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 NAVAL RECORDS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 AMERICAN REVOLUTION 
 
 1775-1788 
 
 PREPARED PROM THE ORIGINALS 
 IN THE LIBRARY OP CONGRESS 
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PREFATORY NOTE 
 
 The Naval records of the Kevolution exist 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 
 already in possession of the letter book of the Marine Committee and 
 its successors, 1776-1780, 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, 
 Xjossessed 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 bj^ 
 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 Na^^y, 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 bj^ 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 PBEFATOEY 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. 
 
 WORTHINGTON ChAUNCET FoED 
 
 Chief of Division of Manuscripts 
 Heebeet 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 
 
 ABBEEVIATIONS EMPLOYED 
 
 A. D. Autograph document 
 A. D. S. Autograph document signed 
 D. 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. Papers 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 Great Britain, navy. "Private signals for knowing each 
 Sep. 22 other to be observed by ships ... in America." 
 
 Enclosed in following entry. 
 1775 Robinson, John, Treasurj^ 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 off New England coast. 
 
 C. C. 51, 2, 157 
 
 1775 Harrison. Agreement between Daniel Adams, mariner 
 *-^^^- "" of Plymouth, and Ephraim Bowen in behalf of 
 
 Genl. [George] Washington for use of schooner 
 Harrison between Cape Cod and Cape Ann from 
 Oct. 16, 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 
 Genl. [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. S. John 
 Torrey. Benjamin Wormwell. Ephraim Bowen. 
 
 Prizes and Captures, No. 289 
 
 1776 Continental Congress. To Esek Hopkins: Commission 
 Jan. 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, 
 
 Jan. 5 President Continental Congress. Requests that 
 
 the Hornet and AYasp be assigned to convoy duty 
 
 for Maryland vessels ready to sail for West 
 
 Indies. A. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 78, 22, 5 
 
 9 
 
10 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, and three others, Philadelphia. To 
 Jan. 9 James Craig, James Wharton, 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. C. 78, 24, 331 
 
 1776 Newton, Henry, Halifax [Nova Scotia]. Clearance 
 Mar. 2 papers granted to Miller Johnston, Master sloop 
 
 Peggy, at Custom-House at Halifax. D. S. 
 Form for short clearance filled in. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 443 
 
 1776 Cunningham, Richard, Halifax. To Miller Johns[t]on. 
 
 Mar. 4 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. 0. 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 fit 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 NevsTton, Henry, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Clearance papers 
 
 Mar. 27 granted to Miller Johnston, Master sloop Peggy, 
 
 at Custom-House, Halifax. Form for short 
 
 clearance filled in. 
 
 C. C. 44, 447 
 
 1776 Continental Congress. Conditions for Issuance of Com- 
 Apr. 3 missions to Privateers. Resolved, That every 
 
 Person intending to set forth | and fit out a 
 Private ship or Vessel of War, and applying | for 
 a Commission or Letters of Marque and Reprisal 
 for that I Purpose, shall produce a writing, sub- 
 scribed by him, containing | etc. Broadside. 
 32.7 X 22.7 cm. D. S. John Hancock. 
 
 C. C. 196, 4, 77 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 11 
 
 1T76 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. 30x18.5 
 cm. D. S. Henry Laurens. Other prints signed 
 by Samuel Huntington and John Hancock respec- 
 tively are in the Library. Reproduction of Han- 
 cock print in Maclay Privateers. N. Y. 1899. 
 
 p. 132. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 1, 1 
 
 1776 Ambrose, Israel, and Peter Simon. To Continental Con- 
 May 1 gress. Petition respecting capture of sloop Sally. 
 A. D. S. of Ambrose signed by Simon. An in- 
 ventory of vessel and cargo accompanj' the peti- 
 tion. 
 
 C. C. 42, 7, 3-11 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 19, 6, 201 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To Lt. John P[aul] Jones 
 May 10 [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 
 
12 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 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, Conamittee of Secret Correspond- 
 
 May 30 ence, Philadelphia. To William Hodge. Fitting 
 
 out ships in France, Spain, and Holland; is to 
 
 show his credentials to Silas Deane. In MS. of 
 
 John Brown. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch. IV, 
 
 6, 618. 
 
 C. C. 37, 1 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, jNIarine Committee, Philadel- 
 May 31 phia. To Esek Hopkins [Providence?]. Direct 
 
 Hopkins to furnish convoy for vessels from New- 
 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. Eeport on letter of 
 
 Jun. 7 May 22, 1776, from Commodore Esek Hopkins. 
 
 Compensation to be given Charles Walker, of 
 
 North Providence, for seizure of sloop Endeavour. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 169 
 
 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. Re- 
 
 prisal 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 Rejjriml]. Have put 
 
 the Reprisal under the orders of the Committee 
 of Secret Correspondence. Signed: John Han- 
 cock, Richard Henry Lee, Step[hen] Hopkins, 
 Jona[than] Sergeant, Joseph Hewes, George 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 13 
 
 Read, William Whipple. Cop}"^ with preceding 
 letter. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 783. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 7 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport. To John P[aul] Jones, Provi- 
 Jun. 11 dence. Is to put the Providence in condition at 
 
 once and report at Newport. Printed: Force, 
 Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 820. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 58, 151 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport. To John Paul Jones, Provl- 
 Jun. 13 dence. Sends copy of orders from Marine Com- 
 
 mittee directing that convoy be furnished Capt. 
 John Bradford to Delaware Ba}'. Printed: Force, 
 Amer. Arch., IV, 6, 814. L. S. 
 
 0. C. -58, 155 
 
 1776 Wickes, Lambert. RepriMl [Philadelphia]. To Com- 
 
 Jun. 16 mittee of Secret Correspondence. Accepts their 
 
 proposal for a cruise to West Indies. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 23, 289 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To John P[aul] Jones, 
 Jun. 18 Newport. Has received orders directing that 
 
 Jones send prizes into Boston, that city being the 
 safest port on the continent. L. 8. 
 
 C. C. 58, 157 
 
 1776 Walker, Charles, Philadelphia. To Continental Con- 
 Jun. 18 gress. 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 
 
 1776 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. 6, 1781. See Act of Nov. 
 27, 1777. 
 
 C. C. 44, 245 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 
 Jul. 10 phia. To Capt. Peter Parker. Arrangements for 
 
 taking merchandise on the Dispatcli to France. 
 
 Draft in ]\IS. of Robert Morris. Printed: Force, 
 
 Amer. Arch., V. 1, 158. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 15 
 
14 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 Jul. 10 phia. To Samuel and John H. Delap [Bordeaujc]. 
 
 Are sending goods by the Dispatch to . be sold 
 in France; messages for Silas Deane to be 
 forwarded. Draft in MS. of Robert Morris. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, 158. 
 
 C. C. 37, 15 
 
 1776 Wickes, Lambert, Reprisal [Martinique]. To Commit- 
 Jul. 11-13 tee of Secret Correspondence. Details cruise to 
 
 West Indies, captures made, etc. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 23, 293-295 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 
 Jul. 30 phia. To Capt. Stephen Cleveland. Appoint 
 
 Cleveland captain of the Dispatch and give him 
 
 instructions for bearing merchandise to Europe. 
 
 Draft in MS. of Robert Morris. Printed: Force, 
 
 Amer. Arch., V, 1, 670. 
 
 C. C. 37, 23 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 Jul. 30 phia. To Samuel and J[ohn] H. 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, 672. 
 
 C. C. 37, 31 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 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. 0. 37, 19 
 
 1776 Anderson E[phrai]m, New York. To John Hancock, 
 
 Jul. 81 President, Continental Congress. Preparation of 
 
 fire 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 dii'ectly 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. 6, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 44, 275 
 
 [1776] Queen of Hungary. Description of flag of French sloop 
 [Jul-Aug] Qucvn of Hungary transmitted to Marine Com- 
 
 mittee and by it sent to John Paul Jones and 
 William Hallock. Enclosed: Marine Committee 
 to Jones and Hallock, 1776, Aug. 16. Printed: 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, 978. 
 
 C. C. 58, 16 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia. 
 
 -^'ig- 6 To John Paul Jones, Providence. Instructions 
 
 for cruise about Bermuda. A. D. S. Robert 
 
 Morris, and signed by eight others. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 1, 784. 
 
 C. C. 58, 161 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Marine Committee] Philadel- 
 Aug. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 37 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia. 
 Aug. 16 To John Paul Jones and William Hallock, Provi- V^ 
 
 dence. French sloop \_Queen of Hunf/ari/fl 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 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi- 
 Aug. 17 dent. Continental Congress. Awaits commands 
 
 of Congress. L. S. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 11, 79 
 
 1776 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. 
 
 1776 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 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 22 phia]. To Lt. Hoysted Hacker [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Direct him to report to Commodore [Esek] 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. 19 
 
 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. 1.]. 
 
 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 Sea Nymph. Contemporary copy. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 171. 
 
 C. C. 58, 81 
 
 1776 Ne'w Hampshire Legislature. Resolution empowering 
 Sep. 5 Maritime Court of New Hampshire to pass on 
 
 capture of anj' vessel belonging to any subject of 
 Eang of Great Britain, except inhabitant of Ber- 
 mudas, Providence, or Bahamas. "A true copy: 
 
NAVAL, EECOKDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 17 
 
 Joseph Pearson, Dep. Secy." Enclosed: Sullivan, 
 John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 258 
 
 iTY6 Jones, John P[aul], Pwy«/c'?i-6V at sea. [To Marine CoiA- 
 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 board sloop 
 
 Unity bound to Horton. Printed form filled in 
 
 and signed by Johnston. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 451. 
 
 1776 Bulkeley,J[ ] B., Halifax. List of crew of £/"«%/ 
 
 Sep. 12 certificate of Entrance by Miller Johnston of the 
 
 "list of his VesseFs Company." D. S. 
 
 C. C. 44, 439 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, ^Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 20 phia]. To Capt. John Young [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Directions for cruise in sloop Independence to 
 
 jMartinique. 
 
 ]\[arine Committee Letter Book, p. 20 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Phi lad el- 
 
 Sep. 21 phia]. To Thomas Cushing, Boston. Committee 
 
 will order Capts. [Hector] McNeill and [Thomas] 
 
 Thompson to cruise on Massachusetts coast in 
 
 hopes of capturing or driving away the frigate 
 
 Ililford; directions as to cooperation with 
 
 Massachusetts Assembly in fitting out McNeill's 
 
 vessel. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. '11 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, ]\lariue Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 21 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Direct 
 
 Bradford to do all in his power to aid [Thomas] 
 
 Cushing- and Capt. Hector ^IcNeill in fitting out 
 
 frigate \_Botiton^ 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 
 
 \^EaIe!gh'\ under his command and cruise with 
 
 Capt. [Hector] McNeill [in the Boston'] against 
 
 the Jniford. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 22 
 5212— OG 2 
 
Ig LIBEABY 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 RaleigK\ against the Milford. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 23 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 21 phia]. To John Langdon, [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 
 
 Directions as to fitting out of frigate [Raleigh] 
 for Capt. [Thomas] Thompson. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 24 
 
 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. 25 
 
 1776 Cunningham, Joseph, John Rowe and Elias Warner. 
 
 Sep. 2i Bond for 5,000 dollars to Continental Congress 
 
 as Captain and Sureties for privateer Phoenix. 
 
 Copy attested, John Avery, Dep. Secy. Enclosed : 
 
 Duarte, John Garcia to John Jay, Jan. 13, 1779. 
 
 0. 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 prize 
 
 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. 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE EEVOLXJTION. IQ' 
 
 1" that Benj. Franklin and Robert Morris have 
 been appointed members of Committee of Secret 
 Correspondence. Draft in MS. of Eobert Morris. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 822. 
 
 C. C. 37, 45 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 1 phia]. To Lt. Thomas Albertson [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Directions for a cruise with the Mosquito to Eden- 
 town, N. C. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 25 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 1 ence] Philadelphia. To S[ilas] Deane [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, 1197. 
 
 C. C. 37, 47 
 
 1776 Lane, Son & Fraser, London. To Shearjas[h]eel Bourne. 
 Oct. 1 Have received his letters of [Sep.] 3 and 27 regard- 
 
 ing- Susannah,' reasons for her not sailing sooner; 
 trouble 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. Co^y of 
 letter of Edward Crosby to Capt. William Spry 
 of Jul. 16, 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. ' 
 
 0. 0. 44, 311 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 2 ence] Philadelphia. To Silas Deane [Paris]. 
 
 Enclose plan for treatj^ 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. 0. 37, 55 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct, 3 ence] Philadelphia. To William Hodge [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. Enclose duplicate of instructions of 
 May 80, 1776, with copies of credentials, etc. ; 
 is to consult with Silas Deane and Thomas Mor- 
 ris as to business in France; further instructions 
 
20 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 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 
 Timothjr Matlack. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., 
 
 V, 2, 852. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 59 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 
 Oct. 3 ence] Philadelphia. To Samuel & J[ohn] H. 
 
 Delap, Bourdeaux. Instructions to aid William 
 
 Hodge in his mission to France. Draft in MS. 
 
 of Timothy Matlack. Duplicate to John D. 
 
 Schweighauser, Nantes; Andrew Limozin, 
 
 Havre; P. Steval & Son, Dunkirk. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 852. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 61 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 3 phia]. To Hewes & Smith [Edentown, N. C.]. 
 
 "> Directions as to cargo to be sent by Lt. Thomas 
 
 Albertson in the Mosquito; tar, tallow, and rosin 
 
 much needed. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 26 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 4 phia]. To William Bingham [Martinique]. En- 
 
 close a memorandurn from commissioners of 
 public stores giving list of stores desired for the 
 Navy; is to send as much as possible by the Lidi:- 
 pendence; if goods can not be obtained list 18 to 
 be forwarded to Thomas Morris. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 26 
 [1776] [Jones, John Paul, Newport?, R. I. To Marine Com- 
 [Oct. 8] mittee. Continental Congress, Philadelphia.] 
 
 Account of cruise of the Pi-uoidence 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 
 
 177() Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 9 phia]. To Stephen Hopkins [Providence, R. 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. 27 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 9 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 
 fitting out the Ralekjli; direct that cannon and 
 stores desired b}' Langdon be supplied him; 
 agent will be sent to examine work being done at 
 Providence. Two letters of equal date. 
 
 ^larine Committee Letter Book, pp. 27-28 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 9 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 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, jNlarine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 9 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth]. Action 
 
 taken immediately upon reading his letter of 
 Sep. 1-1 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 Raleujli; agent sent to examine 
 work; request haste in preparation of the Raleigh. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 29 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Qct. 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. 30 
 
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, ColuTnbus, Cabot, and 
 Hampden; regret that expedition to Newfound- 
 land was made impossible by sailing of vessels 
 under order from Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull of 
 
 Connecticut. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 30 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 10 phia]. ToHenryTuckerof 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 excliange 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. I. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 33 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Conomittee [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 are 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 Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 
 
 Since order of Oct. '.» understand that vessels in 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 23 
 
 Rhode Island ai'e 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, J.wrf're^w Z*or/a. 
 
 Directions for cruise under instructions from 
 Secret Committee of Congi ess. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 34 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 18 phia.] To Capt. William Hallock, Lexington. 
 
 Directions for cruise under instructions of Secret 
 Committee of Congress. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 35 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 18 phia]. To Capt. James Robinson, Sachem. Di- 
 
 rections for cruise under instructions of Secret 
 Committee of Congress. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 35 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 18 phia]. To John Langdon, Portsmouth, N. 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 
 Wereat, Savannah, Ga. 
 
 Marine Committee Cetter Book, p. 35 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. IS 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 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 ceiyed. 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 [R. I.]. To Capts. John P[aul] 
 
 Oct. 18 Jones or Hoysted Hacker [Newport]. Directions 
 
 as to treatment to be accorded sloop commanded 
 
 by [William?] Dennis. Printed: Force, Amer. 
 
 Arch., V, 2, 1126. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 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 
 Doria. Draft in MS. of Kobert Morris. Printed : 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1148. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 63 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Newport [R. I.]. Orders to Capt. John 
 Oct. 22 P[aul] Jones [Newport]. Directs that Jones take 
 
 command of the Alfred and with the Hampden^ 
 Capt. [Hoysted] Hacker, cruise against British 
 vessels bound to any port except Bermuda or 
 New Providence. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer. 
 Arch., V, 2, 1194. 
 
 C. C. 58, 175 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Silas Deane [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 Deane. 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 Deane [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 THE REVOLUTION. 25 
 
 1776 M[orris], R[obert], Philadelphia. To Samuel & J[ohn] H. 
 
 Oct. 23 Delap [Bordeaux]. Encloses packet for Silas 
 
 Deane. Auto, draft signed [for Committee of 
 
 Secret Correspondence.] Printed: Force, Amer. 
 
 An^h., V, 2, 1198. 
 
 C. C. 37, 72 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 23 ence] Philadelphia. To Stephen Ceronio [Cape 
 
 Fran9ois]. Enclose letter for Samuel & John 
 H. Delap of equal date containing instructions 
 for Silas Deane. Draft in MS. of Kobert Morris. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1198. 
 
 C. C. 37, 71a 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 23 ence] 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 
 on latter. Signed: B[enjamin] F[ranklin] and 
 R[obert]M[orris] for Committee. Copy. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1213. 
 
 C. C. 37, 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. 0. 37, 85 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 23 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, 1199L 
 
 C. C. 37, 86 
 
 1776 [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, 
 
 E.. I.]. Instructions for cruise along- coast of Vir- 
 ginia and the Carolinas. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 38 
 
 1776 Continental Congrecs, 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, Marine 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. a9 
 
 1776 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 24 ence] Philadelpliia. 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 M8. 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 f o r 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 
 
 -H 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 voyage 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 27 
 
 to France; on return is to report to Marine Com- 
 mittee. Draft by John Brown. Printed: Force, 
 
 Amer. Arch., V, 2, 1213. 
 
 C. C. 37, 83 
 
 1Y76 [Continental Congress, Committee of Secret Correspond- 
 Oct. 24 ence] Philadelphia. To Capt. Lambert Wickes 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Is to proceed at once to Nantes 
 in the Heprisal taking Benjamin Franklin with 
 him; directions as to future procedure. Seci'e- 
 tary's draft. Printed: Force, Amer. , Arch. , V, 2, 
 
 1215 as from the Alarine Committee. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 95 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 25 phia]. To Gov. [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 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To Capt. John P[aul] Jones. 
 Oct. 28 Directs him to proceed to Newport at once and, 
 
 if necessarj^, to transfer Capt. [Hoj^sted] 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 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul]. 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. 
 
 G. C. 58, 95 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 30 phia]. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, R. I.]. 
 
 Supplies for the Raleigh, TrumhM, and frigate 
 building in New Hampshire. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 41 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 30 phia]. 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 
 
 1776 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 in union with Lt. [John] Baldwin commanding 
 schooner Wasp. ' ' Similar instructions were given 
 Lt. Baldwin." 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 42 
 
 1776 J[ones] J[ohn] Paul, Alfred, Tarpawling Cove. To Com- 
 
 Nov. 2 modoreE[sek]H[opkins, Providence]. Deserters 
 
 found on the Eagle taken out by Hopkins's orders. 
 
 Auto, copy signed. Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., 
 
 V, 3, 491." 
 
 C. C. 58, 97 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, INiarine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 11 phia]. To Capt. Elisha Warner \_Fhj, off New J er- 
 
 sey]. British are to embark 15,000 men from 
 New York; \A'arner and Lt. [John] Baldwin are 
 to watch them, sending news of destination to offi- 
 cials of district threatened. 
 
 Jlarine Committee Letter Book, p. 43 
 
 1776 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul], Alfred., off Cape Breton. Letter 
 
 Nov. 12 to ^larine Committee, Philadelphia. Account of 
 
 cruise since Nov. 1. Capture of the Active and 
 
 \h^ IMlish,. Auto, draft signed. Printed: Force, 
 
 Amer. Arch., V, 3, 659. 
 
 C. C. 58, 99 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 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. 11 phia]. To Lt. Isaac Buck [ Georgia Packet]. In- 
 
 structions for voyage to Savannah. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 45 
 
 1776 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul], Alfred, off Cape Breton. Letter 
 
 Nov. 16 to ]Marine Committee, Philadelphia. Condition 
 
 oi Alfred a.nA. 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 
 
 1776 Eyre, Benjamin, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 
 Nov. 18 Memorial for money for services in building war 
 
 galleys, etc. A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 3, 1 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 29 phia]. To Capt. Elisha Warner, Fly. Instruc- 
 
 tions to return to Philadelphia, bringing his 
 
 wounded with him. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 47 
 
 1776 [Johnston] Miller. Cornwallis [Nova Scotia]. Bill of 
 Dec. 7 Lading for cargo on sloop Unity to be delivered 
 
 at [Roseau], Dominica, to Ebenezer Thayer. 
 D. S. [Mutilated.] 
 
 C. C. 44, 454 
 
 [1776] Continental Congress, Committee. Report favoring 
 [Dec. 7?] 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 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel- 
 
 j^ec, 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 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi- 
 J3ec. 13 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Plans for 
 
 various vessels of Navy. Read Dec. 20 and 
 referred to R. H. Lee, James Wilson, Benj. Har- 
 rison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1198. 
 
 0. C. 137, app., 1 
 
 1776 Wickes, Lambert, Quiberon Bay. To Committee of 
 
 j)gg_ 13 Secret Correspondence [Philadelphia]. Trip to 
 
 France; prizes taken; landing of [Benjamin] 
 
 Franklin. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 23, 331 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi- 
 j)g(._ 14 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Move- 
 
 ments of Randolph and Hornet, position of Dda- 
 
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 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 Congi-ess, 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. H. Lee, James Wilson, Benjamin 
 Harrison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. Printed: 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1239. 
 
 0. 0. 137, app., 9 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Committee of Secret 
 Dec. 16 Correspondence, Baltimore. Notes as to the Inde- 
 
 pendence., Saohem, and Andrew Doria. A. L. S. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1242. 
 
 0. 0. 137, app., 15 
 
 1776 Braxton, Carter. To [Joseph] Cunningham. Instruc- 
 Dec. 16 tions for cruise of t\xQ 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'. Price, Not. Pub.""". A. D. 
 of Price. [Enclosed: Duarte, John Garcia, to 
 Congress, July 2, 1779.] 
 
 C. 0. 44, 17 
 
 1776 Braxton, Carter. To Joseph Cunningham. Instructions 
 Dec. 16 for cruise of PAoew,2,'a3. "A true copy from Mr. 
 
 Braxton's Letter Book." George Seaton. 
 
 C. C. 44, 21 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 31 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. [To John Hancock, Presi- 
 Dec. 17 dent Continental Conoress, Baltimore]. Loca- 
 
 tion of British ships Roebuck and Falcov ; word 
 sent to Capt. [Nicholas] Biddle. Read Dec. 20 
 and referred to R. H. Lee, James Wilson, Benja- 
 min Harrison, and Samuel Adams. A. L. S. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 12.51. 
 
 C. C. 137, app., 19 
 
 1776 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To John P[aul] Jones, 
 
 Dec. 18 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. [18] 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, 8, 1416. 
 
 C. C. 37, 101a 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi- 
 
 Dec. 21 dent Continental Congress [Baltimore]. News 
 
 regarding the Delaware, Wasp, Fly, and Hornet; 
 
 other notes. Read Dec. 21. A. L. S. Printed: 
 
 Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1331. 
 
 C. C. 137, app., 21 
 
 1776 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Presi- 
 
 Dec. 23 dent Continental Congress, Baltimore. Read 
 
 Dec. 26. A. L. S. Printed: Force, Amer. 
 
 Arch., V, 3, 1370. 
 
 C. C. 137, app., 25 
 
 1776 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Dec. 25 phia]. 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. 
 
 Marine 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y76 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 HaU, J[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 Fly been 
 
 able to find her; Wasp 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, Benjamm], Baltimore. To [Daniel of St. 
 Dec 29 Thomas Jenifer], President of the Council of 
 
 Safety of Maryland [Annapolis]. Will not re- 
 quii-e 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. 
 
 C. 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. 
 
 0. C. 78, 11, 113 
 
NAVAL BECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 33 
 
 1776 Morris, Eobert, Walton, George, 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 Hornet^ can not pass them; Fly 
 and Mcmquito watching on inside and ^¥as]) on 
 outside of fleet; spy to be sent to Cape May. 
 A. L. S. of Morris. L. S. of Walton and Clymer. 
 Printed: Force, Amer. Arch., V, 3, 1488. 
 
 C. C. 137, app., 49 
 
 1776 Hamond, A[ndrew] S[nape]. Roebuck off Lewestown. 
 Dec. 30 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 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jan. 1 phia]. To Lt. John Baldwin, Wasy [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. 
 R[obert] 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 bj^ 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. 6; 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. S. of Morris signed 
 
 by Clymer and Walton. 
 
 0. C. 137, app., 77 
 5212—06 3 
 
34 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1777 Jones, John P[aul], Boston. To Marine Committee [Phil- 
 Jan. 11 adelphia]. Has been disposing of prisoners since 
 Dec. 15; poor condition of the Alfred; suggests 
 her employment in merchant service. Auto. 
 
 draft signed. 
 
 0. 0. 58, 103 
 
 1777 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul], Boston. To Marine Committee 
 Jan. 12 [Philadelphia]. Gives full account of late cruise; 
 
 misbehaviour of [Capt. Hoysted Hacker of] the 
 Providence; captures made on the cruise; sub- 
 mits his conduct to committee with deference to 
 its judgement. Auto, draft signed. 
 
 0. 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 
 Amei'ican 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. 30, 1777. 
 
 C. C. 137 App., 85 
 
 1777 Morris, Robert, Clymer, George, and George Walton, 
 Jan. 16 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. 
 
 0. 0. 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 
 
 T from the Poehuck; Packet was one of vessels 
 
 stopped in Hamburg by British minister; con- 
 ditions of her sailing. A. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 137, app., 93 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS Or THE REVOLUTION. 35 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore. 
 Jan. 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. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, 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. " By 
 order of Marine 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 
 
 Barbarv States. A. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 137, app., 101 
 
 1777 Harris, Benton, 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 
 Jan. 24 Correspondence. Vessels in France which America 
 
 might obtain, and their condition. A. L. S. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 23, 355 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore. 
 Jan. 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-". 
 
 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 Cl}^mer. 
 
 C. C. 137, app.. Ill 
 
36 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Hancock, Prosi- 
 
 Jan. 26 dent Continental Congfress, Baltimore. Delaware 
 
 River too full of ice for vessels to sail altho Capt. 
 
 [Nicholas] Biddle has 200 men on the Randolph 
 
 and is ready to push out at first opening; other 
 
 ships will be prepared as early as possible. 
 
 A. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 187, app., 115 
 
 1777 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. Letter to John P[aul] Jones 
 
 Jan. 28 and E[lisha] Hinman, Boston. DiiEculties as to 
 
 distribution of prize money; plan proposed by 
 
 Capt. [Abraham] Whipple and Thomas Mumford. 
 
 L. S. 
 
 C. C. 58, 187 
 
 1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Benjamin Harrison, 
 Jan. 28 Chairman, Committee of Secret Correspondence, 
 
 Baltimore. Delaware promises to be 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., 123 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jan. 30 phia]. To Capt. Nicholas Biddle, Randolph. 
 
 Instructions for cruise. Robert Morris, V. P. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 49 
 
 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 San- 
 diuihj and captured by the Halifax; prays redress. 
 Copy examined by Jon." M. Sewall and Nath'. 
 Adams. Enclosed in Sullivan, John, to Thomas 
 Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 G. 0. 44, 307 
 
 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 EECOBDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 37 
 
 Notes continue until Mar. 6 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 Nath." Adams. 
 Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson, 
 Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 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; Randolph convojdng 
 merchantmen down the Delaware in company with 
 the Hornet and Fly. Randolph will then pro- 
 ceed to sea. A. L. S. of Morris, signed hj Clymer. 
 
 C. C. 137, app., 137 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Feb. 5 phia]. To Esek Hopkins [Providence, R. I.]. 
 
 Instructions to place certain vessels under com- 
 mand of Capt. John Paul Jones. Robert Mor- 
 ris, V[ice] P[resident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 54 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore. 
 Feb, 5 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, V[ice] P[resident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 59 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Baltimore. 
 
 Feb. 9 To Capt. James Campbell, Enterjjrtze. Is to act 
 
 as convo}^ for Continental troops crossing the 
 
38 LIBKAEY OF CONGEBSS. 
 
 Chesapeake and to act in conjunction with them 
 against the British forces. J[ohn] Hancock, 
 President. Duplicate to Capt. William Rogers 
 of the Montgomery. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 60 
 
 1777 Morris, Robert, and 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 bv Clymer. 
 
 C. 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, 359-365 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadelphia. 
 Feb. 15 To Nicholas Biddle, Randolfh. 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] P[resident]. 
 
 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 i^Zy. 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 
 Bay lest they be captured. Robert Morris, V[ice] 
 
 P[resident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 57-58 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Feb. 18 phia]. To Lieut. Thomas Albertson, Mosquito. 
 
 Is to deliver instructions [of Feb. 15-17] to Capt. 
 
 Elisha Warner. Robert Morris, V[ice] P[re8ident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 58 
 
 1777 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To Committee of Secret 
 Feb. 19 Correspondence [Baltimore]. Has sent the Fly 
 
 in search of the Randolph., Capt. [Nicholas] Bid- 
 die, with orders to proceed to Martinique; Sa- 
 chem ready to carry despatches, as is the Andrew 
 Doria anA. 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 tinental 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., Colurnhiis, Cabot, 
 Providence, and Hampden under command of 
 Capt. [John Paul] Jones; directs Olnej'' after six 
 weeks cruise to put Cabot under Jones as ordered. 
 
 Copy by Jones. 
 
 C. C. 58, 191 
 
 1777 J[ones],J[ohn]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 [Quiberon]. 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] Grannis, John. Examination on subjects mentioned in 
 [Feb.] memorial [Feb. 19] against Esek Hopkins. 
 
 C. C. 58, 235 
 
 1777 Hopkins, Esek, Providence. To John P[aul] 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 TFarre?i" [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, xSac/^cw;. 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 bj'^ Genl. [George] Washington when 
 fleet was under his direction. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 61 
 
 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, N. H. ; Winthrop Ser- 
 geant, Cape Ann, Mass. ; Bartlett & George, 
 Lynn, Mass.; John Bradford, Boston, Mass. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 62 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 41 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Mar. 21 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston, Mass.]. Have 
 
 received reports that he is negligent in settle- 
 ment of accounts for prize money; urge speedy 
 settlement. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 63 
 
 1777 Duer, Samuel and others, Roseau, Dominica. Certifi- 
 Mar. 22 cate 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 Unity "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, 435 
 
 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, p. 64 
 
 1777 Robeson, Andreas [Philadelphia]. Certificate of jury 
 Mar. 28 verdict before Court of Admiralty that Isaiah 
 
 Robinson in t\i&Andreio Dorta captured the Race- 
 horse. 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 oi Andrew Do7'iaiov capture 
 
42 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 of the Racehorse; amount claimed is i;255 [680 
 
 dollars]. A. D. Endorsed: "Ordered to be 
 
 paid, 23 April, 1T77." See Journals of Congress. 
 
 C. C. 28, 173a 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 ]\l^ar. 29 phia]. To Capt. James Robinson, Sachem. 
 
 Packets for William Bingham at Martinique to 
 
 be delivered without fail. Eobert Morris, V[ice] 
 
 P[resident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 64 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 29 phia]. To William Bingham [Martinique]. Sends 
 
 various packets by Capt. James Robinson which 
 
 would have gone earlier had not the Randolph 
 
 been injured. Robert Morris, V[ice] P[ resident]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 64 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 4 phia]. 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, Trum- 
 
 hull. 
 
 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. D. 
 William Ellery. Endorsed 1778, but see Jour- 
 nals of Congress, Apr. 5, 1777. 
 
 C. C. 37, 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 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [ Virginia, 
 
 Baltimore, Md.]. 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. 66 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 43 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Comniitteo, Philadel- 
 Apr. 18 phia. To Capt. Benjamin Dunn, Surjrrlse [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 Andrew Doria, his superior 
 officer. Second letter of same tenor to Capt. 
 Elisha Warner, Fly, Philadelphia. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 68 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 18 phia]. To Capt. Isaiah Robinson, ^l^rfrt'^/' Z^oy/*/ 
 
 [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, p. 69 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 23 phia]. To Capt. Elisha Hinman [Boston]. In- 
 
 structions for a cruise in the Atlantic; is to return 
 to Boston l)y July 1, where fresh orders will be 
 
 awaiting him. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 70 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 23 phia]. To Capt. John Peck Rathburne [Philadel- 
 
 phia?]. Instructions for cruise in sloop Provi- 
 dence; is to lose no time joining the sloop, cruise 
 for three months along Atlantic coast, then put in 
 port for additional orders. 
 
 JNIarine Committee Letter Book, p. 71 
 
 1777 Dickson, David [Philadelphia ?]. To Continental Con- 
 Apr. 2i 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. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 42, 2, 2SL 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, JNIarine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Apr. 26 phia]. To Capt. Nicholas Biddle [Charleston, 
 
 S. C.]. Instructions as to care to be taken of 
 
 Eandolph to prevent illness of crew; directions 
 
 as to cargo to be received and cruise to be made; 
 
44 LIBEABY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 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 pui'chase 
 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, 8. 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- 
 
 paniola]. 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. 
 
 jMarine Committee Letter Book, p. 81 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 45 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 2'.» pbia]. To Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and 
 
 Arthur Leo [Paris]. In case Capt. Thomas 
 Thompson of the RhIchjIi presents this letter 
 committee requests that he he furnished with 
 cannon for his \essel; none available in New Eni;- 
 land; Thompson may be employed in European 
 waters if they have any particular service for him. 
 Marine C'oinniittee Letter Book, p. 84 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. ^9 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore]. 
 
 Is not to leave Baltimore with the Y/rginia until 
 further orders. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 85 
 
 1777 Martin, Sam[uel] and Will[iam] Entvriste [Antigua ?] An 
 Apr. '2!* 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. -i-t, 449 
 
 1777 Unity, Antigua. Shipping agreement between master 
 Apr. 30 and seamen of sloop Unify bound from Antigua 
 
 to Nova Scotia. Printed. 
 
 C. C. 44, 441 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 May 1 phia]. To Thomas Johnston [Baltimore?]. Ar- 
 
 rangements made for rectifjang "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. 
 
 Jlarine Committee Letter Book, p. 8.i 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 ]\Iay 1 phia]. To Lt. Aquila Johns [Baltimore]. Dur- 
 
 ing temporary suspension of t^apt. James Nichol- 
 son from ct)mmand of the Viirfinia Johns will be 
 in command; instructions as to conduct. 
 
 ]\Iavine Committee Letter Book, p. SG 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, iNlarine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Apr. r.i- phia]. To Capt. Isaiah Robinson [^l«(7r('«' Z^o?'/!/, 
 
 ]\I;iv 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 ceeding instructions and directs the captain to 
 proceed to Abacoa according to sealed instruc- 
 tions. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 86 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 19- phia]. To Capt. Benjamin Dunn, SurpriselFhila- 
 
 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- 
 
 May 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. 1 .] 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 
 
 May 20. 
 
 C. C. 78, 15, 197 
 
 [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. 42, 4, 114 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel 
 May 16 phia]. To Capt. Hoysted Hacker [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Instructions to proceed to Providence, R. 1., as- 
 sume command of the Cohcmhus, and sail against 
 British transports laden with stores for New 
 York; on J\il. 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. 47 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Murine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 May 16 phia]. To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence, R. I.]. 
 
 Encloses blanii warrants for petty officers to he 
 
 selected by Capt. Hoysted Hacker and himself 
 
 for the Colu/)ibiig. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 92 
 
 1777 Eyre, Benjamin, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 May '21 Repetition of memorial of Nov. IS, 177t;, with 
 
 supporting documents. A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 3, 5-11 
 1777 Wickes, Lambert. BejyrJsal. To Capt. Samuel Nichol- 
 jSlay 23 son, Dolphin. Orders for cruise of squadron. 
 
