses: John Hunt, James Nicols.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 47
1779 Page. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. Bond:
Aug. 5 $10,000. Master: Thomas Palmer [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Bell, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, John Pringle & Co. Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McClenachan.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 49
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 409
1780 Page. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 50.
Sep. "2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Kemp.
Bonders: Robert Bridges, Philadelphia. John Kemp, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Bridges & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 48
17SO Pallas. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Dec. 15 Bond: 20,000. Master: Gamaliel Hodges.
Bonders: Gamaliel Hodges [Salem]. Daniel Hathorne, Salem.
Bartholomew Putnam, Salem.
Owner: Bartholomew Putnam, Salem.
Witnesses: John Jenks, John Thompson.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 11, p. 50
1781 Pallas. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Sep. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Johnston.
Bonders: James Johnston, Xcwburyport. W[illiam] Scallon,
Xewburyport. George Searle, New bury port.
Owners: William Soallon and George Searle.
Witnesses: Philip Aubin, Thomas Tannatts.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 51
1781 Panther. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
May 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Masurey.
Bonders: Samuel Masurey. Salem. David Masurey [Salem].
James Eaton, Salem.
Owners: James Eaton and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Ward, Abijah Northey.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 53
1782 Panther. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Jul. 31 Bond: $-20,000. Master: George Lane.
Bonders: George Lane [Boston]. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Ebene/.er Lane, Boston.
Owners: Ebenezer Lane, Daniel Sargent, and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Jonathan Oakes, Thomas Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 52
1781 Parragon [Paragon?] Maryland schooner. Guns: 6.
Feb. 28 Crew: 10. Bond: 20,000. Master: Charles
Dashiell.
Bonders: Charles Dashiell [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, An
napolis.
Owners: Skinner Ennalls, David Stewart, and George Salmon.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 54
410 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Patty. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crow: 16. Bond:
Aug. 13 $5,000. Master: Nathan Nichols.
Bonders: Nathan Nichols, Salem. Ichabod Nichols, Salem.
Thomas Nichols, Somersworth, N. II.
Owners: Darbey & Nichols, Salem.
Witnesses: Nathaniel 1 eabody, K[benezer] Thompson.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 60
1779 Patty. Connecticut sloop, (runs: 10. Crew: 25. Bond:
Aug. 5 $10,000. Master: John P. Sloan.
Bonders: Nathan Gallup, New London. John Ilallam, New
London. John P. Sloan, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Isaac Gallnp, Joseph Copp.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 68
1780 Patty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. Bond:
Jul. 22 $20,000. Master: Thomas Read.
Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Thomas Read,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Phoenix Frazier, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. H, p. 62
1780 Patty. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 19.
Dec. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Knox [Phila
delphia]. Mate: Joseph Ashburn, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Patrick Moore, Philadelphia. Robert McClenachan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: McClenachan and Moore [Philadelphia].
Witness: James McCallmont.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 59
1780 Patty. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16.
Dec. 28 Bond: $20.000. Master: Jonathan Oakes.
Bonders: Jonathan Oakes, Maiden. William Shattuck, Boston.
William Creed [Boston].
Owners: William Shattuck and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Stephen H. Gray, William Crafts, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 61
1781 Patty. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Jul. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Bishop.
Bonders: John Bishop, Boston. William Shattuck, Boston.
Daniel Parker, Boston.
Owners: William Shattuck. John Shattuck, Boston.
Witnesses: James Perkins, William Crafts, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 55
1781 Patty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Sep. 29 $20,000. Master: Simon Forrester.
Bonders: Simon Forrester, Salem. F.lias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Saunders, Salem.
Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Essex County.
Witness: Nehemiah Holt.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 57
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 411
1781 Patty. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Sep.:.",) Bond: $20,000. Master: Matthew Strong. Mate:
John Willett [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Matthew Strong, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney and
others [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
( . C. 19(5, vol. 11, p. 65
1782 Patty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Mar. 8 $20,000. Master: John Derby.
1 ionders: John Derby, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Witness: Thomas Saunders.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 56
1782 Patty. Virginia ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 35. Bond:
Apr. 18 20,000. Master: John Willett.
Bonders: John Willett [Philadelphia]. George Nicolson [Rich
mond, Va.?].
Owners: Joseph Carson and others, Philadelphia.
Witness: Archibald Blair "as to G. X."
C. C. 190, vol. 11, p. 66
1782 Patty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Jun. 29 $20,000. Master: David Smith.
Bonders: David Smith, jr., Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Saunders, Salem.
Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Salem.
Witness: Mehitable Harris.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 64
1782 Patty. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Sep. 10 20,000. Master: William Haydon.
Bunders: William Haydon, Boston. Leonard Jarvis, Boston.
Joseph Russell, Boston.
Owners: Sears & Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: James Waldo, John Hichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 58
1781 Patty and Polly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6.
Nov. 3 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis
Knox. Mate: Walter Stephens [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Blair McCleriaohan, Philadelphia. Francis Knox,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 67
1780 Peacock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 16.
Sep. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Sargent Smith.
Bonders: Sargent Smith, Boston. Eben[ezer?] Parsons, Boston.
Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Owner: Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Stimpson, Nehemiah Somes.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 70
412 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Peacock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
May 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elias Davis.
Bonders: Elias Davis [Boston]. S[tephen] Higginson, Boston.
Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Parsons, John G. Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 69
1781 Peacock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
O ct - 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Mackay.
Bonders: Alexander Mackay, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
William Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Simmons, William Ellison.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 69
1782 Peacock. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Oct. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Wells.
Bonders: Peter Wells, Boston. Eben[ezer?] Parsons, Boston.
William Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Jeremiah Stimson, jr., David Spear, jr.
C . C. 196, vol. 11, p. 71
1777 Peggy. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. Bond:
Oct. 19 $5,000. Master: Collier Fountain.
Bonders: Collier Fountain [Baltimore]. William Spear, Balti
more.
Owners: William Spear and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 73
1779 Peggy. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. Bond:
Dec. 15 $10,000. Master: Samuel Martin.
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. Samuel Martin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. "i
1780 Peggy. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Feb. 26 Bond": $10,000. Master: Henry Putnam.
Bonders: Henry Putnam [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, An
napolis.
Owners: Richard Curson & Co. [Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 77
1780 Peggy. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. Bond:
Mar. 14 $10,000. Master: Joseph Bradford.
Bonders: Joseph Bradford, Philadelphia. Samuel Inglis,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 166, vol. 11, p. 72
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 413
1782 Peggy. Virginia schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. Bond:
Apr. is $20,000. Master: William Moore [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Hancock Jacob, jr., for William Moore [Philadelphia],
Gabriel Gait [Virginia].
Owners: John Harmonson [Philadelphia].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
0. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 76
1782 Peggy. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. Bond:
.lun. 8 $20.000. Master: Michael James.
Bonders: Michael James [Virginia]. P[ierre] Lafarque [Rich
mond?, Va.].
Owners: Lafarq, and Michael, [Lafarque and James?] Virginia.
Witness: C[harles?] Hay.
( . C. 19ti, vol. 11, p. 74
1782 Penguin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
May 7 4(). Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Foster.
Bonders: Samuel Foster, Salem. John Baker, Salem. James
Katon [Salem].
Owners: John Baker and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Pierpont, Benjamin Pierpont, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 92
1778 Perseverance. Pennsylvania vessel. Guns: 2. Crew:
Mar. 2S 150. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Macphcrson.
Bonders: John Macphereon [Philadelphia]. Joseph Donaldson.
Francis Wade.
Owner: State of Pennsylvania.
Witnesses: George Hopes, John Biers.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 79
1781 Perseverance. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6.
Dec. 22 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: George
McAroy. Mate: William Hoy sham [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: George McAroy, Philadelphia. Thomas Randall,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Randall, Philadelphia. Stewart, Totten &
Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 80
1782 Perseverance. Virginia brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
Feb. 18 Bond: $20,000, Master: Robert Harris.
Bonders: Robert Harris [Philadelphia]. William Pennock
[Virginia].
Owners: William Pennock & Co. [Virginia].
Witnesses: James Hunter, John Stewart.
C. C. 190, vol. 11, p. 78
414 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Peter f" Fetter "?J. Maryland polacre. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 5 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: F[rancis] Ravencau.
Bonders: F[rancis] Raveneau [Baltimore?]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance and others. Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 96
1781 Philadelphia. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jun. 18 35. Bond: 20,000. Master: Matthew Lawler
[Philadelphia]. Mate: Philip Brown, Philadel
phia.
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Blair and Robert McClenachan [Philadelphia].
Mathew Irwin & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Semple, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, volll, p. 81.
1780 Phoenix. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 9.
Mar. 18 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dority.
Bonders: Joseph Dority [Baltimore]. David Stewart, Balti
more.
Owners: David Stewart & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 82
1780 Phoenix. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. 19 16. Bond: 20,000. Master: John Rowland
Rickard.
Bonders: John Rowland Rickard [Boston]. Jonathan Harris,
Boston. Thomas Harris, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Harris and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Richard Devins. Nathaniel Frothingham, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 84
1781 Phoenix. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 75.
May 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Watters.
Bonders: William Watters [Norwich]. Simon Wolcott.
John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Ilowland, Coit&Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Joel Loom is, Joseph Abel.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 85
1781 Phoenix. Pennsylvania brijjantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 30 15- Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Nowlan.
Mate: Stephen Otis Johnston [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. Edward Nowlan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris & Co. Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Swan wick, James Rees.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 83
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 415
1TSO Pickering. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crow: 100.
Nov. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Haraden.
Bonders: Jonathan Haraden, Salem. Jonathan 1 eele, jr.,
Salem. Saintu-1 Ward, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Sturgis Gorham, Daniel Oliver.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 86
1781 Pilgrim. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 150.
Apr. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Robinson.
Bonders: Joseph Rohinson, Salem. Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Z[aehariah] Burchmore, Salem.
Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Witnesses: Samuel Williams, AV[ ] Pickman.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 88
1781 Pilgrim. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Apr. 21 Bond: -20,000. Master: Matthew Strong.
Mate: William Donaldson [Salem, Mass, i],
Bonders: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John Wharton, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John Wharton & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble. .
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 91
1781 Pilgrim. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130.
Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Robinson.
Bonders: Joseph Robinson, Salem. John Cabot, Beverly.
Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Owners: John Cabot and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Samuel Williams, M[ ] Lafitte.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 89
1782 Pilgrim. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. Bond:
Apr. 8 ^20,000. Master: James Starr.
Bonders: James Starr [Philadelphia?]. Gabriel Gait [Vir
ginia].
Owners: John llarmanson & Co., Virginia.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, ]>. 90
1782 Pilgrim. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: l*i. Crew: 90.
Apr. 10 Bond: $20.000. Master: Humphrey Crary.
Bonders: Humphrey Crary [New London?]. William Torrey
[Lebanon]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Eliphalet Dyer, Nathaniel Wales.
C. C. 196, vol. 11. p. 87
1782 Pinguin. See Penguin.
May 7
416 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Pink. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 2n.
Dec. 10 Bond: 20,000. Muster: Magnes Harvey.
Bonders: Magnes Harvey [Boston]. Samuel A. Otis, Boston.
Elisha Doane, Boston.
Owners: Samuel A. Otis, Boston. Elisha Doane, Boston.
Witnesses: Benjamin Simmer, jr., M[ungo] Mackay, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 93
1782 Plough. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Jun. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Burrows [Phil
adelphia?]. Mate: Jacob Cooper. Philadelphia.
Bonders: William Brewster, Philadelphia. Paine Newman,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Brewster. Paine Newman.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 94
1781 Pluto. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20.
Aug. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Sevcir.
Bonders: Joseph Seveir, Newburyport. Thomas Jones, New-
buryport. M[ichael] Hodge, Newburyport.
Owners: Joseph Seveir, Thomas Jones, M[ichael] Hodge, New
buryport.
Witnesses: Sarah Hodge, N. W. Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 95
1777 Polly. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 100.
Jun. 27 Bond: $5,000. Master: Eliphelet Kobarts.
Bonders: Eliphelet Robarts, Hartford. Charles Bulkley, Weth-
ersfleld. Adam Ilelme, Norwich.
Owners: Adam Babcock & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: John Trumbull, Stephen Ormsby.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 106
1779 Polly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Nov. 6 Bond, $10,000. Master: Samuel Williams.
Bonders: Samuel Caldwell, Philadelphia. Samuel Williams,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Mease, Caldwell & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 108
1780 Polly. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. Bond:
Jul. 22 $20,000. Master: Phoenix Frazier.
Bonders: John Ponnaldson, Philadelphia. Phoenix Frazier,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Thomas Read, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 101
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE HEVOLTTION. 417
1780 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 4. Bond:
Sop. 14 $20,000. Master: John Hide.
Bonders: John Bayard, Philadelphia. John Hide, Philadel
phia.
Owners: John Hide. John Dick [Philadelphia?].
Witnesses: Andrew Lawrence, James Trimble.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 11, p. 102
1780 Polly. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: t>. Crew: 14.
Oct. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Leacej.
Bonders: George Jjeacey, Virginia. William Burke, Boston.
Richard Huyden, Boston.
Owners: George Leacey and others, Virginia.
Witnesses: Samuel Tra-k, Eben[ezer] Woodward.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 103
1781 Polly. Massachusetts ship, (inns: 20. Crew: 35.
Jan. it Bond: 20, OHO. Master: William Coas.
Bonders: William Coas, Gloucester. Winthrop Sargent, Cape
Ann. David Pearce [Essex County?).
Owner: Winthrop Sargent, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Daniel Rogers, James Pearson, jr.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 11, p. 100
1781 Polley. Massachusetts ship. (inns: 18. Crew: 30.
Feb. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Foster.
Bonders: Joseph Foster, Cape Ann. David Pearce [Cape Ann].
Winthrop Sargent, Cape Ann.
Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others, Cape Ann.
Witness: David Plurner.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 97
1781 Polly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 11. Crew: 35.
Jul. Ill Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Cain [Phila
delphia]. Mate: Thomas Williams, Philadelphia.
Bonders: James Crawford, Philadelphia. George Haines,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell, George Haines, James
Crawford, and others [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, David H. Conyngham.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 99
1781 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 4. Bond:
Jul. 30 $20,000. Master: John Truebee.
Bonders: John Truebee, Philadelphia. Joseph Buisson, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Joseph Buisson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Guilland, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 107
5212 OG 27
418 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1T81 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 4. Bond:
Sep. 25 $20,000. Master: Joseph Buisson.
Bonders: Joseph Buisson, Philadelphia. Lacaze & Mallet,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Laca/e, Philadelphia. Michael Mallet, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: [ ] Lacoste, James Murphy.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 98
1782 Polly. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Iti. Crew: 25.
Feb. 21 Bond: $20.000. Master: Isaac Lee.
Bonders: Isaac Lee [Kssex County?]. Winthrop Sargent,
Gloucester. David Pearre [Capo Ann].
Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others, Gloucester.
Witness: John Stevens Kllery.
C. C. 1(10, vol. 11, ]>. 104
1778 Polly Sadler. Maryland schooner. Guns: (i. Crew:
Sep. 12 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: .John Mitchell. 1st
mate: William Taylor [Baltimore?], ad unite: Jo
seph Taylor, Baltimore. Gunner: Christopher
Mattertiekl. Boatswain: Nicholas Haynes.
Bonders: John Mitchell [Philadelphia?]. Kinory Sadler, Ches-
tertown, Md.
Owners: Kinory Sadler, Chestertown, Md. John McLure it
Co. [ ], Md.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 190, vol. 11, p. 105
17SO Polly Sly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Sep. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Bunncr.
Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. George Banner,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning &
Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Seloover, A[ ] Bunner.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, ]>. 109
1779 Pomona. Pennsylvania brig, (inns: 12. Crow: 11.
Mar. 22 Bond: 10,000. Master: John Robertson.
Bonders: Alexander Xesbitt, Philadelphia. John Robertson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Nesbitt & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 1
1781 Pompey. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms.
Sep. 3 Crew: 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Thomas.
Bonders: William Thomas. Joseph Sprajjue, Boston. Nathaniel
Wheeler, Boston.
Owners: Ebenezer May and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Emmons, jr., Kbenexer May.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 2
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 419
1782 Poppet. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Mar. 11 Bond: !*20,(ii>n. Muster: Thomas Barnard.
Bonders: Thomas Barnard, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paa-
chal N. Smith, Boston.
Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, John Dall.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. :?
17sii Porga. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Sep. 2S. 4". Bond: $20,000. Master: William Arm
strong 1 .
Bonders: William Armstrong [Newburyport]. Thomas
Dawes, jr., Boston. Nehemiah Somes, Boston.
Owner: Nehemiah Somes, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Henderson, John Davidson.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 4
17SO Porgie. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Jim. lit Bond: 20,000. Master: J[oseph] P. Faribault.
Bonders: .Ifoseph] P. Faribault [Baltimore]. John Smith,
Baltimore.
Owners: Samuel Smith & Co. , Baltimore.
Witnesses: Robert Buchanan, T[ ] Lloyd.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 5
1779 Porpus [Porpoise]. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew:
Apr. 23 12. Bond: $5.000. Master: Nicholas Martin.
Mate: John Harrison [Annapolis?].
Bonders: Nicholas Martin [Philadelphia]. John Davidson,
Annapolis [Md.].
Owners: John Davidson & Co., Annapolis, Md.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 8
1750 Porpoise. Maryland sloop. Guns: lo. Crew: 1(>.
Apr. 24 Bond: $5.000. Master: William Weems.
Bonders: William Weems [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Robert Morris [Philadelphia], Pa. Stephen Steward
& Co. [Baltimore].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 6
1751 Porpoise. Maryland sloop, (inns: lo. Crew: 18.
Jan. 1 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Weems. 1st
mate: John Mullikin, Baltimore. 2d mate:
James Houston.
Bonders: William Weems [Baltimore, Md.]. Charles Wallace,
Annapolis [Md.].
Owners: John Davidson, Charles Wallace [Annapolis]. Stephen
Steward, Baltimore. Robert Morris, [Philadelphia], Pa.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, ]). 7
420 LIBRARY OF CONCEPTS.
1781 Port Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jun. 1 5(. Bond: 520,000. Master: George Kapall.
Bonders: George Kapall, Newburyport. John Tracy, New-
Imryport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel &, John Tracy, Newburyport. Joseph
Marquand and John C. Jones.
Witnesses: Sfamuel] Cazneau, Moses Brown.
C. C. 198, vol. 12, p. 9
1781 Port Pacquet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew:
Dec. 15 30. Bond: $20,()D(i. Master: Ehenezer Stocker.
Bonders: Kbenezer Stocker, Newburyport. William Scallon,
Newburyport. William Knapp, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy [Newbnryport].
Witnesses: C[ ] Plasson, Caleb Sanborn.
0. ( . 196, vol. 12, p. 10
177(3 Portsmouth. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 20. Crew:
yj ec 6 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Parker.
Bonders: Robert Parker, Portsmouth. John Langdon, Ports
mouth. Joshua Bracket!, Portsmouth.
Owners: John Langdon and others, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: William Gardner, Samuel Penhallow, jr.
C. C. 1110, vol. 12, p. 12
1777 Portsmouth. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 20. Crow:
J un . 7 100. Bond: 10,000. Master: John Hart.
Bonders: John Hart, Portsmouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth.
George Wentworth, Portsmouth.
Owners: John Langdon and others, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: George Libbey, Samuel Penhallow, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 11.
1781 Porus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 140.
J un . 7 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: .John Carnes.
Bonders: John Carnes, Salem. Jonathan Peele, jr., Salem.
Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Abraham Watkins, Philemon Stocker.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 15.
1782 Porus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 150.
Aug. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Croel.
Bonders: Samuel Croel, Salem. Jonathan Peele, Salem.
Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Jonathan Peele and others, Salem.
Witnesses: David Howes, Nat[han?] Ward.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 12, p. 16.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 421
177i! Potomack. Maryland sloop, (inns: 12. Crew. So.
Oct. 25 Bond: i 2,000. Muster: Francis Spoako.
Bonders: Francis Speake [Charles County]. Robert [Town-
send] Hoot-, Charles County [Alexandria, Va.VJ.
Owners: Robert Townsend Hooe and others, Charles County.
Witness: None.
C. C. 196. vol. 12, ]). 14.
1777 Potomack. Maryland .sloop. (urns: 20. Crow: 30.
Jul. 25 Bond: $5,<M)0. Master: Josiah Doxsay.
Bonders: Josiah Doxsay [Charles County]. Gilbert Mid-
dleton, Annapolis.
Owners: Robert Townsend Hooe and others, Charles County.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 1%, vol. 1L>, j>. 13.
1782 Prince of Asturias. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Apr. <> Crew: So. Bond: 20.000. Master: John Harr
Philadelphia]. Mate: John Neals [Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. William Hanks
[Richmond, Va.?].
Owner: George Meade, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Harper, William Paul.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 17
1783 Prince Radizwil. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: (i.
Mar. 18 Crow: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Feelix
Miklaszewiez.
Bonders: Feelix Miklas/.ewifz, Boston. Samuel Doggett, Bos-
ton. Marx Myrs, Boston.
Owners: Feelix Miklaszewiez and others, Boston.
Witnesses: C aleb Coolidge, John Cause.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 18
1778 Princess Mary. Connecticut sloop, (inns: 7. Crew:
Jun. 18 2< >. Bond: 5,000. Master: Benjamin Pratt.
Bonders: Benjamin Pratt, Saybrook. Uriah Rogers, East
Had[d]am. John Foster, East Had[d]am.
Owners: Uriah Rogers, John Foster & Co., East Had[d]am.
Witnesses: <t[nrdon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.
C. C . 196, vol. 12, p. 19
1781 Prospect. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Jun. lil tio. Bond: $2o.()00. Master: .Joseph Vesey.
Bonders: Joseph Vosey, Boston. Jonathan Nutting, Boston.
Ebene/er Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Nutting and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Mungo Mackay, Thomas Howard.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 21
422 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Prospect. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 1-2. Crew: 50.
Oct. ? Bond: $20.000. Master: Amos Potter.
Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston, ,/oenfezer] Woodward, Bos
ton. Jonathan Nutting, Boston.
Owners: Ebenfezer] Woodward and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Robert Gardner, John Butler.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, ]>. 20
1780 Prosper. Massachusetts ship. Guns: G. Crew: is.
Dec. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Atkins.
Bonders: Joseph Atkins, Xewburyport. John Shattuck, Bos
ton. William Shatturk, Boston.
Owners: George Searle and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Stephen II. Gray, William Crafts, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 22
1781 Prosper. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: ;!o.
Jun. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Dunn. jr.
. Bonders: Samuel Dunn, jr.. Boston. William Dennie, Boston.
James Swan, Boston.
Owners: William Dennie, Boston. James Swan, Boston.
Witnesses: Stephen Cooke, Chris. Clarke.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 2:>,
1779 Prosperity. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (>. Crew:
May 8 12. Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Sooy [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Kdwards, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Not stated.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 24
1781 Prosperity. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. 15ond:
Nov. 6 $20,000. Master: Alexander Murray.
Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore, Mil.]. Joseph Wil
son [Virginia].
Owners: Hugh Young & Co. [Baltimore. Md.].
Witness: Charles Hay.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 25
1782 Protector. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Sep. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Anderson [(Jape
Anne, Mass. >].
Bonders: Richard Blow "for John Anderson." George Nie-
olson, Richmond [Va. ].
Owners: Baker, Blow & Co. [Richmond], Vu.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 26
NAVAL HKCOKDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 423
USD Providence. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: 4. Crew:
,Iul. 7 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Young.
Bonders: William Tuni!>ull A Co.. Philadelphia. Samuel
Yoimj:, Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turntmll & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 29
l~si) Providence. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: S. Crew:
Sep. 25 1."). Bond: 20,00(1. Master: Isaiah Simmons.
Bonders: Isaiah Simmons, Boston. William Shattuc.k, Boston.
.lohn Shattuck, Boston.
Owners: William and John Shattuck. Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Crafts, Stephen II. Gray.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 12, ]>. 28
17S2 Providence. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: f>. Crew: 6.
.hil. 23 Bond: *20,000. Master: James Conner [Phila
delphia ]. Mate: Thomas Seymour.
Bonders: James Conner [Philadelphia?]. John Ross, Phila
delphia. Robert Ross, Philadelphia.
Owners: Benjamin Carr [Philadelphia]. Robert and John
Ross, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 27
1778 Prudence. Connecticut sloop, (inns: 4. Crew: 18.
Apr. 24- Bond: 5, Odd. Master: Thomas Park, jr.
Bonders: Thomas Park [jr.], Groton. Joseph Park, Groton.
John Fish, Groton.
Owners: Thomas Park ct Co., Groloii.
Witnesses: Paul Burrows, John Park.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 12, ]>. 30
1782 Prudence. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45.
Sep. 30 Bond: $20.<no. Master: Timothy Parker.
Bonders: Timothy Parker, Xorwich. Joseph Williams, Nor
wich. Benjamin Kllis, Norwich.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: David Trumbull, William Little, jr. .