 Directions as to disposition of prizes. D. JS. 
 
 C. C. 41, 7, 145 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Maj' 20 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. H.]. Encloses sealed instructions to be opened 
 
 Jul. 1 as directed in letter of Committee of Apr. 
 
 29. John Brown, Secy. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 92 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee. Resolve as 
 
 Jun. 3 to service of officers and men on Continental war 
 
 vessels. [Extract from minutes enclosed b}- 
 
 Joseph Pennell in letter to Richard H. Lee, 
 
 ]\Iar. 11, 17S5]. 
 
 C. C. 31, 115 
 
 1777 Lane, Son & Eraser. "Invoice of Sundry Merchandizes 
 
 Jun. 10 shipped in good condition on board the Susamia/i, 
 
 ^latthew AVood, ]\Iaster, bound to Halifax.'" 
 
 Detailed statement of all goods on board the 
 
 Sii/<an?iah with their values. Copy examined by 
 
 Jon". ]M. Sewall and Nath'. Adams. [Original 
 
 in Bourne to tho ilessrs. Cochran, Jul., 1777. 
 
 This copy enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas 
 
 Jefferson, Jun. 6, 1781]. 
 
 0. C. 44, 287 
 
48 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1777 Continental Navy Board, Philadelphia. To Robert 
 
 Jun. 13 Morris. Will endeavor to carry out ideas of 
 
 Congress as to cooperative defence of the Dela- 
 
 aware River by Continental and State vessels. 
 
 A. L. S. Francis Hopkinson signed by John 
 
 Nixon and James Wharton. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 23, 409-413 
 
 1777 Massachusetts Council, Boston. To John Hancock, 
 Jun. 16 President Continental Congress. State has ex- 
 
 hausted supply of "Commissions, Instructions, 
 and Bonds" for armed vessels and requests more. 
 
 A. L. S, John Avery, Dep. Secy. 
 
 0. C. 78, ], 93 
 
 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 Deshon [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. 18 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 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 49 
 
 from Genl. [George] Washington for the defense 
 of North River; is to unite with New York Coun- 
 cil of SafetjJ^ in appointing minor officers. Dupli- 
 cate to Capt. John Hodge. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 97 
 
 17Y7 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Jun. 26 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- 
 Jun. 26 phia]. To James Warren, William Vernon, and 
 
 John Deshon [Boston]. Enclose resolution of 
 Congress appointing them a "Navy Board in the 
 Eastern Department;" enclose instructions. See 
 Journals of Congress May 6, 177Y. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 98 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jul. 5 phia]. To Capt. John Young [Providence ? R. I.]. 
 
 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, W^illiam Vernon, and 
 
 John Deshon [Boston]. Urge them as a Navy 
 Board for the Eastern Depai'tment 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. 16 fax. Recommends [Shearjasheel] Bourne; plans 
 
 of latter now and after subdual of America; 
 goods on board [the SumnnaK\ intended for the 
 Halifax Market. Copy examined by Jon''. M. 
 Sewall and George Knight. 2d copy in Lane, 
 Son & Fraser to Bourne, Oct. 1, 1776. [Enclosed: 
 Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784] 
 
 C. C. 44, 305 
 
 1777 J[ones,] [John] P[aul], Portsmouth. Letter to Marine Com- 
 Jul. 21 mittee [Philadelphia]. Progress made in equip- 
 
 5212—00 4 
 
50 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 ment and preparation of the Ranger; refers to 
 the board questions regarding distribution of prize 
 money. Auto, draft signed. 
 
 C. C. 58, 115 
 
 1777 Navy, Lieutenants. To John Barry [Delaware Eiver]. 
 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 
 , Jul. 23 shipped on the x^MsaTiwaA. Invoiceof 265bbls. and 
 
 26 tierces of beef shipped on board the Susannah, 
 Capt. Matthew Wood, bound for Halifax and 
 consigned to Shear jasheel Bourne ' ' to sell for our 
 account" and worth £1057 12^6*. Copy examined 
 by Jon°^. M. Sewall and Nath'. Adams. Original 
 in Bourne to the Messrs. Cochran, July, 1777. 
 This copy 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, 8, 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]. Encloses 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 Doane, of Boston, or of 
 himself, and be accountable to same people ; is to 
 dismiss captain and lay up ship [SumnnaK] until 
 contrary orders are received from any of above- 
 named persons. Copy examined: Jon". M. Sewall 
 and Nath'. Adams. Enclosed in Sullivan, John, 
 to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784? 
 
 C. C. 44, 303 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 51 
 
 1777 Continental Navy Board [Middle District] [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 6 phia]. To John Hancock, President of Marine 
 
 Committee. Request commission as 2d Lieut. 
 
 for John Rodez. A. L. S. of John Nixon. L. S. 
 
 John Wharton. 
 
 C. C. 37, 105 
 
 [1777] Bordley, W[illiam] [Baltimore]. To William Paca 
 Aug. 21 [Philadelphia]. Size and movements of British 
 
 fleet in Chesapeake Bay. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 2, 225 
 
 [1777] Buchanan, Andrew, Baltimore. To John Hancock, Phila- 
 
 Aug. 21 delphia. Enclose letter from Capt. Nicholson 
 
 giving location of British fleet. A. L. S. See 
 
 following letter. 
 
 C. C. 78, 2, 227 
 
 1777 Nicholson, James [Baltimore]. To Commanding Oflicer 
 Aug. 21 at Baltimore. Location of British fleet in Chesa- 
 
 peake Bay. A. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 78, 2, 231 
 
 [1777] 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, 16, 71 
 
 [1777] 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\ Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, 
 John, to Thomas Jeflerson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 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 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 troops on Eastern Shore probable; advises send- 
 ing news to Congress at once. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 17, 29 
 
 1777 Buchanan, Andrew, Baltimore. To John Hancock, 
 
 Aug. 24 Philadelphia. Keport 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 Lake Champlain ; same pay to be allowed 
 as to officers of equal rank in the Navy. 
 
 C. C. 136, 1, 383 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Fhiladel- 
 Aug. 25 phia]. To Lt. John Stevens [Charleston, S. C,]. 
 
 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 phia]. To Maxwell & Loyal [Gosport, Va.]. Ap- 
 
 prehension felt for safety of frigates under con- 
 struction by them; wish to know of any assist- 
 ance the Committee can furnish. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 101 
 
 1777 Cunningham, Joseph \Phce,nix\^ at sea. To John Ward- 
 Aug. 28 well SJ?h(Bnix\. Orders Wardwell to take charge 
 
 of Portuguese snow St. Joseph, alias St. Anthony., 
 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. 6, 1778. 
 
 Copy. 
 
 C. C. 44, 57 
 
 1777 Biddle, Nicholas, Randolph [off Charleston, S. C.]. To 
 Sep. 1 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. 6 phia]. To Capt. Thomas Thompson [Portsmouth*, 
 
 N. H.]. 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 EEGOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 53 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Piiiladel- 
 Sep. 10. phia]. To Stephen Hopkins [Providence, R. I.]. 
 
 Accounts of builders of frigates at Providence; 
 Hopisins 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. 1.]. 
 
 Enclose draft on Stephen Hopkins. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 103 
 
 1777 Biddle, Nicholas {Randolph, Charleston, S. C.]. 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. 26 • To Commodore [John] Hazlewood [Pennsylvania 
 
 fleet, Delaware River]. 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. 26 To [Capt.] 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 Hazlewood of the Pennsylvania 
 State navy. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 103 
 
 1777 Rowe, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. Gratified that 
 Sep. 29 Morris approves his course in not prosecuting 
 
 [Carter] Braxton's schooner; Capt. [Joseph] Cun- 
 ningham has just sent a prize into Boston [ Our 
 Lady of Mount Cariael, &c.]; does 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 
 
 de la Falconer; statement of his conduct. Sis 
 
 signatures. 
 
 C. G. 78, 2, 245 
 
54 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1777 Chester. Papers relating to the capture of the Dutch ship 
 
 Oct. 3 Chester by the South Carolina privateers Fair 
 
 American and Experiment. 
 
 C. C. 45, 93-255 
 
 1777 Rovre, 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 Phosnioc.'''' Capt. 
 Joseph Cunningham of the Phmnix has sent in 
 Portuguese schooner St. 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. C. 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.]. 
 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 Navy 
 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 Zadi/] if latter is Portuguese; 
 cei'tainl_y if ai'iiuitted 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. i4, 29 
 
 1777 Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Anthony [Portu- 
 Oct. 29 guese snow]. 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, 1769. Enclosed: Rowe, John, 
 to Robert Morris Nov. 17, 1777, Original is 
 dated Jan. 4, 1769. 
 
 C. C. 44, 137 
 
 . 1777 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul], Portsmouth [N. H.]. To Marine 
 Oct. 29 Committee [Philadelphia.] Encloses copies of 
 
 previous letters, inventory and muster book of 
 the RaiMjer. Auto, copy signed. 
 
 C. 0. 58, 113 
 
 1777 J[ones] J[ohn] P[aul] Portsmouth [N. H.]. Letter to 
 Oct. 31 Commissioners of Navj' Board, Boston. Encloses 
 
 inventory and muster book of the Range)'; diffi- 
 culties in fitting out the ship. Auto, copy signed. 
 
 0. C. 58, 129 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Nov. 5 To 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 
 bj' Genl. [George] Washington. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 108 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Nov, 6 To [Capt.] James Nicholson [Baltimore?]. Is to 
 
 proceed to sea with the Yirginiit at first favor- 
 able opportunit3' ; exchange of prisoners between 
 America and Great Britain to be oflicer for ofii- 
 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 McOIarei/, and George Wentworth, Agent 
 
56 LIBKAEr 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, Regr, and Nath! 
 Adams, clerk. See Proceedings of Court, Dec. 
 16. [Enclosed Sullivan, John, to Thomas Jeffer- 
 son, Jan. 6, 1784.] 
 
 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 Cushing [Boston]. Is to apply to the 
 
 Navy Board, Eastern Department, for instruc- 
 tions and monej' 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 Treasurj'. Report that 
 Nov. 13 two wan-ants 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 30,950 dollars be issued in favor of 
 
 Marine Committee in payment for frigates pur- 
 chased in Rhode Island. 
 
 C. C. 136, 1, 483 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 57 
 
 1777 Rovre, John [Boston]. To Robert Morris [Philadelphui]. 
 Nov. [17 ?J Encloses copies of papers regarding- cruise of 
 
 yV/(('/;/,rsofar astranslatod; lindsnothing in them 
 to i^istify Capt. [Josoph] Cunningham's conduct; 
 encloses manifests of cargo and asks regarding 
 disposal of ship. A. L. 8. Forwarded l)y Mor- 
 ris to Congress, Mar. t!, 1778. 
 
 C. C. 44, .SS 
 
 [1777] OurLadyofMountCarmel and St. Anthony. Manifests 
 
 [Nov. 17 ?] of Cargo of above-named vessel captured Aug. 
 
 28, 1777, by the P/uvn/.v. Enclosed in preceding 
 
 entrv- 
 
 C. C. 44, 169 
 
 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 TiJlinghast and forward 
 
 other funds to him. 
 
 !\Iarine Committee Letter Book, p. 1]2 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, IMarine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Nov. 17 To Daniel Tillinghast [Providence]. Explain 
 
 error made in charging money to Stephen Hop- 
 kins wbicli he never received; enclose other 
 means for meeting charges for building frigates 
 at Providence. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 113 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 j^ov. -2 To Jonathan Hudson [Baltimore?]. Instructions 
 
 to prepare the Balfhiiori' for sea. at once; rigging 
 
 and sail cloth may be obtained from Samuel ilc 
 
 Robert Purviance. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 114 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, ^Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Nov. 22 To Samuel Ac 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.]. 
 Nov. 22 To the Commissioners of the Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Seliooner Zee to be returned to owner at 
 close of present cruise; position to be found for 
 Capt. [Henry] Skinner if possible. 
 
 31arino Committee Letter Book, p. 114 
 
58 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1T77 Bourne, Shearjasheel, Boston. To Isaiah Doane. Re- 
 
 Nov. 24 ceipted bill for certain named articles and "all 
 
 other interest I have on board the brig Susan- 
 
 ?ia[A]." Copy examined, Jon'l' M. Sewall and 
 
 NathI Adams. Enclosed Sullivan, John, to 
 
 Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 315 
 
 1777 Trumbull, Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.]. To [Henry Lau- 
 Nov. 24 rens, York, Pa.]. List of bonds for Letters of 
 
 Marque; 24 vessels named; bonds date from May 
 13, 1776, 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 He- 
 pulse. A. L. S. and copy proceedings of court. 
 Read Dec. 5 and referred to Marine Committee. 
 
 C. C. 78, 2, 303-311 
 
 1777 Ne-w 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 59 
 
 and Nath! Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to 
 Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. See following 
 
 entrv. 
 
 C. C. 44, 267 
 
 1777 Doane, Isaiah. To Joshua Brackett. 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 
 
 McGlarey. Copy examined b}^ Jon"^ M. Sewall 
 
 and Nathf Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to 
 
 Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 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 Susannah when captured by the 
 
 McClarey. Copy examined by Jon* M. Sewall 
 
 and Nath? Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to 
 
 Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 0. 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 BooIj, p. 116 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Dec. 2 To Capt. 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 Booli, p. 116 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Dec. 2 To Jonathan Hudson [Baltimore?]. The Balti- 
 
 more to be fitted out as a merchantman. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 117 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Dec. 2 To 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 Booii, p. 117 
 
60 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1777 Casey, Thomas. Testimony as to capture of the Susannah 
 Dec. 3 by the McClarey. 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 Nathl 
 Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas 
 
 Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 277 
 
 1777 Casey, Mary [Mrs. Thomas Casey]. Testimony as to 
 Dec. 3 capture of the Susannah hj the Mc Clarey. Tes- 
 
 timony 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°: M. Sewall and Nathl 
 Adams. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, to Thomas 
 Jefferson Jan. 6, 1784. See preceding entry. 
 
 C. C. 44, 281 
 
 1777 Le-wis, Lot. Testimony as to capture of the Susannah by 
 
 Dec. [4?] 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. 6, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 283 
 
 1777 Braxton, Carter. To Robert Morris. Encloses copy of 
 
 Dec. 5 instructions to Capt. [James] Cunningham of 
 
 Dec. 16, 1776. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 44, 37 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report 
 
 Dec. 5 advocating the issuance of warrant for 60,000 
 
 dollars in favor of Marine Committee for use of 
 
 Navy Board at Boston. 
 
 0. C. 136, 1, 513 
 
 1777 [Jones, John Paul], Nantes. To B[enjamin] Franklin, 
 Dec. 5 S[ilas] 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 Marj^- 
 
 1777 land. " Names of 39 vessels and masters are given 
 Dec. 10 with dates of commission of each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 65 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 61 
 
 1777 J[ones], J[ohn] P[aul], Nantes. To Marine Committee. 
 Dec. 10 Report of vojage 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 are 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.]. Men and 
 supplies needed for the Virginia at Baltimore; 
 men formerly on U. S. vessels in the Delaware 
 can 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 Wossa senliora 
 
 do Carmo e Santo Antonio, dated Dec. 16, 1777. 
 Vessel sailed from Rio Janeiro Jul. 11, 1777; on 
 Aug. 28, 1777, captured by Phoenix ; 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 bj^ seven 
 British merchants Jul. Si, 1778. Copy certified 
 by Seth Loring, Secy. Mass. Board of War. En- 
 closed in Duarte to President of Congress Jan. 13, 
 1779. 
 
 C. C, 44, 165 
 
 1777 Ne-w Hampshire, Maritime Court, Eockingham County, 
 
 Dec. 16 sessions at Portsmouth. Proceedings in case of 
 
 John Penhallow & Jacob Treadwell, agents for 
 
 owners of the 2Ic Clarey, and George Wentworth, 
 
 agent for captain and crew of Susaoinah, Elisha & 
 
 Isaiah Doane and James Shepherd, claimants. 
 
 Jury finds for libellants and Courtorders Susannah 
 
 to be' considered a lawful prize; claimants pray 
 
 appeal to Congress, but Court rules such appeal 
 
 contrary to laws of State; appeal to superior 
 
 court in State granted. Copy examined bv Jon? 
 
 M. Sewall and Nath! Adams, clerks. Enclosed: 
 
 Doane, Elisha, to Continental Congress Sep. 14, 
 
 1778. See als-o Ruling of Superior Court of 
 
 N. H. Sep. 2, 1778. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 263. 
 
62 LIBKABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1777 Morris, Eobert,, 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 
 himsejf against the accusation of the board. 
 
 A. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 137, app., 197 
 
 1777 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 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.]. 
 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, Portsmounh [N. H.]. To Marine Com- 
 Dec. 20 mittee. Continental Congress, York, Pa. Has 
 
 written to Committee requesting monfey but has 
 received no reply; compelled to draw for 12,000 
 dollars; asks if in future his accounts are to be 
 with the Navy Board at Boston or with Marine 
 Committee as heretofore. A. L. S. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 14, 197 
 
 1777 Shepherd, James. Bond for prosecuting appeal from 
 Dec. 22 N. H. Maritime Court to Superior Court. Bond 
 
 is for £60, 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 RBCOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 63 
 
 1777 [Jones, John Paul], Nantes. To Marine Committee. Has 
 Dec. 22 been summoned, to Paris; on return will proceed 
 
 to sea with the Hanger; hopes for additional 
 ships. Auto, draft. 
 
 C. C. 58, 141 
 
 1777 Continental Congress. Resolve giving Navy boards 
 Dec. 29 power to suspend any Navy officer within their 
 
 jurisdictions refusing to obey their orders. Copj^ 
 attested by William Story. 
 
 C. C. 193, 659 
 
 [1777] Fountaine, Charles A. [Baltimore]. To Continental Con- 
 gress. Memorial for reimbursement for expenses 
 incurred in Conne<;ticut 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. 119 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Jan. 10 To William Smith [Philadelphia?] Ask infor^ 
 
 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. 13 . To Thomas Read [Bordenton, N. 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 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Jan. 16 To Commissioners Nav.y Board, Eastern Depart- 
 
 ment [Boston]. Answer letters of Nov. 18, Dec. 
 16 and 19, 1777; Tiiomas Cushing's bill 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.]. To Continental Con- 
 Jan. 16 gress, York [Pa.]. Requests leave to remain in 
 Providence with his family until he shall be ap- 
 pointed to command of some vessel. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 23, 443 
 
 1778 Ro-we, John. Memorial to the Council and House of 
 Jan. 19 Representatives of Massachusetts. Is agent for 
 
 the owners of the Phoenix; snow Our Lady of 
 Mount Carmel (& 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 Rovre, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. Portuguese 
 Jan. 21 snow [ Our Lady of Mount Carmel & 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 65 
 
 177S Continental Congress, Committee. Report on form of 
 
 ,1:111. 21 oath or aiSrmation to be taken by officers of the 
 
 Army and Navy and other mentioned classes of 
 
 persons. Ordered to be considered Jan. 23. 
 
 Considered Feb. 3, 1778 and passed, repealing 
 
 form adopted Oct. 21, 1776. 
 
 0. 0. 23, 33-41 
 
 1775 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to pay of 
 Jan. 31 officers in the Navy. Endorsed: "Consideration 
 
 postponed until to-morrow."' 
 
 0. 0. 28, 187 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Jan. 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 
 Sep. 2- issuing commissions for privateers in [State of] 
 
 1778 New Hampshire." Names of 15 vessels and com- 
 
 J an. 28 manders given with date of commission issued to 
 
 each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 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. J. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 124 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Jan. 29 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 
 
 1778 Rathburne, John Peck, Providence. To any Continental 
 
 Jan. 29 Agent. Assigns shares of tlie 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 
 ,^212—06 5 
 
66 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Rovre, John, Boston. To Robert Morris. General Court 
 Jan. 29 of Massachusetts refuses to act on [Rowe's] peti- 
 
 tion [of Jan. 19] as to Portuguese snow [Our 
 Lady of Mount Carmel c& St. Anthony] ; neces- 
 sary for Congress to take action and is awaiting 
 word from him as to the matter. A. L. S. 
 
 " Duplicate." 
 
 C. 0. 44, 47 
 
 1778 WiUiams, Jona[than] 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[rthur] 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. 126 
 1778 Cochran, John and others, Newbern [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. 
 
 0. C. 41, 10, 21 
 
 1778 [Jones, John Paul.] Hanger, 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.]. 
 Feb. 23 To Commissioners of Navy Board, Boston. 
 
 Arrangements for putting a Continental captain 
 and two lieutenants on board the French ship 
 Flamond on 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 
 
 1Y78 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Feb. 24 To William Smith [Baltimore?]. Request the 
 
 purchase of iiour and iron to be taken to New 
 
 England. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 128 
 
 1778 Duarte, John Garcia. Statement of powers granted 
 Feb. 26 Duarte as captain of the snow Our Lady of Mount 
 
 Carmel 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, Navy 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]. {Ranger, Paimboeuf?]. Arrange- 
 [Feb. ?] ment for disposition of certain prize money. 
 
 A. D. 
 
 C. 0. 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.]. 
 Mar. 4 To Thomas Johnston [Annapolis ? , Md. ]. Accepts 
 
 offer for six cannon for the Baltimore ; requests 
 aid for Capt. James NicEolson. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 13& 
 
68 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 177S 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 raonej" suspension of Capt. 
 [John] Roche; enclose copy of "Rules and Regu- 
 lations for the Navy," and request suggestions as 
 to changes. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 131 
 
 1778 Morris, Robert. To Continental Congress. Memorial 
 
 Mar. [6?] in behalf of the owners of the P/icenix, privateer, 
 
 Joseph Cunningham, master, in case of attack on 
 
 Portuguese vessel Oicr Lady of Mount Carinel c& 
 
 Sf. Anthony. D. S. Read and referred Mar. 6 
 
 to committee. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 49 
 
 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, oil 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. 21 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.]. 
 Apr. 3 To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N.H.]. Building 
 
 of 74:-gun ship at Portsmouth to be discontinued 
 for lack of money. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 136 
 
NAVAL RECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 69 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasurj-. Report that 
 Apr. i several warrants on various Continental Loan 
 
 OfBces be issued in favor of the Marine Commit- 
 tee, the total amounting- to 100,000 dollars.' 
 
 C. C. 136, 2, 199 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Apr. 6 To Commissioners of Navy Board, Boston. En- 
 
 close sailing instructions and signals for British 
 vessels under convoy; hope the Providence may 
 get to sea soon. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 136 
 
 1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James 
 
 Apr. 6 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 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Apr. 6 To Capt. Thomas Plunket [Baltimore?]. Regret 
 
 that Yirginia went to sea without [John] Fanning 
 
 and himself; no employment for him at present. 
 
 [The Virgin ia 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 Baltimm'e ready for sea; suggest employ- 
 ment of men left behind Ijy 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 alreadj^ in com- 
 mission. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 138 
 
70 LIBRAEY OF COSTGKESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Mai-ine 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. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 138 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Apr. 9 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. 136, 2, 215 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine 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. 141 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Apr. 11 To Patrick Henry [Williamsburgh, 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 No'rwich 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, Fa.]. 
 Apr. 22 To Capt. Thomas Read [Baltimore]. Pay of 
 
 officers and men on board the Baltimore. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 142 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Apr. 22 To Richard Ellis, [Newberne, N. C.]. Request 
 
 details as to sale of the sloop Tryal captured by 
 
 the Providence. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 143 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Apr. 34 To Nicholas Vandyke, [Newcastle Co., Del.]. 
 
 Request him to bring to Congress or give to the 
 
 Navy Board at Baltimore the Continental share 
 
 in the prizes captured by John Barry. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 143 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Apr. 28 To John Bradford [Boston]. Goods to be deliv- 
 
 ered to Navy Board, Eastern District; loss of the 
 Alfred and Randolph;^ conduct of the Raleigh 
 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 
 
 1778 Hopkinson, Francis, and John Wharton, York Town, 
 Apr. 29 [Pa.]. To Continental Congress. Request rec- 
 
 ompense for expense attendant upon removal of 
 Navy Board from Philadelphia to Bordentown. 
 A. D. S. 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 Reshtance. 
 
 C. C. 41, 1, 162 
 
 1778 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 May 5 To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. Re- 
 
 quests him to prepare a swift packet for the use 
 of the Committee of Foreign Aiiairs. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 145 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 May 5 To Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [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, N. C.]. Loss 
 
 of the Independence; officers and men to come 
 north for service. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 146 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 May 6 To Hewes & Smith [Edenton, N. C.]. Loss of 
 
 the Independence; are to aid Capt. John Young 
 
 and liis men in saving all possible from wreck 
 
 and in reaching Portsmouth, Va. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 146 
 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 Alfred 
 and conduct of Capt. [Thomas] Thompson; latter 
 should be suspended from command of the Raleigh 
 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 Oolumhus; preparation of Trumbull, 
 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. 148 
 
 1778 Tisdale, William, and John Cooke. Newberne [N. C.]. 
 May 11 To Continental Congress. Memorial in behalf of 
 
 John Cochran and others claiming prize money 
 resulting from capture of the Tryal. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 10, 17 
 
NAVAL BECORDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 73 
 
 1778 Cooke, John. Newberne [N. C.]. To Cornelius Harnett 
 
 May 11 [York, Pa.]. Encloses above memorial and 
 
 prays Hai'nett to use his influence in Congress 
 
 in behalf of Cochran and associates. A. L. S. 
 
 Memorial read in Congress and prayer granted 
 
 May 29, 1778. 
 
 C. C. 41, 10, 17 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 May 16 To Commissioners of the Navy Board, Middle 
 
 District [Baltimore]. Officers to be appointed 
 
 and accounts to be settled by the board; inquiry 
 
 to be made into the loss of the Virginia. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 150 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that 
 
 May 23 a warrant for 50,000 dollars be issued in favor of 
 
 the Marine Committee for remittance to Boston. 
 
 0. C. 136, 2, 311 
 
 1778 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 
 
 1778 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 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that 
 May 28 ^ 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 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committe [York, Pa.]. 
 Ma^y 3Q To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 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 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 -]yj on To John 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 May 30 To Capt. John Barry [Delaware Elver]. 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 ; aflPairs 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 RoTwe, John. To Board of War of Massachusetts. Ac- 
 
 Jun. 2 count for keeping and sale of Portuguese snow 
 
 Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Anfhony. 
 
 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 Orommell 
 
 and desires position in the Navy. 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, 
 
 J[ohn] Deshon. 
 
 C. C. 37, 113 
 
 177,S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 
 Jun. IS To the Commissioners of the Navy Board [Middle 
 
 District], Baltimore. Request a court of in- 
 
NAVAL EECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION, 75 
 
 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.]. 
 Jun. 18 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 BooIj, p. 158 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Jun. 18 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. 
 ' INlarine Committee Letter Booli, p. 158 
 
 1778 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 Navj" 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 uocessary, vessels will come to Baltimore. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 159 
 
 177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 Jun. 19 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 Proeidence desired to carry dis- 
 patches to France; six officers named are allowed 
 to servo on private vessels if not needed in their 
 public stations. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 159 
 
Y5 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.], 
 jmi. 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 Resistance. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 160 
 
 1 778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [York, Pa.]. 
 T ^ -j^g To Capt. John Greene [Boston?]. Is to be gov- 
 
 erned in employment of his vessel [the Queen 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. 24-25 Pa.] Information regarding the Henrietta and 
 
 Three Friends; items respecting the Wevford., 
 
 Washington.^ and Boston; other naval intelligence. 
 
 A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 2, 493-500 
 
 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 Pr%idence. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 2, 503-538 
 
 1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To the Com- 
 
 Jul. 6 mittee for Foreign Affairs, Yorktown, Pa. 
 
 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 
 
NAVAL BEGOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION". 77 
 
 any French vessels on the Virginia coast that the 
 fleet of Vice- Admiral d'Estaing is about to attack 
 the British in New York and that they are 
 requested to join forces with him. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 162 
 
 17Y8 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 be ordered to join squadron of Vice- Ad- 
 miral d'Estaing 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'Estaing [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, 401 
 
 1778 Massachusetts Board of War. To Continental Con- 
 Jul. 16 gress. Account showing the charges allowed 
 
 John Rowe in superintending the keeping and 
 sale of the snow Our Lady of Mount Garmel and 
 St. 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.] 
 
 0. 0. 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 
 
 1776 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 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Confess, Board of Treasur} . 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 
 
 177S Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Jul. 17 phia]. To [Charles Henri Theodat] Comte 
 
 d'Estaing [French iieet]. Further measures 
 
 taken to supply the French fleet with water and 
 
 provisions. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 164 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee, Philadel- 
 Jul. 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 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 79 
 
 1778 Oellers, James, and Henry Horn, Philadelphia. To 
 Jul. 29 Continental Congress. Request compensation 
 
 for schooner Duck Greek Packet taken in Sep. 
 1777 and later condemned in the Court of Ad- 
 miralty. D. S. Read Aug. 4 and referred to 
 
 committee. 
 
 0. 0. 41, 7, 185 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jul. 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- 
 
 Aug. 12 phia]. To John Beatty [White Plains, N. Y.]. 
 
 Directions to send to New York British seamen. 
 
80 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 prisoners of war, equal to Americans received 
 from thence, but none captured b_v 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. 170 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 12 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Fish from 
 
 the prize Nancy captured by the General Oates 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]. Regret 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 Chimere and 
 continuation of cruise about the mouth alone or 
 with the Pennsylvania brig Convention. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 172 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report re- 
 Aug. 20 specting wages of seamen on brigantine Morris. 
 
 C. C. 136, 2, 473 
 
 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 KBCOEDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 81 
 
 stores at Baltimore to be sent to Portsmouth and 
 they await the disposal of the board [of war]. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 173 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 24 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Providence?, R. 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 Booli, p. 173 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 24 ' phia]. To Capt. William Burke [Boston?]. Is 
 
 to join Capt. John Barry of the Raleigh and 
 with the Resistance cruise on the coast from 
 Cape Henlopen to North Carolina; further orders 
 will come from Capt. Barry. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 174 
 
 1778 Jones, John Paul. To [Benjamin] Franklin. Auto. 
 Aug. 24 draft. In Calendar of Jones Manuscripts. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report that 
 Aug. 26 a warrant for 305|J 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 anj' time to act 
 
 with Capt. [William] Burke as convoj^ for vessels, 
 
 sent to sea b}^ Col. Jeremiah Wadsworth. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 174 
 
 1778 [Jones, John Paul]. Brest. To Benjamin Franklin 
 Aug. 31 [Passy]. Auto, draft. In List of Franklin 
 
 Papers. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on petition of 
 
 Sep. 1 James Oellers and Henry Horn [Jul. 29, 17 78] 
 
 regarding the loss of the schooner Duck Creek 
 
 Packet. 
 
 O. 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 
 5212—06 6 
 
82 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1T7S New Hampshire, Superior Court, Rockingham County 
 Sep. [1?] Session. [Exeter.] Verdict and judgment of 
 
 Court in case of Elisha and Isaiah Doane 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 Mc Clarey 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' 
 Adams." Endorsed by John Sullivan: "Verdt. 
 & judgmt." and enclosed by him in letter to 
 
 Thomas Jefferson Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 319 
 
 1778 Ne-w 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, vs. [John Pen- 
 hallow and Jacob Treadwell, agents for] owners, 
 and [George Wentworth, agent for] crew of pri- 
 vateer J/c Clarey. Br igantine Susannah and cargo 
 held to be lawful prize and ordered to be 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 £33,967 10s. 3i-d. En- 
 closed: Doane, Elisha, to Continental Congress 
 
 Sep. 14, 1778. 
 
 0. C. 44, 273 
 
 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 Mc Clarey, privateer; signed 
 Robert Collins, foreman ; find fact stated in libel 
 true and goods forfeited to libellants [Penhallow 
 and Treadwell]. Copy examined: Nath' Adams. 
 Enclosed: Doane, Elisha, to Continental Con- 
 gress Sep. 14, 1778. 
 
 C. C. 44, 318 
 
 1778 LoweU, J[ohn] Notice of Appeal. To the "Rockingham 
 
 Sep. [1?] Sup-- Court" [Exeter, N. H.]. Claims appeal to 
 
 the Continental Congress in behalf of Elisha 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 83 
 
 Doane, Isaiah Doane, and James Shepherd in 
 case arising from capture of the Siisannah by 
 the Mc Glarey; offers to give security in behalf of 
 claimants. Copy examined bjr Nath' Adams. 
 Enclosed: Doane, Elisha, to Continental Con- 
 gress Sep. 14, 1778. 
 
 0. C. 44, 317 
 
 1778 Oellers, James, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 
 Sep. 4 Understands that committee report has been made 
 
 on petition of Jul. 29, 1778, as to the Duck Creeh 
 Packet; on behalf of himself and other owners of 
 schooner requests definite action. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 7, 187 
 
 1778 Doane, Elisha. Petition to Continental Congress. Prays 
 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 H. 
 Drayton, John Henry, William Ellery, and Oliver 
 Ellsworth.] See also Bourne, Shearjasheel to 
 Continental Congress, May 6, 1784. A. D. S. 
 
 0. C. 44, 187 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 14 phia]. 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 Meslstance 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 Deputj^ 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. 176 
 
84 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 14 phia]. To Deputy Quartermaster-General, Al- 
 
 banj^. 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]. Eequest 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 Albanj^ Request assistance of committee in 
 obtaining flour for French fleet at Boston. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 178 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 ^®P- I'i ijhia]. To Deputy Commissar}' 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, p. 178 
 
 1778 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Henry 
 Ssp* 16 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. Wm. Vernon, "in behalf 
 of the Board." 
 
 C. C. 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. 78, 11, 333 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 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 RECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 85 
 
 17Y8 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 26 phia]. To Lt. Luke Mathewman [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Instructions for a 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 has been appointed by 
 Congress to command the Confederacy; request 
 their assistance in fitting that vessel for sea. -. j 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 179 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 28 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Boston]. So soon 
 
 as Raleigh is armed is to proceed to Portsmouth 
 [Va.], and cruise on Virginia coast; if the Deane 
 is with him is to attempt capture of British frig- 
 ate Perseus 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 Sivan 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 b}^ 
 
 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 
 
86 LIBBAEY OF CONGBBSS. 
 
 1Y78 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 14 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Prisoners taken by the French to be collected at 
 Elizabethtown, N. J., and New London, Conn., 
 and kept safely until orders for their disposal 
 are received from the French minister or from 
 Comte d'Estaing. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 181 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 16 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Philadelphia]. Lack 
 
 of attention to business shown by Beatty's deputj' 
 
 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 Ritteur 
 
 house, Treasurer of Pennsylvania, for 5,000 dol- 
 lars for use of Navj'. 
 
 0. C. 136, 2, 63 L 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 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] Vernon [Boston], 
 ^ct. 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 Lovell, 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 Nav7 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, Wm. Vernon. 
 
 C. C. 37, 123 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 87 
 
 [1778] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Letter of 
 [Oct. 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. 2i and adopted Oct. 26 
 after addition to original committee. 
 
 C. 0. 25, 1, pp. 34, :i5-3S, 45 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 24 phia]. To William Smith, Baltimore. The Swati 
 
 to be loaded with flour at some port on Chesa- 
 peake Bay and bills of lading and invoice to be for- 
 warded to Navy Board at Boston. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 183 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 25 phia]. To [the Commissioners], Nav}' 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 Booli, p. 184 
 
 [1778] Continental Congress, Committee. Report additional 
 [Oct. 26] instruction to Benjamin Franklin as to excharige of 
 
 French and American seamen. Report adopted. 
 See Report Oct. 21, 1778. 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 26 phia]. 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 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 26 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 Commiasioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Desire a frigate prepared to carry dis- 
 patches to Benjamin Franklin in France: prefer 
 
88 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 the Alliance if she can be prepared in season not 
 to delay the Marquis de Lafayette; instructions as 
 to treatment to be accorded Lafayette by the Cap- 
 tain of the Alliance. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 185 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 27 phia]. To Benjamin Franklin [Passy, France]. 
 
 A second copy in List of Franklin Papers. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 186 
 
 1778 Parker, John. Eeturn of Sale of Susannah. Quotes 
 
 Oct. 28 precept of Court ordering sale of Susannah and 
 
 Cargo for benefit of John Penhallow, Jacob 
 
 Treadwell, and George Wentworth; amount 
 
 deducted for cost of trial £69 15s; net proceeds 
 
 to captors £33,957 10s S^d. Copy examined 
 
 Nathl 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 160,000 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 phia]. 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 89 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 7 phia]. 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. 186a 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 9 phia]. 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. [De Maduit] 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.]. 
 
 Wish information as to flour purchased for French 
 
 fleet. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 187 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 16 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 
 
 177s 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 . LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 Marquis de Lafayette to France is to offer convo}^ 
 to vessel carrying- French prisoners; requests of 
 French minister to be complied with. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli:, p. 189 
 
 1Y78 New Jersey, Privateers. "List of privateer bonds." 
 Mar. 20- Names of four vessels and commanders with date 
 
 Nov. 20 of commission issued to each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 84 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 20 phia]. To Capt. John Barry [Philadelphia?]. In- 
 
 structions for an expedition against East Florida. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 191 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 24 phia]. To [the Commissioners] Navy Board, 
 
 Eastern Department [Boston]. Account of [John] 
 Langdon; enclose resolves of Congress Aug. 26, 
 1776, as to disabled officers and seamen; compen- 
 sation for services of [Benjamin] Hill on the 
 Ranger^ wish a list of all commissioned officers 
 in Eastern Department. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book p. 190 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Nov. 25 phia]. 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 con- 
 Nov. 27 ditions of voyage with ship /S'ani^raw.o^'scoc^ei-'ffiMZffl 
 
 alias Valenciano from Cadiz to London; signed 
 Pedro Blanco, Juan Bap'* de Lespona, Guillermo 
 Tonson, Nicolas Devereux y Beamedez, Luca 
 White, Lorenzo Estrange, Juan Ant". Solgado, 
 Pedro Philip Montes. In Spanish. 
 
 C. C. 44, 555 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 Nov. 28 [Nov.] 15 from Admiral [James, Baron] Gambler 
 
 respecting the sloop Ilotham. Agreed to. See 
 Journals of Congress for Nov. 28 where the letter 
 to Gambler constituting the report is given in 
 full. 
 
 C. C. 23, 51 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 91 
 
 1778 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Piiiladel- 
 Dec. 2 phia]. To tiie Commissioners, Navj' Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Ask information regarding charges made 
 against seamen returned from ITrance; matter 
 has been mentioned by Capt. Abraham Whipple. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 192 
 
 1778 Ustarez & Leal, Cadiz. To Pedro Blanco [Peter White]. 
 Dec. 16 • Directions for taking charge of their ship San 
 
 Francisco de I'aulaaXx&B Yalendano on trip from 
 Cadiz to London; Joachi de Luca is Captain 
 of vessel but will follow his instructions. 
 Agreement with de Luca is inclosed. L. S. In 
 Spanish. 
 
 44, 553 
 
 1778 Ustarez & Leal, Cadiz. Agreement, as owners of the 
 Dec. 16 Spanish vessel San Francisco de Paula alias Val- 
 
 enciano, with Joachi de 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. 
 
 0. 0. 44, 551 
 
 [1778] San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Cadiz]. Man- 
 [Dec. 16?] 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 
 
 1778 Maryland, Privateers. " List of bonds given on issuing 
 Mar. 28- 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, 16, 66 
 
 1778 Pennsylveuiia, 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 
 
 1778 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. Wm. Vernon. 
 
 0. 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, Rov. 20, 
 
 1780-Jan. 6, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 193, 605 
 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 193, 607 
 
 1778 Massachusetts, Board of War. To Henry Laurens [as 
 Dec. President Continental Congress]. Await answer 
 
 to letter of Jun. 2-JuI. 15 as to Our Lady 
 of Mount Oarmel & Si. Anthony; enclose ac- 
 counts of Friendship and Laurens; sale of Our 
 Lady completed, and account would be trans- 
 mitted but for dissatisfaction of John Rowe 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. 0. 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 93 
 
 [1778?] 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 ^V 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 
 
 1779 [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 
 
 1779 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. S[amuel] Adams 
 for Marine Committee Feb. 10, 1779. Obsolete." 
 
 C. C. 37, 165 
 1779 Bradford, J[ohn], 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. 0. 78, 3, 237-241 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadelphia]. 
 Jan. 6 To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. 
 
 Wages due William Scallon and Redmond Lyons, 
 late of the Revenge. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 192 
 
 [1779] Dana, Francis. To Board of War of Massachusetts. 
 [Jan. 6?] Opinion relative to the snow Our Lady of Mount 
 
 Carmel <& St. 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. 0. 44, 15 
 
94 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. [To John Jay, President Conti- 
 Jan. 7 nental Congress]. Was master of Portuguese 
 
 snow [ Our Lady of Mount Carmel <£] St. Anthony 
 taken by U. S. privateer; Congress by 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. 
 
 0. C. 44, 63 
 
 [1779] [Duarte], John Garcia. Invoice of cargo shipped on 
 [Jan. 7?] board the snow \^Our Lady of Mount Carmel (&] 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 44, 115-128 
 
 1779 Massachusetts, Board of War. To John Jay, Pi-esident 
 
 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 Carmel <& St. Anthony and cargo; 
 
 Duarte has produced his power of receipt and 
 
 opinion of [Francis] Dana [of Jan. 6] 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, 67 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jan. 9 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Committee has applied for money for 
 them; urge action against the predatory 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 95 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. Copies of Instrument of Juistiii- 
 Jan. 12 cation of, and statement of Powers granted to. 
 
 • See 1777, Dec. 16; 1778, Feb. 25. 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. To John Jay, President Conti- 
 Jan. 13 nental Congress. Reviews statements in his let- 
 
 ter [of Jan. 7]; bonds [of Joseph Cunningham 
 May 7, 1776, for Lady Washington] enclosed were 
 not the proper ones; encloses correct bonds [of 
 Sep. 21, 1776, for Phoenix\; rigging of vessel 
 changed in Virginia from sloop to schooner; en- 
 closes also his protest and power of attorney to 
 act. L. S. Kead in Congress Jan. 26 and refer- 
 red to same committee as letter of Jan. 7. 
 
 C. C. 44, 71 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board 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 Mar}dand, 
 
 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 Bay. "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. 16, 1779, and amended; the whole 
 
 postponed. 
 
 C. C. 37, 163 
 
 1779 Oswald, Eleazer, and Jonathan Bro^wn, Philadelphia. 
 Jan. 16 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 B[enedict] Arnold as to value 
 of vessels and character of services rendered by 
 memorialists. A. D. S. of Oswald signed by 
 
 Brown. 
 
 C. 0. 41. 7, 221-229 
 
95 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 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 Marine 
 
 Committee. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Franpois. 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 unjustly; requests copy of law dealing 
 with case and aid in securing justice. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 78, 24, 195 
 1779 Continental Congress. Resolutions on the report of 
 I'eb. 9 Committee as to treatment of John Garcia 
 
 Duarte. (a) Mass. Board of War to pay Duarte 
 net proceeds of sale of Our Lady of Mount 
 Carmel c6 St. Anthony and her cargo and deliver 
 such portions of cargo as are unsold, (b) 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Feb. 10 phia]. To Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull [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 phia]. To Capt. Joseph Olney, Queen of France. 
 
 Instructions for a cruise on Atlantic coast. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 195 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, jMariue Committee [Philadel- 
 Feb. 10 phia]. 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 
 
 1779 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 Hanger 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 Providence be prepared 
 for sea at once and be held in readiness subject to 
 
 future orders. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 200 
 
 1779 Eldeskin, Elislia, New Haven [Conn.]. To James Wads- 
 
 Feb. 22 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. 0. 42, 2, 382 
 
 n212— 00 7 
 
98 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 jTeb. 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 jMaryland 
 furnish additional aid; will do more if possible. 
 
 ]\Iarine Committee Letter Book, p. 198 
 
 1779 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James 
 
 j'eb. 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, 135 
 
 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 Ranger [Feb. 10]. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 200 
 
 1779 Cleveland, Stephen [Boston]. Libel against the Fran- 
 
 Feb. 26 cesco de Paula alias Yalenciano entered in INIari- 
 
 time Court, Middle District, Massachusetts, in 
 
 behalf of owners, master, and crew of private 
 
 armed ship Pilgrim. Copy attested by Isaac 
 
 Mansfield, clerk of court. 
 
 C.C. 44, 527-530 
 
 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. 
 
 JMarine Committee Letter Book, p. 200 
 
 1779 Tracy, Nathaniel, and John CoiEn Jones [Boston]. Libel 
 Mar. 2 against the Holy Martyrs entered in Maritime 
 
 Court, ^Middle District, Massachusetts, in behalf 
 of owners of Letter of Marque Schooner Success, 
 commanded by Philip Trask and John Fletcher, 
 which captured the Holy Martyrs, Dec. 10, 1778. 
 Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield. 
 
 C. C. 44, 461-467 
 
 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. 136, 3, 145 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 99 
 
 1779 [Hillegas, Michael, Treasurer, United States?], Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 6 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. 6] Petition in behalf of crew of the Susannah for 
 
 prize money due them. A- D- S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 77 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 9 phia]. To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. 
 
 Send copy of letter of Feb. 26 and state that the 
 
 War7'en is to be substituted for the Providence in 
 
 orders of that date. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 201 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 10 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 Boolf, p. 201 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Mar. 10 phia]. To Joseph Reed, 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 (josport 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 
 
IQQ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 for provisions furnished the French fleet, and 
 Committee considers 2i per cent sufficient; pur- 
 chase of minor ships. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 202 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Mar. 12 phiaj. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Direc- 
 
 tions regarding the flour and iron gathered at 
 Senepuxent and Baltimore for shipment to New 
 
 England. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter B(jok, p. 203 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Mar. 21 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. If the WarreK has not sailed she is to be 
 held subject to orders; otherwise the Providence 
 is to be prepared for four months' cruise: the 
 TruriihuU to be sent to sea. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 204 
 
 1779 Llano, Joseph de [Captain ship Holy Martyrs\ and others 
 
 Mar. 'J5 [Boston]. Plea of De Llano and other owners 
 
 against libel of Holy Martyrs [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, 469 
 
 1779 Luca, Joachi de. Master ship San Francisco de Paula 
 
 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.]. 
 
 Directions as to disposition of provisions. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 205 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. L'6 phia]. To Maxwell and Loyal [Portsmouth, Va.]. 
 
 Are 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 EECOEDS OF THE HEVOLUTION. 101 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Mar. 26 phia]. To [the Commissioners] Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Approve plan for war vessels proposed 
 b}^ 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. 26 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Middlebrook, N. J.]. 
 
 Proposals for exchange of negro prisoner. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 207 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 26 phia]. To William West [Philadelphia]. Wish 
 
 to know rent of his banking house in Continental 
 
 money. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 207 
 
 1779 Ashmead, John, Philadelphia. To Marine Committee. 
 Mar. 30 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 Martyrs 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. 
 
 0. 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 years 
 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 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. 3 Questions put to [Peter] White 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 Pilgrim, Stephen Cleveland, INlaster, 
 in libel against the San Francisco de Paula. 
 Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court. 
 
 C. (". 44, 509, 524 
 
 [1779] San Francisco de Paula alias Valenciano [Boston]. 
 [Apr. 6] 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. 1-1 as 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 Pilgrim, who shall give bond 
 to return what is proved to belong to neutrals. 
 Copy attested by Isaac Mansfield, clerk of court. 
 
 C. C. 44, 534-536 
 
 1779 Holy Martyrs [Boston]. Proceedings in case of libel 
 
 Apr. 6 against the brigantine Iloly Martyrs. Record of 
 
 actions of Mar. 2 by Nathaniel Tracy and others; 
 
 filing of claim by Joseph de Llano, Master of 
 
 said vessel [Mar. 25], and of trial Mar. 30-31 
 
 before jury; judgment pronounced by Nathan 
 
 Cushing 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 KECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 103 
 
 1779 Continental Congress. Committee repoit respecting the 
 Apr. 9 claimants of the sloop ^Ic/m v. Endorsed: "Post- 
 
 poned. April 18, post'd to Apriltil; further post- 
 poned to 15 Sept." 
 
 0. 0. 20, 2, 53 
 
 1779 Cushing, N[athan] [Boston]. Certificate of filing of libel 
 Apr. 10 against the lioly Martyrx on Mar. 2, "and there- 
 
 upon were had the proceedings exhibited in the 
 foregoing copy of record attested by Isaav jNIans- 
 iield." D. S. See Holy Martyrs. Proceedings 
 in case of libel of, Apr. 6, 1779. 
 
 0. C. 44, 489 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadcl- 
 
 Apr. 13 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London]. 
 
 Request accounts of all prizes taken b}^ the 
 
 Andrew Dor'ia, Capt. Nicholas Biddle, and put 
 
 under his care. 
 
 Marine CommitU'e Letter Book, p. 210 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 -Apr. 15 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Middlebrook, N. J.]. 
 
 As to the exchange of prisoners taken by the 
 forces of an individual State. 
 
 I\[arine Committee Letter Book, p. 209 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 17 phia]. 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 ofl' Lewestown, and 
 await orders from Marine Committee. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 207 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 19 phia]. 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 tlie Proridence; enclose 
 accounts of William Bingham for the Deane and 
 
 Oenl. Oafes. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 208 
 
 1779 Custis, Edmund [Philadelphia]. To Continental Con- 
 Apr. 2tt gress. Memorial as to sloop Kitty captured by 
 French privateer from Quadaloupe, with support- 
 ing documents of Aarying date. A. D. S. 
 
 0. C. 41, 2; 73-75, 82. SO, 88 
 
104: LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Phiiadel- 
 Apr. 21 phia]. To Henry Fisher, Lewestown [Del.]. In- 
 
 structions for furnishing frigate [Corifederacy] 
 with a pilot and forwarding dispatches from that 
 
 vessel. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 209 
 
 1779 Olmsted, Gideon, White, Artemas, and Aquila RamsdeU 
 jVpr. 23 [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. D. S. 
 Eead Apr. 24 and postponed to Sep. 15. 
 
 C. C. 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 de Paula alias Va- 
 
 lenciano states, in behalf of owners of ship and 
 cargo, his case against the privateer Pilgrim^ 
 Hugh Hill [Stephen Cleveland?] master, by which 
 vessel his ship was captui'ed and brought into port 
 of Beverly, Mass. D. S. Read and referred to 
 Committee on Appeals May 18, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 200 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 27 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Instructions to purchase the Jason and the 
 Ilihernia 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, KECOBDS OF THE KEVOLUTION, 105 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 27 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Tuclier, Boston^ Chesa- 
 
 peake Baj'. Instructions to proceed to Delaware 
 Bay. Enclosed in following letter. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 211 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 27 phia]. To Maxwell & Loyal [Portsmouth. Va.]. 
 
 Enclose letter [of equal date] for Capt. ^^amuel 
 Tucker of the B(»<ton. 
 
 ilarine Committee Letter Book, p. 212 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 27 phia]. To the Commissioners of the United 
 
 States, Paris. Have I'eceived no accounts from 
 agents in France of disbursements for U. JS. war 
 ships; wish these accounts forwarded at once and 
 retrular]}' in the future, together with information 
 as to prizes; claims made in behalf of crews of 
 Rejrrisal and Revenge. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 212 
 
 1779 Blanco, Pedro [Peter White]. [Boston]. Statement: 
 
 Apr. 28 Efforts to obtain authenticated copies of papers 
 
 in cases of brig Holy Martyrs and the ship San 
 
 Francisco de Paula alias Yalenciano\ papers 
 
 refused on plea that they 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Apr. 30 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Command of Jason . if purchased, to be given 
 to Capt. John Peck Rathburne. 
 
 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 Sanger']. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 213 
 
106 LIBEABY or CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 ]yiay 4 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Plan for employment of various vessels 
 mentioned in letter of Apr. 27th in an 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 Navy and Army. 
 
 "Accepted." A. D. S. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 1, 33 
 
 1779 Franklin, W[illiam] T[emple], Passy. To J[ohn] P[aul] 
 May 8 Jones [L'Orient]. In List of Franklin Papers. 
 
 A. L. S. and contemporarj^ copy. 
 
 C. 0. 193, 49; 132, 16 
 
 1779 Franklin, B[enjamin,] Passy. To [John Paul] Jones 
 
 May 9 [L'Orient]. In List of Franklin Papers, L. S. 
 
 and contemporary copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 259; 132, 29 
 
 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, 1779, 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] Olney; 
 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 May 21, 
 1779." [Passed Mav 22, 1779.] 
 
 C. C. 25, 1, 111 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 107 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Repoi;t on Memo- 
 [May 22] vial of [Apr. '24 from Conrad AlnxandreJ (icrard 
 
 [de IvoynevalJ with pa])ors [of May 1,S from Don 
 Juan do Miraille;s) as to capture of two Spanish 
 vessels. Committee recommends that assurances 
 of regard be ^iven to Spain and that the resolu- 
 tions of Mar. 6 as to U. S. jurisdiction in niai-itime 
 cases ^)^\ submitted to the several States for action. 
 This uiemorial Mas referred to Committee on 
 Appeals on Apr. ^-t. The Committee was in- 
 structed to prepare a system of regulation for 
 
 marine jurisdiction. 
 
 C. C. 29, oTl 
 
 177!) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 May 26 phia]. To th(> Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Approve suspension of Capt. [John Bur- 
 roughs] Hopkins; 50(t, 000 dollars to be sent them 
 from New Hampshire. 
 
 jMariiu' Committee Li'tter Book, p. 21G 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 May 2(5 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding, C(>iifh?<r(ici/[De\- 
 
 awari' Ri\'er]. Instructions to send the cha]ilain 
 of ship to Philadelphia under guard. 
 
 Mariiu' Committee Letter Book, p. 1216 
 
 177v) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 May 26 phiti]. To Genl. [George] ^^'ashington [Middle- 
 
 brook, N. J.]. No large vessels available [for 
 protection of con\ention troops] as desired; supe- 
 riority of British ships to force at hand. 
 
 ;\Iariiie Committee Letter Book, p. 217 
 
 177v) Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 2 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [Middlebrook. N. J.]. 
 
 Enclose eertitieates frou) Silas Deane and others, 
 showing that Capt. [tiustavus] ConjMigham was 
 duly commissioned commander of the ^^urjir/.^t'/ 
 wish Beatty to inquire into the treatment accorded 
 him by the British commissary of prisoners. 
 
 JNIurine Committee Letter Book, p. 217 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 2 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Tucker [Bosfo/i, Dela- 
 
 ware River]. Instructions for a cruise along the 
 Atlantic coast in company with other vessels. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. L'18 
 
108 LIBEABY or CONGEESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 2 phiaj. To Capt. Seth Ha.rding[ Confederacy, Del- 
 
 aware River]. Instructions for a cruise along the 
 Atlantic coast in company with other vessels. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 219 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jmi, 7 phia]. To the Commissioners, 'Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Instructions as to care of ship timber, sale 
 of the General Gates and cruise of the Providence; 
 flour and iron sent to New England. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 219 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 12 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson \^Deane, 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, Secy. 
 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 Bosto7i. D. S. 
 
 42, 5, 150. 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. Memorial to Continental Congress. 
 Jun. [19?] Details voj-age in Our Lady of Mount Carmel & 
 
 St. Anthony from Rio de Janeiro, June 11, 1777; 
 had all necessarj^ papers for his vessel and no 
 contraband on board; boarded by Joseph Cun- 
 ningham of privateer Phmii.v; 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 EECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 109 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 21 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va.]. 
 
 Ask regarding quality of bread purchased by' 
 Aylett for use of Continental frigates. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 222 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Jun. 21 phia]. To Commissioners, Navy Board, Boston. 
 
 Petitions received by the Marine Committee; 
 
 conduct of Capt. [John Burroughs] Hopkins; 
 
 disposition of prize taken by Capt. [John P.] 
 
 Rathburne. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 222 
 
 1779 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 25 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Deane, Dela- 
 
 ware Bay]. Instructions for cruise in company 
 with the Jioston/ Confederacy ordered on another 
 
 service. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 223 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jun. 25 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding, Confederacy 
 
 [Delaware Bay]. Instructions to proceed to 
 Chester [Del.'] and anchor. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 224 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial 
 Jun. 26 of John Garcia Duarte as to capture of Our Lady 
 
 of Ilount Carineland St. Anthonyhj the Phoenh'. 
 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, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 44, 1 
 
 1779 Macpherson, John [Philadelphia]. To John Jay, 
 Jul. 2 President, Continental Congi'ess. 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 LIBKABY 0¥ 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 Carmel 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 Jun. 26, Jul. 20, and Jul. 21. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 83 
 
 [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, 13 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Jul. 2 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [I)ea/ie, Dela- 
 
 ware Bay]. Are instructing Capt. [Seth] Hard- 
 ing to remain with him ten days longer. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 224 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Jul. 2 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [Confederacy, off 
 
 Chester]. Is to remain in Company with Capt. 
 
 [Samuel] Nicholson to support the Deane and 
 
 Boston for ten days. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 225 
 
 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, p. 226 
 
 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 a.n6. her cap- 
 ture by the Phoenix. 
 
 C. C. 44, 81 
 
 1779 Conjmgham, 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 RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. HI 
 
 Conyngham as many signers are masters of ves- 
 sels and jfear like usage in case of capture by 
 British ships. Seventy-nine signature.s. 
 
 C. C. 42, 6, 218 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. To Continental Congress. Refers 
 
 Jul. 1-1: 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. 16 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. 22& 
 
 1779 Duarte, John Garcia. To John Jay and Continental 
 Jul. 19 Congress. Has repeatedly addressed Congress 
 
 on business connected with [loss of snow Our 
 Lady of Mount Carmel & 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 
 
 1779' Macpherson, John, Philadelphia. To John Jay, Presi- 
 
 Jul.-20 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 
 
 [1779] Continental Congress,- Committee. Report on Memorial 
 [Jul. 20] of John Garcia Duarte and other papers, includ- 
 
 ing committee report of Jun. 26. Find Carter 
 Braxton and [ ] Phripp of Virginia, and 
 
 Robert Morris owners in part of the I'hcenix, but 
 can identify no more; detail difBculties of situa- 
 tion, conference with Duarte, etc.; recommend 
 resolutions looking to proceedings against own- 
 ers of P/uenix and transference of all papers in 
 the case and full powers against the Phcenix to 
 Congress by Duarte. Read and referred to new 
 Committee. See following entry. 
 
 0. C. 44, 9 
 
]^12 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 [1779] 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 
 Moimt Carmel tb ^i!;. Arithony by the Phcenix. 
 Recommend: (a) Board of War at Boston restore 
 to Duarte all coin and parts of cargo of Our 
 Lady ; net proceeds of all sales from cargo to be 
 paii to Carter Braxton, if Duarte refuses to talie 
 them, for use of owners of Pluxnix ; (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. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 5 
 
 1779 Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Anthony. List of 
 Jul. 21 Papers relating to vessel named. 
 
 C: C. 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 Phmnix; 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. 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. 
 
 0. C. 41, 6, 141 
 
 1779 LoTv, Nicholas, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 Aug. 9 Memorial in behalf of owners of the Sally. 
 
 JL. S. with accompan3ang papers. 
 
 0. C. 41, 5, 212-216 
 
NAVAL BECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 113 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 11 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Wish a 
 
 statement of flour on hand belonging to the Navy 
 with expense attending same. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 227 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 16 phia]. To Col. John Beatty [West Point, N. Y]. 
 
 Enclose list of prisoners delivered to British at 
 Corunna by Capt. Wingate Newman of privateer 
 Yengeance, Oct., 1778; list to be used hy Beatty 
 for exchange purposes. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 227 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Boai'd, 
 
 Boston. Wish list of names of naval ofEcers 
 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 
 
 1779 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To James 
 
 Aug. 17 Lovell, Philadelphia. Will forward letters to 
 
 [Benjamin] Franklin at first opportunity. In 
 
 MS. of William Story. Signed: J[ames] Warren, 
 
 John Deshon. 
 
 C. C. 37, 139 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 20 phia]. To Gov. Joseph Reed [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Deprecate the "spirit of insolence and outrage" 
 in oflicers 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 20 phia]. 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 is righted. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 229 
 5212— 0(i S 
 
114 LIBEABY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 1779 Ernes, John, Philadelphia. Proceedings in court mar- 
 
 Aug. 23-24 tial of Ernes on charge of desertion when serving 
 
 as pilot on ship Champion, James Josiah, Master, 
 
 Sep. 27, 1777. 
 
 . C. 0. 42, 2, 392 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Aug. 24 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Success of the Providenee, Queen of France, 
 and Banger [Jul. 16 off Newfoundland] ; Penob- 
 scot expedition; conduct of lieutenants of the 
 
 Alliance. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 229 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 24 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding {^Confederacy, 
 
 Delaware Bay]. Instructions for cruise off Capes 
 
 of Delaware until Sep. 6; lookout to be kept 
 
 for the Eagle, Capt. John Ashmead, 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 ernor 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. O. 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. 0. 196, 16, 67 
 
 1779 Arbuthnot, Marriot, 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- 
 ham. 
 
 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 aslced regarding cannon supplied by 
 Maryland for the use of the Baltimore. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 231 
 
 1779 Ir-win, Mathew, and others, Philadelphia. To John Ja3\ 
 Sep. 2 President Continental Congress. Repairs on the 
 
 Waaldngton. A. L. S. of Irwin. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 13. 109 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 3 phia]. To Capt. Seth 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- 
 ggp_ 7 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Outfit for the Trumbull; urge the dispatch 
 of all Continental vessels for cruising purposes; 
 if Capt. [Abraham] Whipple 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 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 7 phia]. To Col. John Beattj- [West Point, N. Y.]. 
 
 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. 234 
 
 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 Booli, p. 234 
 
 1779 Navy 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 Vernon. 
 
 C. C. 37, 143 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 17 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [Confederacy, off 
 
 Chester, Del.]. 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 Booli, p. 235 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 17 phia]. To Benjamin Franklin [Passyj. 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- 
 dejivor to trouble him with no more maritime 
 affairs. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 236 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Cotamittee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 18 phia]. To Oakey Hoaglandt [Tuckerton?, N. J]. 
 
 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 Tlioriie, prizes taken by the Z^eaweand Boston; 
 
 the captors to be refitted at once for further 
 
 cruising. _ 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 237 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 19 phia]. 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. ii38 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Sep. 19 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Boston?]. 
 
 Congratulate him on success of his cruise in the 
 
 Deane, and urge him to hasten the refitting of 
 
 that vessel. 
 
 ]Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 238 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 20 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Baltimore?]. 
 
 Notification of his appointment to command of the 
 Tri/mhidl at New London; is to stop at Philadel- 
 phia for further instructions. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 238 
 
 1779 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 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Sep. 22 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Instructions for the dispatch of the Deane, 
 Boston, and Queen of Franceto Charleston, S. C. ; 
 destination to be kept secret; command to be 
 vested in senior captain on' board these A-essels. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 289 
 
 1779 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 Leftter 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, 351 
 
 1779 Barr, James, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 Sep. 24 Requests passport for vessel about to sail for 
 
 Holland. A. D. S. 
 
 O.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 6,000 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, p. 240 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 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 Thome. In 
 MS. of William Story. Signed, Wm. Vernon 
 "for the Board." Referred to Congress for 
 report of Committee. Report made Dec. 2, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 37, 145 
 
 1779 Pennsylvania, Legislature. Resolution regarding the 
 
 Sep. 30 decree of the Court of Appeals in the case of the 
 
 sloop Active. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Thome. 
 In MS. of William Story. Signed J[ames] War- 
 ren, Wm. Vernon. Referred to Continental Con- 
 gress, tiee Committee report Dec. 2, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 37, 147 
 
NAVAL KECORDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 119 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 6 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Instructions to proceed to New London, take 
 command of the Trumlmll, lit her for sea, and 
 report to the Commissioners of the Navy Board 
 at Boston. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 240 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 6 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Rales of appointment to command in the 
 Navy forbade the selection of Capt. [Elisha] Hin- 
 man for the Trimibtdl when Capt. [James] Nichol- 
 son was the first captain on the Navy list and 
 considered a man of merit. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 241 
 
 1779 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 Eead, William Winder. 
 
 C. C. 37, 151 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 12 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 I ton. Have named the ship building at Middletown 
 
 [Conn.], the BoiLvhon and given the command to 
 Capt. Thomas Read; the Thorne^ 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. r41 
 
 1779 Olmsted, Gideon, and others [Philadelphia]. To Conti- 
 Oct. 13 nental Congress. Pray recompense for losses 
 
 occasioned by captu]:e 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 Yidivding [Confederacy, o^ 
 
 Chester, Del.]. Instructions to receive John Jay, 
 
120 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 his secretary, and f amil}', in addition to other pas- 
 sengers named Sep. 17, and carry them to France. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 242 
 
 1779 Tyler, Isaac [Providence, R. I.]. To Continental Congress. 
 Oct. 18 Petition respecting the capture of the Betsey by 
 
 the Dolphin^ with accompanjdng papers. D. S. 
 See Committee report Dec. 2, 1779. 
 
 C. 0. 42, 7, 356-394 
 
 1779 Pearson [Richard], Pallas. To [John Paul] Jones [The 
 Oct. 19 Texel.] 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. 
 
 0. 0. 193, 115; 132, 55 
 
 [1779] Reynst [P H.], [Texel]. To [John] Paul Jones 
 
 [Oct. 19?] YSerapis,T.eyie\\. 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 Hon 
 Homme Richard. A. N. S. in body of MS. and 
 Contemporary Copy. In French. See: Dec. 17. 
 
 C. 0. 193, 109; 132, 25 
 
 1779 Jones, John Paul, Serapis [The Texel]. To [Richard] 
 Oct. 20 Pearson, Pallas. Comparison between treatment 
 
 of >prisoners by British and b}^ Americans. Auto. 
 Draft and Contemporary Copy. 
 
 C. 0. 193, 127; 132, 57 
 
 1779 Pearson [Richard], Pallas. To [John Paul] Jones [Ser- 
 
 Oct. 20 apis, 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. 0. 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 Bourhon; 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 Pres. [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 EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 121 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Oct. 26 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 Book, 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. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 243 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Oct. 29 phia]. To Maj. Henry Lee [A\"est Point?, 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 Admiraltjr 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, iiichard, Pallas [Texel]. 
 Oct. 31 Agreement as to care of prisoners from British 
 
 ships. D. y. and Contemporary Copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 131; 132, 59 
 
 1779 Navy Board, Middle District, Philadelphia. To Alarine 
 
 Oct. Committee. Request instructions as to treatment 
 
 of James Allen, detected in act of selling stolen 
 
 public propertv. Extract. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 79 
 
 [1779] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the Me- 
 
 [Oct.] morials of Gideon Olmstead [Apr. 19, 23, 1779] on 
 
 the case of the sloop Aciive. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 4, 495 
 
 1779 Ernes, 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 jNIaster and Mate of the 
 
 prize vessel Betsey; statement relates to the cap- 
 
122 LIBKABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 ture of the Betsey by the Argo, Silas Talbot, 
 master, and is sworn to before Peter Phillips and 
 Caleb Gardner. A. D. S. of Fergusson, D. S. of 
 Eussell, 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. 196, 16, 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 [Philadel- 
 Nov. 5 phia]. To William Smith [Baltimore]. Ask pas- 
 
 sage to Europe for Maj. [Ernst Ludwig de] Wid- 
 dersheim; prefer the ship Bucl:sl-i'>i, 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. H. , and 
 hasten the completion of the ship to whose com- 
 mand he has been appointed ; advisable alterations 
 to be reported to Committee. 
 
 Marine 'Committee Letter Book, p. 244 
 
 1779 Franklin, B[eniamin], Passy. To [John Paul] Jones 
 Nov. 8 [Sen/jj/'s; 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. 10] frigates at Boston be sent to Charleston [S. C.]. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 27 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 10 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Directions to order the frigates \^Deane, 
 Boston, and Queen of France'] to sail for Charles- 
 ton, S. C, at once, under same instructions as 
 given in letter of Sep. 22. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 245 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Nov. 10 phia]. 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 
 
 1779 Talbot, Silas, Argo, Newport [R. I.]. To Henry Mar- 
 Nov. 11 chand [Philadelphia]. Three brigantines from 
 
 Philadelphia robbed him of the Betsey, a prize of 
 his; incloses oaths of master and mate of the 
 Betsey 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 
 
 1779 Dinzey, Thomas. Manifest of the cargo of the Eagle 
 
 Nov. 13 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. 16 ture of the brig Eagle by British vessels when 
 
 former was lying off Fort Saba. Sworn to Nov. 
 17 before Pieter Runnell 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. 16 Eustatius. Depositions concei-ning 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. 
 
 1779 Eagle, St. Christophers. Extract of a letter from Agents of 
 
 Nov. 16 two Bristol privateers to Geul. [William Matthew] 
 
 Burt relative to the capture of the Eagle off Fort 
 
 Saba. Cop3'. Enclosed: Burt to Pieter Runnell, 
 
 Kov. 30, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 44, 259 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Pilots retained for use of French fleet to be 
 
 discharged. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 246 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 Nov. 17 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Directions as 
 
 to disposal of sugar for the State of New York. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 246 
 
 1779 Ne'w Hampshire, Assembly-. An Act to allow appeals to 
 Nov. IS Congress in certain Maritime Causes. Allows ap- 
 
 peal from State Courts where a citizen of a foreign 
 and fi'iendlj' State is concerned if appeal is taken 
 within 24 hours and surety is given. Copies attested 
 bj' Joseph Pearson, Dep. Sec. (1) Enclosed Weare, 
 Meshech, to Saml. Huntington, Nov. 26, 1779, and 
 (2) in Sullivan, John, to Thos. Jefferson, Jan. 6, 
 178-1. 
 
 C. 0. 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. H., 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- 
 ^'ov. 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 EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLXJTIOiSr. 125 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Marine Committee [Philadel- 
 
 Nov. 20 phia]. ToCapt. JohnBarry[Portsmouth?,N. H.]. 
 
 Appointment of Capt. George Jerry Osborne to 
 
 command marines on ship building at Portsmouth. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 247 
 
 1779 Eagle, St. Christopher. Extract of a letter from Attor- 
 Nov. 25 ney-General of St. Christopher to Genl. Wil- 
 
 liam Matthew Burt relative to proceedings in 
 Court of Admiralty against the Eagle. Enclosed : 
 Burt, William Matthew, to Pieter Bunnell, Nov. 
 
 30, 1779. 
 
 C. C. 44, 360 
 
 1779 Weare, Meshech, Hampton Falls [N. H.]. To Samuel 
 Nov. 26 Huntington, President Continental Congress. 
 
 Has laid before General Assembly of N. H. the 
 Resolutions of Congress of Mar. 6, 1779, as to 
 right of Congress to sustain appeals from Mari- 
 time Courts; encloses copy of Act of Assemblj'^, 
 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 Texel. To B[enja- 
 Nov. 29 min] Franklin [Passy]. Certificates of conduct 
 
 of Capt. [Peter] Landais. In List of Franklin 
 Papers. Auto, draft and contemporary copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 247; 132, 26 
 
 1779 [Jones, John Paul]. Alliance, Texel. To B[enjamin] 
 Nov. 29 Franklin [Passy]. Forwarded through [Charles 
 
 W. F.] Dumas certificate as to Capt. [Peter] Lan- 
 dais before receipt of his letter of Nov. S; Serapis 
 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 Nov. IS; hope 
 the S,-raph will become an American ship; she 
 would cost lesss than any frigate in nav^' 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. 
 