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 31
1778 Queen of France. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10.
Nov. 18 Crew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: James
Montgomery [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Sharp Delanr, Philadelphia. Mathew Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Not stated.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 37
424 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS.
177!) Queen of France. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8.
Jul. 6 Crew: 20. Bond: 10,000. Master: Peter
Brewster [Philadelphia .].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin ct Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Benjamin Mifflin, jr. James Trimble.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 12, p. Ml
1779 Queen of France. Maryland brigantine. Guns: IS.
Sep. 25 Crew: 40. Bond: 10,000. Master: Thomas
Sanders. Mute: Robert Montgomery, Baltimore.
2d mate: Samuel Ropes, Baltimore. Captain of
Marines: Michael McNemarra.
Bonders: Thomas Sanders [Baltimore]. Samuel Chase, An
napolis.
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Ba timore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. !!>, vol. 12, p. 8(5
1781 Queen of France. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12.
Feb. 24 Crew: 40. Bond: 20,000. Master: John I >ixey,
Newburyport.
Bonders: John Dixey, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury
port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Caleb Sanborn, Moses Brown.
C. C. 111(5, vol. \ 2, p. 34
1781 Queen of France. Pennsylvania ship. (runs: 12.
Dec. 22 Crew: 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Ilunn.
Mate: Richard Dale, Philadelphia.
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. John Hnnn, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. Robert Knox & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 12, p. H5
1782 Queen of France. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 10 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard " Deal
[Dale, Philadelphia]. Mate: Archibald Fisher.
Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila
delphia.
Owners: George Henry, James Josiah, Philadelphia. John
Ilunn, John Hood [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. I JG, vol. 12, p. :
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 425
1782 Queen of France. Massachusetts ship. Guns: S. Crew:
Nov. 23 20: Bond: $20,000. blaster: Thomas Tracy.
Bonders: Thomas Tracy, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury-
port. William Wyer, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel it John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Mfichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 19<i, vol. 11 , p. 38
1782 Queen of Spain. Massachusetts hrijjautiiie. Guns: 6.
Fob. 11 Crow: 15. Bond: $20,ooo. Master: Tristram
Barnard.
Bonders: Tristram Barnard [Boston]. Benjamin Jepson, Bos
ton. John \Vinthrop, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin Jepson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John Welsh, jr., Abraham Forst.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 39
17KO Queen of Sweden. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Nov. ,8 Crow: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Wil
son [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Thomas Willing, Robert Morris & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: George Fleming, John Wilson.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 40
1781 Quicktime. Pennsylvania boat, (runs: 1. Crew: 20.
Sej). 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Badcoek. Mate:
I riah Cassan | Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Badcock; Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, Matthew Strong.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 41
1781 "Racoon" [RaccoonJ. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns:
Jun. 16 S. Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Brice. Mate: John Crawford [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. John Brice, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Robert Shewell [Philadelphia]. George Nixon, Phil
adelphia.
Witnesses: Josiah Hill, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 45
1781 Race Horse. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (>. Crew:
May 29 15. Bond: 20.000. Master: Nathaniel Thayer.
Bonders: Nathaniel Thayer, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Klienezer Lane, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Tristram Coffin, Samuel Daggett.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 44
426 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Race Horse. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Mar. 25 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Oliver.
Bonders: Thomas Oliver, Marblehead. John Stevens, Mar
blehead. Jolin Conway, Marblehead.
Owners: Thomas Pedrirke anil others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Nicholas Lobdell, Samuel Waitt.
( . ( . 196, vol. 1 2, p. IL>
1782 Race Horse. Massachusetts .schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 30 -25. Bond: $20, 000. Master: Alexander Storey.
Bonders: Alexander Storey, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr. [Bos
ton]. Josiuh Spear, [Boston].
Owners: David Ropes and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Edward Russell, Daniel Bigelow.
0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 43
1781 Rainbow. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 35.
Jul. 2 Bond: $20.0(10. Master: George House.
Bonders: ( ieorge House [New London]. Jonathan Brewster
[New London?]. Daniel Hyde [Lebanon?].
Owners: Jonathan Brewster & Co. [New London?].
Witnesses: John 1 orter, Joseph Abel.
0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 47
1781 Rainbow. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crow: 30.
J u l. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Brown, jr.
Bonders: Peter Brown, jr. [New London]. Jonathan Brew
ster [Ne\v London?]. David Trumbull [Lebanon].
Owners: Jonathan Brewster & Co. [Xew London?].
Witnesses: John Porter, Jacob Looniis.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 46
1781 Rainbow. Connecticut galley, (inns: 2. Crew: 32.
5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Aaron Meech.
Bonders. Aaron Meech [New London?]. Jonathan Brewster
[New London?]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Jonathan Brewster & Co. [New London?].
Witnesses: John Porter, Zephaniah Swift.
C. C. 19I>, vol. 12, p. 48
1782 Rainbow Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: -0.
5 Bond: 20,000. Master: Nathaniel Coit Webb.
Bonders: Nathaniel Coit Webb, Salem. George Williams,
Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel West, Samuel Williams, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 49
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 427
17*2 Rainbow. Massachusetts schooner. (Jims: (>. drew:
Oct. ! 25. Bond: *2u,o<io. Master: Oliver Wehl).
Bonders: Oliver Webb, Salem. Nathaniel C. Webb, Salem.
John McMillan, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel C. \\Ybbaml cithers, Salem.
Witnesses: \V[ ] Harris, John Dall.
( .( . 1!M>, vol. 12, p. 50
177 .* Rambler. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns: 4. Crew: 10.
Fek 21 Bond. 5,000. Master: John McFatridge [Phila-
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, James Wilson.
C. C. !!)(>, vol. 12, p. 55
17SO Rambler. Maryland schooner, (inns: 10. Crew: 25.
Aug. -28 Bonds: 20,000. Master: James Tate.
Bonders: James Tate [Baltimore?]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Daniel Bowley, Baltimore. Samuel Smith, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. K)t5, vol. 12, p. 57
ITS 1 1 Rambler. Maiyland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Sep. 11 Hond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Builinton.
Bonders: Jonathan Buffinton [Philadelphia?]. J[oseph] Dow-
son, Annapolis.
Owners: William Patterson and Brothers, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. KMi, vol. 12, p. 51
17SO Rambler. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Oct. 28 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Fuller.
Bonders: Benjamin Fuller, Newburyport. John Stickney,
Newburyport. Nathaniel dough, Newburyport.
Owners: John Sticknoy, Newliuryport. Nathaniel ( lough,
Newburyport. Thomas Jones, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph Stickney, Theodore Stickney.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 12, p. 53
1781 Rambler. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Apr. 10 25. Bond: S20,000. Master: Joseph Seveir.
Bonders: Joseph Seveir, Newburyport. Kbenczer Simmer,
Newburyport. M[iehael] Hodge, Xewburyport.
Owners: Ebene/.er Sumner, Michael Hodge, James Kettell,
John Stickney, Newburyport.
Witnesses : James Kettell, Edward Tappan.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 12, p. 56
428 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Rambler. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Aug. 10 ( ><). Bond: $20,000. Master: John Durry.
Bonders: Alexander Nesliitt, Philadelphia. John Durry,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 190. vol. 12. ]>. 52
1782 Rambler. Massachusetts ship, (inns: Id. Crew: r>o.
Feb. 14 Bond: 20,000. Master: Benjamin Lovett, Bev
erly.
Bonders: Andrew Cabot " fur Benja. Lovett. Andrew Calx it,
Beverly. Job Prince, jr., Boston.
Owners: Andrew Cabot and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Samuel llolbrook, jr., Samuel Prince.
C. C. UK), vol. 12. [>. 54
1780 Randolph. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. uond:
Sep. 7 $20,000. Master: .John Gitford.
Bonders: John (iifford [Philadelphia]. Joseph Middleton,
Annapolis.
Owners: John Gwin it Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. 0. UK), vol. 12, ]>. 5S
1781 Randolph. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 18. Crew: !>().
Jim. 1 Bond: 20,000. Master: Augustus Peck.
Bonders: Augustus Peck [New Haven]. Thomas Mumford
[Norwich]. John Chenevard.
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, J[ ] H. Wright.
C. C. Kli), vol. 12, p. 59
177ii Ranger. Connecticut brig. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond:
Oct. 5 $5,000. Master: TCIisha Lathrop.
Bunders: Elisha Lathrop, Norwich. Andrew Huntington, Nor
wich. Jabex, Perkins, Norwich.
Owners: Andrew Huntington it Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: J[abe]z Ihmtington, William Walters.
C. C. Kltj, vol. 12, p. 71
1777 Ranger. Connecticut sloop, (inns: 1. Crew: ?>(). Bond:
Sep. -i .1,000. Master: Jasper Smith.
Bonders: Jasper Smith [Norwich]. Gerard Fitch [Norwich?].
Benjamin Huntington [Norwich].
Owners: William Rockwell & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: William Hillhouse, James Wadsworth.
C. C. 1%, vol. 12, p. 76
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 429
177S Ranger. Pennsylvania brig. Gun*: 12. Crew: 30.
Jul. 13 Bond: 10,000. Master: John Warden.
Bonders: John Warden [Philadelphia]. Blair McClenachan,
Philadelphia. Patrick Moore, Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Henry Joland, Francis Knox.
0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 78
177S Ranger. Maryland sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. Bond:
Oct. 8 $5,000. Master: John Waiinvright. Mate:
Joseph Newbrill.
Bonders: John Wainwright [Annapolis?]. John Rogers
[Annapolis].
Owner: John Wainwright [Annapolis?].
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 77
17711 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: (>. Crew: 20.
Feb. 12 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Hnim.
Bonders: John Hunn, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt, it Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: T[imothy] Matlack.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 68
1779 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop, (inns: 8. Crew: 25.
Sep. 9 Bond: 10,000. Master: Hugh Montgomery.
Bonders: Hugh Montgomery, Philadelphia. Alexander Nes-
bitt, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Pryor.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 73
1779 Ranger. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Nov. -i Bond: $10,000. Master: Nathaniel Howard.
P.onders: Nathaniel Howard, Hartford. Ebenezer Barnard, jr.,
Hartford. James Church, Hartford.
Owners: James Church & Co., Hartford.
Witnesses: William Williams, John Wise.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 67
1780 Ranger. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 50. Bond:
$10,000. Master: Thomas Johnson. Mate:
Pfoter] Sharpe.
Bonders: Thomas Johnson [Baltimore?]. Daniel Bow ley, Bal
timore.
Owners: Daniel Bowley, Baltimore, John McLure [Baltimore].
Witness: W[illiam] Smith.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 69
430 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Ranger. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 20.
May 25 Bond: 5,000. Master: A.shbel Kilcy.
Bonders: Ashbel Riley [Wetherstield?]. Ebenezer Barnard, jr.
[Hartford]. William Nichols.
Owners: Ebenezer Barnard & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: Samuel Wyllys, John Hall.
C. C. 1<M>, vol. 12, p. 74
1780 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop, (inns: -2, Crew: 4. Bond:
Sep. 14 $20,000. Master: Andrew Lawrence-.
Bonders: Andrew Lawrence, Philadelphia. John Bayard,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Andrew Lawrence, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Hide, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, ]). 72
1780 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct. 19 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Babson.
Bonders: Samuel Babson [Cape Ann]. Kbene/er Parsons,
Cape Ann. William Parsons, Cape Ann.
Owners: William Gee and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: John Foster, George Burroughs.
C. C. 11)6, vol. 12, p. 60
1781 Ranger. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 42.
Jan. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Buchanan.
Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore?]. Matthew Ridley.
Baltimore.
Owners: Matthew Ridley and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. til
1781 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 14 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: -lob Knight.
Bonders: Job Knight, Cape Ann. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Stephen Gorham, Boston.
Owners: Stephen lligginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: George Ridgway, Joseph Daniels.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 70
(781 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: s. Crew:
Oct. it 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Simmons.
Bonders: Thomas Simmons, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Samuel Brown, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Mungo Mackay, Nathaniel Barber.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, j). 75
J.78 2 Ranger. Massachusetts boat. (inns: 1. Crew: 1H.
May 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Lot Dimick.
Bonders: Lot Dimick [Falmouth]. Silas Hatch [Falmouth?].
Kbenezer Nye [Wareham?].
Owners: Joseph Dimick and others, Falmouth.
Witnesses: Ichabod Hatch, Nathaniel Allen.
C. C. 1!)(5, vol. 12, p. 65
NA.VAL RECORDS OF TiiE REVOLUTION. 431
178 2 Ranger. Connecticut galley, (inn: 1. Crew: 15.
May 25 Bond $20,000. Master: Worthington Ely.
Bonders: Worthington Kly, Saybrook. Joseph Hart, Saybrook.
William Bull, Hartford.
Owner: Worthington Kly, Saybrook.
Witnesses: Asa Benton, Thomas Bull.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 66
17*2 Ranger. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4-. Crew: 20.
May -21 Bond: 20,000. Master: Joseph Christophers.
Bonders: Joseph Christophers [Kennebee], Stephen Bruce,
Massachusetts. Giles Alexander, Massachusetts.
< Iwners: Joseph Christophers and others.
Witnesses: Thomas Pennie, George Homer.
C. C. 1SI6, vol. 12, p. 63
1782 Ranger. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: (i. Crew: 20.
Aug. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Burges.
Bonders: Joshua Burges, Gloucester. Nehemiah Somes, Bos-
tun. Joshua Wetherle, Boston.
Owners: John Low and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: Bartholomew Kneeland, Kbene/.er Perry.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 62
17*2 Ranger. Massachusetts ship. Guns: (i. Crew: 15.
Dec. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Coffin.
Bonders: Samuel Coffin, Newburyport. Anthony Davenport,
Newburyport. Joseph Moulton, jr., Newburyport.
Owners: Samuel Bailey, Newburyport. Samuel Coflin, Xew
buryport. Anthony Pavenport, Newburyport. Joseph
Moulton, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 64
1779 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Feb. 1 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Ball [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McCleay.
C. C. lilti, vol. 12, p. 79
17711 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
May 3 45. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Craig [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Ta-iiel Kdwards, James Trimble.
C. <\ 196, vol. 12, p. 81
432 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 28 35. Bond: $5.000. Master: David Mansfield
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McCleay.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 81
1780 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Mar. 3 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: William Treene
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson [Philadelphia]. Joseph Hargan.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 84
1780 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Aug. 25 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Stephens.
Bonders: David Stephens, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 12, p. 83
1781 Rattlesnake. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew:
Jun. 12. 85. Bond: $20.000. Master: Mark Clark.
Bonders: Mark Clark [Salem?]. John Andrew, Salem.
Francis Boardman [Salem].
Owners: John Andrew and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jeremiah Hall, Caleb Real.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 80
1781 Rattlesnake. Viper, and Saratoga. Connecticut boats.
Dec. 17 Guns: 1 each. Crew: lo each. Bond: $20,000.
Master: Ebencxer Jones.
Bonders: Ebenezer Jones, Stamford. John Davenport, jr.,
Stamford. James Cogswell, Stamford.
Owner: Ebenezer Jones, Stamford.
Witnesses: Deborah Davenport, " Mehitabel " Coggeshall.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 85
1780 Raven. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Sep. 16 Bond: 20,000. Master: Gideon Olmsted.
Bonders: Gideon Olmsted [Hartford]. Abraham Miller Hart
ford. Aaron Olmsted Hartford.
Owners: Miller, Olmsted and Co., Hartford.
Witnesses: John Pitkin, John Pitkin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 90
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 433
1750 Raven. Massachusetts ship. (iuns: 10. Crow: 4(>.
Nov. ! Bond: 2n,uon. Master: James Davis.
Bonders: .lames Davis [Boston . ]. Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Klien Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: George Burroughs, David Spear, jr.
C. C. 1<>6, vol. 12, p. 87
1751 Raven. Connecticut scliooner. Guns; 10. Crew: 40.
Jim. li Bond: -20,000. Master: Giles Hollister.
Bonders: Giles Hollister [Hartford]. Abraham Miller [Hart-
funl]. Aaron Olmsted [Hartford].
Owners: Abraham Miller & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: William Henshaw, David Lynian.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 88
1782 Raven. Connecticut schooner, (iuns: 10. Crew: 4.">.
]\Iar. 6 Bond: $20.000. Master: Stephen Buckland.
r>onders: Stephen Bucklund, Hartford. James Tilev, Hartford.
Charles Merrill, Hartfonl.
Owners: Abraham Miller & Co. [Hartford?].
Witnesses: Moses Robins, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 86
1782 Raven. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
May 4 Bond: S20.OOO. Master: Daniel Needham.
Bonders: Daniel Needham, Salem. Benjamin Xeedham, Sa
lem. Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owner-: Benjamin Xeedham and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Isaac Pierce. James Hughes.
C. C. 1%, vol. 12, p. 89
1780 Ravie. X, La Ravie.
Sep. 2
1778 Rebecca. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
Aug. 31 Bond: Wlo.oon. Master: James Martin [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: James Hood, Philadelphia. Samuel Robbina, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Hood, Philadelphia. James Ash &Co., Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: .lames Montgomery, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 94
1779 Rebecca. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: (5. Crew: 20.
Sep. 17 Bond: SlO.ooo. Master: John Chatham [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Lardner Clark, Philadelphia. James Vanuxem,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Vanuxem. Lardner Clark &Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12. p. 93
52120(1 28
434 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Rebecca. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crow: 12.
Apr. 21 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Burrows [Phila
delphia].
Bonders, Elisha Clark, Philadelphia. James Vanuxem, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Vanuxem. Lardner Clark [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 92
1780 Rebeccah. Connecticut sloop. Guns: (i. Crew: 86.
Jun. 12 Bond: $10,000. Master: Daniel Goffe Phipps.
Bonders: Daniel Goffe Phipps, New Haven. Jesse Leaven-
worth, New Haven.
Owner: Jesse Leavenworth, New Haven.
Witnesses: Samuel Bishop, Jonathan Fitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 96
1781 Rebecca. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Oct. 24 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Miller.
Mate: Leonard Primer [Philadelphia].
Bonders: James Crawford, Philadelphia. William Miller,
Philadelphia.
Owner: George Haynes [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 95
1776 Rebecca and Sally. Maryland boat. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jun. 24 8. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Russell.
Mate: Charles Wells [Philadelphia?]. 2d Lieut, :
James Forbes.
Bonders: Thomas Russell, Baltimore County. Robert Purvi-
ance, Baltimore. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: James Calhoun, Baltimore County. John McLure,
Baltimore ( ounty.
Witness: G[abriel] Duvall.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 97
1782 Recompence (with Armed Boat). Connecticut galley.
Jul. 5 Gun: 1. Crew: 12 and 8. Bond: $20,000.
Master: John Wilkinson.
Bonders: John Wilkinson. Isaac Spencer, jr. Thomas Smith,
[Connecticut].
Owners: Isaac Spencer & Co.
Witnesses: Anna Southmayd, Hannah Spencer.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 98
1779 Recovery. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Jun. 12 Bond: $10.000. Master: William Dunlop.
Bonders: William Dunlop, Philadelphia. Alexander Nelson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Nelson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 101
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 435
1780 Recovery. Connecticut ship. Guns: It?. Crew: 120.
Feb. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Smedley.
Bonders: Samuel Smedley [Norwich]. John Grenell [Nor
wich]. Joseph Williams [Norwich].
Owners: Joseph Williams it Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Gfurdon] Saltonstall, David Manwaring.
0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 103
1781 Recovery. Pennsylvania boat. (inn: 1. Crew: 25.
May 25 Bond: $20,000. Masters: Gear Chadwick [Phila
delphia). John Hammelt Philadelphia.
Bonders: Stephen Girard, Philadelphia. Isaac Cox, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Stephen Girard. Philadelphia. Isaac Cox, Philadel
phia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. , p. -
1782 Recovery. Massachusetts brigantine. (runs: 12. Crew:
Jun. 4 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Ingersoll.
Bunders: Samuel Ingersoll, Salem. William Safford, Salem.
Klisha Sigourney [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Jones, William Safford, and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Hammatt, Henry Hill.
C. C. 1%, vol. 12, p. 102
1782 Recovery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Dec. 6 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Dennis.
Bonders: William Dennis, Salem. Samuel Jones, Salem. John
Andrew [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Jones and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Brooks, Samuel Webb.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 100
1781 Regulator and boat. Connecticut galley. Guns: 4.
Jul. 18 Crew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Seth Over-
ton. Mate: Daniel Cheney.
Bonders: Seth Overtoil, Chatham. Daniel Cheney, Chatham.
David Bates, Chatham.
Owners: [David] Bates & Co., Chatham.
Witnesses: John Porter, Benjamin Snow.
See: Bond of boat Ilumbird of same date.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 104
1782 Renown. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 27.
May 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh Willson. Mate:
John Roberts [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Hugh Willson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Robert Totten and
others [Philadelphia?].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 105
436 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Reprisal. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jul. 17 55. Bond: .S5. 000. Muster: Paul Reed [jr.].
Bonders: Paul Reed [jr.], Boston [Mass.]. .Tames Bayard.
Boston, Mass. George Gains, Portsmouth [X. II.].
Owners: Gushing and White, Boston, Mass.
Witnesses: George King, Ebenezer Thompson.
C. 0. 19(1, vol. 11 , i>. 110
1781 Reprisal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30.
Jul. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Curtis.
Bonders: John Curtis [Boston?]. John Coffin Jones. Boston.
Tristram Collin, Boston.
Owners: John Collin Jo.nes and others, Boston.
Witness: John Fenno.
C. C. 196, vol. 11 , p. lOti
1781 Reprisal. Massachusetts galley, (runs: 4. Crew: i 5.
Jul. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Fri/el.
Bonders: Benjamin Frizel, Pownal borough. Samuel Gardner,
Boston. Benjamin Ilichborn, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin Ilichborn and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Peirce, Joseph Hall, jr.
C. C. 19(1, vol. ll , p. 107
1782 Reprisal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12.
Mar. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Wilson Jacobs.
Bonders: Wilson Jacobs, Providence, K. I. Tristram Collin,
Boston. Samuel Brown, Boston.
Owners: Tristram Coffin and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Russell, jr., Isaiah Doane.
C. C. 196, vol. 11 , p. 108
1782 Reprisal. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Apr. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Peirce John
son.
Bonders: William Peirce Johnson, Newburyport. William
Bartlett, Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport.
Owners: William Bartlett, Moses Brown, and Jonathan Mulli-
ken, Newburyport.
Witnesses: William Caldwell, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 12, p. 109
1780 Resolution. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: (i. Crew:
Nov. 10 IS. Bond: $20,000. Master: Zachariah Scars.
Bonders: Zachariah Sears [Boston]. William Foster, Boston.
Nalbro Frazier, Boston.
Owner: William Foster, Boston.
Witnesses: William Payne, William Gray.
C. C. 196, vol. IS, p. 6
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE HF.VOLUTION. 437
1781 Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: <i. Crew:
.Mar. :il 25. Bond: S20,ooo. Master: Amos Potter.
Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston. Jonathan Nutting, Boston.
Kbenezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Kbene/er Woodward and otlii rs, Boston.
Witnesses: William Doggett, Thomas Howard.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 4
17S1 Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Apr. 20 :5o. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Savage.
Bonders: John Savage, Boston. George Stillman, Machias,
Mass. [Me.]. James A very, Machias, Mass. [Me.].
Owners: George Stillman and others, Machias, Mass. [Me.].
Witnesses: Joseph Nye, Benjamin Loring.
C. C. 10(5, vol. 13, p. 5
1781 Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: ti. Crew:
May 18 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Morgan.
Bonders: William Morgan [Boston]. Jonathan Nutting, Bos
ton. Kbenezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Nutting, Boston. Ebenezer Woodward,
Boston.
Witnesses: Abraham Crawbey, Thomas Howard.
C. C. lOti, vol. 13, p. 2
1781 Resolution. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Tun. 2:-i 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peleg Eldred.
Bonders: Peleg Eldred. Edward Hallam [New London].
David Trumbull [Lebanon].
Owners: Jonathan Waldrou & Co.
Witnesses: John Porter, Joseph Abel.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 13, p. 1
1782 Resolution. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 13 11. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Odiorne.
Bonders: John Odiorne, Salisbury. James Bayley, Salisbury.
Ezekiel Worthen, Salisbury.
Owners: John Bartlett, William llackett, and Ezekiel Worthen,
Salisbury. John Stiokney, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Mfichael] Hodge, William Armstrong.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 3
1780 Resource. Massachusetts ship. (Juris: Id. Crew: 24.
Sep. 7 Bond: $20.000. Master: Richard Ober.
Bonders: Richard Ober [Beverly]. F.ben Parsons, Boston.
Thomas Woodberry, Beverly.
Owner: Thomas Woodberry, Beverly.
Witnesses: Mark Fitz, William Parsons.
C. 0. 19(i, vol. 13, p. 9
438 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Resource. Maryland schooner. Guns: 20. Crew: -2.
Se P- 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: J[osep]h Audet.
Bonders: J[osep]h Audet [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owner: [John] Dumestre, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 7
1781 Resource. Maryland schooner, (runs: 14. Crew: (50.
Jul. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Audet.
Bonders: Joseph Audet [Baltimore]. John Steward, Anne
Arundel County.
Owner: John Dumest[re], Baltimore.
Witnesses: William Hyde, C[hristopher] Richmond.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 8
1781 Restoration. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 30.
May 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Hart.
Bonders: Elisha Hart [Saybrook]. William Bull. Jeremiah
Platt.
Owners: William Hart & Co. [Saybrook].
Witnesses: Caleb Bull, jr., Joseph Otis.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 10
1779 Retaliation. Pennsylvania galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 50.
Jun. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Stephen Decatur.
Bonders: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Pryor and Bridges, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 12
1779 Retaliation. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Aug. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Philipps Kollock
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Ord, Philadelphia. Cadwalader Dickinson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, William Bingham, and George Ord,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 16
1779 Retaliation. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 50.
Aug. 1(5 Bond: $5,000. Master: Azariah Whittelsey.
Bonders: Azariah Whittelsey, Saybrook. Oliver Huntington,
Lebanon. James Clark, Lebanon.
Owners: William Hart & Co., Saybrook.
Witnesses: John Porter, Henry Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 19
1780 Retaliation. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: (iO.
May 6 Bond: 2,000. Master: William Havens.
Bonders: William Havens, Groton. William Hart, Saybrook.
Michael Melally, New London.
Owners: William Hart & Co. [Saybrook].
Witnesses: Gfurdon] Saltonstall, Gib[eon] Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 15
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 439
1780 Retaliation. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crow: 50.
Jan. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Hart.
Bonders: Elisha Hart, Joseph Hart, William Hart, Saybrook.
Owners: William Hart & Co. [Saybrook].
Witnesses: G[urdon] Sultonstall, Bocca Saltonstall.
C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 14
1780 Retaliation. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 15.
Aug. 21 Bond: $20.000. Master: Hugh Baker.
Bonders: Hugh Baker, Philadelphia. James Pickering, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Pickering, Molineaux & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p 11.
1780 Retaliation. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Nov. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Goodhue.
Bonders: Joseph Goodhue [Newburyport]. Ralph Cross, New-
buryport. Stephen Cross, Newburyport.
Owners: Ralph & Stephen Cross, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Wood Brown, William Cross.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 13
1781 Retaliation. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 24.
Tul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Sewall.
Bonders: Samuel Sewall, Newburyport. Ralph Cross, New-
bnryport. Stephen Cross, Newburyport.
Owners: Ralph & Stephen Cross, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Timothy Condry, Nathaniel Cross.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 18
1782 Retaliation. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Feb. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Rice.
Bonders: Samuel Rice, Kittery, Mass. [Me.]. Stephen Cross,
Newburyport. Jonathan Hamilton, Berwick [Me.].
Owners: Stephen Cross and others.
Witnesses: J[ ] C. Chadbourn, George Gains.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 17
1779 Retrieve. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 18.
Sep. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Paul [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: William Will, Philadelphia. J[acob] Shallus, Phila
delphia.
Owners: William Will. Jacob Shallus & Co.. Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 20
1776 Revenge. Connecticut vessel. Guns: 10. Crew: 80.
Oct. 23 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Conkling.
Bonders: John Hudson, Saybrook. Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New
London. Joseph Conkling, Groton.
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., & Co., New London.
Witnesses: Pierpont Kd wards, Ralph Isaacs.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 24
440 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1777 Revenge. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Apr. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Gosnold.
Bonders: William (iosnold [Baltimore?]. Chariot" Wallace,
Annapolis.
Owners: William Lux, J)aniel Bovvley and others.
Witness: K[ichard] Kidgely.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 27
1778 Revenge. Connecticut ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 80.
Jul. 23 Bond: $LO,(inu. Master: Nathan Post.
Bonders: Nathan Post, Saybrook. Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New
London. John Hulbert, East Haddam.
Owners: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., i Co., New London.
Witnesses: Winthrop Salstonstall, Thomas Muw.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 34
1779 Revenge. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Jun. 14 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Buchanan.
Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore?]. Robert Purvianee,
Baltimore.
Owners: Charles Wallace and others [Annapolis].
Witness: T[hornas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 191), vol. 13, p. 22
1780 Revenge. Maryland brig-. Guns: 12. Crew: 32. Bond:
Jun. 24 $20,000. Master: Alexander Murray.
Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Muir and others, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C, C. 196, vol. 13, p. 31
1780 Revenge. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 1. Crew: 25.
Jul. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Aaron Swaine [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: John 1 atton, Philadelphia. Benjamin Davis, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Philip Moore & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 37
1780 Revenge. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Nov. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Archibald Kainey.
Bonders: Archibald Rainey [Boston]. Daniel Sargent, Bos
ton. Joshua Blanchard, jr., Boston.
Owners: Joshua Blanchard, jr., Boston.
Witnesses: Jonathan Greenleaf, Samuel Cotesworthy, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 36
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 441
1781 Revenge. Virginia bout, (inns: 2. Crew: 45. Bond:
Apr. 1 $20,000. Master: Nicholas Lawrence.
Bonders: Nicholas Lawranoe, James Probe) ,
Uabriel Unit [Virginia].
Owners: John Peyton, James Probey,
James KarUvoocl [Virginia].
Witnesses: John Dandridge, Richard Bowler.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 29
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: S. Crew: 40.
Apr. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Knight.
Bonders: Benjamin Knight, Salem. Ketier Beekett.
Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Mlsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Cornelius Bradford, Samuel Swasey.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 28
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts sloop, (inns: 4. Crew: 14.
Jun. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ezekiel Burroughs.
Bonders: Ezekiel Burroughs, Cape Ann. Daniel Sargent, Bos
ton. Joshua Blanchard, jr., Boston.
Owner: Joshua Blanchard, Boston.
Witnesses: Jonathan Amory, James Dodge.
( .( . 196, vol. 13, p. 23
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Auo;. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zenas Cook.
Bonders: Zenas Cook, Salem. Joseph York. Nathan farrow.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Elisha Sigourney, Jeremiah Belknap, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 25
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: [8?J. Crew:
Aug. 16 35. Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Foster.
Bonders: Samuel Foster, Salem. John Baker, Salem. Elisha
Sigourney, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Davis, Loring Baylor.
"C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 26
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Dec. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Kobert Adamson.
Bonders: Robert Adamson, Boston. Daniel Bell, Boston.
Samuel Broome, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Broome and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Pierpont, Thomas Hunt.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 21
442 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Revenge. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. 14 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Poor.
Bonders: Nathan Poor, Newburyport. Joseph Marquand,
Newburyport. John Pettingell, Newburyport.
Owners: Joseph Marquand and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: William W. Prout, Benjamin Connor.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 32
1782 Revenge. Virginia schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Jul. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Mercier.
Bonders: John Mercier, Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Owner: Joseph Cranberry.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 30
1782 Revenge. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 10.
Aug. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaiah Simmons.
Bonders: Isaiah Simmons, Boston. Thomas Adams, Boston.
Nathaniel Byfleld Lyde, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Adams, Job Prince, and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Daniel Boyer, Thomas Adams.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 36
1783 Revenge. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
Feb. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Amos Potter.
Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston. Jonathan Nutting, Boston.
Nathaniel Chadwick, Boston.
Owners: Ebenezer Woodward & Co., Boston.
Witnesses: William Doggett, Benjamin Slator.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 33.
1781 Revolt. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Oct. 29 $20,000. Master: Henry Phelps.
Bonders: Henry Phelps, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
William Cohnan, Boston.
Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Salem.
Witness: Benjamin Colman.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 38.
1779 Revolution. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 60.
Dec. 8 Bond: $10,000. Master: John McNachtane
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Morris, jr., Philadelphia. Robert Paisley,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Morris, jr., &Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benj. W. Morris.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 39
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 443
1781 Revolution. Pennsylvania ship, (iuns: 26. Crow: 130.
Apr. 27 Bond: $20.000. Master: John McXachtane
[Philadelphia]. Mate: John Douglass, Philadel
phia.
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Robert Paisley, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Thomas Irwin & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 40
1782 Revolution. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130.
Feb. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Webb.
Bonders: Andrew Cabot for Stephen Webb. Andrew Cabot,
Beverly. Samuel Cabot, Beverly.
Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Witnesses: Moses Brown, George Cabot.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 42
1782 Revolution. Massachusetts schooner, (rims: 8. Crew:
Dec. 6 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Trask.
Bonders: Joseph Trask [Boston?]. John Leach [Salem?].
John F. Morgan [Boston?].
Owners: Robert Leach and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Hancock, Benjamin White.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 41
1780 Richard. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crow: 14.
Mar. 28 Bond: $3,000. Master: Lodowick Champlm.
Bonders: Lodowick Champlin, New London County. Samuel
Mather. Joseph Hart, New London County.
Owner: John McThorday.
Witnesses: Gfurdon] Saltonstall, Mary W. Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 43
1778 Richardson. Maryland sloop. Guns: <>. Crew: 10.
Jul. 25 Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathaniel Cooper.
Bonders: Nathaniel Cooper [Baltimore]. Thomas Dawson.
Owners: Thomas Russell [Baltimore County]. Edward and
Thomas Noel, Thomas Dawson, William Hindman, William
Perry and James Lloyd Chamberlain & Co. [Maryland].
Witnesses: Jacob H. Hindman, William Frazier.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 44
1778 Richmond. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 12.
Sep. 24 Bond: $5,000. Master: Henry Geddes,
Bonders: Henry Geddes [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, An
napolis.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 46
444 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Richmond. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 50.
Sep. 20 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Cummings [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John McClena-
chan, Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair MoClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Erwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 45
1782 Richmond. Virginia schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 20.
Jun. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Job Pray.
Bonders: Job Pray [Philadelphia]. James Heron, Richmond.
Owners: Low and Pray [Philadelphia].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 47
1780 Right and Justice. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul 18 30. Bond: 20,000. Master: Dan Scovell.
Bonders: Dan Scovell, Farmington. Justus liiley, Wethers-
field. John Wright, Wethersfield.
Owners: Justus Riley, Wethersfield. John Wright, Wethers-
field.
Witnesses: Samuel W. Williams, Ezekiel Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 49
1781 Right Hand. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 5. Crew: 15.
Oct. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Asa Palmer.
Bonders: Asa Palmer, Stonington. Nathan Palmer, jr. [Ston-
ington]. Winthrop Saltonstall, New London.
Owners: Xathan Palmer and Joshua Lathrop [Stonington].
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Sally Gardiner.
Edward Palmer, of Stonington, is named as one of the bonders, but
his signature is lacking.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 48
1781 Rising States. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 70.
Nov. 30 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Pasteur.
Bonders: James Pasteur [South Quay]. Richard Baker [Rich
mond].
Owners: Baker and Blow, Richmond.
Witness: A[ ] Wyth.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, ]>. 50
1778 Rising Sun. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 8.
Apr. 3 Bond: $5,000. Master: Henry Geddos.
Bonders: Henry Geddes [Philadelphia]. William Hammond,
Baltimore.
Owners: Archibald Buchanan & Co., Baltimore County.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 54
NAVAL RECORDS OF T1IK REVOLUTION . 445
1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship, (runs: 20. Crew: 130.
Mar. Hi Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Cassan. Mate:
John Harrison [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Cassan, Philadelphia. Francir; Gurney,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Francis Gurney, 1 hiladcliihia. Joseph Carson it Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Harrison, James Trimble.
The name* of tin- t,o:id T-J are KH rn, hut their signatures have been
cut. Harrison seems to h ivc reside*! at Annapolis, Md., earlier.
( . C. 196, vol. I !, )). 51
1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship, (runs: -20. Crew: 130.
,lul. ."> Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Cassan. Mate:
,lohn Harrison [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Cassan, Philadelphia. Ilujrh Lennox, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Francis (iurney [Philadelphia]. Joseph Carson & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
Sec note a* to Harrison in preceding entry.
C. C. 196, vol. ]:;, p. 52
1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship, (funs: 13. Crew: 45.
Dec. 8 Bond: 20,000. Master: Stephen Decatur. Mate:
John Osinon [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Stephen Decatur, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Francis Gnrney, Philadelphia. Abraham Markoe
and others [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. l.S, p. 53
1781 Robin Hood. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 1-1. Crew:
Mav 24 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Sargent Smith.
Bonders: Sargent Smith, Cape Ann. Stephen Higginson,
Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
( >wners: Stephen Higginson, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston.
Witnesses: Moses Hale, William Parsons.
C. C. 196, vol. 1H, p. 55
1781 Robust. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 25.
Oct. 31 Bond: 20.000. Master: Jonathan Tucker.
Bonders: Jonathan Tucker [Salein]. Benjamin Goodhue,
Salem. Aaron Waitt, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: G[ ] Holman, John Tucker.
C. C. 196, vol. l:i, p. 56
446 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Rochambeau. Connecticut snow. Guns: 16. Crew:
Mar. 7 35. Bond: 20,000. Master: Michael Melally.
Bonders: Michael Melally, New London. Nathaniel Shaw,
New London. Thomas Shaw, New London.
Owner: Nathaniel Shaw, New London.
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall.
C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 92
1781 Rochambeau. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew:
Oct. 16 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Parsons.
Bonders: Jonathan Parsons, Newtmryport. Samuel Newhall,
Newburyport. Ebenezer Stacker, "by Rufus King," New-
buryport.
Owner*: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport,
Witnesses: S[amuel] Cazneau, Rufus King.
C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 57
1782 Rochester. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Apr. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Morton.
Bonders: Stephen Morton [Boston]. Samuel Tucker, Boston.
Moses Bradley, Boston.
Owners: George Blankingship and others [Boston].
Witnesses: Thomas C. Vernon, Simeon Turner.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 58
1780 Roebuck. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 90.
Oct. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Gideon Henfield.
Bonders: Gideon Henfield, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Owner: Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem.
Witnesses: Aaron Croel, Joseph Marchant.
C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 52
1781 Roebuck. Massachusetts boat. Guns: No carriage guns;
Jun. 1 others not stated. Crew: 16. Bond: 20,000.
Master: Philip Crundal.
Bonders, Philip Crandal, Falmouth, Joseph Barnard, Falmouth,
Meshech San born, Hampton Falls, N. H.
Owners: Joseph Barnard, Joseph McLallen and Peter Warren,
Falmouth, Mass, [now Portland, Me.].
Witnesses: Meshech Weare, Thomas Wibird Weare, G[ ]
Warren.
0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 59
1781 Romeo. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 15.
Mar. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Grimes. Mate:
Silvanus Jones.
Bonders: John Grimes, Boston. Isaiah Doane, Boston. Samuel
Brown, Boston.
Owner: Isaiah Doane, Boston.
Witnesses: William Baker, jr., W[ ] Harris.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 60
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 447
1781 Romulus. Massachusetts brigantino. duns: 14. Crew:
Jan. 10 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: .Joshua Graf ton.
Bonders: Joshua Grafton, Salem. Stephen Higginson, Boston.
Siinnicl Parkman, Boston.
Owners: Joshua (irafton and others, Salem.
Witness: Jusiah Roberts.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 61
1781 Romulus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Jul. 12 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Waters.
Bonders: Joseph Waters, Salem. George Williams, Salem.
Joseph Grafton, Salem.
Owners: Joshua Grafton and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Thomas Appleton, Barent Bleecker.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 63
1782 Romulus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew:
Nov. 20 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Palfrey.
Bonders: Thomas Palfrey, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr., Boston.
Josiah Spear, Boston.
Owners: Joseph and Joshua (irafton, Salem.
Witnesses: J. D. Robins, Sampson Rea.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 62
1780 Rose. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: t>. Crew: 20. I5ond:
Mar. 14 $10,000. Master: Thomas Craig [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Learning, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C.
Fisher, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning, Philadelphia. Joseph C. Fisher & Co.
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Murray. A[ ] Burmet.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 64
1782 Rose. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 40. Bond:
Aug. 3 $20,000. Master: Thomas Mesnard. Mate:
John Martin [Baltimore?, Md. j.
Bonders: Thomas Mesnard, Philadelphia. William Turnbull,
Philadelphia.
Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 65
1782 Ross. Virginia brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. Bond:
Apr. 20 $20,000. Master: James Chambers.
Bonders: James Chambers [Philadelphia?]. George Nicolson,
Richmond.
Owners: David Ross & Co. [Philadelphia?].
Witness: William Johnston.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 66
448 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Rover. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Cre\v: 10.
Aug. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Fatten.
Homier*: Thomas Patten [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel Smith, Baltimore. Daniel Bo\vley, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 19l>, vol. I:!, p. 71
1781 Rover. Massachusetts ship. (Inns: 24. Crew: loo.
May 28 Bond: 20,000. Master: James Barr.
Bonders: James Barr [Salem]. Joseph Lambert. Joseph
White, Salem.
Owners: Joseph White and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jacob Clark, Thomas White.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 68
1781 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: (>. Crew: 20.
Dec. 1 Bond: 20,000. Master: Elijah Aver.
Bonders: Elijah Aver, Machias, [Me.]. Jonathan Kddy, Bos
ton. Samuel Sharp, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Sharp and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Hyslop, jr., Robert Foster.
C. C. 19G, vol. 13, p. 07
17S 2 Rover G-alley. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4.
Mar. } Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: Lemuel
Carver.
Bonders: Lemuel Carver, Dartmouth. Joseph Head, Boston.
Leonard .Jarvis, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Kpes and others, Dartmouth.
Witnesses: B[enjami]n Jarvis, John Hichborn.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 73
1782 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: ;>0.
Jun. 14 Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Mogridge.
Bonders: Thomas Mogridge, Salem. Jonathan Messervy,
Salem. Isaac Xeedham [Salem?].
Owners: Jonathan Messervy and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Gabriel Holman, Josiah Parsons.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 70
1782 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 0. Crew: 30.
Aug. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: Lev! Young.
Bonders: Levi Young, Marthas Vinyard. Leonard Jarvis,
Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston.
Owners: Lemuel Williams and others, Dartmouth.
Witness: Robert Elliot.
C. C. 19li, vol. 13, p. 72
1783 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20.
Jan. 29 Bond: 20,000. Master: Nicholas Melzard.
Bonders: Nicholas Melzard, Marblehead. Thomas Oliver, Mar-
blehead. Thomas Elkins, Marblehead.
Owners: Thomas Elkins and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: Joseph Proctor, Richard Prince.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 69
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 449
17S2 Roxene. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Feb. .) It;. Bond: $20,ooO. .Master: Richard Kitson.
Bonders: Richard Kitson, Portsmouth. Mark Seavey, Ports-
inouth. William 1 laisted, Portsmouth.
Owners: Thomas Roach and others [Portsmouth].
Witnesses: George 1 (Jains, Klisha Low.
C . C. Hlti, vol. 13, p. 74
17*1 Royal Louis. New Hampshire ship, (inns: Iti. Crew:
Apr. i:> 85. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Nichols.
Bonders,: Nathan Nichols, Portsmouth. Joshua Wentworth,
Portsmouth. James Hackett, Kxeter.
Owners: Nathan Nichols & Co. [Portsmouth].
Witness: Josiah (iilnian, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 76
17S1 Royal Louis. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 22. Crew:
Jul. -2 . , 200. Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Decatur.
Mate: George Duck [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Stephen Decatur, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Duck, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 75
1TS1 Ruby. Massachusetts brigtmtine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Apr. !) Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Webber.
Bonders: Benjamin Webber [Boston]. Daniel Sargent [Bos
ton]. Kbene/er Lane [Boston].
Owners: John Babson [Newburyport]. Daniel Rogers and
others. Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Lewis Carnes, Thomas Carnes.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 79
17S1 Ruby. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Aug. ! Bond: $20,000. Master: Solomon Babson.
Bonders: Solomon Babson, Newburyport. John Babson, New
buryport. Kbenezer Lane, Boston.
Owners: John Babson and others, Newbnry.
Witnesses: Job Prince, James Stinson.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 77
1782 Ruby. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 21.
Sep. It! Bond: $20,000. Master: Solomon Babson.
Bondors: Solomon Babson, Newburyport. John Babson, New
buryport. Joseph Tyler, Newburyport.
Owner: John Babson, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Zebulon Babson, Mfichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 78
5212 OT. L>!)
450 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1778 Rutledge. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crow: 10. Bond:
Sep. 14 $5,000. Master: John Earle. Mate: Christopher
Gyllinbots. Boatswain and gunner: Baptist Noel.
Bonders: John Earle [Philadelphia]. Isaac Van Bibber [Bal
timore], Md.
Owners: Benjamin Crockett, Baltimore. Jesse Hollingsworth,
Baltimore. Robert T. llooe [Alexandria], Va.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 80
1781 Saco Bob. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 3. Crew:
May 22 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Solomon Coit.
Bonders: Solomon Coit, Saco, [Me.]. Joseph Morrill, Saco,
[Me.]. Joseph Wells, Hampton Falls, N. H.
Owner: Joseph Morrill, Saco.
Witnesses: Meshech Weare, Josiah Derver.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 12
Salamander. Massachusetts cutter. Guns: 8. Crew:
May 28 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John O Brien.
Bonders: John O Brien, Newburyport. Moses Little, Newbury-
port. Benjamin Harrod, Newburyport.
Owners: John O Brien, Moses Little, Benjamin Harrod, and
Thomas Clough, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, William Armstrong.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 13, p. 81
1782 Salamander. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 7. Crew:
Mar. 29 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Andrew Reed.
Bonders: Andrew Reed [Salem?]. Moses Little, Newburyport.
James Tileston, Newburyport.
Owners: Moses Little, Benjamin Harrod, James Tileston, and
George Searles [Newburyport].
Witnesses: Timothy Harris, Ebenezer Little.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 82
1778 Salem. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. Bond:
Nov. 9 $5,000. Master: John Stillwell.
Bonders: John Stillwell, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Thomas Learning and others, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Spence, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 84
1780 Salem. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 20.
Dec. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Williams.
Bonders: Henry Williams, Salem, George Williams, Salem.
Benjamin Ward, jr., Salem.
Owners: George Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Henry Williams, jr., Samuel Williams, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 85
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 451
17S2 Salem. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: ti. Crew: 30.
Iul. 27 Bond: $20,000. Muster: Edward Stanly.
Bonders: Edward Stanly, Salein. Joshua Ward, Salem.
Jos[eph . ; ] Hathorne, Salem.
< hvners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: G[ ] Burchmore, Kdward Rittere.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 83
1751 Salem Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew:
Nov. 26 :-Ju. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Cook.
Bonders: Joseph Cook, Salem. Klias Hasket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Saunders [Salem] .
Owners: Klias 11. Derby and others, Salem.
Witness: John Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 87
1752 Salem Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: I). Crew:
Jun. 2y 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brewer.
Bonders: John Brewer, Salem. Klias Basket Derby, Salem.
Thomas Saunders, Salem.
Owner: Klias 11. Derby, Salem.
Witness: Mehitable Harris.
C. C. 19<i, vol. 13, p. 86
1778 Salisbury. Maryland brigantine. Guns: *!. Crew: 20.
Dec. 19 Bond: 10,000. Master: George Buchanan.
Mate: Thomas Ward [Philadelphia]. Boatswain:
William Green.
Bonders: George Buchanan [Baltimore . , Mil.]. John David
son, Annapolis.
Owners: Archibald and < ieorge Buchanan & Co. [Baltimore?,
Md.]
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 88
1777 Sally. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10.
Aug. 4 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dodge.
Bonders: Joseph Dodge, Stonington. Wait Rathbun, Stoning-
ton.
Owners: Wait Rathbun & Co., Stonington.
Witnesses: John Trumbull, Charles Collier.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 94
177!* Sally. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 30.
Jan. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Ignatius Fenwick. Mate:
Charles Gibbs.
Bonders: Ignatius Fenwick [Baltimore]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: Archibald Buchanan, Daniel Bowley, William Ham
mond and others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hvde.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 95
452 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Sally. Pennsylvania brigantine. (funs: 14. Crow: 30.
May 21 Bond: $10.000. Master: -lames Armitage [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Joseph 0. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. l:i, p. S9
1780 Sally. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: In.
Mar. 3 ttond: S10.000. Master: Uriah Smith [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. John McKim, Philadel
phia.
Owners: John Flahavan [Philadelphia]. John Taylor, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. Ki, p. 9S
1780 Sally. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 50. Bond:
.Mar. 8 $5,000. Master: Seth Warner.
Bonders: Silvanus Tinker, East Iladdam. John Gelston, East
Haddam. Setli Warner, Saybrook.
Owners: Silvanus Tinker & Co. [East Haddam].
Witnesses: John Porter, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. l. i, i). 100
1780 Sally. Connecticut brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. Bond:
Jun. 2 3,000. Master: Israel Bishop.
Bonders: Israel Bishop, New Haven. William Helms, New
Haven. Eben Townsend, New Haven.
Owners: Eben Townsend, William Helms, Enoch Brown, and
Jonathan Waldron [New Haven?].
Witnesses: Jonathan Fitch, Elizabeth M. Fitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, j). 90
1781 Sally. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: Not stated.
Aug. 6 Crew: 15. Bond: 20,000. Master: George
Kendall.