 1779 [Jones, John Fan]], Alliance, Texel. To James Moylan 
 Nov. 29 [L'Orient]. Has no present pretensions to title 
 
 of ' Commodore; is in command of Alliance 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. C. 193, 65; 132, 22 
 
 1779 [Jones, John Paul]. To [John Dirck] Baron Van de 
 
 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 Runnell 
 
 Nov. 30 [St. Eustatius]. Affair of the Eagle; encloses 
 
 copy of letter received claiming that Americans 
 
 took ammunition from the Eagle ashore and 
 
 fought from land. Two copies. Enclosed in 
 
 Curson & Gouverneur to Commercial Committee 
 
 Continental Congress, Jan. 18, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 44, 355, 397 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Committee, Report on letters of 
 
 Dec. 2 Sep. 29 and Oct. 6 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. 6, 1779. 
 
 C. 0. 28, 185a 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Committee. Report disapproving 
 Dec. 2 sales by' J[ohn] Bradford, Continental Agent at 
 
 Boston, of goods taken in prizes by the Provi- 
 dence, Queen of France, and Ranger in Aug., 1779. 
 
 0. 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." 
 
 0. C. 19, 6, 105 
 
 1779 [Jones, John Paul]. Alliance, The TqxqX. To[PaulFran- 
 -^^^- ' 9ois de Qu61en] Due de La Vauguyon [La Haye]. 
 
 Exchange of British and American prisoners. 
 Auto, draft and contemporary copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 243; 132, 73 
 
lAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 127 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty, Philadel- 
 Dec. 10 phia. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Dissolution of the Marine Committee and 
 its replacement by 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 hy 
 Navy Boards to -the Board of Admiraltj^. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 249 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Dec. 10 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston.] Dissolution 
 
 of the Marine 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 
 
 1779 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 
 
 1779 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. Burt's letter from 
 Antigua obtained from Pieter Eunnell to whom 
 it was addressed. Unsigned triplicate with same 
 to same of Jan. 18, 1780. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 851, 389 
 
 1779 Lironcourt, [ ] Chevalier de. The Helder, Texel 
 
 Dec. 16 Road. 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 LIBEAET or CONGEESS. 
 
 1779 [Jones, John Paul], Alliance, Texel. To P[ ] H. 
 
 Dec. 17 Eeynst, 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. Kev., Wash., 1889, 3, 430. 
 
 C. C. 193, 155, 183; 132, 66, 72 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Dec. 18 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn. ?] 
 
 Powder and stores for the TrurtibuU and JBour- 
 
 1)011 ; new cannon for the former vessel; accounts 
 
 to be returned to Board of Admiraltj^ 
 
 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 Trumbull and 
 Bourbon from gupplies held by Connecticut. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 252 
 
 1779 Levris, Francis. Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington, 
 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 
 
 in the case of Maj. [Ernst Ludwig de] 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. H.]. 
 
 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 
 I^ec. 20 phia]. 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, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Dec. 20 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn. ?]. 
 
 Remonstrance against sending letters by special 
 
 messenger when the post answers same purpose. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 253 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Dec. 20 phia]. To Col. [ ] Westcot, Egg Harbor 
 
 [N. J.]. Instructions as to disposition of wine 
 
 and provisions saved from ship stranded on New 
 
 Jersey coast. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 253 
 
 1779 Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of bonds taken on 
 
 Jan. 20- issuing commissions for privateers in the State 
 
 Dec. 24 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 74r-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 
 
 5212—06 9 
 
130 LIBEABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 condition of vessel; will refit and proceed to 
 Boston unless contrary orders are received. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 78, 11, 487 
 
 1779 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 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 <& St. Anthony from 
 
 Rio de Janeiro and from Fa^'al; 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 Ofiice. 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, Bourbrm, 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. 
 
 ]\Iarine Committee Letter Book, p. 256 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jan- 'i' 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 EECOKDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 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. C. 37, 173 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on establish- 
 J^'i- 11 ment of a court of appeals. Committee recom- 
 
 mends the establishment of a court of three judges, 
 any two of whom can hold court; trials to be bj' 
 usage of nations and not by jurj'; arrangements 
 as to clerks, salaries, etc. The report was agreed 
 to in part Jan. 15 and on Jan. 22, George Wythe, 
 William Paca, and Titus Hosmer were appointed 
 
 judges. See also report of Mav 21. 
 
 C. C. 29, 379 
 
 1780 Curson & G-ouverneur, iSt. Eustatius. To Commercial 
 .(fan. 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 i\Iar. 21, 1780. 
 
 V. C. 44, 352, 390 
 
 17S(t Bradford, John [Boston]. To the Board of Admiralty 
 Jan. 18 [Philadelphia]. Extract gi\ing amount of money 
 
 paid to Navy Board [Eastern Department], being 
 the Continental share of prizes received; amount 
 is .£541,518 13s 9d [currency?], beside ro\enue 
 from supplies sold. In MS. of John Brown. 
 
 C. C. 37, 219 
 
 ITSO Po.Uock, Oliver. Certificate of Agreement entered into 
 Jan. 2(1 with [Philip Lyon and others] captors of the Wist 
 
 Fltij'ida. Copy. Enclosed in Lyon, Philip, and 
 others to Continental Congress, Nov. 20, 17S(». 
 
 0. C. 37, 541 
 
 ITSO Dinzey, Thomas, and eleven others, Saha. Deposition as to 
 Jan. 2( > the capture of the Eagle by British vessels off Saha. 
 
 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 Snumons, Lucas Simmons, Wil- 
 liam Robards, John Simmons. Abram Simmons, 
 
132 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 Phenihas Wright, Abram Sinmions [jr. ?]. En- 
 closed: Eeport of Board of Admiralt}- to Con- 
 gress Mar. 23, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 44, 363, 369 
 
 1780 Whipple, William. Portsmouth [N. H.]. To Samuel 
 
 Jan. 22 Huntington, President Continental Congress. 
 
 Accepts tender of position on Board of Admiralt}'. 
 
 A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 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 back]. Recommend: (a) Paj' of all offi- 
 cers of Navy of United States not in actual 
 service should cease, (i) Officers should retain 
 rank but deposit commissions with Navy Boards 
 until called into service. Passed Jan. 26, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 175 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jan. 25 phia]. To Capt. Silas Talbot, Argo [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, 1779, and Report of Board 
 of Admiralty to Congress Feb. 28, 1780. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 256 
 
 1780 Continental- Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jan. 2.5 phia]. To John Murray, Providence [R. I.]. 
 
 Distribution of prize money resulting from cap- 
 tures on the sea; case of Capt. J[ohn] B[urroughs] 
 Hopkins. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 257 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jan. 25 phia]. 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. 258 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Jan. 31 claims of William Duer and others for spars fur- 
 
 nished. Papers submitted showing character of 
 claims. Report recommitted to Board. See Re- 
 port of Oct. 26, 1780. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 337. 
 
NAVAL BECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 133 
 
 [1780] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 [Jan. 31] phia]. 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 Book, p. 258 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jan. 31 phia]. 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- 
 Jan. 31 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. 31 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson, Deane [Bos- 
 
 ton Harbor?]. Supplies for the Deane 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. 31 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va.]. 
 
 Request him to secure supplies for the frigate 
 
 Deane. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 260 
 
 178t» Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Feb. 1 motion[of Jan. 28,l780]forestablishmentof packet 
 
 service between America and France. Recom- 
 mend: {a) Three pacliet boats be established; (5) 
 mails to be made up on day of sailing; (c) boats 
 to sail from America and France in June, Aug., 
 and every second month; (tZ) 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 \^Arner!ca'] building 
 under his direction; £15,907 required, and silver 
 is estimated at 35 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 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 [Harding, Seth] Confederaei/, Martinique. To Samuel 
 Feb. 4 Huntington, President, Continental Congress. 
 
 Difficulty of obtaining supplies for the Confeder- 
 acy; repairs thus fur effected; awaits orders, but 
 in default of them coming soon will sail for Boston. 
 Cont. Copy enclosed b}- Harding in letter of 
 Feb. 18. 
 
 C. C. 78, 12, 5 
 
 [1780] Continental Congress, Board 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- 
 miralty. 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. 37, 183 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Feb. 6 Courts of Inquiry and the loss of the JF'ly. Rec- 
 
 ommend: {a) Revival of resolutions of May 6, 1778, 
 providing for Courts of Inquiry, and that (5) by 
 virtue of those resolutions the Board inquire into 
 cause of loss of the Fly, Capt. James Robinson. 
 Report considered, amended, and passed Feb. 8, 
 1780. 
 
 C. C. .37, 187 
 
 1Y80 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 Jun. 
 12, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 189 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Feb. 11 phia]. To William Aylett [Williamsburg, Va.]. 
 
 Doubts as to Capt. Samuel Nicholson with the 
 Deane coming to Chesapeake Bay. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 261 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 135 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Feb. 13 phia]. To John Adams, Elizabethtown [N. J.]. 
 
 Request his aid as Commissary of Prisoners for 
 Charles Savage ThierrJ^ 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 261 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Feb. 15 phia]. To Col. JohnBeatty [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] Hele has broken his 
 
 parole. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 262 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Feb. 15 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris- 
 
 town, N. J.]. Neglect of marine prisoners by 
 Commissary General's Department; have written 
 Col. [John] Beatty. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 261 
 
 1780 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 Huntington, 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, P/c^'/iience 
 
 [Charleston, S. C.j. Instructions to use the 
 Queen 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 
 
 of 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 LIBEARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 and Rathburne as to the Queen of France; \'essel 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 Admiraltj^ [Philadel- 
 
 Feb. 22 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Provisions for the Deane; sails and 
 
 rigging for the Bovrhoii; Treasur_y can spare no 
 
 more money 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.]. 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. 30 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- 
 bot'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- 
 Peb. 28 phia]. To William Bingham [Martinique]. 
 
 Financial embarrassments; masts and spars for 
 the Confederacy. 
 
 Marine (.Committee Letter Book, p. 266 
 
NAVAL BECOKDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 137 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel 
 Mar. 4 phia]. To Curson & Gouverneur [St. Eustatius]. 
 
 Request assistance in procuring stores for Amer- 
 ica; Capt. Seth Harding will bring them in the 
 
 Confederacy. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 267 
 
 1*780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiraltj' [Philadel- 
 Mar. 17 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. "Low state of the public treasurj^;" 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, 309 
 
 1780 Ashmead, John, Captain U. S. Brig Eagle., Philadelphia. 
 Mar. 21 Deposition sworn before Thomas McKean regard- 
 
 ing the capture of the Eagle 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. 0. 44, 327, 373 
 
 1780 Taylor John, Philadelphia. Deposition sworn before 
 
 Mar. 21 Thomas McKean regarding capture of Continental 
 
 brig Eagle Nov. 13, 1779, off Fort Saba. D. S. 
 
 Attested by McKeau. 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. Eagle was 
 
 lying under protection of fort on Saba Island; 
 
 capture was by British privateers and contrary 
 
138 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 to laws of nations; lav afBdavits regarding mat- 
 ter before Congress. Papers referred to com- 
 mittee. 
 
 C. C. 44, 325 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralt}- [Philadel- 
 Mar. 28 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris- 
 
 town, N. J.]. Proposed naval expedition under 
 Maj. Genl. [Benedict] Arnold has been abandoned. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 269 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 jyjar. 23 phia]. To Benjamin Harrison, jr. [Berkle}'], Va. 
 
 Request him to send coal to Portsmouth, N. H. , 
 
 to be used in advancing the construction of the 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 269. 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiraltj' [Philadel- 
 
 Mar. 23 phia]. To William A3'lett [Williamsburg, Va.]. 
 
 Instructions to complete a cargo for vessel on 
 
 which Benjamin Hari-ison, jr., is to send coal to 
 
 Portsmouth, N. H. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 270 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Mar. 23 phia]. To Abram Livingston [Charleston, S. C.]. 
 
 Unsatisfactory manner in which he has drawn 
 bills upon the Board of Admiraltj'. 
 
 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. 
 
 ^larine Committee Letter Book, p. 271 
 
 I7s0 Continental Congress, Board of Adnjiralty [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 [Philadel- 
 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 sug'ai' and rum 
 from prizes now in hands of Continental Agent 
 [John Bradford] at Boston and application of 
 money to continuance of work on these ships. 
 See Letter John Langdon to Board of Admi- 
 ralty, Feb. 2, 1780, and Keport of Board of Nov. 
 
 24, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 211 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Mar. 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 phia]. To Capt. Patrick Dennis [Albany, N. Y.]. 
 
 Is to send pearl ash from Hudson River to Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 273 
 
 1780 Whipple, Abraham, Charleston [S. C.]. To William Ash 
 Apr. 6 \^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 
 
 Deane. 
 
 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 Trumbull., Capt. James Nicholson. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 27-1 
 
 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 2[ercury from 
 
140 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 Boston ; request authorization to freight her with 
 
 20 hhds. of sugar. Endorsed: Passed Apr. 10, 
 
 1780. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 221 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Eeport on 
 Apr. 11 the fitting out of the Saratoga. Recommend: 
 
 That balance of money in their hands fi'om the 
 sale of wines be applied to fitting out the Sara- 
 toga. Read and passed Apr. 12, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 223 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Apr. 11 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Cannon and stores for the Trumbull 
 and Bourion; 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 Admiraltj^ [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 Boole, 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. l-t phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Instructions 
 
 as to shipment of goods from Boston to Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 278 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Apr. 14 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 
 
 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 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Apr. 17 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trumlull [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 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION". 141 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Apr. is phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Wages demanded b}- ship carpenters in 
 Connecticut and at Philadelphia; orders given 
 Capt. James Nicholson for cruise in the Trinnhvll ; 
 French forces in the West Indies. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 280 
 
 1779 Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of bonds given on issuing 
 Nov. 6- commissions for privateers in the State of Penn- 
 
 1780 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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 229 
 
 [1780] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Form of 
 [Apr. 27?] 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 entry. 
 
 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 
 
 1780 Wilson, James, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 May 1 Memorial in behalf of the Commissioners of the 
 
 Admiralty. Sandwich Packet, captured by the 
 Dixuie and Bo!<ton, 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 United States; hopes case can be tried in 
 Court of Appeals of United States. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 10, 440 
 
142 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 17S0 Continental Congress, Board of Admiraltj^ [Philadel- 
 May 2 phia]. To Capt. Seth Harding [ Confederacy, 
 
 Delaware Bay]. Instructions to proceed to Phil- 
 adelphia and refit his ship. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 2S1 
 
 1780 Continental Congress. Instructions to privateers. In- 
 
 May 2 structions | to the | Captains and Commanders | 
 
 of Private armed vessels | etc. 2 pp. Printed: 
 
 31.3 X 19 cm. See Instructions, Apr. 3, 1776, 
 
 Report of Board of Admiralty, Apr. 28, 1780, 
 
 and Report of Committee on Instructions. Apr. 
 
 6, 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, ji. 282 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 May 2 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Plan for cruise bv 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 fi phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Morris- 
 
 town, N. J.]. By direction of Congress are 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 
 Fly; Robinson dispossessed of that sloop by 
 majority of crew, latter took Fly and st'hooner 
 Daphne to French fleet off Georgia where frigate 
 Chimere seized them; application for redress 
 referred by French minister to Franklin at Paris. 
 Cop3' of letter of La Luzerne included in letter 
 
 to Franklin. 
 
 Marine Committee iA'tter Book, ]i. 284 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 May 9 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New London 
 
 [Conn.]. Instructions as to disposition of cargo 
 
 of prize sent into port bj'^ the Z'fcme [Capt. Samuel 
 
 Nicholson]. See Letter May 22, 17S0. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 283 
 
NAVAL EECORDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 143 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel 
 May 12 phia]. To John Bradford [Boston]. Papers 
 
 relating to the Lord Sandwich lodged with Secy. 
 of Congress; Deane ordered to Philadelphia. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 284 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 May 12 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Conduct of the crew of the Revenge 
 privateer; cargoes of certain prizes to be sold 
 for benefit of the Army instead of the Navj-; pro- 
 visions for the Deane; operations planned for the 
 TrimibuU; disapprove joint expeditions of Conti- 
 nental ships and privateers. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 285 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 May 12 phia]. To Capt. Samuel Nicholson [Boston]. 
 
 Congratulate him on his success in the Deane; 
 urge speedy refitting of that frigate for cruise in 
 company with the Confederacy, Saratoga, and 
 TrumhulJ. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 285 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 May 18 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navj^ 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 19 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; 
 mone}' obtained to be forwarded by Ephraim 
 Bill of the Confodeivey. See Letter May 9, 1780. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 287 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty- [Philadel- 
 May 22 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Boston?]. 
 
144 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 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. 17. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 288 
 
 1779 Maryland, Privateers. List of Bonds taken and Com- 
 Sep. 22- missions of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued 
 
 1780 by the Council of Maryland. Names of 38 ves- 
 ^^J ^^ sels, commanders, bonders, and owners are given 
 
 with date of commission of each vessel. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 68 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee of Foreign Affairs. 
 
 May 23 Report on disposition of prizes captured b}' Capt. 
 
 John Paul Jones and carried into Denmark. 
 
 Passed May 31, X780. 
 
 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 .Vpr. 17 as to the 
 TrumhuU 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 [26] 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 
 May 26 and referred to Board of Treasury. 
 
 C. C. 37, 243 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 ^3,y 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. 2i-25, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 247 
 
NAVAL KECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 145 
 
 1780 [Jones, John Paul], L'Orient. Memorandum [to Antoine 
 May 27 Raymond Jean Gualbert (iabriel de Sartine, 
 
 Paris]. Concern at delay in sale of Coioitess of 
 Sawhofough and Sei'aj)is; Alliance has remained 
 idle too long; questions of prize money. Auto, 
 draft and contemporarj- copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 271; 132, :K 
 
 1780 Washington, George, Morristown. To Board of Admir- 
 
 May 29 alty [Continental Congress]. Recommends Capt. 
 
 [Abi'aham] 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. S and 23. 
 
 0. C. 37, 423 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 May 30 phia]. To John Deshon [New London, Conn.]. 
 
 Instructions to solicit Gov. [Jonathan] Trumbull 
 
 for assistance in completion of the Bourhon; 
 
 copies of resolution of Congress of May 27 and 
 
 of letter of board to Gov. Trumbull of May 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 
 
 Bourhon. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 289 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 May 30 phia]. To Pres. [Meshech Weare, Portsmouth, 
 
 N. H.]. Request his aid in completing the 74-gun 
 sliip [Anierica'l building at Portsmouth. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 290 
 
 1780 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 \^Ameriva]\ 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- 
 Mav 30 phia]. To Gov. [John Hancock, Boston]. Request 
 
 his aid in preparing the Deane and any other Con- 
 tinental vessel in IMassachusetts for sea. 
 
 >Lirine Committee Letter Book, p. 291 
 5212— Otl 10 
 
146 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS, 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralt}' [Philadel- 
 May 30 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 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 Hancocli] for assistance 
 in fitting out the Deane. 
 
 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. 
 
 C. C. 78, 14, 337-345 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Jun. 7 the ^¥est Florida. Recommend sale of sloop 
 
 and apportionment of her crew to other vessels 
 
 needing men. [Read and approved same day.] 
 
 0. C. 37, 251 
 
 1780 Degge, James, and 13 others, L'Orient. To [Benjamin 
 
 Jun. 7 Franklin, Passy]. Request that they may be paid 
 
 off and sent home; wish to have [Peter] Landais 
 
 for captain. Contemporary copy. 
 
 C. C. 193, 431 
 
 17S(> Franklin, B[enjamin], Passy. To James [Arthur] Degge 
 Jun. 7 and other officers of the ^Z^MJice, 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. 
 
 0. C. 193, 405 
 
 1780 Franklin, B[enjamin], Passy. To [Peter] Landais, 
 
 Jun. 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 EECORDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 147 
 
 1780 Levris, Francis, Admiralt}' OiSce, Philadelphia. [To 
 
 Jun. 12 Continental Congress.] Encloses 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. 0. 78, 14, 349 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report recommend- 
 
 Jun. 12 ing the reinbursement of John Garcia Duarte for 
 
 the sale of his snow JS^ossa Senliora de Oarmel. 
 
 Passed Jun. 19, 1780. 
 
 0. C. 19, 2, 116 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Jun. 16 conduct of John Paul Jones ; urge an "honorable 
 
 testimonial" be given him, his oiEcers, and crew. 
 
 C. C. 58, 201 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Jun. 16 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 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel 
 Jun. 16 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- 
 Jun. 16 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 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jun. 16 phia]. To the Commissioners, NeLvy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Aid obtained from Congress for work on 
 the[A/ji</rica]; hope to have the Trumhull^ Deane, 
 Confederacy, and Saratoga off capes of Delaware 
 by end of month. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 294 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jun. 19 phia]. To Pres. Joseph Reed [Philadelphia]. 
 
 The Mercury stationed in Delaware Bay to pre- 
 vent exportation of provisions; British boats 
 could be attacked if State vessels would aid her. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 295 
 
148 LIBRARY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiral t_y [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. 20. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 347 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jun. ^4 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. 296 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jun. 24 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Orders given to Nathaniel Shaw, jr. ; Navj' 
 Board to use money obtained for continuance of 
 work on the Bourbon; wish account of settle- 
 ment of prizes taken by Capt. [Silas] Talbot in 
 
 the Argo. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 296 
 
 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 be made bv the Deane and Trumhull. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 298 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Jun. 30 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson [Trumiull, 
 
 Boston]. Engagement [between the Trumhull 
 
 and the TFa^;^]; urges him to refit 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 boards; hope for better conditions in the 
 
 Navy. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 299 
 
 1780 Continenteil Congress, Board of Admiralty, Admiralty 
 Jul. 3 Office. To Samuel Huntington, President of 
 
 Congress. Enclose bill of Capt. [Abraham] 
 Whipple for 7,350 dollars, with recommendation 
 that it be paid. A. D S. Francis Lewis. En- 
 dorsed: "Read the same day and acted upon." 
 See Journals of Congress of date when paym.ent 
 
 is ordered. 
 
 0. d. 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 @ 10 days in favor of 
 
 Thomas Mumford. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 300 
 
 1780 Crovrly, Charles, Philadelphia. To Continental Congress. 
 
 Jul. 6 Memorial for hire of sloop taken at Charleston 
 
 by Stephen Drayton and lost to the enemy. 
 
 A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 2, 106 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jul. 7 phia]. 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 Trumlmll and Deane; financial difficulties. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 300 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jul. 7 phia]. To [Brig.] Genl. [David] Forman, Mon- 
 
 mouth 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 ITSO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Jul. 7 phia]. To Eichard Ellis, Newbern, N. C. Dis- 
 
 posal of money and naval stores in North Carolina; 
 information regarding all British vessels arriving 
 in America to be sent to Board as soon as obtained. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 304 
 
 1780 Van Dyck, Abraham, Commission as Capt. of Marines, 
 Jul. 8 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 Itt, 1780. The recommendation of the Board 
 was voted down on July 21, but on July 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 phia]. 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. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 306 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 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 RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 151 
 
 1T80 Dumoine [ ] and Peter Joseph Lion [Philadelphia]. 
 Jul. 11 To Continental Congres.s, Memorial relating to 
 
 prizes made by and capture of ship Brill iant with 
 papers. D. H. See Report, of Mar. 10, 1781. 
 
 0. C. 42, 5, 189-193 
 
 1780 Le-wis [Francis], Admiralty Office. To [Samuel Hunt- 
 Jul. 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. 
 
 C. C. 37, 429 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Jul. 15 nomination of Abraham Van Dyck as Captain of 
 
 Marines. Recommend appointment of Van Dyck 
 as Captain of Marines to act at present as Lieu- 
 tenant on the Saratoga. Enclose letter [of May 
 29] from Genl. [George] Washington in support 
 of recommendation. Report read Jul. 21 and 
 negatived. See Report Jul. 23. 
 
 C. O. 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 
 
 1780 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 llercury, 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 LIBKABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 naval prisoners of war; awaits orders as to dis- 
 patching them for exchange purposes. A. L. S. 
 Enclosed in following report. 
 
 C. C. 37, 437 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To [Samuel 
 Jul. 20 Huntington], President of Congress. Enclose 
 
 letter [Jul. 19, of Thomas Bradford], Deputy 
 Commissar j'^ of. Prisoners as to exchange at that 
 time; advice of Congress requested. D. S. Fran- 
 cis Lewis. Eeport delivered Jul. 20, no action 
 taken until Aug. 31, when matter was taken from 
 table and indefinitely postponed. 
 
 0. C. 37, 435 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty, Admiralty 
 
 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. 0. 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, 265 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admirality [Philadel- 
 Jul. 21 phia]. To John Langdon [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 
 
 Importance of work on the ship [J.meriC(2]; 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 
 
XAVAl, KECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTIOK. 153 
 
 1780 Pennsylvania, Privateers. "List of bonds executed on 
 Jul. 1-22 granting commissions to privateers in the com 
 
 monwealtii of Pennsylvania." Names of 17 ves- 
 sels and bonders given, with date of bond given 
 
 for each. 
 
 0. C. 196, 16, SS 
 
 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 Sa>-afoga since 
 Jul. 7. Board recommends his appointment to 
 that position. Report agreed to by Congress 
 Jul. 2i. See also Report of Board Jul. 14, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 275 
 
 1780 [Jones, John Paul], L'Orient. To Goui'lade and Moylan, 
 Jul. 23 L'Orient. Prize money due crews of ^or(,J3(??7i»/t> 
 
 Richard and Alliance. Auto, draft. 
 
 C. C. 193, 5 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Treasury. Report on 
 Jul. 24 issuanceof 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; (b) 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 ^IS. and is a more careful statement 
 
 of reasons why consideration of subject should be 
 
154 LIBKAEY OF COKGRESS. 
 
 given to a special committee and not expected 
 from a board alreadj^ overloaded with work, 
 6'ee: Report following. 
 
 C. 0. 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 carrying 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. 27 
 Congress named Thomas McKean, Patrick Henry, 
 Jared IngersoU, 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. 0. 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 BonJiomme 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, 16, 19. A. L. S. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 3, 517 
 
 [1780?] [Bland, Theodoric]. Motion in Congress stipulating 
 [Jul..?] manner in which American produce is to be used 
 
 in payment for commodities purchased abroad. 
 A. D. Referred to Board of Admiralty in con- 
 nection with sending out of Active, Mercury, or 
 
 Alliance. 
 
 C. 0. 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 be reduced in pay by reason of service on 
 smaller boat. Read and passed Aug. 7, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 285 
 
NAVAL BECOKDS OF TI-IE EEVOLTJTION". 155 
 
 17S0 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report 
 Aug. 1 on letter of Gov. [Thomas Sim] Lee of Jul. 28 
 
 as to use of U. S. ships in Maryland waters. 
 Report: TruDibull, Deane, Confederacy, and Sar- 
 atoga hy act of Jul. 20 are to cooperate with 
 fleet of Admiral De 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. 6, but no action taken. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 280 
 
 1780 Schweighauser, J[ohn] 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] Landais, Esq., by order of said captain." 
 
 D. S. and attested. 
 
 C. C. 193, 401 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the seiz- 
 Aug. 1 ure of the sloop Kitty by a French frigate. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 213 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 4 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Apportionment of money from prizes 
 
 to work on the Trumbull, Deane, and [America]. 
 
 French ships to be warned of location of British 
 
 vessels. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Booli, p. 310 
 
 1780 Continental Congress. Committee report on letter of 
 Aug. 1 John Bradford [Jul. 12, 1780] respecting sale of 
 
 snow Nostra Senhora. 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 [Trumbull, Deane, 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 CONGRESS. 
 
 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. 37, 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, 1781. 
 
 1780 Alliance, Officers of \^Mliance at sea]. To P[eter] Lan- 
 Aug. 10 dais and James [A.] Degge. Representation that 
 
 prudence requires them to make the first access- 
 ible port. Representation signed by 18 officers. 
 Copy attested by M[atthew] Parke. 
 
 0. 0. 193, 631 
 
 1780 Alliance, Passengers \Allianc6\ 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. 0. 193, 639 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 11 phia]. 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. 311 
 
 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- 
 
 Ang. 11 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trum}>ull 
 
 [Delaware Bay]. Instructions for two weeks 
 
 cruise off coast in company with the Deane and 
 
 Saratoga; gunner}' practice. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 312 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 157 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 11 phia]. To [Cape] John Young, aS'(?/v^;'o^(? [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. Instructions for cruise off coast of 
 
 Delaware. 
 
 Majine Committee Letter Book, p. 313 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 11 phia]. 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 may make. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 314 
 
 17S0 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 11 phia]. To [the Commissioners], Nav^^ Board, 
 
 Eastern Depax'tment [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- 
 Auy. 14 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington [Tappan, 
 
 N. J.]. S(irato<j(i, Capt. John Young, acting as 
 convoy for the Jfercioy for a few miles at sea; 
 will then cruise with the TruDiJndl 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. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 2, 315 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. li phia]. To [Samuel Huntington], President, Con- 
 
 tinental Congress. Enclose letter [of Aug. 6] from 
 Genl. AYashington 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 
 
 17S0 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 and au- 
 thorization for Board to act in their stead in the 
 disposition of prizes. Endorsed: " Eead 17th, 
 
 passed Aug. 18, 1780." 
 
 C. C. 37, 291 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Keport the 
 Aug. 19 arrival of the Trumbull and Deane; outline serv- 
 
 ice these vessels could perform off New York and 
 recommend appropriation of 200,000 dollars to 
 put vessels in repair. Endorsed: "Aug 19, 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 phia]. To Capt. John Young, Saratoga [Dela- 
 
 ware Bay?]. Instructions for a cruise to Cape 
 
 Franpois. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 317 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 19 phia]. To [ ] Carabasse, Cape Franpois. 
 
 Instructions to deliver to Capt. John Young of 
 
 the Saratoga stores sent from France by Rod- 
 
 rique Hortalez & Co. for account of the United 
 
 States. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 318 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 19 phia]. 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 phia]. 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 phia]. To Nathaniel Shaw, jr. [New London, 
 
 Conn.]. Directions to sell wine from prize ves- 
 sels at once and remit 200,000 dollars by mes- 
 senger. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 319 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 159 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 22 phia]. To the Commissioners, Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Movements of tlie Deane and TrumhiiR; 
 seizure of vessel of [Henry] Mitchell [bj^ the 
 Deane\\ differences between Council of Massa- 
 chusetts and Navy Board. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 319 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Aug. 24 Employment of Navy. Difficult position of Board; 
 
 request money that ships may be fitted to coop- 
 erate with French fleet as suggested by Genl. 
 Washington. Endorsed: "Read the same day." 
 
 See Report of Aug. 19, 1780. 
 
 0. C. 37, 299 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 28 phia]. To John Holker, Philadelphia. Request a 
 
 loan of bread for Continental frigates. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p, 321 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 28 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trunxbull 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Signals adopted by French fleet 
 
 under [Charles Louis d'Arsae] Chevalier de Ter- 
 
 nay. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 322 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 29 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, TrwTwJwZ^ [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, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Aug. 31 phia]. To Genl. [George] Washington, [Teaneck, 
 
 N. 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. 24- 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- 
 
 Scp. 2 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson \_TrumhuH., 
 
 Philadelphia]. Direct return of men impressed 
 
 into service from ihe, Fair American ov the TIolke>\ 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 323 
 
160 LIBEARY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 2 phia]. 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 giv-en for 
 return of any men impressed from those vessels. 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 323 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To Samuel 
 Sep. 4 Huntington, President of Congress. Information 
 
 given that Britisri 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 Admiraltj'. Read same day." 
 
 C. C. 37, 303 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 4 phia]. 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- 
 Sep. 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 phia]. 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 phia]. 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. 161 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 9 phia]. To William Ellery [Philadelphia]. Re- 
 
 quest Ellery to inquire respecting the Pigot and 
 the PhoeniQ:. 
 
 Marine Committee I^etter Book, p. 329 
 
 lYSO Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 12 phia]. To [Commissioners], Navy Board, Bos- 
 
 ton. Board is " entirely destitute of cash ;" trou- 
 ble caused by conduct of officers and crew of the 
 Alliance; Navy Board to consult withCapt. John 
 Barr}' and William EUerj^ regarding matter; 
 [John] Langdon's accounts now under examina- 
 tion. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 329 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on discon 
 
 Sep. 12-13 tinuance of Navj' Board for Middle District and 
 
 on salaries of other administrative officers. 
 
 C. C. 26, 203 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting 
 
 Sep 13 American prisoners at Algiers. 
 
 ^' C. C. 25, 2, 505 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 13 phia]. To [Pres.] 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- 
 
 Sep. 14 phia]. To Capt. James Nicholson, Trwrnhull [off 
 
 Delaware]. Cruise ordered on Aug. 29 to be con- 
 
 tinueduntil exhaustion of provisions; Capt. [John] 
 
 Young, with the Saratoga, will join him. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 331 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 14 phia]. To [Capt.] John Young [^Saratoga, Phila- 
 
 delphia]. Instructions for cruise off coast, join- 
 ing Trumbull and Deane if sighted. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 331 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty [Philadel- 
 Sep. 19 phia]. To [the Commissioners], Navy Board, 
 
 Boston. Rations or allowances for [American] 
 seamen captured at Charleston; loss of Hannah 
 d' 31oUij; coal to be had in Virginia; location 
 of coal and other stores. 
 
 Marine Committee Letter Book, p. 332 
 5212—06 11 
 
162 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 [1780] Continental Congress, Board 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. 0. 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. 
 
 0. C. 41, 6, 195 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Salaries 
 Sep. 25 of Navy Boards and clerks of same. 
 
 0. 0. 26, 205 
 
 1780 Slade, Benjamin, Philadelphia. Deposition regarding 
 Oct. 4 the capture of the Centurion and Pocahontas by 
 
 the Alcide and refusal of exchange to men on 
 board captured vessels. D. S. 
 
 C. C, 19, 5, 487 
 
 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 prisoners as in 
 those of army. Resolution passed Oct. 9, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 322 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Oct. 6 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 REVOLUTIOJSf. 163 
 
 appraisement of accounts. Endorsed: "Read 
 Oct. !), 1780, . . . Aug. 24, lYSl not to be 
 acted upon." See Samuel Bush to Prest. of Cou- 
 S'l-oss, iMar. 30, 1781. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 325 
 
 17S0 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to treat 
 Oct. 7 mcnt by British of American sailors of the C't'/i- 
 
 turimi, Capt. Benjamin Slade, and of the Poixi- 
 ho/itas, C-apt. [ ] Callender, captured by 
 
 British ship of war Alcide; directions to all cap- 
 tains to be issued by Board of Admiralty. 
 
 C. C. 19, 5, 4S5 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Oct. 21 neutral rights. Instructions to be observetl by 
 
 Captains under the IT. S. flao- 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 oi'casion 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, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 447 
 
 17S0 Nicholson, James, Philadelphia. Memorial to President 
 
 Oct. 21 of Congress. Considers that as he is the " Senior 
 
 officer in the American service" he should ha\e a 
 
 command, although there are fewer ships than 
 
 captains in the Navy. A. D. S. Read Oct. 23 
 
 and referred to Board of Admiraltj'. See Report 
 
 of Board Nov. 13, 1780. 
 
 0. 0. H7, 5l'5 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report 
 
 Oct. 2(i 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 jiayment to the Board of Treasury." 
 
 See Report of Jan. 31, 1780. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 2:« 
 
 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 LIBEARY 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. 
 
 C. C. 37, 443 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 'Nov. 2 "the causes why the cloathing has not ari-ived in 
 
 the Alliance. " Report made by direction of Con- 
 gress of Oct. 27, 1778. Endorsed: "Read Nov. 
 
 4, 1780." 
 
 0. 0. 193, 439 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Nov. 4 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. 0. 37, 503, 513 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report as 
 
 Nov. 6 to conditions on board the Trumbull. Many of 
 
 crew prefer service on private vessels; reasons; 
 
 inability of board to act. Report delivered Nov. 
 
 24 and referred to Committee. See Report Nov. 
 
 25, 1780. 
 
 0. C. 37, 517 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Nov. 9 letter [of Nov. 1 from Anne Cesar, Chevalier de 
 
 La Luzerne] 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, ih) 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 hj Congress Nov. 10, 
 
 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 531 
 
NAV.tL KECOEDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 165 
 
 ITSO Massachusetts, Council, Boston. To Charles Thomson, 
 Nov. 10 Philadelphia. ]More bonds and blank commis- 
 
 sions for private armed vessels desired. A. L. S. 
 