Bonders: George Kendall, York, [Me.]. Benjamin Harrod,
Newburvport. Benjamin Balch, Newburyport.
Owners: George Rental), Benjamin Harrod, Benjamin Balch.
Witnesses: James Jewett, Joseph Jewett.
( . C. 196, vol. Ki, p. 97
1781 Sally. Pennsylvania .sloop. Guns: 5. Crew: 10. Bond:
Aug. 11 $"20.000. Master: John Christie. Mate: Hugh
Bay [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Christie, Philadelphia. Matthew Clarkson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Matthew Clarkson, Philadelphia. John Wright
"Standley" [Stanly, Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. ( .. 19l>, vol. 13, p. 91
NAVAL RECORDS OF TIIK REVOLUTION. 453
1781 Sally. Pennsylvania sloop. (Jims: 5. Crew: 10. Bond:
Dec. I D $20,000. Master: John Christie. Mate: Ran
dolph McCarthy [Philadelphia |.
Bonders: John Christie, Philadelphia. Matthew Clarkson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Matthew Clarkson, Philadelphia, John Wright
"Standley" [Stanly, Philadelphia].
Witnesses: Kbenezer Hazard, David M. Clarkson.
C. C. 196, vol. l:i, p. 92
1782 Sally. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 1 2. Crew: 20.
Apr. la Bond: $ 20,000. Master: John Fleming.
Bonder: John Fleming, Philadelphia.
Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. .lames Josiah [Phila
delphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
George Henry is named H.H one of the bonders, hut the bond lacks his
signature.
C. C. 190, vol. 13, p. 96
1782 Sally. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: Hi. Bond:
Dec. 26 $20,000. Master: Ehenezer Crocker.
Bonders: Kbenezer Crocker, Barnstable. Joseph Otis, Barn-
stable Samuel A. Otis, Boston.
Owners: 1
Witnesses
benezer Crocker, Barnstable.
Eliza L. Otis, Samuel A. Otis, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 93
1782 Salmon. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: Iti.
Apr. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Philipps Kollock. Mate:
William Hess [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Philipps Kollock, Philadelphia. John Redman, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Philip Moore [Philadelphia]. John Redman and
others, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 101
1777 Sampson. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25.
Sep. It Bond: $5,000. Master: Zebulon Cooper.
Bonders: Zebulon Cooper, Saybrook. John Foster, Wethers-
field. Joseph Bulkley, Wethersfield.
Owner: John Foster, Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Hezckiah Crane, Ezekiel Williams.
C . C. 196, vol. 14, p. -2
1781 Sampson. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew:
Apr. 5 loo. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Brooks.
Bonders: David Brooks, Chatham. Roger Bulkley, Colchester.
Aaron Kellogg, Colchester.
Owners: Samnel P. Lord & Co.
Witnesses: John Porter, Jerom[e] Clark.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 1
454 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Samuel. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Aug. 17 Bond: $5.000. Master: John Bulkley, jr.
Bonders: John Bulkley, jr. [\Vethersfield]. Nathan Sage, Mid-
dletown. Moses Tryon, Wethersfleld.
Owners: John Wright & Co., Wethersfield.
Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel Welch, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. I!
1781 Samuel. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Nov. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Klisha Lathrop [Nor
wich].
Bonders: Elisha Lathrop [Norwich]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Carey Leeds [New London . ].
Owners: Christopher Leffingwell & Co. [Norwich],
Witnesses: John Porter, Stephen Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 4
1780 Sarah. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond:
Nov. 10 $20,000. Master: A[rno]tt Cormerais.
Bonders: Pfhilip] Audibert, Philadelphia. A[rno]tt Cormer
ais, Philadelphia. Isaac Sidnian, Philadelphia.
Owner: A[rno]tt Cormerais, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble, Philadelphia.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 5
1778 Saratoga. Maryland brig. Guns: 20. Crew: 20. Bond:
Mav 1 $5,000. Master: Alexander Murray.
Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore]. David Stewart,
Baltimore.
Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance and others [Baltimore].
Witness: None.
C. C. 196, vol. 14. p. 6
1781 Saratoga. See Rattlesnake, Saratoga, and Viper.
Dec. 17
1782 Satisfaction. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Aug. 3 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Michael Smithers.
Bonders: Michael Smithers, Salem. Samuel Marshall [Salem].
Jos[eph] Howard.
Owners: Benjamin Cloodhue and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Ezra Lincoln, Benjamin Gray.
The name of the master is spelled Smithurst by the copyist.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, ]. 7
178S Saucy Jack. Virginia ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 14-n.
Jan. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cooper.
Bonders: John Cooper. Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. Richmond.
Witnesses: William Pennock, Samuel B. Cunningham.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p.
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 455
17S2 Saucy Jack. Virginia ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 120.
Jun. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cooper.
Bonders: John Cooper. James Hunter [Richmond].
Owners: Hunter, Banks ct Co. [Richmond].
Witness: Thomas Divers.
C. C. 190, vol. 14, p. SI
1779 Saucy Queen. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jun. 17 in. Bond: $5,000. Master: Silas Miller.
Bonders: Silas Miller, Lyme. John Hanmer, \Vethersfleld.
William May, Wetheralield.
Owners: Levi Riley & Co. [Wetherstield].
Witnesses: Hezekiah Brainerd, Kzekiel Williams.
C. C. !!><>, vol. 14, p. 10
1778 Savage. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 12.
Jun. 25 Bond: 5,000. Master: Henry Geddes.
Bonders: Henry Geddes [Philadelphia]. James Williams. An
napolis.
Owners: Samuel and Robert Purviance and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 11
1782 Scammell. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 16. Crew:
Apr. 13 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Noah Stoddard.
Bonders: Noah Stoddard, Boston. Pimond Morton, Boston.
Peter Geyer, Boston.
Owners: Dimond Morton, Peter Geyer, and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Morton, Lazarus Le Baron.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 13
1782 Scarborough. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Feb. 11 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Jewett.
Bonders: Jonathan Jewett, Newburyport. James Jewett,
Newburyport. Jacob Boardman, Newburyport.
Owners: Jonathan Jewett, James Jewett, Jacob Boardman,
Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 14
17S1 Schuylkill. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 35.
Feb.23 Bond: 20,000. Master: John Souder. Mate:
William Hoysham [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Souder, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr., Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, Philadelphia. Philip Moore & Co.
[Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 16
456 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Schuylkill. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Sep. 20 35. Bond: $20.ooo. Master: John Burrows.
Mate: Robert French [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr.,
Philadelphia.
Owners: James Craig, John Patton, Philip Moore, and others
[Philadelphia].
Witness: William Campbell.
0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 15
1782 Scorpion. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jun. 14 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Stokell.
Bonders: John Stokell, Portsmouth. Kliphalet Ladd, Exeter.
James Mi-Clare, Exeter.
Owners: Ichahod Nichols, Portsmouth, and others.
Witnesses: Josiah (iilnian, Caleb (J. Adams.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 17
1782 Scotch Trick [Scotch Irish?]. Massachusetts boat.
Sep. 5 Guns: 2. Crew: 12. Bond: $20.000. Master:
Joshua Wing.
Bonders: Joshua Wing [Boston?]. Josiah Godfrey, Boston.
Feelix Miklaszewiez, Boston.
Owner: Feelix Miklaszewiez, Boston.
Witnesses: James Yaneey, Jos[eph] Henderson.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 18
1781 Scourge. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 120.
May 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Timothy Parker.
Bonders: Timothy Parker, Norwich, Conn. Moses Brown,
Beverly. Eben[ezer] Parsons, Boston.
Owners: Moses Brown, Israel Thorndike and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Jothain llorton, William Davis.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 19
1781 Seaflower. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 23 18. Bond: $20.000. Master: William Willconih.
Bonders: William Willcomb, Newburyport. Samuel Newhall,
Newburyport. S[amuel] Cazneau, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: James McClure, John Temple.
See name of master in following bond of same? vessel.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 24
1781 Seaflower. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew:
Jul. 27 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Wilcomb
[Willcomb?].
Bonders: William Wilcomb, Newburyport. Joseph Head,
Boston. Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport.
Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: James Perkins, John Head.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 25
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 4.57
1781 Seaflower. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns: (>. Crew:
Dec. o 12. Bond: $20.000. Muster: William Breden,
Philadelphia. Mate: Robert Morrell (Philadel
phia].
Bonders: William Breden. John Morrell, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Hood, John Morrell [Philadelphia?]. John
Camphell, Charles Push [Rush?], Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 14, p. 20
1782 Seaflower. Massachusetts sloop, (inns: 6. Crew: 40.
Apr. li Bond: 20,000. Master: David Nye.
Bonders: David Nye [Warehum]. John Gray [Boston?].
Pele*; Wadsworth, Boston.
Owners: Pelej; Wadsworth and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Lewis, Games, David Tyler, George Tyler.
C. C. lOti, vol. 14, p. 23
1782 Seaflower. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 30.
May 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Ilawley.
Bonders: David Ilawley, Boston. Moses Bradley [Boston?].
Justice White Boston.
Owners: David Hawley and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Samuel Hawley, Samuel Bostwich.
C. (. . 19<>, vol. 14, ]>. 21
1782 Seaflo wer. Massachusetts sloop, (inns: 4. Crew: 30.
Jnl. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robinson Jones.
Bonders: Robinson Jones, Falmouth. David Nye, Wareham.
Joseph Morton, Boston.
Owners: Pelejr Wadsworth and others, Plymouth.
Witnesses: John Sherman, Isaiah J. Leim, Kphraim Morton.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 14, p. 22
1780 Sebastian. Massachusetts ship, (inns: 10. Crew: 80.
Aug. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ichabod Groves.
Bonders: Ichabod Groves [Salem?]. Isaac Spofford, Beverly.
Samuel Cabot, Beverly.
Owner: Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Witness: Joseph Lee.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 14, p. 26
1781 Seignora Bernardo [Signora Bernardo?]. Pennsylvania
Aug. 3 sloop. Guns: 5. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000.
Master: John Turner. Mate: Daniel Campbell
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Turner, Philadelphia. Philip Benezet, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Philip Benezet & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: David Thomson, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 27
458 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Sellelagh | Shellelagh?]. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS.
Dec. 19 Crew: 120. Bond: S20.0UO. Master: Alexander
Holmes, Philadelphia. Mate: John Larchar. jr.
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Alexander Holmes,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Donnaldson & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
The ttameof this vessel appearson indorsement in the second of above
forms. Sec also Shelally.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 2S
1781 Senegal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Jim. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Bently.
Bonders: Nathaniel Bently, Newburyport. Pinion Elliot,
Boston. J[ohn] C[ofhn] Jones, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Batehelder and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Call, Samuel Sunnier.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 29
1782 Shaker. Massachusetts galley. Guns: (i. Crew: 40.
May 8 Bond: 20.000. Master: Samuel Stacy.
Bonders: Samuel Stacy [Newburyport?]. Job Prince, Boston.
Israel Thorndike, Salem.
Owners: Job Prince and others, Boston.
Witnesses: George Cabot, Moses Brown.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 32
1783 Shaker. Massachusetts galley. Guns: f>. Crew: 40.
Feb. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Lovett, jr.
Bonders: James Lovett, jr. , Beverly. Moses Brown [Beverly].
Andrew Cabot, Beverly.
Owners: Brown and Thorndike, Beverly.
Witnesses: William Thompson, Jacob Oliver.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 31
1781 Shark. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 80.
Apr. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Allen.
Bonders: David Allen, Boston. Robert Hitchbom, Boston.
Samuel Gardner, Boston.
Owners: Benjamin Hitchborn, Boston. Samuel Gardner,
Boston.
Witnesses: Robert Davis, John Grant.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 30
1781 Shaving Mill. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Not stated.
Aug. 20 Crew: Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Daniel Loring.
Bonders: Daniel Loring, Kingston. Noah Hall. Samuel
Bartlett.
Owners: Inhabitants of Kingston.
Witnesses: Samuel Brown, James Tisdall.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 33
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 459
1782 Shelally. Connecticut galley. (runs: 2. Crew: 3f>.
.Fill. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elnathan Hatch.
Bonders: Elnathan Hatch [East Haddam]. John Foster
[Wethersfield]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: John Foster & Co.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Wales, Jatv/ Perkins.
See aim Sellvlagh.
C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 99
1781 Siren. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. Bond:
.1 tin. 13 $20,000. Master: David Stevenson.
Bonders: David Stevenson, Marblehead. Samuel Pote, Marble-
head. Samuel Parkman, Boston.
Owners: Klbridge Gerry and others, Marblehead.
Witnesses: John Baker Brimmer, Alvan Fosdick.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 34
1778 Snake. Connecticut sloop. Guns: -t. Crew: 20. Bond:
Jan. 23 $5,000. Master: Aclee Kily [Ackley Riley?].
Bonders: Aclee Rily, Wethersfield. James Stanly, Wethers-
field. Josiah Grimes 2d, Wethersfield.
Owner: James Stanly, Wethersfield.
Witnesses: Daniel Skinner, Jerusha Skinner.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 36
1779 Snake. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 19. Crew: 60.
Apr. 28 Bond: $5,000. Master: Luke Matthewnian.
Bonders: Luke Matthewman [Baltimore]. John Davidson,
Annapolis.
Owners: David Stewart, Hugh Young [Annapolis]. Samuel
it Robert Purviance, Baltimore.
Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. . in
1781 Somerset. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30.
May 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Jones.
Bonders: William Jones [Baltimore]. George G. Gale, Somer
set County.
Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore.
Witnesses: Alexander Roxburgh, Henry Jackson.
C" C. 196, vol. 14, p. 37
1781 Spanish Fame. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10.
Jan. 17 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph
Cunningham.
Bonders: Joseph Cunningham, Boston. John Larrequy, Bos
ton. [ ] Dupuy.
Owner: John Larrequy, Boston.
Witnesses: Charles Rinaldi, Anthony Mamesy.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 38
460 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Spanish Fame. Massachusetts brigantino. Guns: 10.
Aug. 24 Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: James Rob.
Bonders: James Rob, Boston. John Coffin Jones, Boston.
Tristram Coffin, Boston.
Owners: John Larraqua [Larrequy] and others, Boston.
Witness: John Fenno.
C. C. 19li, vol. 14, p. 39
1782 Spanish Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Feb. 26 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dulling.
Bonders: Thomas Dalling, Beverly. Francis Cabot, jr., Salem.
James Jeffry, Salem.
Owners: Francis Cabot, jr., and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Appleton, Samuel Flagg.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 40
1779 Speedwell. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 11.
Feb. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: Hugh Lylc. Mate: John
Robinson [Robertson. Philadelphia].
Bonders: Hugh Lyle [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, ]>. 48
1779 Speedwell. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Aug. 16 15. Bond: 5,000. Master: Joseph Waters
[Salem, Mass.].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert Bridges,
Philadelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenaehan, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Joseph Erwin, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 47
1779 Speedwell. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns: 2. Crew: 10.
Dec. 8 Bond: 10,000. Muster: John Mugee [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Erwin.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, ]i. 44
1781 Speedwell. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
50. Bond: 20,000. Master: John Murphy.
Bonders: John Murphy, Salern. Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem.
Thomas Palfray, Salem.
Owners: Joseph White and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Bartholomew Putnam, Samuel Grant.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, j>. 45
NAVAL RECORDS OF T1IK REVOLUTION. 461
17X2 Speed-well. Massachusetts boat. Guns: -2. Crow: 20.
Apr. 12 Bond: $20. (it it). Master: Lev! Barlow.
Bonder*: Levi Barlow [Nottingham West, X. II.]. S. W.
Johnson [Barnstable County]. Thomas Jones [Barnstable
County].
Owners: Michael Hamlin and others, liarnstable County.
Witnesses: Walter Iloyt, Edward Coe.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 41
Speedwell. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 15.
* Bond: 20,000. Master: Edmund Palmer.
Bonders: Kdmund Palmer, Springfield. Abner Fowler, Spring
field. <>ad Palmer, Springfield.
Owners: Edmund Palmer and others, Springfield.
Witnesses: Buckley Cordwell, Ignatius Lacey.
C. C. 19, vol. 14, p. 46
1782 Speedwell. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 4. Crew:
^<> v - 80. Bond: 20,000. Master: Levi Barlow.
Bonders: Levi Barlow [Nottingham West]. Joseph Kelly,
Nottingham West. Timothy Patch, Nottingham West.
Owners: Jonathan Parker [Nottingham West]. Joseph Kelly.
Witnesses: Thomas Wihird Weare, Radford \Veare.
C. C. 190, vol. 14, p. 42
17S2 Spider. Connecticut galley. Guns: 7. Crew: 15.
May 24 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Cyrus Sholes.
Bonders: Cyrus Sholes, (iroton. Edward Latham, Ciroton.
John Herttell, New London.
Owners: John Deshon & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Gfurdon] Saltonstall, John Richards.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 48
17S1 Spitfire. Maryland brigantine. (THUS: 10. Crew: 20.
Jul. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Claude Besse.
Bonders: Claude Besse [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace, An
napolis.
Owners: John Dnmestre, Baltimore. Peter I^amaigre, Phila
delphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 50
\~^l Spitfire. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
jul. LI Bond: 20.000. Master: Henry White. Mate:
Matthew Pinkham [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Henry White, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 53
462 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Spitfire. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: -it. Crow:
Feb - 16 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Benezet
[Philadelphia]. Mate: John Frankford, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. James Blair, Phil
adelphia.
Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 49
1782 Spitfire. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 11. Crew:
Sep. 5 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Perkins.
Bonders: William Perkins, Salem. Nathaniel Brookhouse,
Salem. Isaac Needham, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Brookhouse and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Richard Shatswell, John Russell.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 52
1783 Spitfire. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 6. Crew, 20:
, Mar. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Hawley.
Bonders: Samuel Hawley, Strattield. Ebenezer White, Roches
ter. Moses Bradley, Boston.
Owner: Lemuel Williams, Bedford.
Witnesses: John Hay, Timothy Tupte.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 51
1781 Spring Bird. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Apr. 28 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Reed [jr.?].
Bonders: Paul Reed [jr.], Booth Bay, [Me.]. Moses Little,
Newburyport. Ebenezer Little, Newburyport.
Owners: Moses Little, Newburyport. Paul Reed, Booth Bay,
[Me.].
Witnesses: William W. Cobb, James Jackson.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 54
1777 Spy. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crow: 20:
Aug. 16 Bond, $5,000. Master: Thomas Philips.
Bonders: Thomas Philips, Salem. Aaron Waitt, Salem. Tim
othy Chamberlain, Exeter, N. H.
Owners: Aaron Waitt & Co., Salem.
Witnesses: John Dudley, John Wentworth, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 57
1781 Spy. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 5. Crew: 1<>. Bond:
Sep. 28 $20,000. Master: David McCullough. Mate:
John Brice [Philadelphia].
Bonders: David McCullough, Philadelphia. Robert Harris,
Philadelphia.
Owners: David McCullough, Philadelphia. Robert Harris,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Curttis Grubb.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 56
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 463
17K2 Spy. Massachusetts boat. Chins: 4. Crew: 10. Bond:
Sep. 2 $20,000. Master: Ichabod Grindall.
Bonders: Ichabod Grindall, Ilaverhill. Stephen Cross, Xew-
buryport. Ralph Cross, jr., Newburyport.
Owners: Stephen Cross, Ralph Cross.
Witnesses: Jos[eph?] Tappan, Nathan Peiive.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 55
178 2 Spy. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 6.
>-ov. 8 Bond: $2(>.00<i. Master: Rufus Whitmarsh.
Bonders: Kufus Whitmarsh, Dijjhton. Thomas Durfee. Jona
than Kddy.
( hvners: Samuel Fales and others, Tannton.
Witnesses: Kphraim Starkweather, Miles (ireenwood.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 58
1782 Spy, Fox, and Firebrand. Connecticut boats. Guns: 1
lul. 11 each. Crew: 10 men each. Bond: $20,000.
Master: Abraham Cooper Woodhull.
Bonders: Abraham C. Woodhull, Fairlield. Joseph Squire,
Fail-field. Hezekiah Nichols, Fairfield.
Owners: Abraham C. Woodhnll it Co., Fairfield.
Witnesses: Thaddeus Burr, Elijah Abel.
One bond is given covering the three vessels, Woodhull commanding
the fleet.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 59
1780 St. Clair. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80.
Jul. 18 B onc i: $20,000. Master: George Curwin [Phila
delphia].
Bonder: Blair MeClenachan [Philadelphia].
Owners: Blair MeClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 60
1782 St. Helena. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 60.
.Ian. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Stillwell. Mate:
Moses Palmer [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: John Stillwell, Philadelphia. James Oellers, Phila
delphia.
Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 61
1781 St. James. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 100.
Sep. 28 Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Truxtun.
Mate: Richard Greenald [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Thomas Truxtun, Philadelphia. James Caldwell,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew and James Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Oellers, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 63
464 LIBRARY OF COXORKSS.
1782 St. James. Pennsylvania ship, Guns: 20. Crew: 100.
Aug. 1(> Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Cain. Mate:
William Jones [Baltimore, Md. ].
Bonders: Alexander (Jain, Philadelphia. James Caldwcll,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. til
1778 St. John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Jul. 4 45 Bond: slO.OOO. Master: John Rico.
Bonders: John Rice, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Philadel
phia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Michael Dawson, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Duncan, John Jones.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 64
1778 St. John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12:
Nov. 6 Bond: $10,000. Master: Matthew Strong.
Bonders: Matthew Strong [Philadelphia]. Joseph Carson,
Philadelphia. Michael Dawson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Michael Dawson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, ]>. 65
1782 St. John Nepomuceno. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns:
Apr. 23 8. Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Paul. Mate: Philip Stevens [Philadelphia].
Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. William Paul, Phila
delphia.
Owner: George Meade, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Banks, John Harper.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 67
1782 St. John Nepomuceno. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs:
Jnl. 3 s. Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Walter
Conner. Mate: Daniel Tillinghast [Philadelphia].
Bonders: William Banks, Philadelphia. Walter Conner, Phila
delphia.
Owner: George Meade [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Ann Croker.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 66
1782 [St. Mary s Packet. | Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12.
Aug. 7 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John
Leach, jr.
Bonders: John Leach, jr., Boston. Samuel Broome, Boston.
Adam Babeock, Boston.
Owners: Samuel Broome and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Paul Dudley Sargent, John Collin Jones.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 68
NAVAL KKCORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 465
1781 St. Patrick. Virginia sloop. Guns: f>. Crow: 18.
Mar. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Sanford.
Bonders: John Sanford. Richard Conway.
Owners: Richard Conway and others.
Witnesses: R[obertT.] Ilooe, [Alexandria]. J[ ]Simms,jr.
C. C. 196, vol! 14, p. 70
1781 St. Patrick. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Sep. 8 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Collings,
Mate: Lemuel Savage [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Robert Collings, Philadelphia. Joseph Cowper-
thwait, Philadelphia.
Owners: Bertles Shee, Charles Young, Robert Collings, Benja
min Eyre [Philadelphia?].
Witnesses: Robert Ross, James Trimble.
C. C . 196; vol. 14, p. 69
17S2 St. Patrick. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10.
Apr. 8 Crew: -25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Phillip
Thrash.
Bonders: Phillip Thrash, Newburyport. John Tracy, New-
buryport. Joseph Chapman, Newburyport.
Owners. Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, J[ ] Vinal.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 71
1782 Stork. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12-
Aug. -24 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Enoch Pike.
Bonders: Enoch Pike, Newburyport. William Coombs, New
buryport. John Coombs, Newburyport.
Owners: William and John Coombs, Newbnryport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 72
177t) Sturdy Beggar. Maryland brigantine. (tuns: 24. Crew:
Nov. 1! 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: John McKeel.
Bonders: John McKeel [Baltimore?]. John Muir [Annapo
lis]. F[rederick] Green.
Owners: Lux, Bowley & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: R[ichard] Ridgelv.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 74
1777 Sturdy Beggar. Maryland brig. Guns: 28. Crew: 80.
Aug. 5 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Campbell. Mate:
William Coward [Baltimore]. 2d mate: James
Tibbitt, Baltimore. Sailing master: Benjamin
Chew.
Bonders: James Campbell [Baltimore?]. Charles Wallace,
Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel and Robert Purviance, Baltimore. Lux,
Bow ley and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
A bond to the State of Maryland accompanies this manuscript.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 73
5212 Oti 30
466 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Success. Massachusetts ship. Guns: *. Crow: 15.
Sep. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: William White.
Bonders: William White [Boston]. Isaac Smith, Boston.
John Codman, Boston.
Owner: Isaac Smith, Boston.
Witnesses: Thomas Welsh, Stephen Codman.
C. 0. 1%, vol. 14, p. 102
1780 Success. Maryland schooner. (Inns: 10. Crew: 20.
Nov. 22 Bond, 20,000. Master: Benjamin Allen.
Bonders: Benjamin Allen [Baltimore?]. Alexander McKim,
Baltimore.
Owners: Alexander McKim and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. :i4
1781 Success. Massachusetts brigantine. (Inns: 10. Crew:
Jan. 11 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Brown.