 John Averv, Secrv. 
 
 C. C. 78, 1, 383 
 
 ITSO Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John 
 Nov. 10 Barrj- [Boston]. Order for Coart-Martial for 
 
 trial of Peter Landais. A. D. S. W[illiam] 
 Vernon and signed by J[ames] 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] Degge. A. D. S. 
 
 J[ames] Warren and signed by W[illia]m Vernon. 
 
 C. C. 193, 757 
 
 ITSO Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To John 
 Nov. 10 Barr}" 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 
 
 ITSO Continental Congress, Board of Admiral t}'. Report on 
 Nov. 13 memorial of James Nicholson [of Oct. 21, ITSO, 
 
 referred Oct. 23]. Report: Established rule of 
 Board to appoint officers to command according 
 to seniority; Capt. Nicholson at sea when the 
 AIIia»ee was given to Capt. John Barry; Capt. 
 [Seth] Harding appointed to the Cdnfedcraaj by 
 act of Congress. Recommend Nicholson's ap- 
 pointment to that vessel. See memorials of Nich- 
 olson Oct. 21, ITSO, June 6, 1781. Endorsed 
 •"Aug. 24:, 1T81, not to be acted upon." 
 
 C. C. 37, 521 
 
 ITSO Pennsylvania, Privateers. List of Commissions orLet- 
 Sep. 5- ters of ^Nlarque and Reprisal granted in the State 
 
 Nov. 16 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 
 
 ITSO 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 LIBEABY OF -CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Lyon, 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. John Chas. Murry, "Gunner." Signed 
 by twelve persons, including Lyon, who signs as 
 Master. " Bead Nov. 20, 1788. Referred to the 
 Board of Admiralty." See Board of Admiralty 
 
 report, Dec. 6, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 529 
 
 [1780] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on construc- 
 [Nov. 25] tion of the ship [America] and other matters. 
 
 TrunthuU 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. 
 
 0. 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 Admiralty Oct. 21. 
 
 C. C. 28, 129 
 
 1780 Navy Board, Eastern Department [Boston]. To John 
 
 Nov. 28 Barry [Boston]. Enclose copy of orders given 
 
 (^apt. [Peter] Landais by Navj'^ Board as to taking 
 
 private property on board [the Alliance]. D. S. 
 
 W[illiam] Vernon, J[ames] Warren, J[ohn] 
 
 Deshon. 
 
 C. 0. 193, 603 
 
 1780 Parke, M[atthew] [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, M[atthew] [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. [To John 
 [Nov. 29?] Barry, President Court-MartiaU.ZZ?a?2.ce]. Hands 
 
 copies of letters relative to conduct of Peter 
 Landais; originals were retained by Court of In- 
 quiry upon that officer. A. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 193, 609 
 
 1780 Schvreighauser, 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 
 
 1780 Winder, William, Philadelphia. [To Samuel Hunting- 
 Dec. 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 desires 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 West 
 
 Florida, referred to board Nov. 28. Report: 
 West Florida captured by the Morris appraised 
 at New Orleans at 3,700 Spanish dollai-s, and board 
 considers amount just; other monej' due crew. 
 Recommend warrant on treasury for amount given 
 and that Capt. William Pickles be relieved and 
 crew paid. /SVt' 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. 0. 37, 535 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Dec. 9 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. 9, 1780 . . . 
 Aug. 24, 1781, not to be acted upon." 
 
 0. C. 37, 543 
 
 1780 Simpson, Thomas [Portsmouth?]. To Navy Board, East- 
 Dec. 9 ern Department [Boston]. As to wages of crew 
 of the Banger and accompanying papers. Copy. 
 
 G. C. 42, 10, 458-469 
 
168 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Continental Congress. Committee report on the im- 
 Dec. 12 pressment of seamen by Capt. Seth Harding. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, A 
 
 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 Kead and 
 John Wharton. See Board of Admiralty to Con- 
 gress, Dec. 20. 
 
 0. 0. 37, 499i (499) 
 
 1780 Landais, P[eter], Boston. To [John Barry, President] 
 Dec. 18 Court-martial [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Be- 
 
 quests adjournment of court until Dec. 26, that 
 he maj'' have time to prepare his defense. L. S. 
 
 0. C. 193, 675 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Dec. 19 cruise of the Active. Are about to send the Active 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 451 
 
 1780 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. To [Sam- 
 Dec. 20 uel 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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 4956 (498) 
 
 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. 26 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, 673 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 169 
 
 1780 Massachusetts, Privateers. List of bonds taken on 
 Aug. 15- granting commissions for privateers in tlie State 
 
 Dec. 28 of Massachusetts. Names of 73 vessels and com- 
 
 manders are given, with date of commission issued 
 
 to each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 74 
 
 ITSO Maryland, Privateers. List of bonds taken and commis- 
 
 INlay 3- sion of Letters of Marque & Reprisal issued by 
 
 Dec. 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 
 
 [17S0] [Langdon, John, Portsmouth, N. H.]. To W[illiam] 
 
 [Dec] Sharpe [Philadelphia]. " Cost of the seventy-four 
 
 gun ship [Ai/ierica] as she now stands" with an 
 
 estimate of what is "still wanting to complete 
 
 the hull & launching." In MS. of Secretary. 
 
 C. 0. 34, 299 
 
 [1780] Whipple, Abraham, and others. To Continental Congress. 
 
 [Dec] Memorial of Capts. Whipple of the Providence, 
 
 John P. Rathburne of the Queen of France, 
 Samuel Tucker of the Boxton, and Thomas Simp- 
 son of the Ranger, respecting wages of officers 
 and crews of several vessels. Copy, with accom- 
 panying papers. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 10, 454-469 
 
 1777 United States, Privateers. List of bonds [given] to the 
 
 gep. 9- Navy Board of the United States b}' commanders 
 
 17S1 of private ships of war. Names of 43 com- 
 
 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 "SevT Hampshire, Privateers. List of bonds given on 
 Sep. 7- granting commissions to privateers in the State 
 
 17S1 of New Hampshire [and jNIassachusetts]. Names 
 
 Jan. 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 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Landais, P[eter] [Alliance, Boston Harbor]. Defense 
 Jan. 2-5 before the Court-Martial appointed to try him. 
 
 A. D. S. 51 pp. 
 
 C. C. 193, 705 
 
 1781 Macpherson, John, Philadelphia. To Continental Con- 
 Jan. 6 gress. Requests position as Commissioner of 
 the Navy [Board] resigned by John Wharton. 
 
 D. S. 
 
 0. C. 41, 6, 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. Hoy- 
 Jan. G 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 by 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 142 pp. 
 
 C. C. 193, 451-595 
 
 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. Whar- 
 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 Huntington, 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 as to American Privateers. Con- 
 
 siders that the same treatment outlined in com- 
 munication [of Jan. 15] from [Anne C6sar] Chev- 
 alier de La Luzerne as accorded to American ves- 
 sels in French ports should be given French ves- 
 sels in American ports. Keport reported with 
 changes suggested by Board of Admiralty Jan. 
 
 23, and considered Jan. 24, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 37, 345 
 
 1781 TrumbuU, Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.]. To Board of Ad- 
 Jan. 19 miralty [Continental Congress]. Encloses fort}"^- 
 three 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.] 
 
 O. C. 37, 351 
 
 1781 Navy Board, Eastern Department, Boston. To Court- 
 Jan. 19 Martial sitting on case of James [Arthur] l)egge 
 XALliance^ Boston Harbor]. Ask specific sentence 
 by the Court as a body. 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 
 Xov. 21- of Court-Martial for trial of. Composition of 
 
 1T81 court same as in trial of Peter Landais. Pro- 
 
 Jan. 25 ceedings begun bj'' 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[?], in response to letter of Jan. 19 from 
 
172 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 Navy Board, court sentenced Degge "to be 
 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. 193, 773 
 
 1781 [Continental Congress, Board of Admii-alty]. ToCharles 
 Jan. 31 Thomson [Continental Congress]. Encloses a 
 
 packet of privateer bonds and letter from Gov. 
 [Jonathan] Trumbull. A. L. S. John Brown, 
 Sec. See Letter Trumbtill, Jonathan, to Board 
 of Admiralty, Jan. 19. 
 
 C. C. 37, 347 
 
 1780 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of bonds given on 
 Dec. 20- granting commissions to privateers in the State 
 
 17S1 of New Hampshire" [Massachusetts?]. Names of 
 
 Feb. 5 five vessels and commanders are given with date 
 
 of commission issued to each. 
 
 0. C. 196, 16, 75 
 
 17sl Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Feb. 7 the e((uipment of the Trumbull, etc. Report: 
 
 Money needed to fit out the Trumbull; 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. C. 37, 399 
 
 1781 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of bonds given on 
 
 Feb. 9-27 granting commissions to privateers in the State 
 
 of New Hampshire ''[Massachusetts ?]. Names of 
 
 four vessels and commandei's are given with date 
 
 of commission issued to each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 76 
 
 17sl Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 Fei). 27 May 30, 1780 [from Antoine Raymond de Sar- 
 
 tine] as to gallantry of Capt. John Paul Jones. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 297 
 
NAVAIi BECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 173 
 
 1781 Connor, John, Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington, 
 Mar. 5 President, Continental Congress. Persuaded his 
 
 brother in Ireland to ship to him a cargo of salt 
 on brig Elizaheth; vessel and cargo seized Apr. 
 3 on the Delaware River as British property and 
 master and crew placed in confinment; claims 
 protection of Congress in case as importation of 
 salt for public use is allowed. A. L. S. Read 
 Mar. 6 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 Jul. 11, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 37, 359 
 
 1781 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, Philadelphia. To John Brown, Secy. 
 
 Mar. 13 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 comniitted on the high seas. Committee 
 
 appointed Mar. 6, 1781. Draft as prepared was 
 
 read Mar. 17 and on Apr. 6, 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, Mar- 
 Mar. 23 quis de Lafayette, L'Orient. Orders to prepare 
 
 for sea. Copies. 
 
 C. C. 78, 4, 149 and 315 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Mar. 28 conduct of John Paul Jones in Eui-ope. 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 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 Mar. 28, and referred to committee; again reported 
 and passed Apr. 11, 1781. A copy is enclosed in 
 Jones to Washington May 7, 1781. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 363-373 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Eeport on the ap- 
 
 Mar. 28 pointment of Secretary of Marine Department. 
 
 Eeport considered Mar. 29; Mar. 30 assigned for 
 
 further consideration and on that date postponed. 
 
 C. C. 19, 4, 19 
 
 1781 Bush, S[amuel], Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington, 
 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, J[ohn] Paul [Philadelphia]. To John Brown, Sec- 
 [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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 405 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Apr. 2 letter f i-om Capt. John Paul Jones. Enclose copy 
 
 of letter [of Apr. 1] from Jones and ask sense of 
 
 Congress as to future disposition of \h& Ariel and 
 
 the French soldiers on board that vessel. See 
 
 preceeding Letter of Jones. 
 
 C. 0. 37, 401 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Letters of 
 Apr. 5 Marque. Instructions prepared by Board of 
 
 Admiralty imperfect in many details, but as ex- 
 tensive as ordinances already existing; instruc- 
 tions are necessai-y 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 1,860 dollars; salaries of latter 
 board changed Feb. 22 to 2,000 dollars; recom- 
 mend that salaries of Board of Admiralty be 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 175 
 
 raised to same amount. Delivered Apr.* 14 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. C. 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, andsigned William Vernon, James 
 
 Warren. Endorsed "read 23." 
 
 C. C. 37, 155 
 
 1781 Nicholson, James, 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, Jun. 13, 1781, and 
 
 report of Board, Jun. 18, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 37, 491 
 
 1781 Rochambeau [Jean Baptiste 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. [George] Washington. L. S. 
 
 C. 0. 78, 19, 843 
 
 1781 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, Philadelphia. To Samuel Hunting- 
 Apr. 22 ton, President, Continental Congress. Thanks 
 Congress for resolutions of Apr. 14th. 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. 26 ington. President, Continental Congress. Begs 
 leave to resign position on Navy Board, Eastern 
 Department. 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 LIBEAEY OP CONGEBSS. 
 
 178]* Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 May 5 the condition of the Trumbull. Judge from 
 
 statement of James Nicholson that cost of equip- 
 ment of Trumbull 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. 0. 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. 13] 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, 20 
 
 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. 37, 459 
 
 1781 La Luzerne [Anne Cesar], Chevalier de, Philadelphia. 
 May 9 [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, 463 
 
 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 Maj^ 17, 
 1781; second defeated Jul. 7, 1781. 
 
 C. O. 37, 465 
 
NAVAL EECORDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 177 
 
 1781 Smith, Resolve. Philadelphia. To Samuel Huntington, 
 May 28 President, Continental Congress. Sets forth his 
 
 experience in connection with naval ailairs 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. 
 
 0. C. 78, 21, 69-76 
 
 1781 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 9, report of 
 
 2d Committee May 30, and report of Jun. 5, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 37, 467 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Special Committee. Report on 
 [May 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 Trwnbull can not be 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. 6. 
 1781 Smith, Meriwether. Motion in Continental Congress as 
 
 Jun. 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 26 and Committee Report based on 
 
 this motion made Jul. 2 and 6. 
 
 C. C. 28, 133 
 5212—06 12 
 
178 LIBRAE Y OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Rhode Island, Privateers. List of bonds given on 
 Aug. 21- granting commissions to privateers in the State 
 
 17S1 of Rhode Island. Names of 14 vessels and com- 
 
 Jun. 3 manders given, with date of commission issued 
 
 to each. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 16, 90 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Eeport 
 Jun. 5 on the government of private armed vessels. 
 
 Recommend: In future commissions, bonds and 
 instructions be issued from Admiral t}' 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. 0. 37, 507 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 Jun. 6 the equipment of the TrumhuU. Have arranged 
 
 with [Robert Morris] Supt. of Finance as to 
 funds for fitting out the TrumhuU; 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 
 
 Trui>ihi!ll sailed Aug. 8, 1781. 
 
 C. C. :i7, 471, 505 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on account 
 
 Jun. 11 of William Bingham, Continental Agent in French 
 
 West Indies. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 1, 353 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the treat- 
 [Jun. 11] ment of American sailors by the British. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 1, 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. 
 
 0. C. 37, 2, 483 
 
 [1781] Murray, Alexander [Philadelphia]. To Continental Con- 
 
 [Jun. 13] gress. Asks position as Lieutenant on the Truni- 
 
 hdl. A. D. S. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 6, 233 
 
 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 RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 179 
 
 in case of trial for pirac}^ and the determination 
 of a proper court. "Debated July 26, 17S1; 
 nothing concluded." 
 
 C. C. 20, 2, 129 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Conference 
 Jun. 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 
 
 1781 Continentcil Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Jun. 18 memorial [Jun. 13, 1781] 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. y. Navy. Report delivered Jun. 18 and later, 
 
 with report of Jul. 6, referred to committee. 
 
 See reports Jul. 16 and 20, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 37, 487 
 
 1781 Continental Congress Committee. Report on letter of 
 Jun. '23 Jun. 22, from Robert Morris, as to the Ameria/. 
 
 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 
 
 Jun. 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 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to James 
 Jun. 28 Wharton. Reason given by Wharton for nonset- 
 
 tlement of 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 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, 299 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report regarding 
 [Jun. 29] theemploymentof U.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. (i) Supt. of Finance recommend to Con- 
 gress means of fitting out vessels, (o) Vessels of 
 war when equipped to be placed in fleet of De 
 Barras. Endorsed: "Aug. 24, 1781; not to be 
 
 acted upon." 
 
 C. C. 28, 319 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Repprt on motions 
 Jul. [2-] 6 [Jun. 2, Jun. 26] as to management of the Ma- 
 
 I'ine. Recommend: (a) Election of Secretary of 
 Marine be postponed till first Monday in Novem- 
 ber. (5) 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. (b) Referred to committee — 
 Thomas McKean, Oliver Ellsworth, Theodoric 
 Bland. 
 
 C. 0. 28, 149 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report on 
 
 Jul. 6 appointment of William Nicholson as Captain of 
 
 Marines. See Report Jul. 16, 1781. 
 
 0. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, 16, 69 
 
 1781 Lewis, Francis, Admiralty Office [Philadelphia]. To 
 Jul. 12 [Thomas McKean] President, Continental Con- 
 
 gress. Owing to absence of William Ellery, 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 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. 
 
 0. C. 78, 14, 445 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on delivery to 
 Jul. 12 France of all French seamen serving on American 
 
 vessels. [AfErmative action same day. ] 
 
 C. 0. 25, 1, 453 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on payment to 
 Jul. 12 State of Connecticut for use of schooner Spy. 
 
 C. C. 20, 1, 273 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on reports of 
 Jul. 16 Board of Admiralty of Jun. 18 and Jul. 6, 1781. 
 
 Recommend (a) commissions granted by U. S. 
 Ministers abroad be considered as temporary 
 Brevets, {b) William Nicholson be appointed 
 Lieut, of Marines in U. S. service, (c) Richai'd 
 Dale, Musco Livingston, and Alexander Murray 
 be appointed Lieuts. U. S. Navy, {d) 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. C. 28, 141 
 
 1781 Le Grand, Barrere & Co., Port au Prince. To Samuel 
 Jul. 16 Huntington [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. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 547 
 
 1781 Jones, [John] Paul, Philadelphia. Memorial to the 
 
 Jul. 17 United States in Congress assembled. Is ready 
 
 to leave for Portsmouth to assume command of 
 
 the Ainenrica. A. D. S. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 4, 418 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on various 
 [Jul. 18] motions as to the Navy. Favor (a) appointment 
 
 of Agent of Marine; (J) 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, (a) passed Augf. 27, 1781; 
 {h and c) passed Jul. 18. Various clauses and 
 additions to preceding motions referred to com- 
 mittee to which [James M.] Varnum and [James] 
 Duane were added. 
 
 C. 0. 28, 147, 147a 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on reports of 
 [Jul. 20] Board of Admiralty [Jun. 18, Jul. 6]. Recom- 
 
 mend (a) That Richard Dale be appointed 
 Lieut, in U. S. Navy, (i) That appointment 
 of Musco Livingston as Lieut, be postponed. 
 (c) That Alexander Murray be appointed Lieut, 
 in U. S. Navy. "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. 37, 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, 16, 79 
 
 1781 Barry, John, Boston. To the Board of Admiralty [Phil- 
 Jul. 26 adelphia]. 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 this 
 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. 
 
 C. C. 78, 24, 333 
 
NAVAL KECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 183 
 
 1781 CroTvninshield, George, and others^ Salem. To Contin- 
 [Jul. ?] ental Congress. Petition relating to capture of 
 
 the Elisabeth and Nancy, with accompanying- 
 papers. D. S. of Crowninshield. See Report 
 Aug. 20. 
 
 C. C. 42, 2, 118-142 
 
 1781 Nicholas, Samuel, [Philadelphia]. To [Thomas McKean] 
 Aug. 10 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. 
 
 0. C. 78, 17, 301 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 Aug. 10 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. 16 missioners of the Admiraltv- 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. 
 Varnum, and James Duane. L. S. William 
 
 Vernon for the Board. 
 
 C. C. 28, 245 
 
 1781 Rodney, Thomas, Wilmington [Del.]. To Thomas Miflain, 
 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 78, 19, 389 
 
 1781 Massachusetts, Privateers. "List of bonds taken on 
 Jan.-Aug. granting commissions to privateers in the Com- 
 
 19 monwealth 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the me- 
 
 Aug. 20 morial of G[eorge] Crowninshield and others 
 
 [Nathaniel Silsbee and John Collins, of Salem, 
 
 Mass.] as to the capture of their vessel [the 
 
 Elizabeth and Nancy] by Capt. Seth Harding of 
 
 the Confederacy and the condemnation thereof 
 
 at Cape Franpois. Memorialists dismissed Sep. 
 
 25, 1781. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 1, 611 
 
 1780 New Hampshire, Privateers. " List of bonds taken on 
 Dec. 23- granting commissions for privateers in the State of 
 
 1 781 New Hampshire " [and of Massachusetts]. Names 
 Aug. 24 of 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 Argo. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 1, 425 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Committee. Partial draft of re- 
 
 [Aug. 29 ?] port on duties and powers of Agent of Marine. 
 
 In MS. of clerk. 
 
 C. 0. 28, 151 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress. Report of Committee [of Jul. 
 [Aug. 29] 18] respecting the Marine Department and its 
 
 conduct. Recommend: (a) Appointment of an 
 Agent of the Marine to have charge of U. S. war 
 vessels; (5) prizes to be sold under his direction; 
 (c) all accounts of marine go to him for record, 
 payment, and settlement ; ((Z) salary 1,500 dollars a 
 year, and clerk @ 600 dollars a year; {e) as soon 
 as duties are entered on. Board of Admiralty, 
 Navy Boards, and oiEces under them to cease, 
 books and papers to be handed over to new 
 officer. Endorsed: "Passed; Monday, Sep. 3^ 
 set for election of agent." 
 
 0. O. 28, 249 
 
 1781 McClenachan, Robert, Philadelphia. To Continental 
 
 Aug. 29 Congress. Memorial in behalf of Roger Kean, 
 
 Capt. brig Ilolher, and other officers and crew, 
 
 for prize money, with accompanying papers. 
 
 A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 83-87 
 
NAVAL BEOOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 185 
 
 1781 Evans, Lewis, and Anthony Carnes, Philadelphia. To 
 Aug. 30 Thomas McKean, President Continental Con- 
 
 gress. Ask wages due for services on the Con- 
 federacy. D. S. 
 
 0. C. 78, 8, 371 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Keport respecting 
 
 Aug. 31 money due certain marine officers recommended 
 
 by Capt. John Paul Jones. Passed in part Sep. 
 
 7, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 27, 143 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Eeport on memorial 
 Aug. 31 of Roger Kean of the brigantine Holker. Re- 
 
 ferred. See Report Sep. 3. 
 
 C. 0. 32, 235 
 
 [1781] [Sherman, Roger.] Motion in Congress as to appoint- 
 [Aug. ? ] 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. D. 
 
 C. 0. 28, 157 
 
 1780 Massachusetts, Privateers. List of "bonds taken on 
 Dec. 5- granting Commissions to privateers in the Com- 
 
 1781 monwealth of Massachusetts." Names of 98 ves- 
 Sep. 3 sels and Commanders are given with date of com- 
 mission issued to each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 72 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on sale of 
 Sep. 3 snow JVbssa Senhora. Board of War of Massa- 
 
 chusetts to settle claim of United States to vessel 
 
 and cargo. Passed Sep. 5, 1781. 
 
 0. C. 19, 1, 409 
 
 1781 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. 0. 19, 3, 323 
 
 [1781] [Madison, James.] Motion in Congress providing that 
 [Sep. 6?] 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 Continontal Congress, Committee. Report authorizing 
 
 Sep. 11 [Robert Morris] Supt. of Finance to fit out ships of 
 
 War. "Passed Sep. 12." 
 
 0. 0. 19, 4, 331 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to paj - 
 
 Sep. 14 ment by Rhode Island of rent for storehouses 
 
 used by French fleet and Army. 
 
 . C. C. 20, 1, 207 
 
 1781 Virginia, Privateers. "List of bonds 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. 196, 16, 93 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting 
 
 Sep. 20 the sale of three British vessels captured in 
 
 Georgia. 
 
 C. 0. 19, 6, 529 
 
 1780 Connecticut, Privateers. List of Bonds taken by [Jona- 
 Sep. 22- than] Trumbull for Naval Commissions. N^ames 
 
 1781 of 39 vessels and commanders are given with date 
 
 Sep. 28 of bond for each. 
 
 0. 0. 196, 16, 60 
 
 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. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 16, 91 
 
 [1781] Continental Congress, Board of Admiralty. Report giv- 
 
 [Sep.] ing list of the ofiicers of the Navy of the United 
 
 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. ?u, 473 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 78, 4, 287 
 
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 Olanhrazil in 1781 by the Junius 
 Brutus, 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. 0. 137, 1, 543 
 
 1781 Continental Congress, Committee. Report as to the 
 Nov. 2 duties of the Secretary of Marine; those duties 
 
 to be assigned for the present to Robert Morris, 
 Superintendent of Finance. 
 
 C. 0. 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, 94 
 
 1781 1 Barry, John, Alliance. List of Officei's and men on board 
 the Alliance at L'Orient Mar. 29, 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]. 
 
 G. C. 28, 243 
 
 1782 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Barry, Alliance. 
 
 Jan. 5 Articles desired from Paris. L. S. 
 
 Navv Misc. 
 
188 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Wilson, James [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress. 
 Jan. 18 In behalf of owners of Marquis de Lafayette 
 
 prays that the proceeds from the sale of the ship 
 Mara captured by the Alliance and the Lafayette 
 [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. Referred to Com- 
 mittee Jan. 19. 
 
 C. C. 41, 10, 589 
 
 1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial 
 Jan. 22 of James Wilson respecting the Marquis de La- 
 
 fayette and prize taken by her. Appeal should 
 
 be allowed. "Agreed to." 
 
 0. 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 333 
 
 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. 0. 19, 4, 447, 449 
 
 1781 Ne-w Hampshire, Privateers. "List of bonds taken 
 Sep. 1- on granting 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. 196, 16, 81 
 
 [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. C. 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. 
 
 0. C. 25, 2, 85-89 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE KEVOLXTTION. 189 
 
 1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Eeport that Secre- 
 Mar. 8 tary for Foreign Affairs be directed to draw up a 
 
 memorial respecting prize money due officers and 
 crews of the Bon Homme Richard and the Alli- 
 ance. Passed Mar. 11, 1Y82. 
 
 C. C. 25, 2, 83 
 
 1782 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. 0. 41, 275, 361-375 
 
 1782 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 
 Jun. 20- commissions for privateers in the State of Vir- 
 
 17S2 ginia.'' Names of 15 vessels and commanders 
 
 Apr. 13 with date of commission granted to each. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 16, 95 
 
 1781 Connecticut, Privateers. List of naval bonds [taken in 
 Jul. 3- State of Connecticut]. Names of 20 vessels and 
 
 1782 commanders are given with date of bond for 
 
 Apr. 18 each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 61 
 
 1782 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. 
 
 0. C. 41, 6, 283 
 
 [1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial 
 [May 2?] of jNlerchants of Philadelphia. Recommend: 
 
 Memorial be referred to Agent of Marine to take 
 first order thereon. See following entry. 
 
 C. C. 28, 243a 
 
 1782 Morris, Robert, Office of Finance. [To Continental Con- 
 May i gress.] Report on Memorial of Merchants of 
 Philadelphia. Navv of L'nited States can not 
 gi^vB desired degree of protection to American 
 shipping: recommends that navies of France and 
 Spain be called upon for assistance. D. S. 
 
 C. 0. 137, 1, 435 
 
190 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 [1782] Continental Congress, Committee. Report [on Memorial 
 [May 4] of Merchants of Philadelphia, read Apr. 29, and 
 
 Eeport of Robert Morris]. Recommend: Agent 
 of Marine be instructed to employ naval force of 
 U. S. to protect U. 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. 0. L'S, 241 
 
 1782 [Massachusetts, Council], Boston. To Charles Thom- 
 
 May 6 son. More bonds and blank commissions for 
 
 private armed vessels desired. A. L. S. John 
 
 Averj', Secy. 
 
 C. C. 78, 1, 417 
 
 1782 Care'w, Joseph, Norwich [Conn.]. To Continental Con- 
 May 18 gress. Memorial for repayment of money loaned 
 Joshua Huntington 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, 126-130 
 
 1782 Barclay, Thomas, L'Orient. To John Barry, Alliance. 
 
 May 22 As to prize money. A. L. S. 
 
 Navy Jlisc, 
 
 I7y2 Morris, Robert, Marine Office. To [John] Hodge, Active. 
 
 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. 6 Can secure him no pilot for the Delaware; lack 
 
 of action by Congress respecting mutineers. 
 
 L. S. 
 
 Navy Misc.. 
 
 1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on report of 
 
 Jun. 12 [Robert Morris] Agent of Marine on Courts of 
 
 Inquir}^ or Court-Martials in Navy or in Marine 
 
 Service. Two amendments incorporated. A. D. 
 
 Elias Boudinot. One amendment in MS. of 
 
 Charles Thomson. Resolution based on report 
 
 passed. See Report of Morris, Oct., 1781. 
 
 C. C. 28, 237a, 237b, 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 New Yorlj who were taken from United 
 States commercial and war vessels; pray that ar- 
 rangements 1)0 made for their exchange. Twenty- 
 eight signatures. Kead in Congress Jun. 25 and 
 referred to committee. Settled ''by instructions 
 to Commander in Chief and other acts of Con- 
 gress." 
 
 0. C. 42, 6, 272 
 
 1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on examina- 
 
 Jun. 15 tion of Capt. [John] Barry as to the loss of the 
 
 L<ifa,i,'tt<\ 
 
 C. 0. 19, 1, 225 
 
 1782 Bon Homme Richard, Crew [Philadelphia]. To Conti- 
 
 Jun. 24 nental Congress. Petition of sailors formerl}^ of 
 
 the Bon Horn Die Richard for prize 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 
 [Jun. 26] [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 onlj^ 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. [Read Jun. 26, recommitted Jul. f), read 
 1st and 2d time with amendment; ordinance read 
 
 3d time and passed Jul. 10.] 
 
 C. C. 28, 235-237 
 
 1782 Barry, John, New London [Conn.]. To Thomas McKean, 
 Jul. [24] President Continental Congress. Sends pro- 
 
 ceedings taken from log book of the Alliance 
 relating to the 3Lirquis de Lafayette. A. L. S. 
 
 and copy. 
 
 C. C. 78, 4, 307, 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 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 I related to the Committee of Congress in Phila- 
 delphia" respecting the Ma/rquis de Lafayette. 
 
 Attested before Joshua Coit. 
 
 C. C. 78, 4, 325 
 
 1Y81 Pennsylvania, Privateers. " Return of Commissions or 
 
 Sep. 29- Letters of Marque and Reprisal granted in the 
 
 1Y82 State of Pennsylvania." Names of 104 vessels, 
 
 Aug. 12 commanders, and owners are given, with date of 
 
 commission issued to each. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 92 
 
 [1782] Continental Congress. Committee report on claims of 
 
 Aug. 27 Francis Maxwell, commander of the transport 
 
 Symetry. 
 
 0. 0. 19, 4, 363 
 
 1782 Continental Congress. Committee report on the pur- 
 
 Aug. 29 chase of the sloop Washington. 
 
 C. C. 26, 343 
 
 1781 Ne-w 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. 0. 196, 16, 82 
 
 [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 Magnifique 
 lately lost. Passed Sep. 3, 1782. 
 
 C. C. 28, 233 
 
 1782 Letitia, Pennsylvania brigantine. Memorial of owners 
 Sep. 30 regarding the taking from the Letitia in the 
 
 harbor of St. Christopher of her prize, th.QFrancis, 
 by officials of the port. Signed: Charles Young, 
 Bentley Shee. Memorial referred to Agent of 
 Marine. His report Oct. 7, referred to Sec- 
 retary for Foreign Affairs. 
 
 C. C. 167, 161 
 
 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. ,iSee List by Jonathan 
 
 Trumbull in letter of Nov. 29, 1782. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 16, 62 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 193 
 
 1782 Alliance, Officers of. Power of attorney to John Barry 
 
 ISov. 17 in regard to prize money due officers. Eight 
 
 signatures. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 1782 Barclay. Thomas, L'Orient. To John Barry, Alliance. 
 IS'ov. 27 Approves conduct toward subordinate officeis. 
 
 L. S. 
 
 Navy Jlisc. 
 
 1782 Trumbull, Jonathan, Lebanon [Conn.]. To Charles Thom- 
 ^OY. 29 son [Philadelphia]. Encloses list of bonds for 
 
 commissions [for privateers]. Names of 30 ves- 
 sels and commanders, with dates of bonds, from 
 Sep. 26, 1781, to Nov. 8, 1782. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 196, 16, 99 
 
 1782 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 
 Dec. 3 Capt. John Paul Jones to Agent of Marine [Nov. 
 
 29, 1782] requesting permission to serve under 
 
 the Marquis de Vaudreuil. Passed Dec. 4, 1782. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 303 
 
 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 McDougall in support of same. D. S. 
 
 0. C. 41, 294-296 
 
 1783 LoTvell, John, Boston. To Elias Boudinot, 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, G[eorge], 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, G[eorge]. To Robert Morris [Philadelphia]. Sub- 
 Mar. 11 mits "state of my transactions concerning seamen 
 from Pennsylvania, prisoners of war in New 
 York." Encloses copy letter of Mar. 11 to 
 5212—06 13 
 
194 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 David Sproat, British Commissary- General for 
 naval 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. [ ] Haight. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 28, 111 
 
 1783 Morris, Robert, Marine Office. To John Barry [Alliance]. 
 Mar. 29 Repairs to and stores for the Alliance. L. S. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 1783 Blair, Archibald, Virginia Council Chamber. To Charles 
 Mar. 20 Thomson. Encloses 19 bonds for as many Com- 
 
 missions for Letters of Marque issued by State 
 
 of Virginia. A. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 196, 1, 2 
 
 [1783?] SheweU, Robert, and others. To Robert Gill, Vice Ad- 
 
 [Apr. 5?] miralty Court, Newfoundland. Certificate of 
 
 finding L^ 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 [Ellas Boudinot] 
 
 Apr. 11 President of Congress. Respecting the use or 
 
 sale of the Due de Lauzun. 
 
 0. 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. 43, 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. 31. /Jee Journals 
 
 of that date for service to be performed by ves ■ 
 
 sel before her sale. 
 
 C. 0. 26, 441 
 
NAVAL KECOBDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 195 
 
 1783- Barry, John. Letter Book of 79 letters written or re- 
 Oct. 31- ceived on board the U. S. frig-ate Alliance. 
 
 1783 ^ XT ^r- 
 
 Apr. 19 ^^^y ^^'''^■ 
 
 1783 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To [Elias Boudinot] 
 
 Apr. 19 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. 
 
 C. C. 1:17, 2, 339 
 
 1783 Barry, John, Paris. Sale of prize ships Brittanica, 
 Apr. 15- Anna, Commerce, and Kingston, captured by the 
 
 May 15 ^-lS2;a??ct^ and condemned by Benjamin Franklin- 
 
 Tabulated statements signed by Thomas Barcla}'.. 
 
 Navy JNIisc-. 
 
 1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on Memorial 
 May 15 of Capt. Seth Harding as to settlement of accounts. 
 
 Referred to Agent of Marine May 16. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 43 
 
 [1783] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on redress to 
 [May 30] be 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. 
 
 C. C. 2S, lsi-183 
 
 1783 G-ill, Robert [St. Johns]. To James Gill. Summons for 
 Jun. 5 persons interested in L- Amiahle JEJizaheth to ap- 
 
 pear at the Vice Admiralty Court within twenty 
 days to show cause why vessel and cargo should 
 not be sold atauction. Copy enclosed: Thomson, 
 Charles, to John Adams and others, Jul. 16, 
 
 ;78i. 
 
 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, 677 
 
 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 
 hj the several States. D. S. Delivered to Con- 
 gress and passed Aug. 5, 1783. 
 
 C. C. 137, 2, 725 
 
196 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1783 Barclay, Thomas, L'Orient. To John Barry, Philadel- 
 
 Aug. 2 phia. As to prize money. A. L. iS. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 [1783] Rhode Island, Delegates from. To Continental Con- 
 [Aug. 5] cross. Representation as to capture of schooner 
 
 Good Fortune b.y brigs Unity and Providence. 
 
 See Report Sep. 23, 1783. 
 
 C. C. 20, 1, 243 
 
 [1783] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on the Memo- 
 [Aug. 19] rial of Nayy Officers regarding effect of deprecia- 
 
 tion of money on their pay. Recommend depre- 
 ciation be allowed for in pay after Apr. 10, 1780, 
 if in actual service. See Nicholson, James, and 
 others to Board of Admiralty, Apr. 28, 1781. 
 Endorsed: "Acted on" [and passed], "1 Aug. 
 
 1787." 
 
 0. C. 28, 2, 185 
 
 1783 Thomson, Charles [Philadelphia]. To H[ugh] William- 
 
 Aug. 19 son. As to the capture of the schooner Good 
 
 Fortune, George Hardwick, master, by the brigs 
 
 Unity, Edward Coffin, master, and Providence, 
 
 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 Secretary of New Hampshire, and that 
 
 full faith should be giyen to his attestation of 
 
 documents. D. S. Enclosed: Sullivan, John, 
 
 to Thomas Jefferson, Jan. 6, 1784. 
 
 0. C. 44, 261 
 
 1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 Sep. 5 Sep. 1, 1783, from [Robert Morris] 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 paynient 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. 0. 19, 5, 267 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 197 
 
 1783 Continental Congress. Court of Appeals in cases of cap- 
 Sep. 17 ture [Philadelphia]. Judgment of Court in case 
 
 of Elisha Doane, Isaiah Doane, and James Shep- 
 herd vs. the brigantine Susannah, etc. Ordered 
 by Court that sentence of inferior and superior 
 courts of Rockingham Count)', N. H., be "re- 
 voked, reversed, and annulled;" property speci- 
 fied in claims of Doane and partners to be re- 
 stored; partie.' 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. 6, 1784.] 
 
 C. C. 44, 293 
 
 1783 Continental Congress. Committee report on capture of 
 
 Sep. 22 schooner Good Fortune by brigs Unity and 
 
 Providence. 
 
 C. C. 20, 1, 235-239 
 
 1783 Morris, Robert, Philadelphia. To John Barry, Thomas 
 Oct. 6 Read, and others as to petitions for relief. L. S. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 [1783] Conynghani,Gustavus [Princeton, N.eT.]. To Continental 
 [Oct. 11] Congress. Prays for same rank in Navy as that 
 
 given him bj^ Commission from Benjamin Frank- 
 lin Mar. 1, 1777; encloses copy of certificate Aug. 
 7, 1782, from Benjamin Franklin. D. 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 
 Qct. 14 treatment accorded the vessel 12 AmvMe Eliza- 
 
 heth 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. 16, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 44, 415 
 
 1783 Buchanan, Archibald, St. Johns, Newfoundland [to Robert 
 
 Oct. 16 Shewell]. Account of the arrival of L'' Amiable 
 
 Elizabeth on INlay 29, assumption of control over 
 
 her by the Judge of the Court of Vice-Admiralty i 
 
198 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 treatment accorded by judge; cargo of vessel re- 
 moved 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, 17Si. 
 
 C. C. 44, 423 
 
 1783 FenhaUow, John, and fourteen others [owners brigantine 
 Oct. 20 2feCIarey]. To Council and House of Represen- 
 
 tatives of New Hampshire. The ILcGlarey cap- 
 tured the Susannah in 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 in 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. H. 
 statutes, etc. Enclosed: Weare, Meshech, to 
 Continental Congress Nov. 6, 1783. 
 
 C. C. 44, 197 
 
 1783 Seaward, Joseph, Portsmouth. Deposition as to sale of 
 
 Oct. 25 Snsannah. Was present at sale of /S?(.sv«i;(<7// 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, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 44, 299 
 
 1783 Continental Congress, Committee. Report recommend- 
 
 Oct. 29 ing the apf)ointment of Capt. John Paul Jones as 
 
 prize agent in Europe. Endorsed: Passed Nov. 
 
 1, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 305 
 
 1783 Weare, Meshech. To [Thomas Mifflin] President, Conti- 
 
 ^^^- " nental Congress. Is directed by New Hampshire 
 
 Legislature to write on subject of memorial 
 
 [Penhallow and others Oct. 20, 1783] enclosed; 
 
NAVAL EEGOEDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 199 
 
 considers overruling of State Courts by [United 
 States] Court of Appeals in case of Penhallow vs. 
 Doane "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 
 1776, 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 applj' 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, 1784. 
 
 0. C. 44, 203 
 
 1783 Moore, Philip [Philadelphia]. To Continental Congress. 
 Dec. 18 Asks public vouchers for ship United 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, 6, 315 
 
 1783 Barclay, Thomas, Paris. To John Barry, Alliance. As to 
 
 Dec. 25 prize money. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 1778 Cowper, John [Annapolis, Md.]. To [Thomas Mifflin] 
 Dec. 26 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1783 SuUivan, John, Annapolis. To [Thomas ilifflin] Presi- 
 Dec. 30 dent, Continental Congress. Is agent for [John 
 
 Penhallow and others] owners of the McGlaPitj; 
 
 is waiting determination of Congress on memorial 
 
 of New Hampshire [sent Nov. 6 b}^ Meshech 
 
 Weare]; gives historical argument upholding 
 
 position taken by Weare. D. S. Bead Jan. 2, 
 
 ITbJr, and referred to Conmiittee. See Eeport 
 
 Jan. I'J, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 44, 207-21& 
 
 [1783?] Alliance, ofEcers and crew, to Continental Congress. 
 
 Petition for payment of wages and prize money; 
 
 <)2 signatures. 
 
 0. C. 42, 6, 101 
 
 1784 Continental Congress, Committee.- Eeport on memorial 
 Jan. 3 of Jan Hendrick Christian Heinecken respecting 
 
 capture of ship J/m^t)ffl. 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. 0. 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 
 
 Navy. "Passed." 
 
 0. C. 19, 1, 621 
 
 1784 Sullivan, John, Annapolis. To Gov. [Thomas] Jefferson. 
 Jan. 6 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 act of Court of 
 Appeals, question arises as to time when Articles 
 
 went into force. A. L. S. 
 
 C. O. 44, 219 
 
 1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter of 
 Jan. 12 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 j urisdiction, and decides that 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 201 
 
 capture having been made and submitted to courts 
 of New Hampshire before compL^tion of confed- 
 eration, when appeals to Congress in such cases 
 were refused by that State, neither Congress nor 
 an J" persons deriving authority from that body Irad 
 jurisdiction in this case. A. D. 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, 23, 24, 25. On JMar. 30 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. flag and pro- 
 
 tection of her coasts and trade require repair of 
 the Alliance; Agent of Marine to take orders for 
 her repair. Endorsed: "Mar. 27, 1784, referred." 
 
 See Report of Mar. 30, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 28, 221 
 
 1784 SulUvan, 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 Eeb. 2, 1784. 
 
 0. C. 44, 225 
 
 1784 Potts, John, jr. Certificate of copy of opinion of Court 
 Jan. 24 , of Appeals of Continental Congress in case Elisha 
 
 Doane and others vs. brig [SusannaJi], &c., John 
 Penhallow, appellee. A. D. S. Enclosed: Sulli- 
 van, John, to Thomas Mifflin, of same date. 
 
 C. C. 44, 229 
 
 1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on letter 
 Jan. 30 [Sept. 20, 1783] from [Robert Morris] Supt. of 
 
 Finance relative to pay of officers of the Navj-. 
 "Passed Mar. 23, 1784." 
 
 C. C. 19, 4, 425 
 
 1784 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on granting 
 Jan. 30 a Sea Letter to John Green, commander of ship 
 
 Empress of China; form of letter. 
 
 C. C. 19, 5, 11 
 
202 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1784 Barney, Joshua, Annapolis [Md.]. To Thomas Mifflin, 
 Mar. 6 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. 19 ident Continental Congress. Letter relates to 
 
 sale of the Washington and Alliance. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 137, 3, 488 
 
 [1784] Continental Congress, Committee. Eeport 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." 
 
 0. C. 28, 177a 
 
 [1784] Continental Congress, Committee. Report respecting 
 [Mar. 30] sale of frigate Alliance and packet Washington. 
 
 Report: {a) Cost of repairs for each vessel ren- 
 ders postponement and depreciation unavoidable; 
 (5) neither vessel longer necessary; (c) 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 {d) agreed to. 
 
 0. C. 28, 225 
 
 [1784] WiUiamson [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. C. 28, 177 
 
 1784 Waters, Daniel and others. Boston [Mass.]. To Con- 
 
 ^I^y 3 tinental Congress. Petition for reimbursement 
 
 for losses caused by depreciation of pay. Twelve 
 
 signatures. 
 
 C. C. 42, 8, 290 
 
 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 KEVOLITTION. 203 
 
 A. D. S. Kead May 7 and ordered to be filed 
 with other papers relating to brig Susannah. 
 
 C. C. 44, 233-239 
 
 1784: Bourne, Shearjasheel, Annapolis. To Thomas Mifflin, 
 May 7 President of Congress. Has received private in- 
 
 formation that libeilants 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'''' for 
 wages and prize money. 62 signatures. See 
 
 following entry. 
 
 C. C. 42, 6, 101 
 
 [1784] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on prize 
 
 [May 10] money due officers, marines, and mariners lately 
 
 on board the Alliance. Referred to Agent of 
 
 Marine. 
 
 0. 0. 32, 559 
 
 1784 Shevrell, Robert, Annapolis. To Continental Congress. 
 May 23 Statement of position in case of capture of 
 
 L' Amiable Elizahcth by the Nancy; prays re- 
 dress. Original referred to Committee and later 
 to Committee of States. See Report of latter Com- 
 mittee, Jul. 10, 1784. Copy. Enclosed: Thom- 
 son, Charles, to John Adams, Jul. 16, 1784. 
 
 C. 0. 44, 405 
 
 17S4 Barry, John, Philadelphia. Account against the frigate 
 Jul. 1 Alliance. Account amounts to l,599|f dollars. 
 
 D. S. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 17S4 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 to brig L" 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. 16, 1784. 
 
 C. C. 32, 35; 44, 431 
 
 1784 Thomson, Charles, Philadelphia. To John Adams, Benja- 
 jul_ \%^ min Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. By order 
 
 of the Committee of the States sends them copies 
 of papers relating to the brig DAiniahle Eliza- 
 beth; she is a French vessel, deserted by her crew 
 [on Api'. 8]; rescued by American crew and 
 taken into St. Johns, Newfoundland; seized here 
 by British officers and sold with cargo; plenipoten- 
 tiaries are to demand tliat 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 
 
 1784 Alsop, John, and Francis Le^vis, New York. To Conti- 
 Nov. 1 nental Congress. Memorial for recompense due 
 
 for loss of sloops Ltccretia and Samuel when en- 
 gaged in Continental service. A. D. S. of Lewis, 
 
 signed by Alsop also. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 337 
 
 1784 Leeds, Jedidiah, Trenton. To Continental Congress. Me- 
 Dec. 10 morial for recompense due on account of loss 
 
 occasioned by treatment given sloop Fortune 
 by Capt. John Barry, with accompanying docu- 
 ments. A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 341-355 
 
 1784 Continental Congress. Committee report on petition of 
 Dec. 16 [Capt. John] Barre praying for promotion in the 
 
 Navy. Postponement recommended. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 223 
 
 1784 [Pennell, Joseph,] Marine Office. To Timothy Matlack. 
 Dec. 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. 0. 31, 103 
 
KAVAL RECOKDS OF THE REVOLXJTION. 205 
 
 1784 PenneU, Joseph, Alariae Office. [To President of Con- 
 Dec. 30 giess,] Trenton, N. J. Account of monies paid 
 
 by Tiinoth}^ Matlack and charged bj' the Naval 
 
 Committee in their account passed bj- Resolve of 
 
 Congress, Sep. 19, 1776; amomit is 617|| dolhirs. 
 
 D. S. Enclosed in PenneU to R. H. Lee, Pre.si- 
 
 ' dent of Congress, Jan. 15, 17S5. 
 
 C. O 31, 99 
 
 1785 [Barclay, Thomas, L'Orient]. Account of monies paid 
 Jan. 12 officers and crew of the Alliance and profit on 
 
 shares purchased for Capt. John Barry and J ohn 
 
 Brown. A. D. 
 
 Navy Misc. 
 
 1785 Pennell, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard Henrj^ Lee], 
 Jan. 15 President of Congress [New Yoi'k]. In letter of 
 
 May 25, 1781:, to Robert ]\Iorris 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 rendei'ed 
 b}' Matlack and mentions others which seem to 
 be connected with work of latter when in another 
 department; encloses letter of Dec. 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, 1781, 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 
 2i per cent on all expenditures and sales \>\ agents 
 
 when no other sum is specified. 
 
 C. C. 31, 95 
 
 1785 Minerva. Memorial in behalf of Prussian shvp Ilinerva, 
 
 Jan. 1 7 with accompanying papers. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 6, 412-420 
 
206 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1785 Continental Congress, Committee. Report recomraend- 
 
 Feb. 16 ing rank for George Turner, late Commissar}- of 
 
 Naval prisoners. Report negativ^ed Feb. 23, 
 
 17S5. 
 
 C. C. 19, 6, 97 
 
 [1785] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on report of 
 
 [Feb. is] [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. See Report 
 
 Jan. 11, 1786. 
 
 C. C. 19, 1, 355 
 
 1785 Young, Joanna, New York. To Continental Congress. 
 ^^^- 23 ^g widow 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. See Report Mar. 22; and for treatment 
 accorded widows of Armj'^ officers ><ee Journals of 
 Congress May 15, 1778; Aug. 24, and Oct. 21, 
 
 1780. 
 
 C. C. 42, 8, 467. 
 
 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 fixed 
 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. D. S. Read 
 Mar. 14 and referred to William Ellery, Samuel 
 
 Hardy, and Pierce Long. 
 
 C. C. 31, 113 
 
 1785 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on negotia- 
 
 Mar. 14 tions with the Barbary States. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Mav 16, 1785. 
 
 C. C. 19, 6. 603 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 207 
 
 1785 Continental Congress, Committees. Various reports on 
 Mar. 24- memorial of Capt. Seth Harding as to his accounts. 
 
 Apr. 18 C. C. 19; 3, 45, 47, 51, 55, 61 
 
 1785 Nesbitt, J['ohn] M. To Joseph Pennell. Prize money 
 Apr. 8 due Dennis Leary when serving on the Andrew 
 
 Doria. Copy. 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 57 
 
 1785 PenneU, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard H. Lee] 
 Apr. 11 President of Congress [New YorJj]. Report upon 
 
 petitions and claims of Capt. Dennis Leary and 
 Capt. Seth Harding; Leaiy 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 also 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. 
 
 0. 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 Lafaj^ette 
 on point. Contemporary Copy by David Hum- 
 phries, endorsed by and enclosed in Jones to 
 Washington, Jul. 18, 1785. 
 
 W. 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, 525 
 
 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1785 Nicholson, James, New York. To Hugh Williamson. 
 Apr. 20 As to claims mentioned in letter to President of 
 
 Congress, Apr. 14, 1785. A. L. S. 
 
 C. C. 19, 4, 529 
 
 1785 Continental Congress. Committee report on letter [Apr. 
 Apr. 27 11, 1785] of Capt. James Nicholson. Leave of ab- 
 
 sence granted May 2, 1785. See letter of Apr. 11. 
 
 C. C. 19, 4, 523 
 
 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. 
 
 CO. 78, 17, 175 
 
 1785 PenneU, Joseph, Marine Office. To [Richard Henry Lee] 
 Apr. 30 President of Congress [New York]. Encloses 
 
 return of certificates issued upon settlements in 
 Marine Department to date, 24,278 dollars; ac- 
 counts include many settlements with officers and 
 men of Navy, but 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 Jun. 10, read 
 Jun. 13, allowed commission of 2^ per cent to 
 agents for all expenditures and sales, unless other 
 agreement fixed. 
 
 C. C. 31, 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 sanie. 
 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 28, 219 
 
NAVAL EBGOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 209 
 
 [1785] Continental Congress. Committee report on sale of the 
 [May 23] Alliance. Recommend: {a) Board of Treasury 
 
 be authorized and directed to sell ship, giving 
 previous notice in newspapers ; (5) guns and mili- 
 tary appointments to be given in charge of Sec- 
 retary at War. Passed Jun. 3, 1785. 
 
 0. C. 28, 213 
 
 [1785] Continental Congress. Committee on Admiralty Cases. 
 
 [Jun. 1] Report on action of Court of Appeals in Admiralty 
 
 Cases. See Report on kindred subjects May 19, 
 
 1786. 
 
 C. C. 28, 205-211 
 
 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, Paris. To George Washington 
 
 [Mount Vernon]. Encloses 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 
 
 ^ Barry, John, and Thomas Read, Philadelphia. To the 
 
 P" President, Continental Congress. Transmitting 
 
 memorial of equal date. 
 
 C. C. 78, 4, 493 
 
 _„ -. 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 ing reward for services rendered in case of John 
 
 Jackson, British pilot on Bon Homme Richard. 
 
 O. 0. 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, 17s(), on 
 which date memorial was granted. A. L. S. of 
 
 Cox. 
 
 C. C. 41, 2, 216-220 
 
 1785 Hooe, Richard, [T.] Alexandria. To President, Continen- 
 
 Dec. 31 tal Congress. Letter relates to capture of brig 
 
 Betsey, Capt. James Erwin, by the Moors. Read 
 
 Feb. 21, 1786. Consideration suspended until 
 
 presentation of report of Commissioners to treat 
 
 with Barbary States. 
 
 0. C. 59, 3, 105 
 5212—06 14 
 
210 LIBKAEY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 [1786] Continental Congress, Committee. Report on repairs 
 
 [Jan. 11] made to the Confederacy at Martinique. Amended 
 
 report as referred to Board of Treasury. S,;e 
 
 Report Feb. 18, 1Y85. 
 
 0. 0. 26, 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. 78, 22, 317 
 
 [1786] Coffin, Tristram [Nantucket, Mass.]. To Continental 
 [Mar. 29?] Congress. Memorialfor 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. 0. 41, 2, 301-317 
 
 1786 Continental Congress, Committee. Report on negotia- 
 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 on 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. 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, and "about fifty ofiBcers 
 
 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. 0. 42, 6, 375 
 
NAVAL KECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 211 
 
 1786 Whipple, Abraham, New York. To Continental Con- 
 Oct. 6 gress [New York]. Petition for paj^ment of vari- 
 
 ous sums of mone}' considered his due. D. S. 
 with deposition of Oct. 10, and other papers. 
 
 See following entry. 
 
 C. 0. 42, 8, 364-380 
 
 1786 Walker, Ben[jamin] [New York]. To Continental Con- 
 Oct. 8 gress [New York]. Report as Commissioner of 
 
 Accounts of the Marine Department on petition 
 of Abraham Whipple, {a) Considers claim of 
 Whipple for expenses in settling his accounts in- 
 admissible. (5) No authority shown for expenses 
 of eleven passengers taken on board by order of 
 Benjamin Franklin and resolve of Congress of Jul. 
 25, 1777, quoted as opposed to claim, (c) 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. 
 
 0. C. 31, 159 
 
 [1786?] Continental Congress. Committee report favoring the 
 
 [Nov. 1] promotion of [John] Mayrant 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 
 
 1786 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 G-audin, Elizabeth, Boston. To Continental Congress. 
 Mar. 7 Prays that she may receive wages and prize 
 
 money due her deceased husband, Philip Gaudin, 
 who served under Commodore [Esek] Hopkins 
 1775-1776. A. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 42, 3, 301 
 
212 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1787 Sally. List of papers relating to seizure of sloop received 
 Mar. 21 from [John Collins] Governor of Rhode Island. 
 
 C. C. 78, 6, 351 
 
 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. 
 
 C. 0. 41, 7, 130 
 
 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 Wickes in 1777. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 7, 154 
 
 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 Alfred^ 
 Columbus, Cabot, Fly, or Providence; 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 Cromwell, a Massachusetts privateer, when 
 under the command of Capt. Samuel Smedley 
 and Capt. Phineas Parker.] Auto, copy signed. 
 
 C. C. 31, 167 
 
 1787 Walker, Ben[iamin] [New York]. To Continental Con- 
 Apr. 3 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. 9 Memorial for wages and prize money due, but 
 
 withheld by Capt. John Barry. D. S. 
 
 C. C. 41, 5, 432 
 
 1787 Marine Department, Ben[jamin] Walker, Commissioner. 
 
 Apr. 11 Report on the Memorial of Joseph Lewis; Capt. 
 
 [John] Barry to pay Lewis monies retained on 
 
 account. 
 
 C. C. 19, 4, 143 
 
NAVAL EBCOBDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 213 
 
 1787 Pov^naU, 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 Yirginia; vessel captured in 
 March 1778 and memorialist is informed that no 
 provision has been made for depreciation in 
 monies paid to the Navy before Jul. 11, 1780. 
 D. S. See following entry. 
 
 C. C. 41, 8, 222 
 
 1787 "Walker, Ben[jamin]. To Continental Congress [New 
 Jul. 10 York]. Eeport on Memorial of Thomas Pow- 
 
 nal [of May 8, 1787]. Eeturns 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 
 
 1787 Jones, J[ohn] Paul, New York. To Arthur St. Clair, 
 
 Aug. 8 President, Continental Congress. Requests 
 
 return of reports on engagement with Serapis, 
 
 etc. A. L. S. 
 
 0. 0. 78, 13, 409 
 
 1787 Continental Congress. Board of Treasury. Report on 
 Oct. 6 claim of Richard Harrison for advances to officers 
 
 and crew of the Betsy. 
 
 0. C. 138, 1, 585 
 
 1787 Continental Congress. Committee report on division of 
 
 Oct. 9 prize monej^ due to the Bon Homme Richard 
 
 and the Alliance. Endorsed passed: "Oct. 11, 
 
 1787." 
 
 C. C. 19, 3, 309 
 
 1787 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. 0. 19, 3, 3ia 
 
214 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 [1787] Continental Congress. Resolution awarding a gold 
 
 [Oct. 16] medal to Chevalier John Paul Jones. Passed 
 
 unaninaously same date. 
 
 C. 0. 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. D. S. 
 
 0. 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. li 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. 0. 32, 619 
 
 1794 S'weeny, 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 Abingdon. Maryland sloop. Guns: 1-i. 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: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 8 
 
 1779 Achilles. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Apr. 22 Not stated. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas 
 
 Murdock [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Cadwallader Morris, Philadelphia. Samuel C. Morris, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Morris, Philadelphia. Samuel C. Morris & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 19 
 
 1779 Achilles. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug. 28 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. 23 
 
 1779 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 
 
218 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Active. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. 
 May 21 Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Alexander. 
 
 Bonders: John Wilcocks, Philadelphia. Charles Alexander, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Wilcocks & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: J[ ] Bullock, William Brown. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 10 
 
 1779 Active. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: $10,000. Master: Peter Day [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 Bonders: Philip Moore, Philadelphia. James Ash, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: Philip Moore, Philadelphia. James Ash & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 I Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 14 
 
 1779 Active. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. 
 Nov. 8 Bond: |10,000. Master: Thomas Misnard. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Misnard, Philadelphia. Thomas Fitzsimons, 
 Philadelphia. George Meade, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. George Meade & 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 Duplicate bonds. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, pp. ] 7-18 
 
 1780 Active. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 28 Bond: 120,000. Master: Philip Jacquelin Du 
 
 Roy. 
 
 Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. Philip Jacquelin Du 
 
 Eoy, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Philip Jacquelin Du Eoy. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 15 
 
 1780 Active. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 18. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Craig [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. Mate: Nathan Solly [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: John Patton, Philadelphia. James Craig jr., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: John Patton, Philadelphia. James Craig, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 13 
 
 1780 Active. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 Dec. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Swasey. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Swasey, Beverly. Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 
 Samuel Cabot, Beverly. 
 Owners: John Cabot and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: William Leach, John Cabot, John Haynes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 22 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 219 
 
 1781 Active. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 Apr. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Pattin. 
 
 Bonders: John Pattin, Beverly. Richard Quartermass [Bev- 
 erly]. John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 Owners: Andrew & John Cabot, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Jacob McDaniell, Samuel F. Brook jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 20 
 
 1781 Active. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 May 22 Bond: |20,000. Master: Charles Bulkley. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Bulkley [Wethersfield]. John Wright, 
 
 [Wethersfield]. Justus Riley. 
 Owners: [John] Wright & Co. [Wethersfield]. 
 Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, Jona. Trumbull, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 12 
 
 1781 Active. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew: 24. 
 Sep. 29 Bond: |20,000. Master: Charles Biddle, Phila- 
 delphia. Mate: Benjamin Leacraft, [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia. Charles Biddle, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 
 Owners: Francis Gurney, Charles Pettit, Clement Biddle and 
 others, [Philadelphia.] 
 
 Witnesses: H[ ] Osborne, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 11 
 
 1782 Active. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 11. Crew: 
 May 21 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Ross. 
 
 Bonders: William Ross, Salem. Jonathan Lambert [Salem]. 
 
 Jacob Ash ton, [Salem]. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Samuel M. West, John Peters. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 21 
 
 1777 Adams. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 80. 
 Jul. 30 Bond: $5,000. Master: Edward Beebe. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Beebe, Wethersfield. Samuel Broome, 
 Wethersfield. John Broome, Hartford. 
 
 Owners: Samuel Broome, John Broome, Andrew Rowland, 
 Jeremiah Piatt, Connecticut. 
 
 Witnesses: Joseph Webb, Samuel Curtis jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 24 
 
 1778 Addition. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dec. 9 45. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Craig [Phil- 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: William Marshall, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Robert McCleay, Daniel Edwards. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 25 
 
220 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Addition. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Jun. 11 Bond: |5,000. Master: James Spencer, [Phila- 
 delphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: Robert McCleay. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 26 
 
 1782 Admiral Zoutman. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jan. Itt 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: William McFaden, 
 
 Philadelphia. Mate: John Cochran, [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Davis, jr. , Philadelphia. William McFaden, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Benjamin Davis jr., John Patton, 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. 0. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 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: Kobert 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 
 
 1776 Adventure. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Dec. 2 16. Bond: 15,000. Master: James Johnson. 
 
 Bonders: John Taylor Gilman, Exeter. William Elliot, Exeter. 
 
 Isaac Marble, Exeter. James Johnson, Exeter. 
 Owners: John Taylor Gilman, Exeter. William Elliot, Exeter. 
 
 Isaac Marble, Exeter. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Blanchard, J[ohn] Wentworth. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 33 
 
 1777 Adventure. Maryland schooner. Guns: 3. Crew: 7. 
 Oct. 20 Bond: |5,000. Master: Thomas Robinson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Robinson [Baltimore]. James Williams, 
 Annapolis. 
 
 Owners: James Williams, Joseph Williams, Richard Barnaby, 
 David Robinson, and William Avery, 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 38 
 
 1779 Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 
 Jun. 20 20. Bond: |10,000. Master: John McIInoe. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Towne, John McIInoe, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Benjamin Towne, Philadelphia. John Bartholomew 
 &Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 35 
 
 1780 Adventure. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 80. 
 Jul. 15 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Leamy. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. John Leamy, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. Philip Rocke & Co. 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness; James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 34 
 
 1780 Adventure. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Sep. 19 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Morris. 
 
 Bonders: James Morris, Boston. Elisha Sigourney, Boston. 
 
 George Little, Boston. 
 Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William McKean, George Miles. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 37 
 
 1780 Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 45. 
 Nov. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Hector McNeill. 
 
 Bonders: Hector McNeill, Boston. Stephen Hall, Boston. 
 
 John Shattuck, Boston. 
 Owner: Hector McNeill, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Wells, Stephen H. Gray. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 36 
 
222 LIBBAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 Adventure. Connecticut galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 30, 
 Jun. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Smith, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Smith, jr., Southington. Asa Bray, Southing- 
 ton. Jonathan Boot, Southington. 
 Owners: Asa Bray & Co., Southington. 
 Witnesses: Gideon Buckingham, John Mix. 
 
 C. 0. 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. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 32 
 
 1782 Adventure. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 May 29 9. 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 Norris, 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, Nantucket. Ebenezer Lane, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Smith, Boston. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Lane and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John Oakes, Thomas Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 31 
 
 1782 Adventurous Fisherman. Massachusetts schooner. 
 Aug. 29 Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 Nicholas Bartlett. 
 
 Bonders: Nicholas Bartlett, Marblehead. Joseph Prince, Bos- 
 ton. F[orte8que] Vernon, Boston. 
 Owners: Fortesque Vernon and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Tucker, Thomas 0. Vernon. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 30 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 223 
 
 1781 Ajax. Pennsylvania bi-igantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 23. 
 Jan. 6 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Harr. Mate: 
 
 John Ute [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Harr, Philadelphia. John Wilcocks, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: John Wilcocks & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 42 
 
 1779 Alexander. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Nov. 18 40. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Conway. 
 
 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: 160. 
 Jan. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Simpson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Simpson, Portsmouth, N. H. JohnLangdon, 
 Portsmouth, N. H. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth, N. H. 
 Owners: Henry Mitchell and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Edmund Roberts, Daniel E. Rogers. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 46 
 
 1781 Alexander. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Oct. 9 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Gideon Craw- 
 ford jr. 
 
 Bonders: Gideon Crawford, jr.. Providence, E. I. William 
 
 Foster, Boston. Bossenger Foster, Boston. 
 Owner: ^Villiam 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 Broome, William Shattuck. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 48 
 
224 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y81 Alexandria. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jul. T 4:0. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Thomas 
 
 Boucher. 
 Bonders: John Thomaa Boucher [Alexandria, Va]. Eichard 
 
 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 Jolin Davidson in belialf of Nich- 
 olas Low dated Jan. 18, 1782 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. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 49 
 
 1778 America. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 27 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Lightbourn. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. John Lightbourn, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. John Lightbourn, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 53 
 
 1780 America. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 100. 
 Oct. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Coffin. 
 
 Bonders: William Coffin [Newbur}'port]. David Cutler, New- 
 
 buryport. John Coffin Jones, Boston. 
 Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Robert McNeill, Thomas Blanchard. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 52 
 
 1782 American. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 60. 
 Jul. 9 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 RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 225 
 
 1782 American Hero. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Apr. 27 25. Bond: 120,000. Master: William Fairfield. 
 
 Bonders: William Fairfield, Salem. George Crowninshield, 
 
 Salem. John Collins, Salem. 
 
 Owners: George Crowninshield and others, Salem. 
 
 Witness: W [ ] Harris. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 54 
 
 1776 American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jun. 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. 196, vol. 1, p. 58 
 
 1776 American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. 
 Oct. 9 Crew: 100. 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: 11. 
 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 
 
 1779 American Revenue. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. 
 Jun. 9 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 Chaoe, jr., William Rogers. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 56 
 
 1782 Amiable Sunice. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 Apr. 29 Crew: 11. 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— OG 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 
 Corrier, [Philadelphia.] 
 Bonders: Claudius Paul Raguett [Philadelphia]. Joseph Gal- 
 lego, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Juan Joseph de Arbulu [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 60 
 
 1777 Amphitrite. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 24. 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, p. 61 
 
 1779 Andre-w CaldTwell. 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. 
 j«gQ C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 63 
 
 jjq^ 25 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. Bobert Knox & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 -[^Yg2 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 65 
 
 Jan. 7 Anne. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 $20,000. Master: John Ashmead. Mate: Joseph 
 Brown [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Bobert 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. 23 120,000. Master: John Audobon. 
 
 Bonders: John Audobon, [Virginia.] George Nicolson [Vir- 
 ginia]. 
 Owners: David Boss & Co., Virginia. 
 "Witness: C[harles] Hay "as to G. Nicolson." 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 66 
 
 1779 Anonymous. Pennsylvania vessel. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. 
 Aug. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Davis. 
 
 Bonders: William Davis, Philadelphia. Samuel Meredith, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William Davis, Philadelphia. Samuel Meredith, 
 
 Philadelphia. John Nixon, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Olaghorn, 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. 0. 193, vol. 1, p. 70 
 
228 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Antelope. Maryland schooner. Guns: 1^. Crew: 35. 
 Jan. 20 Bond: |20,000. Master: Frederick Folger. 
 
 Mate: Peter Wing [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Frederick Folger [Annapolis]. William Neill, Balti- 
 more. 
 Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 69 
 
 1781 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: Bichard Titcomb, Joshua Prentiss. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 67 
 
 1782 Antelope. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 16. 
 Feb. 6 Bond: |20,000. Master: Edward Fettyplace. 
 
 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. 68 
 
 1782 Anti Smuggler. Massachusetts galley. Guns: small arms. 
 Aug. 7 Crew: 18. 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 Hurd, Thomas Dennie. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 71 
 
 1781 Anti Traitor. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 40. 
 May 17 Bond: 120,000. Master: John Macpherson. 
 
 Mate: John Krainsby [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Thomas Nevell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Macpherson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Bransby, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 72 
 
 1782 L' Antoinette. Pennsjdvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 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 EBCOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 229 
 
 1780 Apollo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. 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. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 76 
 
 1782 Apollo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Jan. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Bradbary Sanders. 
 
 Bonders: Bradbury Sanders, Cape Ann. Mungo Mackay, 
 
 Boston. Thomas Dennie, Boston. 
 Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Francis Bryant, AVilliam Payne. 
 
 The name of the cominaiKier 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. 196, vol. 1, p. 74 
 
 1779 Argo. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 76. 
 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 Ridge [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Duncan, Philadelphia. Richard Humphreys, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Duncan, Philadelphia. Richard Humphreys 
 
 & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 79 
 
 1780 Argo. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Oliver Bowen. 
 
 Bonders: Oliver Bowen, Providence. Jabez Bowen, Provi- 
 dence. 
 Owner: Jabez Bowen, Providence. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Ward, Lydia Dexter. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 77 
 
230 LTBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Argo. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Dec. 15 $20,000. Master: John Williamson. 
 
 Bonders: John Williamson [Marblehead]. Samuel R. Irwitt, 
 
 Marblehead. Marston Watson, Marblehead. 
 Owners: Samuel R. Irwitt and others, Marblehead. 
 Witness: William Gale. 
 
 0. 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- 
 p 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. 
 
 0. 0. 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 Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 William Oolman [Salem]. 
 Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 Witness: David Sears. 
 
 C. 0. 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 BECOEDS OF THE EEVOLTJTION. 231 
 
 1780 Aurora. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 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. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ren^ Chaloche. 
 
 Bonders: Een6 Chaloche, Boston. Daniel Dumaine [Boston]. 
 
 Bernard Lafltte [Boston]. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, W[illiam] Harris. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 1, p. 86 
 
 1781 Aurora. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Dec. 27 12. Bond: |20,o6o. 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[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, V. 1, p. 89 
 
 1777 Bachelor. South Carolina schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 
 Aug. 13 14. 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. 90 
 
 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 LIBEABY 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: Eobert Smith. 
 
 0. C. 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 Crockett, John Sterett and others, Balti- 
 more. 
 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 1782 Banter. Massachusetts 
 May 25 Bond: |20,000. 
 
 Bonders: Henry White 
 ert Stone [Salem?]. 
 Owners: John Norris and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: William Patterson, Mark Clark. 
 
 0. 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. 
 See also Bachelor. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 96 
 
 1778 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 65. 
 Mar. 6 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Dodpje. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Dodge [Stonington, Conn.]. Samuel Broome, 
 [Boston, Mass.?] John Broome [Hartford, Conn.?]. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Trumbull. Samuel & John Broome [Boston, 
 Mass.?] John Livingston [Connecticut]. 
 
 Witnesses: Pier[pont] Edwards, Sarah Lloyd. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 97 
 
 
 C. C, 
 
 . 196, vol. 1, 
 
 p. 93 
 
 sloop. 
 
 Guns: 
 
 8. Crew: 
 
 50. 
 
 Master: 
 
 Henry 
 
 White. 
 
 
 [Salem]. 
 
 John Norris, Salem. 
 
 Rob- 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLXJTION. 233 
 
 1779 Beaver. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 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. 4 Bond: 15,000. Master: Dan Scovell [Farming- 
 ton]. 
 
 Bonders: Dan Scovell [Farmington] . 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: 6. 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: 120,000. Master: William Russell. 
 