Bonders: James Brown [Boston]. John K. Livingston, Bos
ton. John McXabb [Boston?].
Owners: John R. Livingston and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Sarah Sheaffe, Maria Sheaffe.
C . C. 196, vol. 14, p. 95
1781 Success. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 60.
Apr. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Burroughs Hop
kins.
Bonders: J. B. Hopkins, Providence. John I. (Hark, Provi
dence.
Owners: Clark & Nightingale, Providence. "Others all of the
United States."
Witnesses: Pardon Bo wen, Henry Ward.
C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. (IS
1781 Success. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 18.
]) et ._ 15 Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Ropers.
Bonders: Samuel Rogers [Boston]. Andrew Newell, Boston.
Thomas Follansbee, Boston.
Owners: Andrew Newell and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John A very, jr., David Morey.
C. C. 196. vol. 14. p. 99
1782 Success. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25.
Apr. 18 Bond: 20,000. Master: Wyatt St. Barbe.
Bonders: Wyatt St. Barbe, Xewburyport. John Tracy, New-
buryport. Joseph Chapman, Newlmryport.
Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newlmryport.
Witnesses: M[iehael] Hodge, J[ ] Vinal.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 96
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION . 467
1782 Success. Massachusetts boat, (inns: Not stated. Crew:
May 10. Bond: 20,000. Master: William Sanford
[ Falmouth j.
Bonders: William Sanford, Falmouth. Joseph Pease, Fal-
inouth. Samuel (iifford, Falmouth.
Owner: William Sanford, Falmouth.
Witnesses: Joseph Palmer, Kdward Nye.
C. ( . !!>, vol. 14, p. 100
1782 Success. Massachusetts brig, (inns: Iti. Crew: 20.
Sep. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Solomon Stan wood.
Bonders: Solomon Stanwood, Cape Ann. David 1 earce, Cape
Ann. Saniiu l (ionld.
Owners: David Pearce and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Manaen Bull, John Sargent Ingersoll.
C. C. Htii, vol. 14, ].. 101
17S2 Success. Massachusetts boat. (iun: 1. Crew: "20.
Sep. 30 Bond: $20.000. Master: Seth Freeman.
Bonders: Seth Freeman, Harwich. Benjamin .Tepson, Boston.
Samuel Bartlett, Boston.
Owners: [Barnabas?] Hallet, Yarmouth. [Kbenezer?] Ham-
lilen, Barnstahle.
Witnesses: Amos Windship, Henry Alline.
C. C. l!l>, vol. 14, p. !7
177S Suffolk. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 7.
Apr. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Ebenezer Dayton.
Bonders: Kbene/er Dayton. Daniel Gritting.
Owner: Kbenexer Dayton.
Witnesses: Josiah Starr, James Ward.
C. C. 1%, vol. 14, p. 103
17F2 Suffolk. New York boat. Gun: 1. Crew: it. Bond:
Mar. 28 $20.000. Master: Ebenezer Dayton.
Bonders: Fbene/er Dayton [Connecticut]. William Floyd
New York.
Owner: Kbenezer Dayton.
Witnesses: Nicoll Floyd, Mary Floyd.
C. C. 1!6, vol. 14, p. 104
1780 Surprize. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 3 30. Bond: 20,000. Master: James Pyne.
Bonders: James Pyne, Philadelphia. Charles Crowley, Phila
delphia. Samuel Jackson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Jackson, Philadelphia. Charles Crowley &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. lo, p. 4
468 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Surprize. Massachusetts .schooner. (inns: 8. Crew:
Aug.6 IS. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Perkins.
Bonders: Nathaniel Perkins, Salem. Samuel Ward, Salem.
William Northey, Salem.
Owners : Samuel Ward and others, Salem.
Witnesses: N[athaniel] Brookhouse, Samuel Grant.
C. c. 196, vo 1 .. 15, p. :;
1782 Surprize. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35.
Mar. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Germain Langevain,
Salem.
Bonders: Germain Langevain, Salem. Thomas Welcome, Salem.
Nathaniel Silsby, Salem.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Andrew Presson, David Burditt.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 2
1782 Surprize. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 1-i. Crew:
Apr. 18 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Cole.
Bonders: Benjamin Cole, Salem. Elisha Aver.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Becket, Thomas Welcome.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 1
L778 Susannah. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: -J-5.
Jul. 31 Bond: $10,000. Master: Hugh Stocker [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: Joseph McCullok [McCullough], Philadelphia.
Joseph Carson, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Joseph McCullough & Co., Philadel
phia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 7
1778 Susanna. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: <6. Crew: 25.
Dec. 2-t Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Clunn [Phila
delphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Hugh Stocker, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Hugh Stocker & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert MeCleay, Joseph Hargan.
0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 5
1770 Susannah. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Dec. 18 25. Bond: $10,000. Master: George Fleming
[Philadelphia *].
Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin Phila
delphia.
Owners: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin & Co.,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: George Reid, Benjamin Mifflin, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. lf>, p. 6
NAVAL HKCOIU1S OF TIIF. HKVOI.l TION. 469
1777 Swallow. Maryland sloop. Guns: lo. Crow: 45.
M:ir. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: Richard Johns.
Bonders: Richard Johns [Charles County? Md.]. R[ol>ert T.]
Hooe, Charles County.
Owners: RfobertT.] Hooe and others, Maryland.
Witness: Kfiohard] Ridgeley.
Ilooe is given as from Alexandria, Va., also.
C. C. 1%, vol. 14, p. 78
1777 Swallow. Maryland schooner. Guns: -t. Crew: 15.
Jul. -2?> Bond: $5,000. Master: John Martin.
Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: Samuel and Robert Purvianee and others [Baltimore?].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 79
177S Swallow. Maryland schooner. Guns: -t. Crew: 12.
Oct. 1H Bond: $5,000. Master: William Bowen. Mate:
John Harvey [Harvie, Baltimore?].
Bonders: William Bowen [Baltimore?]. Samuel Roddey, Bal
timore.
Owners: Samuel and Robert Purviance, Baltimore. Young &
Knox, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, ]). 75
177 .) Swallow. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 17.
Jul. 17 Bond: 5,000. Master: John Martin. Mate:
George Church [Harford County].
Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore, Md.]. Samuel Chase, An
napolis [Md.].
Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore, Md.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 80
17.su Swallow. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 60.
Mar. it Bond: 5.000. Master: James Hovey.
Bonders: James Hovey, Stratford. Thomas Wooster, New
Haven.
Owners: Pierpont Kd wards & Co., Connecticut.
Witnesses: Samuel Bishop, Abraham Bishop.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 77
1782 Swallow. Massachusetts hrigantine. Guns: (5. Crew:
Jun. .5 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Higginson.
Bonders: Henry Higginson, Salem. Stephen Higginson,
Boston. William Parsons [Boston].
Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston.
Witnesses: George Longley, J[ ] Stimson, jr.
C. C. l!ti, vol. 14, p. 7(i
. 470 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Swallow. New Hampshire cutter. Guns: 5. Crow: 20.
Jun. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tibbets.
Bonders: John Tibbets [Ports-mouth]. Thomas Thompson,
Portsmouth. Keith Spence, Portsmouth.
Owners: Spence & Sherburne, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Charles Roberts, Bartholomew Goodwin.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. SI
1780 Swan. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 1. Crow:
Dec. 22 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Salter.
Bonders: Richard Salter, Portsmouth. John l^angdon, Ports
mouth. John Parker, Portsmouth.
Owner: John Langdon, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Betsey Langdnn, Samuel Penhallow, jr.
C. ( . 196, vol. 14, p. Kl
1781 Sweepstakes. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 4.
Oct. 12 Crew: 30. Bond: 20,000. Master: Timothy
Mountford.
Bonders: Keith Spence, Portsmouth. Samuel Sherburne,
Portsmouth. Timothy Mountford, Portsmouth.
Owners: Keith Spence, Portsmouth. Samuel Sherburne, Port>-
mouth.
Witnesses: William Bond, John Parker.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 8M
1777 Swift. Maryland schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 7. Bond:
Oct. 19 $5,000. Master: William Kennedy.
Bonders: William Kennedy [Annapolis]. James Williams,
Annapolis.
Owners: Joseph and James Williams [Annapolis]. Thomas
Londunny, William Neel.
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 88
1779 Swift. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 12. Bond:
Feb. 16 $5,000. Master: James Gould.
Bonders: James ( iould [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: John McLure and John Ste ret t, Baltimore.
Witness: TThomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 1%, vol. 14, p. 86
1779 Swift. Pennsylvania cutter. Guns: 10. Crew: 60.
Sep. 20 Bond: $10,000. Master: David Welsh.
Bonders: David Welsh, Philadelphia. Samuel Caldwell, Phil
adelphia.
Owners: Murray Bunner & Co. and others.
Witnesses: John Donnaldson, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 92
NAVAL ItF.COKDS OF THK KKVOH TIOX. 471
1781 Swift. .Massachusetts brigantinc. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Jan. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Asa Woodberry.
Bonders: Asa Woodl>erry [Salem?]. William Homan, Beverly.
Thomas Woodberry [Salem?].
Owners: William H oman and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Henry White, Ephraim Piekard.
Homan is piven as from Salem also.
[C. C. 19<>, vol. 14, ]). 93
1781 Swift. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: 12. Crew: 30.
May 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Saunders.
Bonders: Thomas Saunders [Cape Ann]. Kbenezer Parsons,
Boston. Nehemiah I arsons, ( iloueester.
Owners: Nehemiah I arsons and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: Klias Tuckerman, William I arsons.
C. C. 19I>, vol. 14, p. 90
1781 Swift. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: 1-t. Crew: 70.
Jan. 5 Bond: 20,000. Master: John Tittle.
Bonders: John Tittle, Beverly. Richard C^uatermass, Beverly.
William Homan, Beverly.
Owners: William Homan and others, Beverly.
Witnesses: Isaac. Peirce, James Green.
Homan is given as from Salem also anrl Tittle us from Marblehead.
C. C. 19H, vol. 14, p. 91
1781 Swift. Virginia boat. Guns: 7. Crow: 30. Bond:
Jul. 12 $20,000. Master: John Brown.
Bonders: John Brown. Thomas Brown. Josiah Parker, Vir
ginia.
Owners: Thomas Brown. Josiah Parker.
Witness: Richard Blom.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 84
1781 Swift. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 70.
Oct. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: "Isreal" Johnson.
Bonders: "Isreal" Johnson, Salem. Asa Woodberry [Salem?].
Thomas Cox [Salem].
Owners: William Homan and others, Salem.
Witnesses: II. Hilton, Francis Nooton.
Homan is given as from Beverly also.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 87
1782 Swift. Connecticut galley, Guns: 2. Crew: 14. Bond:
Aug. 1 $20,000. Master: Peabody Keyes.
Bonders: Peabody Keyes. Theodore Newell. Jed Denison,
Connecticut.
Owners: Stephen Keyes & Co.
Witnesses: William Worthington, John Keyes.
C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 89
472 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1783 Swift. Massachusetts cutter. Guns: 6. Crew: It!.
Feb. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Frost.
Bonders: John Frost [Portsmouth. X. II.]. Benjamin Guild,
Boston. Thomas Porter [Boston?].
Owner.": Benjamin Guild & Co., Boston.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Ropes, Aaron Dexter.
C. C. 196, vol. 14. p. 85
1779 Talbot. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 20. Crew: 25.
Sep. 25 Bond: lo.<MM>. Master: Solomon Frazier.
Bonders: Solomon Fra/ier, Talbot County. Mathew Tilgh-
man, Talbot County.
Owners: James Ohamberlaine and others, Talbot County.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 8
1782 Tamany [G-ood Intent?]. Virginia schooner. Guns: 12.
Juii. 20 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas
Hooke.
Bonders: Thomas Hooke [Philadelphia]. James Heron, Rich
mond [Va.].
Owners: Wilcox, Low & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
The vessel is given a different mime on different places in the bond.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. it
1777 Tartar. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Aug. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Theophilus Fitcli.
Bonders: Theophilus Fitch, Norwich. William Loring, Nor
wich. Thomas Fanning, Norwich.
Owners: Christopher Leffingwell & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Solomon Williams, John Trumbull.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. IS
1779 Tarter [Tartar]. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: <>.
Jul. 6 Crew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Craig.
Bonders: John Craig, Philadelphia. James Craig, jr., Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Craig, Philadelphia. John Craig, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 11
1781 Tarter [Tartar]. Pennsylvania boat, (run: 1. Crew:
Aug. 25 27. Bond: 20,000. Master: Solomon Hammer
[Philadelphia?].
Bonders,: William Dunton, Philadelphia. Nathaniel Twining,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Nathaniel Twining, Philadelphia. William Uunton &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: John Ueyer, Frederick Snider.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 15
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 473
17M Tartar. Virginia pulley, Guns: 5. Crew: 30. Bond:
Sep. X) 20,000. Master: Levin Trippe.
Howlers: Levin Trippe [Baltimore, Md.?]. Henry Banks "for
Baker, Blow & Co." [Richmond, Va.].
Owners: Baker, Blow & Co., Richmond, Va.
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 1(5
17S2 Tartar. Virginia brig, (runs: 18. Crew: 120. Bond:
Jul. 25 $20,000. Master: "William Gibbons.
Bonders: William (iihbons [Baltimore, Md.?]. George Nieol-
son [Richmond?].
Owners: Baker, Blow & Co. [Richmond.].
Witness: Andrew Xicolson.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 15, p. 14
1752 Tartar. Massachusetts schooner. (Jims: 10. Crew: IS.
Oct. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dexter.
Bonders: Thomas Dexter [Salem]. Joshua Convers, Salem.
Jonathan Winship.
Owners: Joshua Convers and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Laban Bates, J[ohn] Howard.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 15, p. ]2
1753 Tartar. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 60.
.Ian. S Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cathcart.
Bonders: John Cathcart, Boston. John Coffin Jones, Boston.
John Fenno, Boston.
Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Green Pearson, Samuel Suinner.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 10
17S1 Tempest. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Nov. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Somes.
Bonders: Isaac Somes, Gloucester. William Gee, Gloucester.
William Parsons, Gloucester.
Owners: John Soames [Somes] and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: Nicholas Lobdell, Benjamin Somes, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 17
177!* Terrible. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14.
Aug. IS Bond: $5,000. Master: Joshua Baker.
Bonders: Henry Thorne, Egg Harbor [X. J.]. John Morrell, ,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Henry Thorne, Egg Harbor [X. J.]. Joshua Baker
&Co. [Egg Harbor, N. J.?].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 1%, vol. 15, p. 18
17sl Terror. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Nov. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Park.
Bonders: John Park, Groton. Thomas Park, Groton. John
Alden, Lebanon.
Owner: Xot stated.
Witnesses: George Hough, William Torroy.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 15, p. 19
474 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1779 Thetis. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun*: 6. Crow: 14.
Aug. 4 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Gregg.
Bonders: George Gregg, Philadelphia. James Crawford,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Janus Crawford & Co., Philadelphia.*
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 21
1782 Thetis. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Jul - 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Walters.
Bonders: William Watters, Norwich. Joseph Howland, Nor
wich. Thomas Coit, Norwich.
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. , Norwich.
Witnesses: Erastus Perkins, Lydia Howland.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. I O
1780 Thomas. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew:
Aug. 15 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Smith.
Bonders: Isaac Smith, [Boston?]. Thomas Russell, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston.
Witnesses: Kdward McLane, Thomas Greene.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 25
1780 Thomas. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Dec. 15 Bond: 120,000. Master: Francis Boardrnan.
Bonders: Francis Boardman [Salem]. Bartholomew Putnam,
Salem. Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem.
Owner: Bartholomew Putnam, Salem.
Witnesses: John Turner, Samuel Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 22
1781 Thomas. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Nov. 22 B on d: $20,000. Master: Francis Boardman.
Bonders: Francis Boardman, Salem. Bartholomew Putnam,
Salem. Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem.
Owners: Bartholomew Putnam and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Hiller, Habfbarken] K. Bowditch.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 2.3
1782 Thomas. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
g e p. 1$ Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Lathrop, jr.
Bonders: Klisha Lathrop, jr. [Norwich]. He/[ekiah] Per
kins [Norwich]. John Alden [Lebanon].
Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: lle/ekiah Manning, Thomas Fanning.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 24
1781 Thorn. Massachusetts ship. (THUS: 18. . Crew: 120.
j an i Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Tucker.
Bonders: Samuel Tucker, Marblehead. John Tracy, Newbury-
port, William Tudor, Boston.
Owners: John Tracy and others, Newburyport.
Witnesses: William Burbeck, Thomas Wells.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 26
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 475
1782 Thoroughgood. Virginia brig. Guns: 1L. Crew: 4.0.
Jun. *> Bond: $20,000. Master: Williuin Thomas.
Bonders: William Thomas [Dorchester County, Md.] James
IIuntiT, Richmond.
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond], Va.
Witnesses: John Miller, William Minor.
C. C. 196, vol. 1ft, p. 27
1781 Thrasher. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: S. Crew:
Jun. 4 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Cole.
Bonders: Benjamin Cole, Salem. Joseph Simpson, Boston.
Elisha Sigourney, Boston.
Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Russell Sturgis, Luke Baker.
C. C . 196, vol. 15, p. 29
1782 Thrasher. Massachusetts schooner, (runs: <>. Crew:
Dec. 31 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Baldwin.
Bonders: William Baldwin, Salem. Benjamin Carpenter, Salem.
John Brooks, Salem. Francis Clarke, Salem.
Owners: Benjamin Carpenter and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Cox, John Dutch.
C. C. 1%, vol. 15, p. 28
177*5 Three Friends. Pennsylvania brigantino. Guns: 8.
Sep. 23 Crew: 20. Bond: $5,000. Master: Daniel Jack
son.
Bonders: Daniel Jackson [Philadelphia]. John Donnaldson
[Philadelphia]. James Sheafe, jr. [Philadelphia].
Owners: Moore, Donnaldson & Mercer, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Daniel Evans, William Trepethen.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 30
1782 Three Friends. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4.
Dec. 30 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Young.
Bonders: Samuel Hastings, Boston. Samuel Healy, Boston.
William Young, Boston.
Owners: William Young and others, Boston
Witnesses: William Lambert, R[ ] Chamberlain.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 31
Thunderer. /See Foudroyant.
1781 Tiger. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Dec. 8 Bond: $20.000. Master: Jeremiah O Brien.
Bonders: Jeremiah O Brien, Machias, [Me.]. Billing Putnam,
Newburyport. John O Brien, Newburyport, Mass.
Owners: Jeremiah O Brien, Machias, [Me.]. Billing Putnam,
Newburyport.
Witnesses: Joseph O Brien, Jeremiah Elliot.
Capt. O Brien s address is given as Newburyport also. See "Hanni
bal," Sep. 8, 1780, and "Hibernia," May 28, 17xi.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 33
476 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Tiger. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 36. Bond:
Jun. 1 $20,000. Master: Daniel Jons [Jones?].
Bonders: Daniel Jons [Jones?], Xew Haven. Abel Buell,New
Haven. Phineas Bradley, New Haven. John Mix, jr.,
New Haven. Samuel Bird, jr., Xew Haven.
Owners: Phineas Bradley & Co. [New Haven].
Witnesses: Jonathan Fitch, FJiza M. Fitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 32
Tiger. AVc Tyger.
1783 Titus. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 11. Bond:
Feb. 8 $20,000. Master: John Burchmore.
Bonders: John Burchmore, Salem. John Page, Salem. A[sa]
Lawrence, Salem.
Owner: Samuel Page, Salem.
Witnesses: Samuel Peirson, George Peirson.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 34
1779 Tom Johnson. Maryland brig, (inns: 10. Crew: 40.
Sep. 25 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Martin.
Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore]. Matthew Ridley, Baltimore.
Owners: Johnson & Ridley and others [Maryland].
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 35
1781 Tom Lee. Maryland ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 45. Bond:
Feb. 22 $20,000. Master: George Buchanan.
Bonders: George Buchanan [Baltimore?]. Archibald Buch
anan, Baltimore.
Owner: Archibald Buchanan, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 36
1781 Totten. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Blundell. Mate:
Turpin Ilobroyd.
Bonders: Thomas Blundell, Philadelphia. William Allibone,
Philadelphia.
Owners: John Wright "Standley" [Stanly], [Philadelphia].
Stewart & Totten, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 37
1781 Trimmer. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10.
Aug. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Earle. Mate:
John Reed, Philadelphia.
Bonders: Owen Biddle, Philadelphia. Standish Forde, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Karle [Philadelphia]. Standish Forde, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Reed.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 38
Tris. .SVr Iris,
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 477
17*1 Tristram Shandy. Ponnsylvtiniti brigantino. Guns: 6.
Oct. 4 Crow: 13. Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Sanmol
Williams. Mato: William Moody [Philadelphia ].
Bonders : Stacy Hepburn, Philadelphia. Samuel Williams,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Peter Whiteside [Philadelphia]. Stacy Hepburn,
Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Robert Connely, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 40
1780 Triton. Massachusetts brigantino. Guns: 4. Crew: 12.
Dec. 9 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Ebenezer Stocker.
Bonders: Ebenezer Stocker, Newburyport. Nathaniel & John
Tracy, Newburyport. Samuel N ewhall, Newburyport.
Owners-: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Howell, Jere[miah] Lee.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 41
L781 Trojan. Pennsylvania schooner, (inns: t). Crew: It!.
Nov. 8 Bond: $-20,000. Master: John Fanning. Mate:
William Berriman [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Stacy Hepburn, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Stacy Hepburn, Phila
delphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 42
1780 Trooper. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 50.
Feb. 23 Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Howell, jr.
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Morris, jr., Philadelphia. Andrew Tybout,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Morris, jr., Philadelphia. Andrew Tybout
&Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin W. Morris.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 44
1780 Trooper. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
J u l. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: James McCay.
Bonders: James McCay [Baltimore?]. Uriah Forrest, Annapolis.
Owner: David Stewart, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 46
1780 Trooper. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 50.
Oct. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Woolman Sutton [Phil
adelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Morris, jr., Philadelphia. Andrew Tybout,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Samuel Morris, jr., Philadelphia. Andrew Tybout &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 47
478 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Trooper. Pennsylvania ship. (Jims: 8. Crew: Not
Jan. 15 stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Howell.
Mate: George Hunter [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Samuel Mowell, Philadelphia. Daniel Duncan. Phil
adelphia.
Owners: David Duncan, Philadelphia. James Ash and others,
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 19fi, vol. 15. p. 45
1782 Trooper. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: lo. Crew: ,">().
May 19 H nd: $20,000. Master: John Earle. Mate-
Abraham Dolby [Philadelphia].
Bonders: John Karle, Philadelphia. James Ash, Philadelphia.
Owners: Andrew Tybout [Philadelphia]. James Ash A Co..
Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 198. vol. 15. p. 43
1779 True Blue. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Oct - ls 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: William Wills
[Willis, Philadelphia].
Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 4S
1777 Trumbull. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: f>o.
Mar. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Henry Billings.
Bonders: Henry Billings, Norwich. Andrew Huntingtou, Nor
wich. Kbenezer Huntington, Norwich.
Owners: Andrew Huntington, Norwich. Kbenezer Huntington,
Norwich.
Witness: None.
C. C. 19<>, vol. 15, ]>. 49
1779 Tryall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (i. Crew: 15.
Sep. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jonathan Buflinton
[Philadelphia].
Bonders: Blair MeClenaehan, Philadelphia. Robert MeClena-
chan, Philadel]>hia.
Owners: Blair MeClenaehan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore &
Co. [Philadelphia].
Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 52
1780 Tryall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: lo.
Jul. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Baxter.
Bonders: John Baxter, Philadelphia. Blair MeClenaehan,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Blair MeClenaehan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 51
NAVAL RECORDS OF TI1K KKVOI.rTlON. 479
1782 Tryal. Massachusetts schooner. (Jims: 4. Crew: 15.
Apr. 13 Bond: &&gt;0,00o. Muster: [Thomas Osier?).
Bonders: Thomas Osier, Kennebec [Me.]. Kbenfezer] Par
sons, Boston. Caleb Loring, Boston.
Owners: [Ebenezer] Parsons and others, Boston.
Witnesses: John (i. Holers, Moses I ike.
C. C. 190, vol. 15, p. 50
1782 Tryall. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: 6. Crew: 20.
Aug. 20 Bond: 20,000. Master: Samuel Rogers.
Bonders: Samuel Rogers, Boston. Joshua Davis, Boston.
George \V. Babcock, Boston.
Owners: .Samuel Rogers, Boston. John M. (tower and others,
Boston.
Witnesses: Kdward Hay, Khene/er Dorr.
C. C. 199, vol. 15, p. 53
1780 Tucker. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 21.
Aug. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Steel.
Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: Richard Curson & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. !!>, vol. 15, p. 54
1782 Turn of Times. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew:
Apr. 26 -"> Bond: $20,ooo. Muster: William Reed.
Bonders: William Reed [Norwich]. Joshua Huntington. Nor
wich. Joseph Williams, Norwich.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Stephen Colver, Jabez Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 55
1781 Twin Sisters. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew:
Apr. lit 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel A very.