 Bonders: William Russell, Newburyport. Moses Brown, New- 
 buryport. 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: i. 
 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. H. 
 Owners: Erskiue, 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. 6. Bond: |5,000. Master: Thomas Steel. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Steel, [Baltimore]. James Williams, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: James Williams and others, Maryland. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 103 
 
 1778 Beggars Benison. See Two Sallies. 
 Jun. 22. 
 
234 LIBBAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 BeUsarius. jNIassachusetta ship. Guns: 30. Crew: 200. 
 Apr. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Munro. 
 
 Bonders: James Munro, [Providence,] R. I. William Shattuck, 
 
 Boston, Mass. John Shattuck, Boston, Mass. 
 Owners: AVilliam & John Shattuck, Boston. 
 Witness: William Oroft 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. 
 
 0. 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. 
 V 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 ajnd others, Maryland. 
 Witness: R[i(hard] Ridgely. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 9 
 
 1778 Betsey. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Aug. 1 Bond: |10,000. Master: Christopher Bradley 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph 0. Fisher, Philadelphia. John D. Mercier, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Robert Knox & Co., 
 
 Philadelphiii. 
 Witnesses: Robert Craig, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 3 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLI'TIOX. 235 
 
 1778 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 4o. 
 Sop. 12 Bond: ^10,000. ]\Iaster: Thomas Ridge [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachaii, Philadelphia. James Ash, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 23 
 
 177S Betsey. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 9. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: Elisha Brown. 
 
 Bondere: Elisha Brown, Hai-tford. Samuel Kilbourn, Hart- 
 ford. Deodat Williams, Hartford. 
 Owners: Samuel Kilbourn and othera, 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. IMaster: Benjamin Bradhurst. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Bradhurat [Baltimore?]. James Williams, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: William Pollard [Philadelphia] and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 2 
 
 1779 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 21:. 
 Sep. 16 Bond: S5.000. ^Master: Robert Harris. 
 
 Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. Robert Harris, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Ownere: Alexander Stewart & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness; James Trimble. 
 
 O. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 15 
 
 1779 Betsey. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Nov. 20 Bond: SlO.OOO. Master: Joshua Allen. 
 
 Bonders: James Oellei-s, Philadelphia. Joshua Allen, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Ownei-s: James Oellers it Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 1 
 
 1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 14. 
 ]\Iar. 3 Bond: $10,000. ^Master: Alexander Thompson 
 
 Ogilvie [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. John McKim, Philadel- 
 phia, 
 
 Owners: Isaac Sidman, Philadelphia. John Taylor. Pliiladel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 21 
 
236 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Betsey. Pennsj-lvania t^chooner. Guns: i. Crew: 11. 
 Jul. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Harr. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Sidman, Philadelphia. John Audebert, Phila- 
 delphia. John Harr, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Sidman, Audebert & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 14 
 
 1780 Betsey. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: Not stated. Crew: 
 Aug. 17 Not stated. Bond: 120,000. Master: [James 
 
 Lincoln?] 
 
 Bonders: James Lincoln [Philadelphia?]. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 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: 30. 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 22 
 
 1780 Betsey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 9. 
 Nov. 29 Bond: |20,000. Master: Peter Wells. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Wells, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 
 John Coffin Jones, Boston. 
 Owner: Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Daniel Sargent, George Burroughs. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 25 
 
 1781 Betsey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Barzilla Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Barzilla Smith, Cape Cod. Isaac Smith, Boston. 
 
 William Smith, Boston. 
 Owners: Isaac Smith and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel Austin, Foster Crust. 
 
 0. C. 196. vol. 2, p. 24 
 
 1781 Betsey. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Feb. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Lurvy. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Lurvy, Amesbury. Tristram Dalton, New-- 
 
 buryport. S[ilvanus] Loell, Newbury port. 
 Owners: Tristram Dalton and others, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Cofflift;- George Barker. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 18 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 237 
 
 1781 Betsey. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130. 
 Feb. 2 Bond: 120,000. Master: Philemon Haskell. 
 
 Boiiilers: Philemon Haskell, Gloucester. Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 
 William Parsons, Coston. 
 Owner: David Peirce, Gloucester. 
 Witnesses: Josiah Eliot, John G. Rogers. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 12 
 
 1781 Betsey. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jun. 16 Bond: |20,00(). 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. 196, 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[ ] Erwin, 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 Brice [Philadelphia]. John BuUen, 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 
 
 I'jgl Betsey. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 
 ]yrQ^_ 3 Bond: |20,000. Master: George Dames. Mate: 
 
 AVilliam Connell [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. 8 
 
238 LIBKAEY 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 McClenachan 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. Bobert 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 giyen as Dartmouth, Mass., also. 
 
 C. 0. 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: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 27 
 
 1781 Betty. Rhode Island schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 26. 
 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. See: Burd. 
 Mar. 13 
 
 1779 Bishop. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Aug, 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Richard Johns 
 
 [Charles County, Md.]. 
 
 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 Oilman, Nathaniel Oilman jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 29 
 
 1777 Black Joke. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. 
 Jun. 23. Bond: $5,000. Master: Eobert Polk. 
 
 Bonders: Eobert Polk [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners; John Davidson and others, Maryland. 
 Witness: T[homa8] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. O. 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: $6,000. Master: John Rogers. 
 
 Bonders: John Bogers, 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: 1;^. Crew: 34. 
 Jul. 5 Bond: 120,000. Master: John Robertson. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. John Robertson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Isaac Moses & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 33 
 
240 LIBRAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 Black Prince. Penns3'lvania bri^antine. Guns: 6. 
 Sep. 21 Crew: 21. Bond: |20,000. Master: John 
 
 Walsh, Philadelphia. Mate: John Robertson 
 [Philadelpliial. 
 
 Bonders: John Walsh, Philadelphia. John Ross, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Isaac Moses, Philadelphia. Robert Morris & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 35 
 
 1782 Black Prince. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 Aug. 15 Crew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: George 
 
 Kendall, York [Me.] Mass. 
 
 Bonders: George Kendall, York. Benjamin Balch, Newbury- 
 port. John Stickney, Newbm-yport, 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: 120,000. 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. 16 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[urdon] Salstonstall, Sally Gardner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 37 
 
 1777 Black Snake. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jul. 8 60. Bond: $5,000. Master: William Carlton. 
 
 Bonders: William Carlton, Salem. Simon Forrester, Salem. 
 
 Josiah Gilman, Exeter, N. H. 
 Owners: Simon Forrester, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem, 
 Witnesses: George Gains, Nicholas Gilman. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 39 
 
 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 
 
XAV.iL EECOEDS OF THE BEVOLUTION. 241 
 
 17S0 Black Snake. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 14. 
 Aug. IS Bond: §20,000. Master: Joshua Huddy [Phila- 
 
 delphia i]. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Davis jr., Philadelphia. Thomas Sliter, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James Randolph. Joshua Huddy & Co. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 40 
 
 17S2 Black Snake. Massachusetts boat. Guns: "Swivels 
 Apr. 16 and musquets." Crevr: 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. 
 TVitness: 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. 
 
 Bonders: Barzilla Besse, Plympton. Ebenezer Wiiite, Eoches- 
 
 ter. Benjamin Fearing, Wareham. 
 Owners: Da^^d Eye and others, Wareham. 
 Witnesses ; Timothy Eobinson, Ebenezer Davis. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 38 
 
 17S2 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: Eobert Foster & Co., Salem. 
 Witnesses: Edward Draper, Eiehard Prince. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 43 
 
 17S0 Blossom. ^Maryland schooner. Guns: i. 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 
 
 17S2 Blossom. Xew Hampshire sloop. Guns: S. 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—00 16 
 
242 LIBBABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Boston Packet. Massachusetts brigantine. 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 CoflBn. 
 
 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 Howland & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: John Pierpont, Joseph FrLnke. 
 
 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. 2, 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, Bostbn. 
 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 
 
NAVAT. RECORDS OF THE EEVOLTITION. 243 
 
 1777 Buckram. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: -t. (Jrew: 
 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 Galley. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 53 
 
 17S1 Buckram. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: 
 Sep. 19 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Obey. 
 
 Bonders: John Obey, Newburyport. William Bryant, Boston. 
 
 James Bryant, Boston. 
 Owners: William it James Bryant, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Cocks, Bichard Hayden. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 54 
 
 1782 Buckram. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Aug. 22 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Trask. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Trask, Boston. William Bryant, Boston. 
 
 James Bryant, Boston. 
 Owners: William Bryant and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Brewer, Timothy Wright. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 55 
 
 1776 Buckskin. Mar3'land schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: 30. 
 Nov. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joseph Handy. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Handy, Worcester County. James JIartin. 
 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 
 
 I 
 
 1778 Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Nov. G 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 Donualdson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 61 
 
 1779 Buckskin. INIaryland ship. Guns: I'S. 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]. 
 
 ■\Mtness: William Hyde. 
 
 Manifest of vessel in MS. of John Crockett accompanies the bond. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 57 
 
244 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jul. 24 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Perrj^man 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bondei-s: Robert JNIorris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Robert ^Morris & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Hogeland, James Rees. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 59 
 
 17S1 Buckskin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jun. 12 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Wickes. 
 
 Mate: Matthew McFee [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Benjamin Wickes, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Morris & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: John Swan wick. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 60 
 
 1782 Buckskin. Virginia ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 150. Bond: 
 Jan. 30 120,000. 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. 
 ( )wners: John Crockett and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: S. S. Ridgeln. ^ 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 62 
 
 1780 Bunker HiU. 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. 63 
 
 1782 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 RECOEDS OF THE BEVOLtJTION. 245 
 
 1778 Burling. Maryland brig. Guns: 18. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Aug. 18 $5,000. Master: Robert Caulfield. Mate: Wil- 
 
 liam Wand [Baltimore, Md.]. Minor officer: 
 James Bonier. 
 Bonders: Robert Caulfield [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: John Sterett, Daniel Bovley and others, Baltimore. 
 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 65 
 
 1782 Caesar. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 
 Aug. 7 20. Bond: $30,000. Master: John Harvej^ 
 
 Bonders: John Harvey, Boston. William De Luce, Boston. 
 
 Thomas Watson, Boston. 
 Owners: William De Luce and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Young. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 66 
 
 1782 Caesar. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 
 
 Aug. 29 20. 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. Gun.s: 6. Crew: 18. 
 Bond: $20,000. Master: Silas Ewers. 
 Bonders: Silas Ewers, Boston. Samuel Broome, Boston. 
 
 William Pierpont, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel Broome and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Jarvis, Thomas Hunt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 68 
 
 1778 Camden. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 8. 
 Nov. 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jeremiah Yellott. Mate: 
 
 Oliver Gould [Baltimore]. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Yellott [Baltimore?]. Charles Ridgely, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Charles Eidgely and others, Baltimore. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 70 
 
 1779 Camden. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 9. 
 Jun. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jacob Walters [Balti- 
 more]. Mate: Oliver Gould [Baltimore]. 2d 
 mate: John Richlieu [Baltimore]. Boatswain; 
 Oliver Button. 
 
 Bonders: Jacob Walters, James Go vane, Baltimore. 
 Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 69 
 
246 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 Capitol Landing's Revenge. Virginia boat. Guns: 2. 
 May 29 Crew: 12. Bond: §20,000. :Master: William 
 
 Eoan. 
 
 Bonders: William Eoan, A[lexander] Wylly, Thomas Paul, 
 
 Virginia.. 
 Ow^ners: Thomas Mathews, William Roan, Virginia. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 71 
 
 1781 Captain. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Feb. 9 40. Bond: 820,000. Master: John Donaldson. 
 
 Bonders: John Donaldson, Salem. Benjamin Goodhue, Salem. 
 
 Benjamin Xeedham, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Xeedham and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: John Avery, jr., W[ ] Harris. 
 
 C. C, 196, vol. 2, p. 72 
 
 1779 Carolina. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 1-1. 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 iNIcCleay. 
 
 C. C. 196 vol. 2, p. 74 
 
 1782 Carolina. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 72. 
 Mar. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Newell, Phila- 
 delphia. Mate: John Stevenson [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Newell, Philadelphia. John Wright Stanly, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: John Wright Stanly, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 73 
 
 1779 Cat. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 70. 
 Jul. 20 jBond: $10,000. :\Iaster: Edward Leger [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: John Macpherson. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 77 
 
 1779 Cat. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 70. 
 -^^S- 4 Bond: §10,000. Master: John Hasting [Phila- 
 
 delphia?]. 
 Bonders: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: John ^lacpherson, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Jackson Reynolds. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 76 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 247 
 
 17T9 Cat. Pi'iiiisylviiiiia schooner. Guns: 2. Cniw:70. Bond: 
 Aug. 14 15,000. Master: -losoph Canipljell [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Caklwell, Philadel]ihia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: John Macplierson, Philadelphia. 
 Witnensen: JiiineH Trimble, Jaeknoii KeynoldH. 
 
 C. (!. 196, vol. 2, p. 75 
 
 1782 Catchall. Massiuhusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Nov. 10 Bond: f'JO,000. Master, Moses ChiiHc. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Chase, "Sheapsnet" [SheepHcot?, Maine.] 
 Miles Ward, jr., [Salem]. Joshxia Goodale, jr., [Salem]. 
 Owners: Miles Wanl, jr., iind others, [Salem]. 
 Witnesses: Hubbard Oliver, Joshua Ward. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 78 
 
 1780 Catherina. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun.s: 6. Crew: 20. 
 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 McNally [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. 
 Witne.ssew: Richard Green, Stephen Cleverly. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 81 
 
 1780 Cato. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Dec. 20 |2(»,(t00. Master: Benjamin Wickcs. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Wickes, Baltimore. Samuel Smith, Balti- 
 more. 
 
 Owners: Samuel Smith, Baltimore. William Smith, Baltimore. 
 Daniel Bowley, 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. Jcibn Traey, Newburyport. 
 
 Samuel Newball, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel A John Tracy and others, l\[aasachusetts. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Cazneau, Jeremiah Lee. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 84 
 
248 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Cato. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Feb. $20,000. Master: Benjamin Lunt. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Lunt, Newbury port. Caleb Tappan, New- 
 
 buryport. Joseph Tappan, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Caleb & Joseph Tappan, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, ,Tohn Mussey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 85 
 
 1781 Cato. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 60. 
 Ma3^28 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. 
 
 0. 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 Band. 
 
 C. 0. 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. 
 TiUle ia 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, Newburyport, Mass. 
 Witnesses: G[ilbert] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 87 
 
 1782 Cato. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 30 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. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 86 
 
 1780 Centurion. Maty land schooner. Guns: 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[homa8] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 90 
 
NAVAL lU'X'ORDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 249 
 
 17Sl Chace. Mas.siifluiscttsbrij^-antine. Guns: 10. Crew : .1."'. 
 Sop. 7 Bond: $^(),000. Masti-r: C'ornclins Thompson. 
 
 Boiidci-K; ('oruelius ThonijiHon, SuU'iii. Joseph Shed, Boston. 
 
 Rii'hai'd Langdon, Boston. 
 Owiuth: S^umvu'l Pupjct and othovM, Salem. 
 WitiU'Sbios: Joshua Mifsiok, Airhibald McNeill. 
 .SVc (iho: C^luiso. 
 
 V. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 1)1 
 
 1776 Chance. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4-. Crow: -iri. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: Not stated. Master: John Adams. 
 
 HoiuU'is: Josejih Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 (Owners: Joseph Dean, Philip Moore A Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: William Ritchie, John Duffield. 
 
 C. 0. 1H6, vol. 2, p. 92 
 
 1778 Chance. Now .lorsoy boat. Guns: Not stated. Crow: 
 Mar. 20 Not stated. Bond: |5,000. Master: Timothy 
 
 Shaler. 
 
 Bonders: Timothy Shaler, Gloucester. Richard Westiot, Glou- 
 cester. 
 
 Owners: Timothy Shaler, John I'ox, Richard Westcot, James 
 \\'isickinson. 
 
 Witness: Bowes Keed. 
 
 V. 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, Egg 
 
 Ihirbor, N. J. 
 Owners: Joseph C:irson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert Mil^leay, Daniel Edwards. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 102 
 
 177!) Chance. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crow: 40. 
 Feb. 16 Bond: $1(),000. Master: Jaunts Leach [Cape 
 
 May County, N. J.]. 
 Bonders: James .\sh, Philadelphia. John Patton, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Patton, Philadelphia. .Tames .\sh & Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196. vol. 2, p. 97. 
 
 1779 Chance. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: '_'. Crew: oO. 
 May 3 Bond: S.\000. Master: Kobert Snell, [Philadel- 
 phia.] 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Careon, Philadelphia. Daniel Kdwards, Phila- 
 
 delpliia. 
 Owners: .Inseph (\irson i>i Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert ^leOleay, James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 100 
 
250 LIBEAEY OF COKGEESS. 
 
 1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Gandal. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac JMoses, Philadelphia. William Gandal, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Isaac Moses & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 94 
 
 1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 26. 
 Sep. 1 Bond: $5,000. Master: Samuel Snell [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: Joseph Ball [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 2, p. 101 
 
 1779 Chance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Sep. 17 Bond: §5,000. Master: Francis Knox [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert McOlena- 
 
 chan, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley. 
 
 0. 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 Moses & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 93 
 
 1780 Chance. Pennsj'lvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 14 Bond: |20,000. Master: Francis Hodgson. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Hodgson, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair JlcClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 95 
 
 1780 Chance. Pennsj^vania 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 
 
 17.S1 Charming Amelia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 1^. 
 Dec. t) Crow: 30. Bond: $^0,000. Master, Alexander 
 
 II('i;iiy. Mate: Arthur Robertson, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Whiteside [Philadelphia]. Alexaiuler tlet;uy, 
 
 PhiUulelpliia. 
 Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. [ ](iauticr. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 (_;. 0. 196, vol. -2, p. 103 
 
 1781 Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: <>. 
 Apr. 27 Crew: 20. Bond: |20, 000. Master: John Still- 
 
 well. Mate: Elisha Crovvell [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Honders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. John Stillwell, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: James Oellers & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 105 
 
 1781 Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: S. 
 Jul. 13 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Still- 
 
 well. Mate: Eiiias Taylor [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, Phila- 
 delphia. John Stillwell, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: James Oellers, 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: ^f. 
 Sep. 29 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tan- 
 
 ner. Mate: Elias Taylor [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: .hinies Oellers, Philadelphia. John Tanner, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Jainea Oellers, Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Phila- 
 tlelphia. Joseph Sims and otliers, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witnesses: John Moyes, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 107 
 
 ITiSl Charming Molly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 Dec. 15 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Clif- 
 
 ton [Philadelphia]. Mate: Thomas Maxfield, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 C)wners: James Oellers, Philadel])hia. Wooddrop Sims, Phila- 
 delphia. Jdseph Sims and others, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, James Fulton. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 104 
 
252 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Charming Polly. Pennsjlvania brigantine. Guns: 0. 
 Feb. 8 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander 
 
 T. Ogilvie. Mate: William Eggiar, Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldaon [Philadelphia]. Alexander T. 
 Ogilvie, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: John Donnaldson, William Erskine & Co., Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 108 
 
 1780 Charming Sally. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Aug. 12 80. Bond: |20,000, Master: Alexander Holmes 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Andrew Banner, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Bunner, Murray & Co. and others, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 2, p. 110 
 
 1782 Charming SaUy. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dec. 21 30. Bond: 120,000. Master: Samuel Dunn, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Dunn, jr., Boston. John Coffin .Tones, 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. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Apr. 28 $10,000. Master: Benjamin Chew. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Chew, Stephen Steward [Baltimore]. 
 Owners: The thirteen United States. 
 Witness: R[icbard] Eidgely. 
 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: Chauncey Bulkley, Middletown. Joseph Smith & Co., 
 Middletown. 
 
 Witnesses: Jabez 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, 
 
 JMiddletown. Go;::uinus Eskelens, Middletown. 
 Owners: Joshua Griffith & Co., Middletown. 
 Witnesses: Lemuel Smith, Jonathan Penfleld. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 1 
 
NAVAL BECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 253 
 
 1779 Chevalier de La Luzerne. Pennsylvania cutter. Guns: 
 Oct. 18 14. Crew: S.5. Bond: $10,000. Master: John 
 
 Parks [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Caraon, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Oo., Philadelphia. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 4 
 
 1779 Chevalier de La Luzerne. Pennsylvania ship. Guns; 
 Oct. 25 18. Crew: 75. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas 
 
 Bell [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. William Bingham & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 iSVf« also: Luzerne. C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 3 
 
 17S1 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: 1. Crew: 
 Jul. 26 25. Bond: 120,000. 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 brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Apr. 30 Bond: 120,000. 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. 196, vol. ;■., p. 9 
 
254 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Columbia. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80. 
 Jun. 22 Bond: $-3(),000. Master: William H. Sargeant, 
 
 Philadelphia. Mate: John McCarthj^ [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. 
 
 0. 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[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. 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[homa8] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 12 
 
 1778 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: i. Crew: 25. 
 Jun. 27 Bond: |10,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor. 
 
 Bonders: Yelverton Taylor [Philadelphia]. Thomas Leam- 
 
 ing, jr., Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Learning and others, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Leaming, Joseph Norbury. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Leaming & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 Two documents are here listed. In addition to tlie bond given there 
 is the commission issued by Congress to Harris as master of the Comet 
 This commission is signed by Henry Laurens as president and attested 
 by Charles Thomson as secretary of Congress. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, pp. 16-17 
 
 1779 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 Sep. 9 Bond: 110,000. 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 BECOKDS OF THE EEVOLTJTION. 255 
 
 1780 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 Mar. 30 Bond: $10,000. Master: William Potts. 
 
 Bonders: William Potts, Philadelphia. Thomaa Pryor, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Pryor, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan & 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 19 
 
 1780 Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. 
 Aug. 29 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: 120,000. Master: John McCarthy 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Mate: George Bunner [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Leaming, Philadelphia. Joseph C. Fisher, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners; Thomas Leaming, 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: Sanauel 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: 120,000. Master: William Thompson. 
 
 Bonders: William Thompson [Baltimore, Md?]. Shore & 
 
 McCormiso, Virginia. 
 Owners: Shore & McCormiso, Virginia. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 21 
 
256 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Commerce. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 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 Grafton, Salem. 
 
 Joseph Grafton, 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. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Cox. 
 
 Bonders: Paul Cox, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: McClenachan & Moore, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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 Bartlett. 
 
 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 EECOKDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 257 
 
 1782 Commerce. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Aug. 30 12. Bond: |20,000. Master: Ephriam Em- 
 
 merton. 
 
 Bonders: Ephriam Emmerton, Salem. John Norris, W. P. 
 
 Bartlett. 
 Owners: John Norris and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nat[haniel] Perry, Thomas Lamson. 
 The master's name is spelled Emerton also. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 25 
 
 1781 Commodore D. G-alvez. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 
 Dec. 12 8. Crew: 35. Bond: |20,000. Master: Mathew 
 
 Madan, Philadelphia. Mate: John Lawson, 
 [Philadelphia. ] 
 
 Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. Mathew Madan, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Mathew Madan, Meade & Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 30 
 
 Commodore Galvez. See: Don Galvez and General 
 Galvez. 
 
 1783 Conclusion. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 
 Mar. 11 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Coles. 
 
 Bonders: AVilliam Coles, Beverly. Samuel Cabot, Beverjy. 
 
 William Homan. 
 Owners: Samuel Cabot and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: John Lee, jr., Stephen Geatch. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 32 
 
 1778 Concord. Mainland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 22. Bond: 
 jm,_ w f5,000. Master: Robert. Brisson. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Brisson [.\nnapolis?]. Isaac Van Bibber, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owner: Pierre Adelon, [Bourdeaux, France]. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 33 
 
 1779 Concord. Pennsj-lvania schooner. Guns: -4. Crew: 20. 
 Feb. 6 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 Ellick, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 34 
 5212—06 17 
 
258 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 35 
 
 1779 Concord. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Oct. 18 Bond: $10,000. Master: Matthew Strong [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Eobert 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. 
 Mar. 16 Bond: $10,000. Master: Daniel Ridge [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Joseph Hargan, 
 
 - Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 36 
 
 1776 Congress. Pennsj'lvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 45. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: Not stated. Master: George McAroy 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Dean, Philadelphia. Philip Moore & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 AVitnesses: William Ritchie, John Duffield. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 40 
 
 1781 Congress. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130. 
 Mar. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Ropes. 
 
 Bonders: David Ropes, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. John 
 
 Leach, Salem. 
 Owner: Henry Rust, Salem. ^ 
 
 Witnesses: Richard Shatswell, Abner Chase. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 41 
 
 1781 Congress. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 24. Crew: 200. 
 May 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Geddes, Phila- 
 
 delphia. Mate: John Parks [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. George Geddes, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Mathew & Thomas Irwin and Blair McClenachan & 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 39 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OK THE REVOLUTION. 259 
 
 ITS! Congress. Massachusetts brioantiiio. Guns: (>. Crew: 
 Jun. 6 U. Bond: $l'0,()00. i\(astei-: Seth Clark. 
 
 Bonders: Seth dark, Salisbury. Sumnel X\'e, S;ilisbur>-. 
 
 Joseph Tyler, Salisbury. 
 Owners: Samuel Nyo and otluMv, Salisbury. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel ^\'hite, Nat.lianiel King. 
 
 0. 0. 11)0, vol. 3, p. 88 
 
 178:^ Conquex-ant. JNIassachusetts boat. Gruns: Small arms. 
 Aug. T Crow: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jereuiiah 
 
 Cushino-. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Cushing, Rostun. William Pe Luce, Bos- 
 ton. Thomas AVatson, Boston. 
 (*\vners: William [Pe] Luee and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Young. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 42 
 
 1782 Constant. Massachusetts brlgantine. Guns: i. Crew: 
 Apr. It). 12. Bond: !?20.000. Pilaster: Cornelius Fellows. 
 
 Bonders: Cornelius Fellows, Boston. Paniel Sargent, Boston. 
 
 Robert l^avis, Boston. 
 Owners: l^aiiiel Hubbard, Daniel Sargent and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Harrington, Samson Keed. 
 
 0. ('. 196, vol. .", p. 43 
 
 1779 Convention. Pennsylvania brioantine. (funs: ti. Crew: 
 Jun. 3 20. Bond: ^lO.OtlO. Master: William Allen. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Caldwell, Philadelphia. William Allen, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Blair Mcl^lenaelian, James Jlease, and Sanmel Cald- 
 well, Philadelphia. 
 
 AVitiH'ss: James Trimble. 
 
 C C. ISli!, vol. 3, p. 44 
 
 1781 Cormorant. New Hampshire brioautine. Guns: 0. 
 Dec. Irt Crew: 15. Bond: ^20,000. ::Master: John Per- 
 
 kins. 
 Bonders: John l^'erkins [Portsmouth]. Andrew Wiggin, jr., 
 
 Portsmouth. .Joshua Chase, Portsmouth. 
 Ownei-s: Andrew Wiggin, Portsmouth. Samuel Baily, Ports- 
 mouth. John Perkins, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: MesluH'h Weare, Gideon .Marshall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 45 
 
 1780 Cornelia. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 16. 
 Oct. 2 Bond: !?20.000. :Master: John Tanner. 
 
 Bonders: John Tanner, Philadelphia. Isaac Moses. Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Ownei-s: Isaac Moses. Philadelphia. ^Matthew Clarkson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 46 
 
260 LIBBAKY 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 Armi- 
 
 stead. 
 Owners: Baker & Blow, Virginia. 
 Witness: Charles Hay. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 48 
 
 1781 Count de Grasse. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 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. 196, vol. 3, p. 50 
 
 1781 Count de G-rasse. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dec. 22 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gifford. 
 
 Mate: Joseph Bennet [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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 51 
 
 1782 Count de Grasse. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 May 4 35. 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, p. 52 
 
 1782 Count de Grasse. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. 
 May 16 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Ebenezer 
 
 Stanton. 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Stanton, Stonington. Jonathan Brewster, 
 
 Norwich. James Geer, Groton. 
 Owners: Jeremiah Halsey & Co. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, John Richards. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 47 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 261 
 
 1778 Count d'Estaing. [Pennsylvania?] .schooner. Guns: 2. 
 Aug. 31 Crew: Not stated. Bond: $10,000. Master: 
 
 William Dunlop [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonder: None. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 54 
 
 1780 Count d'Estaing. Massachusetts ship. Guns: lo. Crew: 
 Aug. 2-1 25. Bond: $2(\000. Master: Elias Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Elias Smith [Beverly]. John Dj'son, Beverly. James 
 
 Morphy, Beverly. 
 Owners: John Dyson and others, Beverly. 
 "Witness: John Avery jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. Z, 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 o£ Virginia. 
 Witness: Thomas Divers. 
 
 C. 0. 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 
 
 Uilman, Kxeter, N. H. 
 Owners: John jS'orris & Co., Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nicholas Oilman, John Wentworth, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 57 
 
 -^I^Q Cutter. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 jjq^'_ 3 45. Bond: 120,000. Master: George Ashby, jr. 
 
 Bonders: George Ashby, jr., Salem. Edward Norris, Salem. 
 
 Henry Cloutman, Salem. 
 Owners: Edward Norris and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Cook, John Cloutman, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 56 
 
 17j^2 Cutter. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Sep. 27 Bond: $20,000. INIaster: Joseph Strout. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Strout, Salem. Samuel Page, Salem. James 
 
 Sullivan. 
 Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Onesiphorus Tileston, W[ ] Rogers. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 58 
 
 1782 Cyrus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: iS. 
 Mar. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: John O'Brien. 
 
 Bonders: John O'Brien, Newburyport. Joseph Marquand, 
 
 Newburyport. John Jenkins, Newburyport. 
 Owueis: Joseph Marquand and John Coffin Jones [Boston]. 
 Witnesses: Robert Hooper, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 60 
 
262 LIBKAEY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1782 C3rrus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Jun. 1 Bond: §20,000. Master: Jonathan Mason jr. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Mason, jr., Salem. Nathaniel Silsbee, 
 
 Salem. Jonathan Mason, Salem. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Moses, Zachariaa Foot. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 59 
 
 1781 Dandy. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. 
 Oct. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: George House. 
 
 Bonders: George House, New London. John Deshon, New- 
 London. Nathaniel Shaw, New London. 
 Owners: [ ] Clerkson & Co. 
 Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, John Foster. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 62 
 
 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, Lavinius Clarkson and others. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 61 
 
 1781 Dart. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 36. 
 Jun. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Davis. Mate: 
 
 Richard Minors [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Davis, Philadelphia. E[obert] Shewell, 
 
 Philadelphia. John Lucas, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: William Douglass, Virginia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, 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 Estes. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 67 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 263 
 
 1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 22. 
 Jul. 10 Bond: |20,000. Master: Zenas Cook. 
 
 Bonders: Zenas Cook, Salem. Miles Ward, jr. [Salem]. 
 
 Joshua Goodale, jr. [Salem]. 
 Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: William Presson, Joshua Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 63. 
 
 1782 Dart. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 9 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. 6 120,000. 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 hrigantine. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. 
 Mar. 15 Bond: |20,000. Master: Dan Scovell. 
 
 Bonders: Dan Scovell, Farmington. Justus Riley, Wethers- 
 
 fleld. John Wright, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Connecticut. 
 Witnesses: Elisha Williams, Josiah Bobbins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 70 
 
 1779 Defence. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. 
 Jul. 30 Bond: 110,000. Master: Charles Harrison, 
 
 [Philadelphia.] 
 
 Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Morris and Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Swan wick, Charles Miller. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 73 
 
264 LIBEABY OF CONGBBSS. 
 
 1780 Defence. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80. 
 Jul. 28 Bond: f 20,000. Master: Benjamin Wickes, 
 
 [Philadelphia.] 
 
 Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Morris & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Angel Oeronio, John Swan wick. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 75 
 
 1781 Defence. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Nov. 18 16. Bond: 120,000. Master: Robert Rentoul. 
 
 Bonders: Robert 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, p. 74 
 
 1782 Defence. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Oct. 26 16. Bond: 120,000. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 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. C. 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 Hunt- 
 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 
 
NAV.VL liKCORDS OF THE Kl'IVOLUTlON. 265 
 
 17S'3 Defiance. Massachusotts hoat. Guns: Small arms. 
 Oct. 12 Crew: 1>. Bond: $l'O,(H)0. IMaster: William 
 
 Road. 
 
 BomU'i's: William Kouil, Fn-i'tuwn. RcilH-rt B:\L;n;ill, Ixx'^tcm. 
 
 Saimn'l Alontu'imu'rv, Boston. 
 Owiutn: lienjaiuin Weaver iiiul otlu'r.t, Kivetown. 
 Witnesses; William Rliodes, Jame.s Heck. 
 
 C. 0. \m, vol. 3, p. 78 
 
 177S Delaware. Maryland brig. Guns: 10. Crow: 30. 
 J^I'ii"- 2S Bond: $10,000. Mastor: Jolr.i .\n_o-us. 
 
 Bondevs: .loliu .\ngus [PliiUulelpliia]. Joseph Williams, 
 
 Annapolis, Md. 
 Owners: Josepli Williams and otliers, Maryland. 
 Witness: T[lionuis] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. ('. l;)t;, vol. :!, p. 79 
 
 j'^Ys) Dela-ware. Pomtsylvania brig-antine. (nins: 10. Crew: 
 jTob. 15 ■iS- Bond: !? 10.000. IMaster: John Barry [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Irwin. JIathew Irwin, Philadelphia. 
 C)\\ ners: Thomas A; Matliew Irwin, Pliiladelphia. 
 Witnesses: t^hristoplier Irwin, James Trimlile. 
 
 C. 0. 190, vol. :^, p. 80 
 
 I'j^l Delaware. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: S. Crow: 30. 
 Fob. -20 Bond: $-Jt>.000. Master: John Prole, [Philadel- 
 
 phia.] Mate: Richard Eyros, Philadelphia. 
 Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia, (.ieorge Ord, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Chvners: Samuel Inglis, (.ieorge Ord it ("o., Pliiladelphia. 
 Witness. James Trimble. 
 
 0. O. 19ti, vol. ;!, p. S2 
 
 jYSI Dela-ware. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crow: 
 _^ .' .)•; 17. Bond: S^-JO.OOO. Master: Kiehard Inkson. 
 
 Mate: William :\lartin [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James .Vsh, Philadelphia. Riehard Inkson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners; James Ash, Philadelphia. -Vndrew Tybout i>i Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 O. C\ l!H>, vol. :!, p. SI 
 
 I7^[ Dela^ware. Pennsylvania sohooner. (runs: '2. Crew: 
 
 Dg^,_ 1^ 10. Bond: Si'O.tlOO. Master: William Smith 
 
 [Philadelphia]. ^lato: John Brueo, Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders; John ^leN'aehtane, Philadelphia. .Vdani Gilchrist, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Ownei's; ,lohn ^leNaehtane, Philadelphia. Adam Gilehrist, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness; James Ti-imble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. :\ p. S3 
 
266 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 177S 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 Hamlin, Aaron Eliot. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 91 
 
 1778 Delight. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. 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[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 88 
 
 1781 Delight. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. 
 Jan. 6 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. 196, vol. 3, p. 85 
 
 1781 Delight. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Post. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Post [Saybrook]. Edward Hallam [New 
 
 London]. Ebenezer Sage [Middletown]. 
 Owners: Comfort Sage & Co. [Middletown]. 
 Witnesses: Amasa Learned, Samuel Johnston, Jonathan Trum- 
 bull, jr., Joshua Young. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 89 
 
 1781 Delight. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 26 Bond: §20,000. Master: Samuel Johnston. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Johnston, Middletown. Comfort Sage, Mid- 
 dletown. George Starr, Middletown. 
 Owners: Comfort Sage & Co. [Middletown.] 
 A^'itnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Willard Wright. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 86 
 
 1781 Delight. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 ^ug. 16 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Sar- 
 
 gent. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Sargent, Cape Ann. William Parsons, 
 
 Boston. Nehemiah Somes, Boston. 
 Owners: William Parsons and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joshua Loring, jr., John La veil. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 90 
 
NAVAL KECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 267 
 
 1781 Delight. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ebenezer Lakeman. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Lakeman, Ipswich. Ephraim Kendall, 
 
 Ipswich. John Heard, Ipswich. 
 Owners: Ephraim Kendall and others, Ipswich. 
 Witnesses: James Perkins, Joseph Dennis. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 87 
 
 1782 Delight. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Goodwin, Boston. William Parsons, Boston. 
 
 Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 Owners: Eben Parsons and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John G. Rogers, J. Stimson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 84 
 
 1781 Diamond. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. 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. 3, p. 108 
 
 I'j'jQ Diana. Pennsylvania snow. Guns : 12. Crew : 30. 
 X)ec. 3 Bond: 110,000. Master: Joy Castle [Philadel- 
 
 phia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. George Kennedy, 
 
 'Philadelphia. ' 
 
 Owners: Blair McCle nachan & Co., Philadelphia.. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Patrick Moore. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 95 
 
 1780 Diana. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. 
 gep. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Manning. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. George Wentworth, 
 
 Portsmouth. John Penhallow, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Thomas Martin, George Wentworth. 
 Witnesses: George King, John Foster. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 106 
 
 1780 Diana. Massachusetts snow. Guns : 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 LIBBAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Diana. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: 120,000. Master: Henry Hawkins. Mate: 
 
 Joseph Vansise [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Imlay, Philadelphia. Henry Hawkins, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: John Imlay & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 102 
 
 1780 Diana. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dee. 23 30. Bond: 120,000. Master: Hugh Chisholm. 
 
 Bonders: Hugh Chisholm [Kittery, Mass.?]. Nathaniel Fol- 
 
 som, Portsmouth. George Wentworth, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Thomas Martin, George Wentworth. 
 Witnesses: John Langdon, Joseph Bass. 
 