Bonders: Samuel Avery, Boston. William Foster, Boston.
William I ayne, Boston.
Owner: William Foster, Boston.
Witnesses: Joseph Foster, David Spear.
C. C. 19fi, vol. 15, p. M
1776 Two Brothers. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 18 60. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Chester, jr.
Bonders: Thomas Chester, jr., Groton. Thomas Mumford,
Groton. Amos Prentice, Groton.
Owner: Thomas Mumford, Groton.
Witnesses: Ithamar Harvey, Kleazer Willez.
C. C. 19(5, vol. 15, p. 57
1780 Two Brothers. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew:
Oct. 30 HO. Bond: 20,000. Master: Daniel Sunders.
Bonders: Daniel Sanders [Salem?]. John Leach, Salem. Aaron
Waitt, Salem.
Owners: John Leach and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Jonathan Waldo, Robert Leach.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 15, p. "><)
480 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Two Brothers. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Not stated.
Mar. 14 Crew: 25. Bond: 20,000. Master: William
Gray.
Bonders: William Gray, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. John
Leach, Salem.
Owners: Henry Rust and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Abner Chase, Richard Shatswell.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, ]>. 58
1781 Two Esthers. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew:
Dec. 26 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Byrne.
Mate: Simon Gross [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: James Byrne, Philadelphia. John Henry Messomrier,
Philadelphia.
Owners: J. H. Messonnier, Philadelphia. John C. Xollickhof-
fer [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. fiO
1780 Two Friends. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crow:
Aug. 2 12- Bond: 20,000. Master: Hugh Smith.
Bonders: Clunn & Compty, Philadelphia. Hugh Smith, Phila
delphia.
Owners: John Compty, Philadelphia. Joseph Clunn, Phila
delphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, John Swan wick.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, ]>. 62
1781 Two Friends. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: io.
Oct. 12 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert
Conn. Mate: George Nicholson [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Robert Conn, Philadelphia. Nicholas Low, Phila
delphia.
Owners: DeVriesand Hanse, Curaeoa.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Rush.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 61
1782 Two Rachels. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8.
Mar. 12 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph
Buisson [Philadelphia?]. Mate: Guenard Fitz.
Bonders: Sasportas & Le Boeuf, Philadelphia. Joseph Buisson,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Sasportas & Le Boeuf.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 64
1778 Two Sallys. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 7.
Jun. 22 Bond: $5,000. Master: Custis Kellum.
Bonders: Custis Kellum, Maryland. John Craig [Philadelphia].
Owners: John Craig and others [Pennsylvania and Maryland].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 63
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 481
1780 Two Sisters. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 8.
Mar. 13 Bond: $o,0()o. Master: William Thompson.
Bonder*: William Thompson [Baltimore?]. Samuel Chase,
Annapolis.
Owners: John Dorsey it Co., Baltimore.
Witness: James Brief.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 66
1780 Two Sisters. Maryland .schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 11.
May*) Bond: 5,000. Master: William .lone.s.
Bonders: William Jones [Baltimore], John Davidson, Annap
olis.
Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 65
1782 Tybalt. Massachusetts brijjfantine. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jan. 30 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Philip Rowland.
Bonders: Philip Howland, Dartmouth. Isaiah Doane, Boston.
Samuel Brown, Boston.
Owners: Isaiah Doane and others, Boston.
Witnesses: David Morey, John Pall.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 67
177l Tyger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: -2. Crew: 70. Bond:
ul. 1 10,000. Master: Martin Parkison [Philadel
phia].
Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton,
Philadelphia.
Owner: John Maepherson, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 69
1781 Tyger. Massachusetts briffantinc. Guns: 14. Crew:
Apr. 10 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Crool.
Bonders: Samuel Croel, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. Ed
ward Holland [Salem].
Owners: Joshua Ward and Nathan (ioodale, Salem.
Witnesses: Nathaniel Silsbee, Titus Morgan.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 68
178^ Tyger. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Hi. Crew: 75.
,Jul. 1L Bond: $20.0011. Master: John Tucker.
Bonders: John Tucker, Gloucester. William < iee, Gloucester.
William Peirce, Gloucester.
Owners: William Gee and others, Gloucester.
Witnesses: Philemon Haskell, James Snoddey.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 70
.7212 <M! :J1
482 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Ulysses. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40.
Oct. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel McNeill.
Bonders: Daniel McNeill [Boston]. Stephen lligginson, Bos
ton. Eben Parsons, Boston.
Owner: Stephen lligginson, Boston.
Witnesses: E[ ] Makepeace, John G. Rogers.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 71
1777 Union. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: H. Crew: 25.
Aug. 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Bladder [Black-
den?].
Bonders: John Blackler, Marblehead. Aaron Waitt, Salem.
Timothy Chamberlain, Exeter, N. H.
Owners: Aaron Waitt & Co., Salem.
Witnesses: George Gains, John Dudley.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 72
1780 Union. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20.
Oct. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Gardner, 3d.
Bonders: Jonathan Gardner, .id, Salem. Jonathan Gardner, jr.,
Salem. Samuel Ward, Salem.
Owners: Jonathan Gardner, jr., and others.
Witnesses: George Williams, George Dodge, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, ]>. 76
1781 Union. Massachusetts polacre. Guns: 4. Crew: 15.
Feb. 6 Bond: 20,000. Master: Thomas Powars.
Bonders: Thomas Powars [Boston]. Andrew Brimmer, Bos
ton. Martin Brimmer, Boston.
Owners: Martin Brimmer and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Martin B. Sohier, Edward Green.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 79
1781 Union. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Mar. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Parsons.
Bonders: Daniel Parsons, Cape Ann. William Pierce, Cape
Ann. William Gee, Cape Ann.
Owners: William Gee and others, Cape Ann.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Lane, Nehemiah Somes.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 78
1781 Union. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew:
Aug. 13 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Butler
Ellwell.
Bonders: Ebenezer Preble, Falmouth. Nathaniel Deering, Fal-
mouth. Henry Butler Ellwell, Falmouth.
Owners: Ebenezer Preble and others, Falmouth, Mass, [now
Portland, Me.].
Witnesses: Thomas Motley, Thomas Sandford.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 73
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 483
17S1 Union. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. Bond:
Oct. 3 $2<>,UOO. .Master: Kdward Sohier.
Homier! : Edward Sohirr, Boston. M[artin] Brimmer, Boston.
Andrew Brimmer, Boston.
Owner: Martin Brimmer, Boston.
Witnesses: Jere[miali] Belknap, jr., Kdward Green.
C. ( . 196, vol. 15, p. 80
1751 Union. Massachusetts brig. (iuns: 0. Crew: 20.
Nov. 13 Hond: $20.000. Master: Uriah Gardner.
Bonders: Uriali Gardner, Boston. Joseph Whiting, Boston.
Thomas Carter, Boston.
Owners: Joseph Whiting and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Daniel Jones, Edward Stutson.
C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 77
1752 Union. Massachusetts brig. Guns: G. Crew: 20.
Jul. 11 Hond: $20,000. Master: Reuben
Bonders: Reuben Gage, Falmoutli. Ebenezer Preble, Falmouth.
Nathaniel Deering, Falmouth.
Owners: Ebenezer Preble and others, Falmouth [Mass.] [now
Portland, Me.].
Witnesses: Isaac Randall, Moses Titcomb.
C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 75
17N2 Union. Massachusetts brig. Guns: ( >. Crew: 17.
Dec. 31 Hond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Smith.
Bonders: Isaac Smith [Boston?]. Thomas Snow. William
Gray, jr., [Salem].
Owners: William Gray [jr.] and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Joseph Hussey, Daniel Hover.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 81
1783 Union. Massachusetts sloop. (Jans: 6. Crew: 30.
Feb. 2 Hond: $20,000. Master: John Fearson, Salem.
Bonders: John Brooks, Salem. John McMillan [SaluiuJ.
Nathaniel Brown, Salem.
Owners: John Brooks and others, Salem.
Witness: None.
C. 0. 196. vol. 15. p. 74
1780 Unity. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 2.~>. Hond:
Nov. 30 $20,000. Master: Joseph Elliott.
. inders: Joseph Elliott [Baltimore?]. Robert Ewing, Dor
chester County.
Owners: Rol>ert Ewing, Dorchester County. William Neill,
Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 83
484 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Unity. Connecticut brigantine. (kins: 8. Crew: 2<>.
Apr. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ashbell Burnhain.
Bonders: Ashbell Burnhain, Middletown. Elijah Hubbanl,
Middletown. Comfort .Sage, Middletown.
Owners: Ashbell Burnhain, Middletown. Klijah Hubbard,
Middletown. Comfort Sage, Middletown.
Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Samuel \V. Dana.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. Si
Unnamed. See: Anonymous.
1780 Van Tromp [Van "Trumpe"]. Connecticut brigantine.
Jun. 1 Guns: 12. Crew: 55. Bond: $20,000. Master:
Sanford Thompson.
Bonders: Sanford Thompson [Middletown]. Comfort Sage
[Middletown]. James Church [Hartford].
Owners: Uriah Rogers & Co.
Witnesses: William Williams, Hezekiah Merrill.
C. C . 196, vol. 15. p. 85
1782 Van Tromp. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 45.
Jan. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Shewell. Mate:
Daniel Campbell [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Michael Morgan O Brien, Philadelphia. Stacy Hep
burn, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell, Philadelphia.
Owners: Stacy Hepburn, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell, Phila
delphia. [Michael Morgan O Brien?], Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
.C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 84
1779 Vengeance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew:
Nov. 12 20. Bond: $lo,ooo. Master: Samuel Cassan
[Philadelphia].
Bonder: John Pringle, Philadelphia.
Owners: John Pringle & Co. [Philadelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
James Montgomery is given us one of the bonders, but his signature to
the bond is lacking. He WHS intended for muster of the vessel,
but his place was taken by Casein.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 87
1780 Vengeance. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: SO.
Mar. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Dennis.
Bonders: William Dennis, Rhode Island. Jonathan Waldron.
Thomas Mumford [Norwich], Conn.
Owner: Jonathan Waldron.
Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, David Mumford.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 88
1781 Vengeance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 23 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Benczet.
Mate: William Council [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Stephen Benezet [Philadelphia]. Joseph Uallego,
Philadelphia. Joseph de Landa, Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph Gallego, Philadelphia. Joseph de Landa, Phil
adelphia.
Witness: James Trimble, Philadelphia.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 86
NAVAL RECORDS OF THK REVOLUTION. 485
1781 Vengeance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: *!. Crew:
Nov. 4 11. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Parker
[Philadelphia]. Mate: .Joseph de Lundu, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Joseph de I.anda, Philadelphia. Joseph (iallego,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Joseph de Lamia. Philadelphia. Joseph (iallepo, Phil
adelphia.
Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Parker.
C. C. 19(3, vol. 15, p. 89
Venus. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: (5. Crew: 25.
Bond: $5,000. Master: William Kaddon. Mate:
Thomas Cummin, Philadelphia.
Bonders: William Kaddon [ Philadelphia?]. Thomas Pryor,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Daniel Koberdeau, Philadel])hia. Thomas Pryor &
Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: William Barrett, John Reed.
C . C. 19<i, vol. 15, p. 99
177! Venus. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20.
Oct. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: .James Clifton.
Bunders: James Clifton, Philadelphia. Charles Jones, Phila
delphia.
Owner: Charles Jones, Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 93
1780 Venus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: li. Crew: 15.
Nov. 8 Bond: 20,000. Master: Mich[a]el Leslie.
Bonders: Mieh[a]el Leslie, Boston. Robert MeN eill, Boston.
Kbenezer Lane, Boston.
Owners: Daniel Robert McNeill, Boston.
Witnesses: John Winthrop, Samuel Perkins.
C. C. 19H, vol. 15, p. 9(5
1780 Venus. Massachusetts brigantine. (inns: (>. Crew: 15.
Dec. 23 Bond: 20,000. Master: .John Young.
Bonders: John Young, Boston. John (. oilman, Boston. Wil
liam Smith, Boston.
Owners: John Codman and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Nalbro Frazier, William Codman.
C. C. 19(>, vol. 15, p. 100
1781 Venus. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
May 30 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Moore.
Bonders: Henry Moore, Portsmouth. Rolu-rt Parker, Ports
mouth. Ichabod Nichols, Portsmouth.
Owners: Robert Parker, Portsmouth. Ichabod Nichols, Ports
mouth.
Witnesses: George < iearis, John Davenport.
C. C. 19(i, vol. 15, p. 97
486 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Venus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crow: SO. Bond:
Jun. 11 $20,000. Master: George W. Babcock.
Bonders: Ueorge W. Babeoek, Providence, K. I. Thomas 1 1 ar
ris, Boston. Jonathan Harris, Boston.
Owners: Thomas Harris and others, Boston.
Witnesses: Andrew Newell, Stephen Edes.
0. C. 196, vol. 15, i. ill
1781 Venus. Maryland ship, duns: U>. Crew: 7o. Bund:
Jl- 5 $20,000. Master: James Buchanan.
Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore?]. William Hyde, An
napolis.
< >wners: Archibald Buchanan and others, Maryland.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
0. C. 19(i, vol. !.">, p. 92
1781 Venus. Connecticut brigantino. Guns: K>. Crew: 00.
Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Conkling.
Bonders: Joseph Conkling, New London County. Thomas
Mumford, Norwich. William Havens, New London
County.
Owner: Not stated.
Witnesses: William Laurence, Charles Hopkins.
C. C. lilli, vol. 15, p. 94
1781 Venus. Massachusetts brig. Guns: <>. Crew:!."). Bond:
Oct. 13 $20.000. Master: Henry Higginson.
Bonders: Henry Higginson, Salem. Kben[ezer] Parsons, Bos
ton. Robert McNeill, Boston.
Owners: Daniel & Robert McNeill and others, Suffolk County.
Witnesses: Tristram Barnard, John Dowan.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 95
1782 Venus. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 75. Bond:
Mar. $20,000. Master: [Thomas Ogborne].
Bonders: George Nicolson [Richmond?]. Thomas Ogborne
Owners: Baker & Blow [Richmond?].
Witness: Charles Hay "as to George Nicolson."
C. C. 19(1, vol. 15, p. 90
1782 Venus. Massachusetts .ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20.
Tul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Nicolson.
Bonders: Thomas Nicolson, Salem. William Gray, jr., Salem.
Benjamin West.
Owners: William Gray and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin Dunham, Ebenezer Swan.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, ]>. 98
1782 Vermont. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 12. Bond:
Jun. 24 $20,000. Master: George Spooner.
Bonders: George Spooner [Norwich]. Joseph Williams [Nor
wich]. John Porter, Connecticut.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: John Trumbull, David Blackmail.
C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 101
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 487
Viper. Miiryhnul brig, (itins: 14. Crew: 5o. Bond:
Aug. IT $ 20,000. Master: John Hanson.
Bonders: John Hanson. John Davidson, Annapolis.
Owners: David Stewart and Others, Baltimore.
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 2
1782 Viper. Massachusetts ship. (inns: 14. Crew: 65.
Apr. 9 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Jonathan Neall.
Bonders: Jonathan Neall, Salem. John Leach, Salem. Na
than Nichols, Salem.
Owners: John & Robert Leach, Salem.
Witnesses: .1 [ ] Hurd, ,T[oseph] Hiller.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 5
Viper. Connecticut boat, (inn: 1. Crew: 10. Bond:
$20,000.
.Sir Bond covering the J<i>j, llnn k and Viper; and Bond cover
ing the liitttlt xiiake, Viper and Snratogn.
1782 Viper. Massachusetts schooner, duns: 2. Crew: 25.
Jul. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Hilton.
Bonders: Benjamin Hilton [Salem]. Henry Williams, Salem.
Samuel Williams, Salem.
Owners: Samuel Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: James Carvel, Henry Williams.
C.- C. 196, vol. 16, p. 3
1782 Viper. Massachusetts schooner, (inns: s. Crew: 25.
g e p 30 Bond: $ 20,000. Master: Thomas Coburn.
Bonders: Thomas Coburn, Salem. Samuel Williams, Salem.
Robert Stone [Salem].
Owners: Samuel Williams and others, Salem.
Witnesses: Benjamin West, John Jenks.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 1
17SO Virgin. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
]><.. 20 Bond: 20,000. Master: Jonathan Coolidge.
Bonders: Jonathan Coolidge, Newburyport. Joseph Marquand,
Newburyport. William Bartlet, Newburyport.
Owners: Joseph Marquand, Newburyport. Isaac Green Pear
son, Newburyport.
Witnesses: Michael Hodge, Joseph Newman.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. t>
1780 Virginia. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 24.
Apr. 11 Bond: $10,000. Master: Joseph Greenway.
Bonders: Joseph Greenway [Alexandria, Va.?]. George Mann.
Annapolis.
Owners: Honp <& Harrison, Alexandria [Va.].
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 9
488 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1781 Virginia. Pennsylvania brigantine. (Jims: 4. Crew: 13.
Jun. IS Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Ilodgkinson
[Philadelphia?]. Mate: Edmund Wingate, Phila
delphia.
Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia, George Ord, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Robert Morris, Samuel Inglis [Philadelphia]. Thomas
Welling and George Ord, Philadelphia.
Witnesses: James Stuart, William Young.
0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 9
1782 Virginia. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25.
Feb. 12 Bond: 20,000. Master: William Claghorn.
Bonders: William Claghorn, Bedford. Jonathan Nutting, Bos
ton. Ebenezer Woodward, Boston.
Owners: Jonathan Nutting and others, Boston.
Witnesses: William Bartlet, Robert Gardner.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 7
17S2 Volunteer. Massachusetts galley. Gun: 1. .Crew: 25.
May 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Hart.
Bonders: AVilliam Hart [Boston]. Dimond Morton, Boston.
Peter (ieyer, Boston.
Owners: Dimond Morton, Boston. Peter Ueyer and others,
Boston.
Witnesses: John MeKlroye, Enoch Howes.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 10
1782 Volunteer. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew:
Jul. 18 20. Bond: 20,000. Master: Litchtield Luce.
Bonders: Litchtield Luce, Boston. Thomas Russell, Boston.
Chambers Russell, Boston.
Owners: Litchtield Luce and others, Boston.
Witnesses: AVilliam Burroughs, Charles Nicholes.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, ]>. 11
1782 Vulture. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Jan. 29 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Abraham Tappan.
Bonders: Abraham Tappan, Newburyport. AVilliam Bartlet,
Newburyport. Elias Hunt, Newburyport.
Owners: Elias Hunt and AVilliam Bartlet, Newburyport.
Witnesses: John Tracy, M[ichael] Hodge.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, ]>. 13
1782 Vulture. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 18.
Oct. 19 Bond: $20.000. Master: William Chaloner.
Bonders: William Chaloner, Machias, Mass, [now Me.].
Elias Farkman. Benjamin Coolidge.
Owner: William Chaloner, Machias, Mass. [Me.].
AA itnesses: AVilliam Williams, John Rand.
C. C!. 196, vol. 16, p. 12
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 489
1778 Washington. Maryland sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 2o.
Aug. :5 Bond: 5,000. Master: John Harrows.
Bonders: John Burrows [Philadelphia, ] a.]. Johr> Muir.
Owners: Isaac Van Bibber & Co. [Van Bibber and David
Weenie, Baltimore; John Muir, Annapolis].
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. !!)(>, vol. Iti, j>. 14
1778 Washington. Pennsylvania ship. (Juns: 8. Crew: 30.
Sep. !t Bond: 10,000. Master: James Fletcher [Phila
delphia].
Bonders: George Kennedy, Philadelphia. William McCul-
lough, Philadelphia.
Owners: Thomas Irwin, George Kennedy [Philadelphia]. Wil
liam McCullongh & Co., Philadelphia.
Witnesses: Stephen Cochran, James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. Hi, ]>. 17
177!* Washington. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: (5. Crew:
Jun. , 20. Bond: $5,000. Master: George May.
Bonders: George May, Philadelphia. .lames C rawford, Phila
delphia.
Owners: James Crawford & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. It), p. L O
177!* Washington. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: -iO.
Sep. 7 Bond: $5,000. Master: Israel Doming.
Bonders: Israel Deming, Hartford. Barnabas Deane, Wethers-
field. John Wright, Wethersfield.
Owners: Justus Riley, John Wright & Co.
Witnesses: Thomas Xewson, Ezekiel Williams.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 16
177! Washington. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 15.
Sep. L o Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathaniel Chew.
Bonders: Nathaniel Chew, Philadelphia. Samuel Inglis, Phila
delphia.
Owners: Samuel Inglis & Co., Philadelphia.
Witness: .lames Trimble.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, ]>. 15
1780 Washington. Connecticut sloop. Guns: (!. Crew: 2o.
> Bond: $5,000. Master: Richard Rennals [Rey
nolds >.\.
Bonders: Richard Rennals, Wethersfield. James Church, Hart
ford. Charles Caldwell, Hartford.
Owners: John Broome & Co. [Hartford].
Witnesses: Jedediah Kldestain, Nathaniel Weeks, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. L l
490 T.rSHUBY OF
WaafccngfeOB. MaL*?*chu^ett~ -hip. Guns: 7. Crew:
Bond: fc0. .>. Master: Edmond Lewi-.
Bt Oilers: io_iG i Lewi-.. Sni
xiae- i&: . >ih<rrs. -aieru.
Wraaeas>es: Josai Eli..-*- Sanrne! O l
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Washington. Pena-rlranim
- 1<: 1 " Bond: $*_>.< :>. Master: Jame- Jo^iah.
M*te: Jotn Fleminir [Philadelphia].
&.->i>iisrs: Jiaae? J-.-wah. Phiijd^ipiiia. ie.--rae Henrr. Phiia-
ieiphia.
ecrr. Phii*irlpfii. Jan:~ J-.^iah. Ptilt-
fiobtrr Ka- ! ^
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Sep- 2 Bond: 0.">. Master: Enoch Pike.
n.-.-i Pilte ^X
Daniel ^ra
0. C. 196. v,>l. !x p. 23
Wa^L Ma.-sakch : Small arm-. Crew:
. Bond: fcM.<. Mi. ? ier: Th-jma.-Thomp-<.n.
Th>:enper-c. B-:.:L B
JOOE La-a- i G:>., BOPKCL
Ernr-2rT Perry. J.r^m Perrr.
C. C. :6"x v.:i. 1
Wap MactrLrett hriganti ne. Gon-: ". Crew: ^i.
Boed: e>>.>.. M,<er: Daniel McXeilL
Henry ~Hisi3Ss->~jCi. WlHiaan Par(:ic.-.
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492 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1780 Whim. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40.
Tun. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Colliding.
Bonders: Joseph Colliding, Groton. Joseph Packwood, New-
London. Dudley Wright, New London.
Owner: Joseph Packwood, New London.
Witness: Jonathan Truman, G[urdon] Saltonstall.
C. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 32
1777 White Oak. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 15.
Feb. 26 Bond: $4,000. Master: Eliphalet Ladd.
Bonders: Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter. Jedediah Jewett, Exeter.
Samuel Brook, Exeter.
Owners: Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter. Jedediah Jewett, Exeter.
Thomas Osgood, Exeter.
Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, Nathaniel Peabody.
C. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 33
1778 Widow Wadman. Maryland schooner. Guns: 7. Crew:
Aug. 10 14. Bond: $5,000. Master: Salisbury Blackmer.
Bonders: Salisbury Blackmer. George Salmon, Maryland.
Owners: David Stewart & Co. [Baltimore].
Witness: William Hyde.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 34
1777 Wilks [Wilkes?]. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 10.
May 29 Crew: 60. Bond: $5,000. Master: Mendes Ills
Cadet.
Bonders: Mendes His Cadet, Portsmouth. Edmund Roberts,
Exeter. Gideon Samson, Exeter.
Owners: Mendes fils Cadet, Portsmouth.
Witnesses: Thomas Odiorne, George Gains.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 37
1781 Wilkes. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 50.
Mar. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Cunningham.
Bonders: William Cunningham. Reuben Coutts, Virginia.
Owners: Samuel B. Cunningham & Co. [Virginia].
Witness: A[rchibald] Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 35
1781 Wilkes. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 100.
Oct. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Cunningham.
Bonders: William Cunningham and Samuel B. Cunningham,
Virginia.
Owners: Samuel B. Cunningham & Co.
Witness: Charles Hay.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 86
1780 William. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30.
Dec. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Peirce Johnson.
Bonders: William P. Johnson, Newburyport. William Bart-
let, Newburyport, Joseph Marquand, Newburyport.
Owners: John Coffin Jones [Boston]. William Bartlet, New
buryport. Joseph Marquand, Newburyport.
Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Joseph Newman.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 39
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 493
1781 William. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25.
Jun. 21 Bond: S20,ooo. Master: Joseph Rowe.
Bonders: Joseph Rowe, Xewburyport. John Tracy, Newbury-
port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport.
Owners: John Tracy, Newburvport. Nathaniel Tracy, Xew-
buryport.
Witnesses: Stephen Sewall, James Jarvis.
C. C. UI6, vol. Iti, ]>. 40
1782 William. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 20.
Aug. -2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance. Mate:
John Ilitts [Philadelphia].
Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance,
Philadelphia.
Owners: Conyngham & Xesbitt [Pliiladelphia].
Witness: James Trimble.
C. C. !!)*>, vol. 16, p. 41
1777 Williaminta. Maryland schooner. Guns: -L Crew: lo.
Oct. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Waters.
Bonders: Thomas Waters [Baltimore]. Isaac Van Bibber,
Baltimore.
Owners: [Isaac] Van Bibber, C[harles] Wallace, I)[aniel]
Weeins [Baltimore]. J[ohn] Muir [Annapolis].
Witness: Tfhomas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 42
1778 Willey & Minta [Williaminta?]. Maryland schooner.
Mav 28 Guns: 4. Crew: 7. Bond: $o,0(>0. Master:
William Skillirn.
Bonders: William Skillirn [Baltimore].
Owners: Abraham Van Bibber and others, Baltimore.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 38
1780 Willing Lass. Maryland brig. Guns: 16: Crew: 4A).
May 3 Bond: 10.000. Master: Thomas Williams.
Bonders: Thomas Williams [Prince George s County?].
H[enry] Dennis, Worcester County.
Owners: Henry Dennis and others, Worcester County.
Witnesses: Levin Handy, William Wise.
C. C. 196, vol. Ki, p. 48
17S1 Willing Lass. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 1(1. Crew:
Mar. 1 1)5. Bond: $20.000. Master: Thomas Williams.
Bonders: Thomas Williams [Prince George s Comity, Md.?].
John Banks [Richmond.].
Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond.]
Witness: Henry Banks.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, ]>. 44
494 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
1782 Willing Maid. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4.
Jul. 24 Crow: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Sav
age, Salem.
Bonders: John Savage, Salem. John Augusta Dunn, Salem.
James Eaton [Salem].
Owners: John Augusta Dunn and others, Salem.
Witnesses: John Baker, Joseph Russell.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 45
1782 Wolf. Virginia ship, duns: 16. Crew: 60. Bond:
May 10 20,000. Master: Samuel Butler.
Bonders: Samuel Butler. George Nicolson [Richmond].
Owners: Baker and Blow [Richmond].
Witnesses: Hector McNeill, Henry Miller.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 46
1776 Wooster. Connecticut sloop, (.inns: 10. Crew: 80.
Nov. 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: John McCleave.
Bonders: John McCleave, New Haven. Pierpont Edwards &
Co., New Haven.
Owners: Pierpont Edwards & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Thomas Brockway, William Day.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 47
1778 Wooster. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 60.
Feb. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Ebenezer Peck.
Bonders: Ebenezer Peck, New Haven. Pierpont Edwards &
Co., New Haven.
Owners: Pierpont Edwards & Co., New Haven.
Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Jesse Niogt[?].
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 48
1779 York. Connecticut sloop, (runs: 6. Crew: 10. Bond:
Oct. 4 $5,000. Master: Jabez Perkins, 3d.
Bonders: Jahez Perkins, 3d, Norwich. Jabez Perkins, Norwich.
Joshua Huntington, Norwich.
Owners: Jabe/. Perkins it Co., Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Erastus Perkins.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 50
1782 York. Virginia schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. Bond:
Apr. 13 $20,000. Master: Isaiah Keel [Philadelphia?].
Bonders: Bristol Brown tor Isaiah Keel. James Hunter
[Richmond].
Owners: Wells Cowper & Co. Henry and Thomas Brown
[Virginia].
Witness: Archibald Blair.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 49
1779 Young Cromwell. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10.
Jun. 5 Crew: 45. Bond: $5,000. Master: William
Waiters.
Bonders: William Walters, Norwich. William Coit, Norwich.
Joseph Williams, Norwich.
Owners: Joseph Williams and others, Norwich.
Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, William Wattles.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 53
NAVAL HKCUKUS OK THK REVOLUTION. 495
1781 Young Cromwell. Connecticut .schooner. Guns: 10.
Jul. It! Crew: -tr>. Bond: $20,000. Master: William
Heed.
Bonders: \Villiain Heed, Norwich. William Ooit, jr., Norwich.
John Alden, Lebanon.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: Hooker St. John, Ebenezer Mead.
C. C. 196, vol. Iti, p. 52
1781 Young Cromwell. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12.
Nov. <> Crew: 45. Bond: $20.000. Master: .lohn
Cook.
Bonders: John Cook, Seth Harding, New London, and Klisha
Coit, New London County.
Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich].
Witnesses: John Porter, Isaac Fitch.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 51
1782 Young Lion. Connecticut Galley. Guns: -4. Crew: 25.
.lul. 31 Bond: $20.000. Master: Peter Vail.
Bonders: Peter Vail [New London?]. Robert Usher.
John Alden [Lebanon],
Owners: John Foster & Co.
Witnesses: Jonathan N. Havens, John Porter.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 54
1780 Young Neptune. Maryland Schooner. Guns: 10. Crew:
Sep. ! 30. Bond: $20.000. Master: Gilbert de La
Roche.
Bonders: G[ilbert] de La Roche [Philadelphia?]. John Muir,
Annapolis.
Owners: Lacaze and Mallet, Philadelphia.
Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 55
178o Zephyr. Massachusetts Hrijrantine. Guns: 4. Crew:
Nov. S 15. Bond: $20.0i>0. Master: George Lane.
Bonders: George Lane [Boston]. Ebenezer Lane, Boston. Ne-
hemiah Somes, Boston.
Owner: Ebenezer l^me, Boston.
Witnesses: William W. Parsons, Gibson Parsons, Moses (ireen-
leaf.
C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 56
INDEX.
A.
Abacoa, 44, 40.
Abel, Klijah, 293, 302, 4(53.
Abel, Joseph, 233, 323, 414, 42(5, 4:17.
Aliiii t lon, sloop, 217.
Accounts, continental agents, 134, 208.
Ai hi/li K, brigantini . 217.
Artir, , brig, 218: briuantine, 21S, 219;
sloop, 2S, 10:i, 104, IIS, Hit, 121. 154,
16S, 217, 218, 2H>.
Adams, Caleb (!., 45(>.
Adams. Daniel, 9, :ill, 377.
Adams, Jacob, 391.
Adams, .John, 249, 277, 300, 301, 317.
Adams, Nathaniel, 3(5, 47, 50.
Adams, Robert, 224, 441.
Adams, Samuel, 93, 377.
Adams, Thomas, 2(59, 348, 442.
Adams, William, 10(i.
Adams & Dexter, 370.
Adams, sloop, 219.
Adamson, John, 41.
Addison, John, 40(i.
Additiim, schooner, 219, 220.
Addon, Pierre, 257, 3(5(i.
Adkison, John, 345.
Admiral Xoutman, ship, 220.
Admiralty, Board of, 121, 127, 14S, 154;
money fur. 127, 130, 151, 153, 154, 157;
commercial business, 134; constitu
tion of, 137, 1(>4; salaries. 174, 17(5;
seal, 181; court, 178.
Adriana, brigantine, 220; sloop, 220.
Adrenture, brig, 194,221,222; brigantine,
154, 15(5, 221; galley, 222; schooner,
221,222; ship, 221, 222.
Adrenturmis Fisherman, schooner, 222.
Aiken, Mathew, 350.
Ajajc, brigantine, 223.
Albertaon, Thomas, lieut., 19, 20, 39.
Albouy, Leonard, 10(i.
Alcide, 162, 1153.
Alcock, Manuel, 275.
521206 32
Alcorn, Robert, 220.
Alden, John, 2(54, 2(59, 324, 344, 360, 374,
379, 393, 414, 415, 426, 454, 459, 473,
474, 495.
Alden, Jonathan, 360.
Alden, William, 225.
Alexander, Charles, captain, 30, 42, 53,
218, 280.
Alexander, Giles, 431.
Alexander, brigantine, 223, 224; ship, 223.
Alfred, 22, 24, 28, 34, 39, 71, 72.
Algiers, American prisoners at, 1(51.
Allen, , 97, 139.
Allen, Benjamin, 271, 466.
Allen, David, 247, 301, 458.
Allen, Edward, 242, 364, 397.
Allen, James, 121.
Allen, Joseph, 317.
Allen, Joshua, 235, 380, 403.
Allen, Nathaniel, 430.
Allen, William, 190, 259.
Alliance, 74, 75, 87, 88, 92, 93, 114, 116,
126, 128, 138, 145, 146, 153, 154, 155,
156, 160, 1(51, 162, 164, 165, 180, 182,
183, 187, 188, 191, 193, 194, 195, 196,
200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 209, 210, 211,
213.
Allibone, William, 237, 315, 348, 349, 359,
476.
Alline, Henry, 467.
Allon, Thomas, 231, 312, 398.
Alplim, sloop, 224.
Alsop, John, 204.
Ambrose, Israel, 11.
America, military situation, 19.
America, 128, 129, 130, 133, 137, 138, 144,
145, 147, 152, 155, 166, 169, 179, 181,
192, 224.
American, ship, 224.
American Hero, ship, 225.
American Revenue, sloop, 225.
Amiable Elizabeth, V , 194, 195, 197, 203,
204.
497
498
INDEX.
Amigosdel Pays, ship, 226.
Amory, Jonathan, 281, 441.
Amphitrite, ship, 226.
Anable, Cornelius, 66.
Anderson, Kphraim, 14.
Anderson, James, 119, 326.
Anderson, John, 422.
Anderson & Co., 318.
Andrea Doria, 23, 24, 30, 39, 41, 43, 45,
50, 103, 207.
Andrew, John, 432, 435.
Andrew Caldwell, ship, 226.
Andrus, Moses, jr., 350.
Angell, James, 393.
Angus, John, 205, 303, 337, 392.
Anna, 195.
Annable, Cornelius, 304.
Annapolis, sloop, 226.
Anne, ship, 226.
Annetl, ship, 227.
Anonymous vessels, 227.
Antelope, hrigantine, 228; schooner, 227,
228; ship, 228.
Anthony, Hezekiah, 330.
Antigua, 121.
Anti Smuggler, galley, 228.
Anti Traitor, boat, 228.
Apollo, ship, 229.
Appeals, committee on, continental con
gress, 92; from New Hampshire
courts, 124; court of, 131, 144, 209, 210.
Appleton, John, 460.
Appleton, Thomas, 374, 447.
Arbulu, Juan Joseph de, 226.
Arbuthnot, Marriot, 114.
Archer, John, 285, 302.
Aryo, 115, 122, 136, 148, 184, 229, 230.
Ariel, continental vessel, 174; brig, 230;
brigantine, 230.
Armistead, William, 260.
Armitage, Benjamin, 255.
Armitage, James, 355, 452.
Arms from France, 15.
Armstrong, Thomas, 288.
Armstrong, William, 240, 338, 375, 419,
437, 450.
Army, continental, re-enlistments, 33;
prizes sold for, 143.
Arnold, Benedict, 95, 138, 311.
Arnold, James, 387.
Arnold, Nathaniel, 354.
Arnold, Rhodes, 363.
Ash, Gilbert, 385.
Ash, James, 218, 235, 249, 265, 309, 310,
372, 433, 478.
Ash, William, 139.
Ashburn, Joseph, 410.
Ashby, (ieorge, 261, 377.
Ashmead, John, 101, 108, 114, 123, 137,
226, 279, 395.
Ashton, Benjamin, 396.
Ashton, Jacob, 219, 269, 291, 357.
Assurance, sloop, 230.
Astrea, ship, 230.
Atalanln, brig, 230.
Athbuoy, John, 343.
Atkins, Henry, 284.
Atkins, Joseph, 338, 422.
Atkins, Nathaniel, 400.
Atkinson, (ieorge, 390.
Atkinson, John. Src Adkison.
Atwood, Ebene/er, 356.
Aubin, Philip, 363, 409.
Audebert, John, 236.
Audet, Joseph, 438.
Audibert, Isaiah, 301.
Audibert, Philip, 305, 454.
Audobon, John, 227.
Audrain, Peter, 380.
Augustine, August, 390.
Aurora, brigantine, 230, 231; schooner,
230, 231; ship, 230, 231.
Austin, David, 402.
Austin, Jonathan Loring, 381.
Austin, Nathaniel, 236, 256.
Austin, Samuel, 352.
Avery, James, 330, 437.
A very, John, 11, 18, 246, 261, 378, 396,
466.
Avery, Samuel, 479.
Avery, William, 221.
Aver, Elijah, 330, 448.
Aver, Elisha, 468.
Aylett, William, 99, 100, 109, 112, 133,
138.
B.
Babbidge, Christopher, 297, 361.
Babcock, Adam, 280, 307, 393, 394, 416,
464.
Babcock, George W., 238, 326, 335, 479,
486.
Babcock, Henry, 12.
Babson, John, 267, 317, 449.
Babson, Samuel, 274, 430.
Babson, Solomon, 449.
499
Babson, Zebulon, 267, -449.
li,i,;-l,li.", hrifT, 231.
Bachelder, Samuel. 314.
Hiirhehir, schooner, 231.
Backus, Kbenezer, jr., 240.
Bacon, F.dward, jr., 222.
r.a.l.-.>ck. .loliu, 305, 306.
Badcock, Joseph, 425.
Barley, Philip, 277.
Ba^nall, Robert, 265.
Bailey, Kdward, liMi.
Bailey, Nathan, jr., 280.
Bailey, Samuel, 41! 1.
Baily. Samuel, 2- r >9.
Baker, Benjamin, 275.
Baker, Frederick, 334.
Baker, George, 236.
Baker, Husih, 43!>.
Baker, .Mm, 230, 3SS, 413, 441, 494.
Baker, Joshua, 473.
I taker, Luke, 334, 475.
Baker, Richard, 227, 321, 444.
Baker, Samuel, 354.
Baker, Thomas, 339.
Baker, William, jr., 446.
Baker <fe Blow, 227, 260, 406, 422, 444.
473, 486, 494.
Baleli, Benjamin, 240, 331, 452.
Baldesqui, Joseph, 294.
Baldwin, John, Lieut., 16, 28, 33.
Baldwin, William, 337, 475.
Baldwyn, John, 37(5.
Ball, John, 305, 306.
Ball, Joseph, 250, 375.
Ball, Samuel, 375, 431.
Ball, William, 287.
Ballard, Kdward, 383.
Balliet, Stephen, 386.
Baltimore, stores, 81, 97; commerce of, 98.
linltimuri; 57, 59, 63, 67, 69. 71, 115, 231,
232.
Baltimore. Jfi ro, schooner, 232; sloop, 232.
Banks, John, 244, 324, 347, 361, 397,493.
(See aho Hunter, Banks & Co. )
Banks, Henry, 273, 324, 397, 473, 493.
Banks, William, 421, 464.
Hunter, sloop, 232.
Baralett, Kliphus, 304.
Barbarous, John, 329.
Barbary States, 206, 209, 210.
Barbe, Wyatt S. See St. Barbe.
Barbei , ( ieorge, 296.
Barber, Nathaniel, 262, 272, 283, 430.
Barclay, John, 220, 237, 238, 278.
Ban-lay, Thomas, 190, 193, 195, 196, 199,
205, 237.
Barker, Robert, 268.
Barlow, U>vi, 461.
Barnaby, John, 369.
Barnaby, Richard, 221.
Barnard, Ebene/.er, jr., 364, 429, 430.
Barnard, Joseph, 446.
Barnard, Thomas, 419.
Barnard, Tristram, 388, 425, 486.
Barnes, David L., 288.
Barnes, Samuel, 332.
Barney, Joshua, 153, 154, 202, 227, 348.
Barr, James,, 118, 119, 397, 448.
Barr, John, 264.
Barre, John, 204.
Barrere, John, 252.
Barrere, Le Grand, & Co., 181.
Barrett, Thomas, 331.
Barrett, William, 485.
Barry, John, captain, 50, 58, 62, 65, 68,
71, 74, 81, 85, 87, 90, 122, 125, 133,
160, 161, 162, 165, 168, 170, 173, 182,
186, 187, 188, 190, 191, 193, 194, 197,
199, 203, 205, 209, 265; letter book,
195.
Bartholomew, John, 221, 388.
Bartlett, Abraham, 256.
Bartlett, Ambrose, 243.
Bartlett, Benjamin, 237, 284.
Bartlett, Isaac, 365.
Bartlett, John, 437.
Bartlett, Joseph, 307.
Bartlett, Nicholas, 222.
Bartlett, Samuel, 458, 467.
Bartlett, Walter Prue, 239, 257, 297, 322,
377, 396.
Bartlett, William, 23, 24,40,290,373,394,
408, 436, 487, 488, 491, 492.
Bartlett & George, 40.
I?arto, Francis Xavier de, 61.
Barton, Samuel, 303.
Barton, William, 315, 354.
Basden, Henry, 391.
Basden, Joseph, 106.
Bass, Joseph, 268.
Bassett, Barakiah, 288.
Bassett, Thornton, 400.
Batchelder, Samuel, 391, 395, 458.
Batcheldor, Caleb D., 293.
Batcheklor, Josiah, 293.
Batchelor, ship, 232.
Bates, David, 346, 435.
Bates, Jonathan, 238.
500
INDEX.
Bates, Laban, 471!.
Batty, George, 397.
Baxter, James. (See Baxter, John.)
Baxter, John, 338, 478.
Bay, Hugh, 452.
Bayard, Andrew, 836, 349, 392.
Bayard, John, 417, 430, 436.
Bay ley, Gamaliel, 287.
Bayley, James, 437.
Baylor, Loring, 441.
Beach, John, 299, 314, 317, 328.
Beal, Caleb, 432.
Bean, Francis, 366.
Beardsley, Hezekiah, 491.
Beatty, John, 79, 85, 86, 101, 103, 107,
110, 113, 114, 116, 12!, 122, 124.
Beanjou, Anthony, 123.
Bearer, ship, 233; sloop, 232, 233.
Beck, James, 265.
Becket, John, 468.
Beckett, Retier, 331, 441.
Bee, Thomas, 254, 373.
Beebe, Edward, 219.
.Beggars Benixon, schooner, 233.
Belcher, John, 298.
Belisarius, ship, 234.
Belknap, Jeremiah, jr., 441, 483.
Bell, Daniel, 225, 269, 441.
Bell, Joseph, 325.
Bell, Thomas, 199, 253.
Bell, Thomas, 253.
Bell, William, 408.
Bellamy, William, 278.
JSeUona, ship, 234.
Belt, James, 376, 396.
Benezet, Philip, 279, 457.
Benezet, Stephen, 462, 484.
Bennet, Joseph, 260, 327.
Sennington, sloop, 234.
Benson, Francis, 275.
Benson, George, 223.
Benson, Thomas, 362, 364.
Bently, Nathaniel, 231, 458.
Ben ton, Asa, 389, 431.
Bermudas, cruise in, 15, 16; duties, 106.
Berriman, William, 477.
Besse, Barzilla, 241.
Besse, Claude, 292, 318, 461.
Bethell, Robert, 399.
Betsey, brig, 209, 213, 234, 235, 236, 237,
238; brigantine, 236, 237, 238; lugger,
238; schooner, 43, 120, 121, 123, 126,
136, 235, 236, 237; ship, 236, 237;
sloop, 234, 235, 236.
Retxey and Anne, sloop, 12.
Betsey & Sail;/, schooner, 23S.
Belli/, schooner, 238.
Beveridge, David, & Co., 308.
Bickford, David, 405.
Bickford, Joshua, 238.
Biddle, Charles, 219.
Biddle, Clement, 219, 313.
Biddle, Nicholas, captain, 29, 31, 33, 36,
38, 39, 43, 44, 52, 53, 54, 103.
Biddle, Owen, 393, 476.
IMdwcIl, Benjamin, 340.
Biers, John, 413.
Bigdom, Daniel, 328.
Bigelow, Daniel, 267, 269, 271, 274, 309,
329, 342, 368, 426, 447.
Bigharn, John, 336.
Bill, Kphraim, 98, 143.
Bill, Kromer, 393.
Billings, Alpheus, 264.
Billings, Henry, 320, 478.
Billings, Richard, 356.
Bills of Exchange, 99.
Bingham, William, 20, 38, 42, 103, 135,
148, 162, 178, 187, 253, 322, 382, 438;
letters from, 76; letters to, 12. 18, 20,
24, 30.
Bird, Mark, 244.
Bird, Samuel, jr., 476.
Bird, William, 244.
Birditt, Benjamin, 370.
Birson, Samuel, 378.
Jilxlinjt, schooner, 239.
Bishop, Abraham, 469.
Bishop, Israel, 452.
Bishop, John, 410.
Bishop, Samuel, 242, 434, 469.
Black, Andrew, 365, 368.
Black Joke, boat, 239; sloop, 239.
lilnck Sloven, schooner, 240.
Black Snake, boat, 241; schooner, 240;
sloop, 240.
Black Prince, brig, 239; brigantine, 240.
Black Princes*, snow, 240.
B/iickljiril, schooner, 239.
Blackden. (See Blackler.)
Blackler, John, 482.
Blacknian, David, 486.
Blackmer, Salisbury, 492.
Blagge, John, 293.
J .lagge, S , 353.
Blair, Archibald, 194, 227, 246, 278, 331,
400, 405, 411, 415, 422, 442, 444, 472,
473, 492, 494.
INDEX.
501
Blair, .Tame?, 319, 339, 462.
Blair, Richard, 352.
Blake, John, 243.
Blakes A Sawyer, 390.
Blanchard, I M ward, 343.
Blanchanl, Jonathan, 221, 233.
Blancliard, Joshua, jr., 440, 441.
Blanchard, Samuel, 355, 3SA.
Blanchard, Th as, 224.
Blanco, Pedro, 90, ill, 105.
Bland, Theodorick, 154.
Blankingship, (ieorjie, 440.
Blcecker, Baront, .",74, 447.
Worn. Richard. 471.
Hlnoiit. schooner, L 41.
Itltusxoin, schooner, 241; sloop, 241.
Blow. Richard, 421 . (Str n/.m Baker &
Blow.)
Blue- Mountain. KiO.
Blundell, Thomas, 476.
Boardley, William, 51.
Boanlniuii. Francis, 2<>4. 349. 432, 474.
Boardman, Jacob, 45A.
Boardman, OHin, jr., 369.
Boardman, Thomas, 330.
Bodwine, John, . !10.
Boil, John. :i4S.
Bolkom, Klias, 303.
Bonamy, Augustine, 368.
Bond, William, 470.
Bond, lettt-rs of marque, 141.
Jion Ilomiiif Richard, 153, 154, 189, 191,
209, 21. !.
Bonier, James, 24A.
Booker, Edward, 244.
Bordnian, Samuel, UU4, SAO.
Bortar, Martial, 298.
Boston, prizes to be sent to, 13; excess of
prizes, 140; shipbuilding, US; sup
plies, 63; consul of France, 96.
Boston, frigate, 17, IS, 74, 7<i, 78, 101, 108,
109, 110, 117, 12U, 139, 141, 169.
lioatoii Packet, hripantine, 242,
Bostwich, Samuel, 4A7.
Boucher, John Thomas, 224.
Bourbon, 119, 120, 128, 130, 136, 138, 140,
144, 145, 148.
Bourne, Shearjashell, 14, 19, 36, 49, 50,
51, AS, 202, 203.
Bowditch, Ilabharkcn K., 474.
Bowdoin, Precson, 324.
Bowdoin, ^mith. Hunter t t Co., 324, 325.
Bowe, Nicholas, 298.
Bowen, Elizabeth, 342.
Bowen, Ephraim, 9.
Bowen, Jabez, 229.
Bowen, Oliver, 76, 229.
Bowen, Pardon, 466.
Bowen, Sylvester, 341.
Bowen, William, 469.
Bowie, Nicholas, 271.
Bowler. Richard, 441.
Bowles, Samuel, 297, 490.
Bowley, Daniel, 245, 247, 248, 303, 326,
360, 402, 427, 429, 440, 448, 451; see
also Lux, Bowley Co.
Boyd, John P., 3SO.
Boyd, Joseph (. oflin, 277.
Boyd, Robert, 357.
Boyer, Daniel, 442, 483.
Boyer, Peter, jr., 332.
Boylan, James, 348.
Boys, Elias, 298.
Brackett, John, 326.
Brackett, Joshua, 56, 58, 59, 360, 420.
Brade, James, 321.
Bradford, Cornelius, 285, 441.
Bradford, Jeremiah, 327, 351.
Bradford, John, captain, 13.
Bradford, John, 74, 126, 141, 147, 162;
letters from, 76, 93, 118, 131, 154;
letters to, 14, 17, 22, 23, 24, 37, 40, 41,
71, 73, SO, 115, 124, 130, 138, 139,140,
143, 144, 148, 150, 151.
Bradford, Joseph, 412.
Bradford, Le Baron, 316.
Bradford, Thomas, 151.
Bradhurst, Benjamin, 398.
Bradley, Christopher, 234.
Bradley, David, 334.
Bradley, Moses, 446, 457, 462.
Bradley, Phineas, 476.
Brailsford, Norton, 338.
Brainerd, Mezekiah, 455.
Brainerd, Shubael, 304.
Bramble, John, 342.
Bransby, John, 228.
Braxton, Carter, 30, 52, 53, 54, 60, 93,
111, 112.
Bray, Asa, 222.
Bray, Humphrey, 274.
Bray, John, 408.
Bread, 83, 109, 112, 158, 159.
Breden, William, 237, 457.
Brewer, John, 451.
Brewer, James, 243.
Brewster, Jonathan, 260, 426.
Brewster, Martin, 344.
502
INDEX.
Brewster, Peter, 424.
Brewster, William, 294, 416.
Briamant, Peter, 373, 399, 407.
Briard, Samuel, 301.
Brice, James, 270, 299, 346, 374, 481.
Brice, John, 237, 273, 336, 337, 391,
462.
Brick, Joshua, 325.
Bridges, Isaac, 391.
Bridges, Robert, 217, 254, 317, 325,
390, 409, 438, 460.
Briggs, Johnson, 248.
Briggs, William, 222, 388.
Bright, Francis, 261.
.Brilliant, prize, 151, 173; sloop, 242.
Brimblecorn, Seaward, 354.
Brimmer, Andrew, 482, 483.
Brimmer, John Baker, 459.
Brimmer, Martin, 482, 483.
Brisky, Anthony, 344.
Brisson, Robert, 257.
Britannicn, 195.
Britton, William, 232.
Broader, Bartholomew, 284.
Brockway, Thomas, 494.
Brook, Samuel, 492.
Brook, Samuel V., jr., 219.
Brookhouse, Nathaniel, 253, 262, 363,
462, 468.
Brooks, David, 279, 323, 453.
Brooks, John, 187, 342, 362, 363,
475, 483.
Brooks, Lemuel, 307.
Brooks, Samuel, 327, 376.
Broome, sloop, 242.
Broome, John, 219,232,311,314,385,
Broome, Samuel, 219, 223, 232, 233,
245, 280, 311, 314, 316, 358, 385,
394, 441, 464.
Brown, Andrew, 281.
Brown, Bartholomew, 269.
Brown, Bristol, 494.
Brown, Daniel, 255.
Brown, Eli sha, 235.
Brown, Knoch, 452.
Brown, Esek, 227.
Brown, Francis, 269.
Brown, George & Co., 387.
Brown, Gower or Gawen, 383, 396.
Brown, Henry, 320, 494.
Brown, James, 123, 299, 466.
Brown, John, 256, 315, 340, 351, 383
351, 471.
Brown, John Wood, 439.
378,
435,
489.
242,
393,
, 387,
Brown, Jonathan, 95.
Brown, Joseph, 226, 313.
Brown, Moses, 233, 277, 353, 369, 373, 374,
380, 390, 393, 420, 424, 436, 443, 456,
458.
Brown, Peter, jr., 287, 359, 426.
Brown, Philip, 230, 414.
Brown, Nathaniel, 326, 380. 483.
Brown, Robert, 290.
Brown, Samuel, 228, 272, 362, 389, 391,
430, 436, 446, 458, 481 .
Brown, Stephen, 454.
Brow-n, Thomas, 352, 377, 471, 494.
Brown, William, 218, 263, 310, 317.
Browne, William, 285, 301.
Bruce, John, 265.
Bruce, Stephen, 228, 248, 278, 431.
Brumfleld & Co., 405.
Brutus, ship, 242.
Bryant, Francis, 229, 407.
Bryant, James, 243.
Bryant, William, 243.
Brynan, John, 282.
Buccaneer, ship, 242.
Buchanan, Andrew, 51, 52.
Buchanan, Archibald, 197, 276, 444, 451,
476, 486.
Buchanan, George, 299, 451, 476.
Buchanan, James, 234, 300, 430, 440, 486.
Buchanan, John, 193.
Buchanan, Robert, 315, 419.
Buck, Isaac, lieut., 28.
Buckingham, Gideon, 222.
Buekland, Stephen, 433.
Buckley, John, 182.
Buckley, Joseph, 379.
Burl-ram, schooner, 243.
Buckskin, schooner, 35, 243, 244; ship,
122, 128, 243, 244.
Buckskin Hero, brig, 244.
Buden, William, 237, 308.
Budington, Jonathan, 291.
Buell, Abel, 476.
Buffington, Nehemiah, 290, 394.
Bnflinton, John, 385.
Buft mton, Jonathan, 427, 478.
Buisson, Joseph, 417, 418, 480.
Bulfmch, Samuel, 290.
Bulkeley, J. P.., 17.
Bulkley, Charles, 219, 387, 416.
Bulkley, Chauncey, 252, 272, 323, 327, 491.
Bulkley, John, jr., 284, 346, 399, 454.
Bulkley, Joseph, 453.
Bulkley, Roger, 453.
INDEX.
503
Bull, Caleb, jr., 438.
Bull. Frederick, 287, 323.
Bull, John, 329.
Bull, Jonathan, 407.
Bull, Joseph, 34<>.
Bull, Manaeu, 4(17.
Bull, Thomas, 431.
Bull, William, 392, 4:il, 438, 491.
Bullen, John, 237, 385.
Bullock, J , 2 IS.
Bunipmore, William, 222.
Bimoe, William, 322.
Hunker Hill, schooner, 244.
Bumier, Andrew, 252, 325.
Bunner, George, 255, 319, 4 IS.
Bunner, Murray ct Co., 252, 386, 470.
Burbeck, William, 474.
Burchmore, Francis, 269.
Burchmore, G , 307, 451.
Burchmore, John, 363, 476.
Burchmore, Zachariah, 415.
Kurd, brigantine, 244.
Burditt, David, 468.
Burdox, Stephen, 290.
Burges, Joshua, 298, 431.
Burke, John, 271.
Burke, William, 69, 71, 72, 74, 81,310, 417.
Burknuir, Thomas, 354.
Burks, Samuel, 347.
Rurliny, brig., 245.
Burmet, A, 447.
Burnell, John, 396.
Burnham, Ashbell, 252, 271, 272, 484.
Burr, Thaddeus, 293, 302, 463.
Burroughs, Ezekiel, 231, 340, 397, 441.
Burroughs, George, 236, 280, 430, 433.
Burroughs, William, 224, 306, 342, 365,
377, 488.
Burrows, Edward, 319, 416.
Burrows, George, 279.
Burrows, John, 237, 276, 337, 351, 434,
456, 489.
Burrows, Paul, 423.
Burt, William Matthew, 124, 125, 126, 127.
Burton, Thomas, 263.
Bush, Nathan, 162, 174.
Bush, Samuel, 174.
Busson, Lewis, 298.
Butler, Anthony, 303, 381.
Butler, Daniel, jr., 288.
Butler, Francis, 317.
Butler, John, 253, 422.
Butler, Samuel, 494.
Button, Oliver, 245.
Byrne, Clifford, 281.
Byrne, James, 247, 306, 407, 480.
Byus, James, 27(>.
Cabot, Andrew, 218, 219, 242, 303, 380,
415, 42S, 443, 457.
Cabot, Francis, jr., 460.
Cabot, George, 303, 380, 443, 458.
Cabot, John, 218, 219, 242, 380, 415, 443.
Cabot, Samuel, 257, 380, 443, 457.
Cabot, 22, 39.
Cirsar, boat, 245.
Cain, Alexander, 220, 277, 296, 417, 464.
Cain, William, 220.
Caiss, Moses, 307.
Calder, George, 321.
Caldwell, Andrew, 220, 226, 246, 247, 280,
342, 343, 350, 354, 356, 402, 417, 463,
464.
Caldwell, Charles, 219, 262, 323, 347, 357,
370, 428, 489.
Caldwell, Henry, 273, 393.
Caldwell, James, 220, 226, 232, 246, 247,
280, 327, 342, 343, 350, 356, 402, 417,
434, 463, 464.
Caldwell, John, 360.
Caldwell, Mary, 347.
Caldwell, Robert, 224, 278, 285, 363.
Caldwell, Samuel, 232, 259, 416, 470. (See
also Mease & Caldwell. )
Caldwell, William, 436. .
Calef, John, 388.
Calhoun, James, 385.
Call, John, 458.
Callender, Elisha, 272.
Callender, Joseph, 272, 374.
Callender, , captain, 163.
Camlierwell, ship, 245.
Camden, schooner, 245.
Campbell, Andrew, 3K7.
Camplx ll, Daniel, 457, 484.
Campbell, David, 289, 363.
Campbell, James, 37, 282, 465.
Campbell, John, 372, 378, 408, 457.
Campbell, Joseph, 247.
Campbell, William, 244, 316, 456.
Canada, British vessels, 149.
Cane, Robert, 305.
C annon, for vessels, 21, 27, 44, 45, 56, 67,
74, 109, 114, 128, 140; from France, 74.
Cannon, Newton, 315.
Canton, 209.
Cape Francois, 158.
504
INDEX.
Cape May, 43.
Capitol Landing K Revenge, boat, 246.
Capron, William, 225.
Captain, brigantine, 24(i.
Captures, defined, 79, 106, 153, 154, 187.
Carabasse, , 146, 158.
Carboulez, Simon, 368.
Carew, Joseph, 190.
Carey, James, 364, 397.
Carey, John, 333.
Carlton, Samuel, 331.
Carlton, William, 240.
Carnes, Anthony, 185.
Carnes, John, 394, 396, 420.
Carnes, Lewis, 255, 328, 449, 457.
Carnes, Thomas, 449.
Games, Thomas J . , 335.
Carolina, brigantine, 246; ship, 246.
Carpenter, Benjamin, 475.
Carpenter, Ephraim, 379.
Carr, Benjamin, 423.
Carson, Joseph, 219, 220, 222, 239, 246, 249,
253, 257, 258, 288, 289, 295, 297, 301,
312, 319, 321, 325, 344, 345, 365, 375,
379, 411, 422, 425, 427, 431, 432, 445,
464, 468, 477, 478.
Carson, Samuel, 310.
Carter, Thomas, 483.
Carter, William, 298.
Cartwright, John, 332.
Cartwright, Thomas, 491.
Carvel, James, 487.
Carver, Lemuel, 448.
Casdrop, Thomas, 352
Casey, Mary, 60.
Casey, Silas, 383.
Casey, Thomas, 60.
Cassan, Samuel, 445, 484.
Gassan, Uriah, 425.
Cassin, John, 389.
Castle, Joy, 267.
Caswell, Richard, governor, 26
Cat, schooner, 246, 247.
Catchal/, schooner, 247.
Cathcart, John, 283, 473.
Catherhia, schooner, 247.
Catherine, of Russia, 163, 166.
Catherine, sloop, 247.
Cato, brig, 247; brigantine, 248; schooner,
247, 248; ship, 247, 248.
Catton, George, 348, 408.
Caulneld, Robert, 232, 245, 278.
Cause, John, 421.
Cazneau, Samuel, 247, 355, 393, 420, 446,
456.
Cecil, Charles, 238.
Centurion, capture of, 162, 163; letter of
marque, 248.
Ceronio, Angel, 264.
Ceronio, Stephen, 25.
Chace, brigantine, 249.
Chace, Samuel, jr., 225.
Chadbourn, J. ( ., 439.
Chadwick, Ciear, 286, 299, 435.
Chadwick, Nathaniel, 442.
Challis, Gideon, 274.
Chaloohe, Rene, 231, 376.
Clmloner, William, 488.
Chamberlain, R , 475.
Chamberlain, Timothy, 462, 482.
Chamberlain & Co., 443.
Chamberlaine, James, 472.
Chambers, James, 447.
Champion, 1 14.
Champlin, Lodowick, 324, 443.
1 Champlin, Samuel, 225, 286.
Champlin, Samuel, jr., 225.
Champlin, Thomas, 316.
Cliance, boat, 249; prize brigantine, 116;
schooner, 250; sloop, 249.
Chandler, Joseph, 397.
Chapin, Hiram, 344.
Chaplain of Navy, 107
Chaple, William, 275.
Chapman, Jahez, 279.
Chapman, Jonathan. (See Chipman.)
Chapman, Joseph, 353, 465, 466.
Charleston, S. C. , expedition against, 95,
101; officers taken, 150.
Channin;/ Amelia, brigantine, 251.
Charming Molly, brigantine, 251.
Channin;/ Polly, brigantine, 252.
Charming flatly, ship, 252.
Chase, Aimer, 258, 480.
Chase, Joseph, 222.
Chase, Joshua. 259.
Chase, Moses, 247.
Chase, Samuel, 239, 250, 296, 299, 321,
346, 366, 369, 424, 469, 481
Cliase, ship, 252.
! Chase. (See also Chace.)
! Chatham, boat, 252; ship, 252.
; Chatham, John, 289, 317, 341, 433.
Cheever, William, 403.
Chenevard or Chenward, John, 263, 307,
377, 393, 428.
; Cheney, Daniel, 292, 346, 435.
Chesapeake Bay, enemy at, 39, 51, 52, 62.
Chester, Thomas, 323, 479.
Chester, 54.
505
Clitrulier <le La Luzerm; cutter, 253; ship,
253.
Chew, Benjamin, 252, 465.
Chew, Nathaniel, 489.
Chew, Samuel, 875; captain, 48, 71.
Cheyiiey, Daniel, 346.
Chichester, Hugh, 287. (Sre aim Chis-
hulm. )
Chilcott, Kichanl, 209.
CltiiHi n; frigate, 80, 8il, 142.
Cliipinan, John, 264.
Chipnian, Jonathan, 377.
Chisholm, Hugh, 2<i8. (.Vt- <iltn Chi-
chester. )
Chlemaker, John. (Xee Slemaker. )
Christie, John, 452, 453.
Christophers, Joseph, 431.
Church, Edward, 238.
Church, Charles, 227.
Church, (ieorge, 300, 4011.
Church, James, 347, 377, 384, 389, 429,
484, 489, 491.
Churchill, David, 330.
Churchill. Joseph, 330.
Clril Umi/f, schooner, 253.
Claghorn, George, 227.
Clnghorn, William, 488.
Clap, Supply. 299.
Clark, Elisha. 271, 282, 434.
Clark, Ichabod, 281.
Clark, Jacoh, 448.
Clark, James, 438.
Clark, Jerome, 453.
Clark, John, 225, 351.
Clark, John Innes, 341, 342, 466.
Clark, I>ardner, 282, 433, 434.
Clark, Mark, 232, 432.
Clark, Seth, 259.
Clark, Uzziel, 280.
Clark & Nightingale, 466.
Clarke, Christopher, 227, 422.
Clarke, Francis, 475.
Clarke, John, 355.
Clarke, Jonathan. 279.
Clarkson, David M., 453.
Clarkson, Livinus, 23, 28, 44, 2(52, 389.
Clarkson, Matthew, 259, 382, 389, 401,
452, 453.
Clarkson, Matthew M., 228.
Clarkson & Co., 2(12.
Clay, Stephen, 353, 379.
Clayton, Pemberton, 279.
Cleveland, Stephen, captain, 14, 98, 100,
102, 104.
Cleverly, .Stephen, 247.
Clifton, James, 251, 2(i2, 329, 485.
Clinton. (See. Governor Clinton.)
Clothing by Alliance, 104, 168.
Cloness, Joseph, 301.
Cloon, John, 406.
Clough, Nathaniel, 427.
Clough, Thomas, 450.
i Clouston, Thomas, 228.
Cloutman, Henry, 201.
Cloutman, John, jr., 261.
Clunn, Charles, 350, 372, 468, 480.
Clymer, George, 32, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38.
! Coal, 22, 138, 161.
Coas, William, 314, 417.
Coates, William, 381.
Coats, David, 281, 320.
Cohb, Benjamin, 490.
Cohh, William W., 462.
Colrarn, Thomas, 487.
Cochran, James, 17, 50, 51, 237.
Cochran, John, 65, 66, 72, 220, 361.
Cochran, Stephen, 489.
Cochran, Thomas, 17, 50, 51.
Cochran, William, 17, 50, 51.
Cocks, Benjamin, 243.
Cocks, Robert, 319, 36:!.
Codman, John, 110, 236, 237, 242, 256,
284, 367, 387, 466, 485.
Codman, Stephen, 466.
Codman, William, 236, 237, 242, 256, 284,
387, 485.
Codman & Smith, 242.
Coe, Edward, 461.
Coffin, Alexander, 335.
Coffin, Brown, 327.
Coffin, Edward, 196.
Coffin, Enoch, 330.
Coffin, James, 40(3.
Coffin, Joseph, 236, 375.
Coffin, Samuel, 289, 330, 431.
Coffin, Tristram, 210, 242, 293, 333, 380,
425, 436, 460.
Coffin, William, 224.
Cogdtil, brigantine, 253.
Coggeshall, John, 383.
Coggeshall, Mehitaltel, 432.
1 Cogswell, James, 432.
! Coit, Elisha, 495.
Coit, Joshua, 389.
Coit, Solomon, 450.
Coit, Thomas, 264, 324, 330, 337, 382, 407,
474. (See also Howland & Coit. )
Coit, William, 295, 494, 495.
Cole, Benjamin, 468, 475.
Cole, Charles, 352.
506
INDEX.
Cole, Thomas, 292.
Coles, John, 400.
Coles, William, 242, 257.
Colgan, Daniel, 293.
Collier, Charles, 451.
Ceilings, James, 303.
Collings, Robert, 315, 319, 337, 465.
Collins, John, 184, 225, 274, 283.
Collins, Mark, 302, 319, 351, 352, 389, 401.
Collins, Robert, 82, 337.
Colman, Benjamin, 318, 400, 442.
Colman, William, 230, 318, 320, 372,397,
400, 442.
Colt, Peter, 311, 384.
Columbia, ship, 253.
Columbus, continental vessel, 22, 39, 46,
47, 72; letters of marque, 254.
Colver, Stephen, 479.
Comerais, Arnold, 385.
Comerais, John, 385.
Comet, brigantine, 255; schooner, 255;
sloop, 254, 255.
Commerce, committee of, 134.
Commerce, continental vessel, 195, 199;
letters of marque, 256, 257.
Commission, letters of marque, 141 ;
granted abroad, 181.
Commodore 1). Oalrez, brigantine, 257.
(See also General Galeez. )
Compty, John, 480.
Conant, Daniel, 331.
Conclusion, schooner, 257.
Concord, schooner, 257, 258; sloop, 257.
Condry, Timothy, 439.
Confederacy, 84, 97, 104, 107, 108, 109, 115,
116, 134, 135, 136, 137, 140, 141, 143,
146, 147, 151, 152, 155, 165, 184, 185,
190, 206, 210.
Confederation, articles of, 200.
Congress, continental, regulation of pri
vateers 10, 282; saleof captured goods
and ships, 11 ; regulation of naval
prisoners, 11.
Congress, brigantine, 259; ship, 258; sloop,
258.
Conkling, Benjamin, 359.
Conkling, Edward, 279.
Conkling, Joseph, 279, 307, 358, 439, 486,
492.
Conkling, Nathaniel, 359.
Conn, Robert, 480.
Connecticut, Governor and Company of,
407; letters of marque bonds, 58, 122,
172, 186, 189, 192; ship building, 74,
84; employment of fy>y, 181.
Connell, William, 237, 340, 484.
Connelly, John, 238.
Connely, Robert, 477.
Conner, James, 423.
Conner, Walter, 464.
Connor, Benjamin, 336, 380, 442.
Connor, John, 173.
Constant, brigantine, 259.
Constantirie, John, 273.
Conguerant, boat, 259.
Conqueror, 52.
Consul of France, Boston, 96; Alexandria,
109.
Conrentiou, brig, 80.
Convers, Joshua, 473.
Convoys, 9, 13, 54, 160.
Conway, John, 370, 426.
Coinvay, Richard, 224, 341, 344, 465.
Conway, Robert, 341, 394.
Conway, Thomas, 223, 394.
Conyngham, David H., 304, 309, 324,
405, 417.
Conyngham, Gustavus, captain, 93, 99,
107, 110, 114, 197, 200.
Conyngham & Nesbitt, 493.
Cook, John, 495.
Cook, Joseph, 241, 451.
Cook, Zenas, 263, 441.
Cooke, John, 72, 73, 322.
Cooke, Joseph, 342.
Cooke, Samuel, 261, 387.
Cooke, Stephen, 422.
Coolidge, Benjamin, 241, 488.
Coolidge, Caleb, 421.
| Coolidge, Jonathan, 487.
Coolidge, Joseph, 397.
i Cooinbes, Kbenezer, 304.
i Coombs, John, 363, 465, 491.
Coombs, Josiali, 350.
Coombs, William, 363, 465, 491
Cooper, Francis, 294.
Cooper, George, 336, 356.
Cooper, Jacob, 416.
Cooper, John, 325, 454, 455.
Cooper, Nathaniel, 367, 443.
Cooper, Zebulon, 453.
Copp, Joseph, 410.
Copper, Norris, 385.
Corbet, William, 368.
Cordwell, Buckley, 461.
Cormerais, Arnott, 454.
Cormerais, John, 294.
Cormorant, British ship of war, 194; letter
of marque, 259.
Corrier, George, 226, 388.
INDEX.
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Corry, Robert, 352.
Costello, Matthew, 101.
Cotesworthy, Samuel, jr., 440.
Cotton, George. (See Catton. )
Cotton, John, 368.
Cotton, Samuel, 300.
Collision, John, 287, 318.
Count de GnjKKf, 2150.
Count (FEstaing, schooner, 2(51; ship, 261.
Counterfeits, apparatus for, 116, 139.
Countess of Clanbranl, 187.
Ouuntess of Scarborough, 145.
Coiirtenay, Hercules, 353.
Courier, Ilariuon, 74, 325, 356, 357, 386.
Courts, admiralty, 173, 17s.
Courts martial, 187, 190.
Cotitts, Reuben, 492.
Coward, William, 339, 369, 465.
Cowell, Richard, 383.
Cowper, John, 199.
Cow]>er, Wells & Co., 494.
Cowpera & Co., 384.
Cowperthwait, Joseph, 465.
Cox, Benjamin, 475.
Cox, Isaac, 350, 392, 435.
Cox, John, 249, 344, 347.
Cox, Paul, 237, 256.
Cox, Thomas, 304, 471.
Craft, Nathaniel, 491.
Crafts, John, 322.
Crafts, Thomas, 42: ,.
Crafts, William, jr., 2S3, 294, 385, 410,
422.
Craig, Adam, 324.
Craig, James, 10, 218, 305, 306, 316, 455,
456, 472.
Craig, John, 218, 219, 431, 472, 480.
Craig, Thomas, 390, 447.
Craige, Andrew, 399.
Craige, Robert, 234, 371, 380.
Crandal, Philip, 446.
(Vane, Hezekiah, 453.
Crane, Samuel, 279.
Crary, Humphrey, 240, 384, 415.
Crawbey, Abraham, 437.
Crawford, Benjamin, 401.
Crawford, Gideon, jr., 223.
Crawford, James, 220, 417, 434, 474, 489.
Crawford, John, 425.
Crawley, Abraham, 342.
Creed, William, 283, 350, 368, 410.
Crenis, , lieut. col.. 90.
Crocker, Kbenezer, 453.
Crocker, William, 345.
Crockett, Benjamin, 232, 450.
Crockett, John, 232, 243, 244, 359, 367.
(See aho Van Bibber & Crockett.)
Croel, Aaron, 311, 446.
Croel, Samuel, 310, 420, 481.
Croft, Foster, 387.
Croft, William, jr., 234.
Croker, Ann, 464.
Crookshanks, Charles, 238, 278, 369, 408.
Crosby, Edward, 19, 49.
j Cross, George, 324, 361.
\ Cross, John, 243.
Cross, Nathaniel, 439.
Cross, Ralph, 439, 463.
Cross, Stephen, 439, 463.
Cross, William, 439.
Crowell, Klisha, 251.
Crowell, Hezekiah, 271, 297.
Crowly, Charles, 149, 467.
Crowninshield, Benjamin, 372.
Crowninshield, George, 183, 184, 225, 285.
Cruisers, 74.
Crust, Foster, 236.
Cummin, Thomas, 485.
Cummings, John, 444.
Cunningham, Cornelius, 314.
Cunningham, John, 326.
Cunningham, Joseph, 11, 18, 30, 52, 53, 54,
55, 57, 60, 68, 93, 95, 108, 354, 459.
Cunningham, Richard, 10.
Cunningham, Samuel B., 374, 454, 492.
Cunningham, William, 492.
Curry, Klisha, 377.
Curson, Richard, 241, 299, 334, 359, 375,
378, 412, 479.
Curson and Gouverneur, 127, 131, 137.
Curtis, John, 436.
- Curtis, Samuel, jr., 219.
Curwin, George, 288, 289, 317, 340, 351,
463.
dishing, Jeremiah, 259.
Cushing, John, 336.
Gushing, Nathan, 102, 103.
dishing, Robert, 269, 405.
Cushing, Thomas, 17, 56, 64, 405.
Cushing & White, 436.
i Custis, 1-xlmond, 103.
Cutler, David, 224, 293, 
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