 [Captain's name may be Chicliester. See brig Fair American^ Sep. 1. 
 1781.] 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 96 
 
 1780 Diana. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Dec. 23 Bond: |20,000. Master: Josiah Shaekford. 
 
 Bonders: Josiah Shaekford, 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: 15. 
 Jan. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Knapp. 
 
 Bonders: William Knapp, Newburyport. Robert Stevenson, 
 
 Newburyport. Wipgate Newman, 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 Swazey and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Wood, Richard Farnum. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 3, p. 105 
 
 1781 Diana. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: Robert Barker. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Barker, Salem. N[athan] Goodale, Salem. 
 
 William West, jr., Salem. 
 Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Webb, Nathan Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 94 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 269 
 
 1782 Diana. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Apr. 20 Bond: |20,000. Master: Robert Gushing. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Gushing, Boston. Thomas Adams, Boston. 
 
 Daniel Bell, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Bell and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Charles Williams, Amos Windship. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 99 
 
 1782 Diana. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. Bond: 
 Aug. 120,000. Master: ThorndikeDeland. 
 
 Bonders: Thorndike Deland, Salem. M[ ] Lafitte, Salem. 
 
 Daniel Bigelow, Boston. 
 Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, J[ohn] Dall, Jonathan Mason. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 100 
 
 1782 Diana. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Oct. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Seth Harding. 
 
 Bonders: Seth Harding [New London]. David Trumbull 
 
 [Lebanon]. John Alden, [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Thomas Adams & Co. 
 Witnesses: Jabez 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. Leonard Jarvis, Boston. 
 
 Joseph Russell, jr., Boston. 
 Owners: Leonard Jarvis, Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston. 
 Witness: John Hichborn. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 97 
 
 1781 Discovery. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 80. 
 MsLY. 2 Bond: 120,000. Master: Francis Brown. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Brown, New Haven, Conn. Jeremiah Piatt, 
 
 Hartford, Conn. James Jarvis, Boston, Mass. 
 Owners: James Jarvis & Co., Boston, Mass. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Tallmadge, Jonathan Trumbull, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 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. Ill 
 
 1781 Disdain. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 7 Bond: 120,000. 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 OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 6. Bond: 
 Dec. 18 $5,000. 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 4 
 
 1779 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: Not stated. Crew: 
 Mar. 30. 6. Bond: |5,000. Master: John Frazier. 
 
 Bonders: John Frazier [Dorchester County?] . J [oseph] Dow- 
 son, Annapolis. 
 Owners: John Johnson, J [oseph] Dowson & Co., Annapolis. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 3 
 
 1779 Dispatch. Maiyland sloop. Guns: Not stated. (Jrew: 
 Jun. 21 7. Bond: |5,000. Master: T[homas] Walker. 
 
 Bonders: T[homas] Walker [Annapolis?]. J[oseph] Dowson, 
 Annapolis. 
 
 Owners: John Johnson, Annapolis. Joseph Dowson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 7 
 
 1780 Dispatch. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 6. Bond: 
 Feb. 29 15,000. Master: Thomas Walker. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Walker [Annapolis?]. J [oseph] Dowson, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Joseph Dowson & Co., Annapolis. 
 Witness: James Brioe. 
 
 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. Elisha 
 
 Sigourney, Boston. 
 Owner: Benjamin Goodhue, jr., Boston. 
 Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., Eben Prout. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 5 
 
 1781 Dispatch. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Nichols. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Nichols, Portsmouth. Eliphalet Ladd, Exe- 
 ter. Nathaniel Giddings, Exeter. 
 Owners: Tchabod 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. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Apr. 9 Bond^: $20,000. Master: John Felt. 
 
 Bonders: John Felt, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, Boston. Josiah 
 
 Spear, Boston. 
 Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Goff, Sampson Rea. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 2 
 
 1782 Dispatch. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: -l. Crew: 14. 
 Nov. 27 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Burke. 
 
 Bonders: John Burke, Boston. Robert McNeill, Boston. Sam- 
 uel Paine, jr., Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel & Robert McNeill and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joshua Paine, James Kirkwood. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 1 
 
 1782 Dolly. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. 
 Jul. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Davis. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Davis, Boston. Solomon Davis, Boston. 
 
 Nicholas Bowie, Boston. 
 Owners: Solomon Davis and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Davis, Matthew Gooding jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 9 
 
 1778 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[abez?] Hamlin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 21 
 
 1778 Dolphin. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Aug. 6 $.5,000. Master: Joseph Dashiell. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Dashiell [Baltimore?]. William Hyde, Balti- 
 
 nrore. 
 Owners: John Fassett & Co. [Worcester County]. 
 Witness: T[homa8] 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 & Alexander iMcKim?, Baltimore.] 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. O. 196, vol. 4, p. 10 
 
 1779 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: Ebenezer Sage & Co., Middletown. 
 Witnesses: Eliaha Clark, Arthur Magill. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 32 
 
272 LIBRAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 I77y 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. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 25 
 
 17Y9 Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 15. 
 Dec. 25 Bond: |10,000. Master: Ashbell Burnham. 
 
 Bonders: Ashbell Burnham, Middletown. Chauncey Bulkley, 
 
 Chatham. Edward Hallam, New London. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Winthrop Saltonstall, Gibson Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 15 
 
 1780 Dolphin. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: li. 
 Aug. IS Bond: |20,000. Master: Joshua Studson [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Davis, jr., Philadelphia. Thomas Stites, 
 
 Philadelphia. Daniel Griggs, New Jersey. 
 Owners: Samuel Brown, Daniel Griggs & Co. 
 Witness: .lames Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 33 
 
 If 30 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 30 
 
 1780 Dolphin. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 9. Crew: 40. 
 Nov. 29 Bond: |20,000. Master: John G. Scranton. 
 
 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: 6. 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: 35. 
 J^l- 1* Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Knowlton. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Knowlton, Beverly. William Homan, Bev- 
 erly. Benjamin Lovett, jr., Beverly. 
 Owners: William Homan and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., James Green. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 24 
 
 1781 Dolphin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 16 Bond: |20,000. Master: Isaac Phelps. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Phelps, Hartford. Joel Jones, Hartford. Elias 
 
 Worthington, jr., Hartford. 
 Owner: Isaac Phelps, Hartford. 
 Witnesses: William Hubbard, Henry Caldwell. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 27 
 
 1781 Dolphin. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Nov. 3 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brice, Phila- 
 
 delphia. Mate: John Constantine [Philadel- 
 phia?]. 
 Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. John Brice, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Alexander Nesbitt, and Walter 
 
 Stewart, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 14 
 
 1781 Dolphin. Virginia brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 
 Nov. 7 120,000. Master: Madett Engs. 
 
 Bonders: Madett Engs [Virginia], Henry Banks [Eichmond?]. 
 Owner: James Neilson [Richmond?]. 
 Witness: Charles Hay. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 18 
 
 1781 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 12 Bond; |30,000. Master: William Gray. 
 
 Bonders: William Gray, Salem. N[athan] Goodale, Salem. 
 
 Miles Ward, jr. 
 Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Miles Ward, Nathan Ward. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 22 
 
 1781 Dolphin. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 20 
 
 5212—06 18 
 
274 LIBEABY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Mar. 5 Bond: 120,000. 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 Jacks&n, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Henry Wolf. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 23 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Mar. 16 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. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Apr. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Babson. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Babson, Cape Ann. James Pearson, jr.. Cape 
 
 Ann. AV[ ] Wier, Cape Ann. 
 Owner: James Pearson, Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: Gideon Challis, Humphrey Bray. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 11 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 Apr. 16 Bond: $20, 000. Master: Greag Powers. 
 
 Bonders: Greag Powers, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, Boston. 
 
 Josiah Spear, Boston. 
 Owners: David Ropes and others, Salem. 
 Witness: Sampson Eea. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 28 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew: 
 May 8 10. Bond: |20,000. Master: Jabez Meigs. 
 
 Bonders: Jabez Meigs, Plymouth. Ebenezer Nye, Plymouth. 
 
 Joseph Palmer, Plymouth. 
 Owner: Jabez Meigs, Plymouth. 
 Witnesses: Silas Hatch, Elisha Swift. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 29 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 275 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. 
 May 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Chaple. 
 
 Bonders: William Chaple [Salem]. John Tucker, Salem. 
 
 Samuel Ward [Salem]. 
 Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Edward Norris, Samuel Page. 
 
 On Massachusetts records name is spelled Chapell also. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 16 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. 
 Aug. 13 Bond^ $20,000. Master: Francis Benson. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Benson, Salem. Henry Rust, Salem. Samuel 
 
 Ward, Salem. 
 Owners: Henry Bust and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Mansel Alcock, William Northey. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 13 
 
 1782 Dolphin. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 1. Crew: 
 Sep. 10 16. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 12 
 
 1781 Don Francisco. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 Mar. 24 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gif- 
 
 f ord [Philadelphia]. Mate : Hugh Willson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Thomas Morris, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Stewart & Totten. Samuel C. Morris &Co., Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witnesses: Aaron Stockholm, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 35 
 
 1781 Don Francisco. Penns3'lvania brigantine. Guns: s. 
 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 McOlenachan and others Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1, p. 36 
 
 1782 Don Gtalvez. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 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 LIBKAKY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1779 DoniaAntoney. Maryland brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Nov. 29 Bond: §10,000. Master: John Harr. 
 
 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: 6. Crew: 
 Aug. 12 16. Bond: 820,000. Master: John Burrows. 
 
 Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. J[ohn] W. Stanly, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John W. Stanly, William Morris, and Stephen Tinker. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Thomas Turner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 39 
 
 j^778 Dorchester. Maryland schooner. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. 
 Oct. 26 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: i. Crew: 10. 
 Jun. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Frazier. 
 
 Bonders: James Frazier, Dorchester County. E[ohertson] 
 
 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 Sutter, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: United States. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 42 
 
 1780 Dove. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. Bond: 
 Mar. 18 S5,6oO. Master: John McKirdy. 
 
 Bonders: John McKirdy [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: Archibald Buchanan & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 43 
 
 1778 Dragon. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 25 Bond: 85,000. Master: Thomas Johnson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Johnson [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Hugh Young and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: J[ohn] Muir. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 47 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 277 
 
 1Y79 Dragon. Mandand schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. 
 
 Jun. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: Alexander Cain. Mate: 
 
 John Doug^herty [Baltimore?]. Boatswain: John 
 
 Whistler. Gunner: William Hawser. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Cain [Philadelphia]. David Plunkct, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 45 
 
 1781 Dragon. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 7 Bond: |20,000. Master: James Handy. 
 
 Bonders: James Handy, Baltimore. Joseph Williams, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 46 
 
 1782 Dragon. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 3 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Adams. 
 
 Bonders: John Adams, Boston. John Coffin Jones [Boston]. 
 
 Thomas Lee, Boston. 
 Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Coffin Boyd, John Fenno. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 44 
 
 1780 Drake. Massachusetts brigantinc. Guns: 6. Crew: 1-i. 
 Nov. 7 Bond: |20,000. Master: Nathaniel Newman. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Newman, Newburyport. John Pettingell, 
 
 Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport. 
 Owners: John Pettingell and Mnses Brown. 
 Witnesses: Philip Bagley, Ebenezer Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 48 
 
 1781 Dreadnought. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 40. 
 Jun. 4 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Darnell [Dar- 
 nel?], [Philadelphia], Mate: Thomas Robb. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord. 
 Owners: Samuel Inglis, George Ord & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Plenry Martin. 
 
 See bond for schooner Ilrllij, Sep. 6, 1781, where signature o£ master 
 appears as Henry Darnel. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 50 
 
 1782 Dreadnought. Massachusetts lugger. Gunj: 2. Crew: 
 May 11 35. Bond: *2(),000. Master: Amjs Potter. 
 
 Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paschal 
 
 N. Smith, Boston. 
 Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Eliakim Raymond, George Scott. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 51 
 
278 LIBKAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1782 Dreadnought. Virginia galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 50. 
 Jan. 15 Bond: |20,000. Master: "William Bellamy. 
 
 Bonders: William Bellamy, James Hunter, Eichmond. 
 Owner: James Neilson, Petersburg. 
 Witness: A[rchibald] Blair. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 49 
 
 1780 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. 
 Jun. 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 55 
 
 1780 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 16. 
 Aug. 8 Crew: 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: William 
 
 Taylor. 
 
 Bonders: William Taylor [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owner: William Neill, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4. p. 54 
 
 1781 Duke of Leinster. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Jan. 20 45. Bond: |20,000. Master: Robert Caulfield 
 
 [Baltimore]. Mate: James Sackett [Baltimore?]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Caulfleld [Baltimore]. William Neill, Balti- 
 more. 
 Owners: William Neill & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witne.ss: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 53 
 
 1781 Duke of Leinster. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. 
 Jan. 20 Crew: 40. Bond: 120,000. 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. 56 
 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 52 
 
NAVAL KECOBDS OF THE EEVOLUTION, 279 
 
 1778 Eagle. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Nov. 20 15,000. Master: Edward Conkling, New London. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Conkling, Joseph Conkling, Groton. 
 Owners: John Wright, John Foster, Uriah Rogers, Joseph and 
 
 Edward Conkling. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Ann Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 59 
 
 1779 Eagle. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 May 28 Bond: $5,000. Master: David Brooks. 
 
 Bonders: Jabez Chapman, East Haddam. David Brooks, 
 
 Chatham. Dyar Throop, East Haddam. 
 Owners: Jabez Chapman & Co., East Haddam. 
 Witnesses: William Worthington, Samuel Crane. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 58 
 
 1779 Eagle. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Jun. 12 Bond: |10,000. 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. Marj-land schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Aug. 24 $20,000. Master: James Kennere. 
 
 Bonders: James Kennere, William Hallock, Baltimore. 
 Owners: James Kennere, John Graham, William Graham, 
 
 Pemberton Clayton, Virginia. 
 Witness: Thomas Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 60 
 
 1780 Eagle. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Nov. 8 120,000. 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 
 
 1781 Eagle. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 ^ I 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 Benezet. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 62 
 
 1778 Eclipse. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. 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. r,.3 
 
280 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Edward. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 3. Crew: 
 Nov. 5 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Wilson. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Wilson, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Bos- 
 ton. Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 Owner: Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 Witnesses: George Burroughs, KobertDavis- 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 64 
 
 1782 Eliza. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Vicary, Philadel- 
 
 phia. Mate: William Strickland [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: William Henderson, Philadelphia. John Vicary, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Randall, William Henderson, Philadelphia. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 66 
 
 1782 Eliza. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. 
 May 4 Bond: |20,000. Master: William Leeds. 
 
 Bonders: William Leeds [New London?]. Joseph Howland 
 
 [Norwich]. Giles Mumford [Groton.] 
 Owners: Samuel Broome [Hartford?]. Adam Babcock. 
 Witnesses: Nathan Bailey, jr., Benjamin Hillard. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 65 
 
 1777 Elisabeth. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Sep. 21 Bond: $5,000. Master: Uzziel Clark, Canaan. 
 
 Bonders: Uzziel Clark, Benjamin Henshaw, Middletown. 
 Owner: Benjamin Henshaw, Middletown. 
 Witnesses: James Jones, Andrew Johonnot. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 70 
 
 1778 Elizabeth. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. 
 Dec. 8 Bond: $10,000. Master: Charles Alexander. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 67 
 
 1780 Elizabeth. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Mar. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: George McAroy [Phil- 
 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: George McAroy, Andrew & James Caldwell, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. James Caldwell & 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 ■ C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 73 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 281 
 
 1780 Elizabeth. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Aug. 15 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Michael Hopkins. 
 
 Bonders: Michael Hopkins [Boston?]. Thomas Russell, Bos- 
 ton. Chambers Russell,, Boston. 
 Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Edward McLane, Thomas Greene. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 72 
 
 1781 Elizabeth. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Nov. 1 10. Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel West. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel West [Salem?]. Benjamin Goodhue, jr., 
 
 Salem. Aaron Waitt, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Low, William Shillaber. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 74 
 
 1781 Elizabeth. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 1 Bond: |20,000. Master: Nathaniel Cutting. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Cutting, Newburyport. David Coats, Bos- 
 ton. Joseph Head, Boston. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Amory, jr., John Hiohborn. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 71 
 
 1781 Elizabeth. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Dec. 20 10. Bond: |20,000. Master: Clifford Byrne. 
 
 Bonders: Clifford Byrne, Salem. Aaron Waitt [Salem]. Ben- 
 jamin Goodhue, jr. [Salem]. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: John Tucker, William Shillaber. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 68 
 
 1782 Elizabeth. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 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: $5,000. Master: Andrew Brown. 
 
 Bonilers: Andrew Brown, Middlesex County. John Neilson, 
 
 Middlesex County. 
 Owners: John White, John Van Emburgh, Joseph Potts, and 
 
 John Neilson. 
 Witnesses: Bowes Beid, Jonathan Dean. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 75 
 
 1781 Engilbert. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 55. 
 Apr. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Gale. 
 
 Bonders: John Gale [Virginia?]. John Young, A'irginia. 
 
 Owners: Fine, Lott & Co. 
 
 Witnesses: John Dandridge, Bassett Stith. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 76 
 
2S2 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1776 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 l^roadside giving resolutions of Congress 
 Apr, 3, 1776, stating terms under which privateer commissions should 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 77 
 
 1777 Enterprize. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 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; E[ichard] Eidgely. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 82 
 
 1777 Enterprize. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 78 
 
 1778 Enterprize. New Jersey sloop. Guns: Not stated. 
 Aug. 18 Crew: 15. Bond: £1,000. Master: William 
 
 Marun. 
 
 Bonders: William Marun [New Jersey]. Henry Eemaen. 
 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 
 
 1779 Enterprize. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug. 28 70. Bond: -^10,000. Master: Rufus 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 
 
 1780 Enterprize. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 75. 
 Mar. 23 Bond: |10,000. Master: Rufus Gardner [Phila- 
 delphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Elisha Clark, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: James Vanuxem, Philadelphia. Lardner Clark, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James TrimbVe. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 81 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 283 
 
 1780 Enterprize. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jul. 28 80. 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. 9 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: 26. 
 Jun. 10 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: 20. Crew: 160. 
 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, AVilliam Crafts, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 86 
 
 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 87 
 
 1781 Exchange. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 60. 
 Mar. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Collins. 
 
 Bonders: John Collins, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witness: Peter Kingget. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 88 
 
284 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Exchange. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 
 Oct. 12 15. Bond: |20,000. Master: Henry Tibbets. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Tibbets, Damariscotta, [Me.] 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. Guns: 20. Crew: 40. 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 89 
 
 1780 Expedition. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. 
 Dec. 23 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. 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: Ephraim Lombard. 
 
 Bonders: Ephraim Lombard, Truro. Isaac Smith, Boston. 
 
 John Codman, Boston. 
 Owners: Isaac Smith and Codman & Smith, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Bartlett, Noah Merritt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 91 
 
 1779 Experiment. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug. 17 80. Bond: 15^000. Master: Nathan Sage. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletown. Moses Tryon, Wethers- 
 field. John Bulkley, jr., Wethersfield. 
 Owners: William Griswold & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel Weber, jr. . 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 99 
 
 1780 Experiment. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jun. 17 50. Bond: |20,000. Master: Giles Hall, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Giles Hall jr., Middletown. Barnabas Deane, 
 
 Wethersfield. William Griswold, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: WiUiam Griswold, G[urdon] Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 93 
 
 1780 Experiment. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 
 Sep. 22 20. Bond: 120,000. Master: John Bulkley, jr. 
 
 Bonders: John Bulkley, jr., Wethersfield. Barnabas Deane, 
 
 Wethersfield. John Wright, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: Elisha Williams, Martha Williams. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 92 
 
KAVAL BECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 285 
 
 1780 Expenment. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 65. 
 Oct. 4 Bond: 120,000. Master: John Winning [Balti- 
 more, 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 101 
 
 1781 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 Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Cornelius Bradford, Samuel Swasey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 94 
 
 1781 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 Trirnble. 
 
 C. C. 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 Phippen, John Archer. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 95 
 
 1782 Experiment. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 
 Jul. 13 14. Bond: 120,000. 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 Noyes, Newburyport. Leonard Smith, New- 
 
 buryport. Abraham Noyes, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Nowell, Leonard Smith, and William Noyes. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 96 
 
286 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Experiment. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Dec. 7 Bond: |20,000. Master: George Williams, jr. 
 
 Bonders: George Williams, jr., Salem. AVilliamWest, jr., Salem. 
 
 N[athan] Goodale. 
 Owners: William West and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Hiller, Benjamin Frost. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 4, p. 100 
 
 1780 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 
 Apr. 20 130. Bond: 110,000. Master: Stephen Decatur. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Miller [Philadelphia]. Stephen Decatur 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Charles Miller & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: George Hofner, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 105 
 
 1780 Fair American. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 26. 
 Sep. 15 Bond: 120,000. Master: Luke Kiersted. 
 
 Bonders: Luke Kiersted [Baltimore]. James Williams, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 109 
 
 1780 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Dec. 9 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Jakways. 
 
 Mate: Phineas Eldridge. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Jakways, Philadelphia. Charles Miller, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Charles Miller, Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 108 
 
 1781 Fair American. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 May 22 110. Bond: $20,000. Master: Phineas Eldridge. 
 
 Mate: Uriah Swaine [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Miller [Philadelphia]. Phineas Eldridge 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Charles Miller & Co., Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Gear Ckadwick. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 106 
 
 1781 Fair American. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: l-t. 
 Jul. 18 Crew: 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Champlin. 
 Bonders: Samuel Champlin [New London?]. Jabez Perkins 
 
 [Norwich]. Joseph Howland [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Jabez Perkins & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Richard H. Huntley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. lOS 
 
NAVAL EECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 287 
 
 1781 Fair American. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 Jul. 31 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Frost. 
 
 Bonders: John Frost, Portsmouth. John Walmsley, Ports- 
 mouth. George Libbey, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: John AValmsley and others, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: John Simes, John Parker, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 107 
 
 1781 Fair American. New Hampshire brig. Guns: S. Crew: 
 Sep. 1 36. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hugh Chichester [«]. 
 
 Bonders: Hugh Chichester, Kittery, Mass. John Langdon, 
 
 Portsmouth, N. H. Reuben Shaplay, Portsmouth, N. H. 
 Owners: John Langdon and others, Portsmouth, N. H. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Penhallow, jr., Robert Odiorne Treadwell. 
 
 Name of captain may be Chisholm, See brigantine Diana, Dec. 23, 1780. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 104 
 
 1782 Fair American. Connecticut galleJ^ Gun: 1. Crew: 
 ^P^-1 35. Bond: |20,000. Master: Henry Murfits. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Murfits, New London. John Deshon, New 
 
 London. John Herttell, New London. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London. 
 Witnesses: Peter Brown, jr., G[urdon] Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 110 
 
 1777 Fair Play. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jul. 17 60. Bond: |5,000. Master: Isaac Somes. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Somes, Gloucester. John Coulston, Gloucester. 
 
 Zebulon Giddings, Exeter, N. H. 
 Owner: Tristram Dalton, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, Nicholas Oilman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. 113 
 
 1778 Fair Play. Connecticut schooner. Guns: Not stated. 
 Dec. 8 Crew: 12. Bond: $5,000. Master: Ebenezer 
 
 Drake. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Drake, Connectiaut. Frederick Bull, Con- 
 necticut. John Porter [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Frederick Bull & Co., Connecticut. 
 Witnesses: Henry Van Dyck, Samuel Jones. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 4, p. Ill 
 
 1782 Fair Play. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Jan. 24 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. 196, vol. 4, p. 112 
 
288 LIBRARY OP 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 Quincy, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 1 
 
 1782 Falmouth. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 7. Crew: 30. 
 May 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Barakiah Bassett. 
 
 Bonders: Barakiah Bassett [Plymouth]. Ebenezer Nye [Fal- 
 mouth?]. Silas Hatch [Falmouth]. 
 Owners: Joseph Demick and others, Falmouth. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Sanford, Daniel Butler, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 2 
 
 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 Erwin, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 4 
 
 1779 Fame. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 70. 
 Oct. 18 Bond: 110,000. Master: John Gensell. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. John Gensell, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: John Donnaldson & Co. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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. 196, vol. 5, p. 7 
 
 1780 Fame. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Dec. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Uriah Smith. Mate: 
 
 Thomas Armstrong [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Uriah Smith, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Armstrong, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 9 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 289 
 
 1780 Fame. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 55. Bond: 
 Dec. 23 $20,000. Master: William Treene, Philadelphia. 
 
 Mate: Uriah Smith [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. William Treene, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners; Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 11 
 
 1781 Fame. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 9. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Mar. 19 120,000. 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 
 
 1781 Fame. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 
 Oct. 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 
 
 1781 Fame. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Dec. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Camt)bell. 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. 
 
 Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 8 
 
 1780 Fancy. Massachusetts ship. Gans: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Coffin. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Coffin, Newburyport. Jonathan Hamilton, 
 
 jr., Berwick [Me.]. James Hickey, Portsmouth [N. H.]. 
 Owners: Jonathan Hamilton, Robert Stevenson [Kittery]. 
 Witnesses: John Wheelwright, John Parker. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 13 
 5212—06 19 
 
290 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Fancy. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Aug. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Rice. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Rice [Kittery, Me.]. Bobert Stevenson 
 
 [Kittei-y]. James Hickey [Portsmouth, N. H.]. 
 Owners: Robert Stevenson [Kittery]. Jonathan Hamilton, 
 
 Berwick, Me. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 12 
 
 1779 Fanny. Maryland ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Jun. 11 $5,000. Master: Benjamin Loxley, jr. Lieut.: 
 
 Luke Kiersted, Baltimore. Mate : Kingley Miller. 
 2d Mate: Stephen Burdox. Gunner, Robert 
 Brown. Boatswain: George Leech. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Loxley, jr. [Baltimore]. Robert Purviance, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Samuel Robert Purviance and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 15 
 
 1780 Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 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, Ebenezer Bea. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 17 
 
 1781 Fanny. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Mar. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Bulfinch. Mate: 
 
 Seth Paddock [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: William Pollard, Philadelphia. Samuel Bulfinch, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: William Pollard, Philadelphia. James Seagrove, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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 \Vard, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nehemiah BuflBngton, Benjamin Fry. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 16 
 
 1780 Farmer. Connecticut sloop. Guns: i. Crew: 12. 
 Jul. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ebenezer Egleston. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer 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 EECOEDS OF THE BEVOLUTION. 291 
 
 1781 Favourite. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Jun. 11 75. Bond: |20,000. Master: Jonathan Bud- 
 
 ington. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Budington [Norwich]. Normand Morison 
 
 [Hartford?]. Aaron Olmsted [Hartford]. 
 Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: Ralph Pomeroy, Isaac Peet. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 19 
 
 1781 Favourite. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elias Davis. 
 
 Bonders: Elias Davis, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. Mosea 
 
 Pike, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Sargent and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John G. Rogers, Richard Littlefield. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 20 
 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 21 
 
 1782 Favourite. Massachusetts brigantine. 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 22 
 
 1782 Favourite. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 21 Bond: $20,000. 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: Jamea Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 25 
 
292 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1780 Fayette. Pennsj^lvania brigantine. Guns: IS. Crew: 
 Nov. 11 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Davison 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: George Meade, Philadelphia. John Wilcocks, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: George Meade, John Wilcocks, and Thomas Fitzsi- 
 mons [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Samuel Davison. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 24 
 
 1779 Felicity. Mar3'Iand schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jeremiah Yellott. Mate: 
 
 Frederick Folger [Annapolis]. 3 Lt. : Claude 
 
 Besse [Baltimore?]. Boatswain: Daniel Cheney. 
 
 Gunner: John Rozubo. 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Yellott [Baltimore?]. Charles Wallace, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Jesse Hollingsworth and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 29 
 
 1780 Felicity. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Frederick Folger. 
 
 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. 196, 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 Neill, Baltimore. 
 Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. ^ 196, vol. 5, p. 26 
 
 1781 Felicity. Pennsjdvania schooner. Guns: 8. 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 Hollingsworth. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Josiah Siddons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 2S 
 
 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: WiUiam Winder, jr., Joseph Pennell. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 30 
 
NAVAL EBCOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 293 
 
 [1781] Financier. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 
 Aug. 11 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Harr. Mate:' 
 
 Daniel Colgan [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: John Wiloocks, Philadelphia. John Harr [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons & Co., John Wilcocks, and Abra- 
 ham Markoe. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 31 
 
 1779 Firebrand. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Sept. 16 60. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 33 
 
 1782 Firebrand. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. 
 Jul. 11 Master: Abraham Cooper WoodhuU. 
 
 Bonders: Abraham Cooper Woodhull, Joseph Squire, Fairfield. 
 
 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: Eliakim Kaymond, George Scott. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 32 
 
 1780 Fish Havrk. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Sep. 1 16. Bond: 120,000. Master: Israel Ober. 
 
 Bonders: Israel Ober, Beverly. Nathan Leech, Beverly. 
 
 Livermore Whittridge, Beverly. 
 Owner: Josiah Batcheldor, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Caleb D. Batcheldor, Anna Leech. 
 
 0. 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: Tristrani Coffin, David Cutler. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 35 
 
294 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 1779 Flora. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 76. 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. Crew: 75. 
 Jul. 12 Bond: 120,000. Master: William Brewster 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: William Pollard, Alexander Tod, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William Pollard, Alexander Tod & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: Thomas G. Pollard. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Mackay, Alexander Mackay. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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: Hugh 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 Bunnell. 
 
 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 EECOKDS OF THE KEVOLUTION, 295 
 
 1778 Fly. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 6. Bond: |6, 000. 
 Jun. 25 Master: Jonathan Parsons. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Parsons, Newburyport, Mass. James 
 
 Williams, Annapolis. 
 Owners : Samuel & Robert Purviance and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 51 
 
 1778 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 4.5. 
 Jul. 16 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. Gun.s: 3. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 31 Bond: |.5,000. Master: Micajah Smith [Phila- 
 
 delphia.] 
 
 Bonders: Peter January, Isaac Snowden, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Peter January, John Paine & Co. [Phili^delphia] . 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 58 
 
 1778 Fly. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 5. Bond: 
 Dec. 10 $5,000. Master: Zephaniah Jennings. 
 
 Bonders: Zephanialx Jennings, Norwich. William Coit & Co., 
 
 Norwich. 
 Owners: Christopher Leffingwell & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, jr., John Porter. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 48 
 
 1779 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Feb. 4 Bond: 110,000. Master: \A"iniam Gandal. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Leaming, Philadelphia. William Gandal, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 47 
 
296 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 FJy. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. Bond 
 Mar. 30 |6,000. 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, p. 44 
 
 1779 Fly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 1:^. 
 May 21 Bond: $10,000. Master: John King [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph C. Fisher and Thomas Leaming & Co., Pnila- 
 
 delphia. 
 W^itness: 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. 196, 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 Budolph [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 
 
 Sigourney, Boston. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue, jr., and others [Salem]. 
 Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, jr., Eben Prout. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 56 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS Or THE EEVOLXJTION. 297 
 
 1781 Fly. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 4. Ci'ew: 12. Bond: 
 Jun. 9 $20,000. Master: Francis Du Closs [Philadel- 
 
 phia?]. Mate: Daniel Fortune, Philadelphia. 
 Bonders: Joseph Oarson, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Feb. 12 Bond: 120,000. Master: Christopher Babbidge. 
 
 Bonders: Christopher Babbidge [Salem]. Nathaniel Silsbee 
 
 [Salem]. Elijah Haaket, Salem. 
 Owner: Elias Ilasket Derby, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Philips, John Newell. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 43 
 
 1782 Fly. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 Jun. 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 Lamson. 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 53 
 
 1778 Flying Fish. Connecticut[?] schooner. Guns: Not stated. 
 Jan. 28 Crew: Not stated. Bond: £500. Master: Heze- 
 
 kiah Crowell. 
 
 Bonders: Hezekiah Crowell, Massachusetts. Ezekiel Gorham. 
 
 Massachusetts. 
 Owners: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Abraham Davenport, J[abez] Hamlin. 
 
 Bond ia to John Lawrence, 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Flying Fish. Massachusetts bngantine. Guns: 6. 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. 0. 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. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 61 
 
 1782 Flying Fish. Pennsj^lvania boat. Guns: 3. Crew: 12. 
 Jul. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zachariah Goforth. 
 
 Mate: William Carter [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Zachariah Goforth [Philadelphia]. Elias Boys, 
 
 [Philadelphia.] 
 Owner: Zachariah Goforth. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 62 
 
 1780 Fortunate. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 63, 
 
 1776 Fortune. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. 
 Oct. 9 Bond: |5,000. Master: Andrew Palmer. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Palmer, Stonington. Nathan Palmer, jr., 
 
 Stonington. John Belcher, Stonington. 
 Owners: Nathan and Asa Palmer, Stonington. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Starr, jr., Jonathan Whelden. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 68 
 
 1781 Fortune. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 Mar. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master, Joshua Burges. 
 
 Bonders: Joshua Burges, Newburyport. Nehemiah Somes, 
 
 Boston. Gustavus Fellows, Boston. 
 Owners: Tristram Dalton and others, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Deming, Nicholas Bowe. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 65 
 
 1781 Fortune. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 Jul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Ives. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Ives, Salem. John Dyson, Salem. Joshua 
 
 Ellingwood, Salem. 
 Owners: John Dyson and others. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Peirce. James Green. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5 p. 66 
 
NAVAL, RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 299 
 
 1781 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 64 
 
 1781 Fortune. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew: 
 Nov. 7 16. Bond: 120,000. 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. 
 
 0. 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 EUery. 
 Owners: David Pearce and others, Gloucester. 
 Witnesses: William Peirce, Jonathan El well. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 69 
 
 1782 Foudroyant. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: ■!. 
 Aug. 10 Crew: 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 & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witnesses: U[riah] Forrest, T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 71 
 
 1779 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: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 76 
 
 1780 Fox. Maryland brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 22. Bond: 
 Mar. 13 |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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Fox. Maryland bri^. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 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. 15 120,000. Master: Levi Doane. 
 
 Bonders: Levi Doane, Boston. John Adams, Boston. Samuel 
 
 Greenough, Boston. 
 Owners: John Adams and Samuel Greenough. 
 Witnesses: Edward Edes, Samuel Frothingham. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 77 
 
 1781 Fox. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 22. Bond: 
 Jan. 12 120,000. 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. 
 Falmouth, Mass., now Portland, Me. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 92 
 
 1781 Fox. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 May 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Manning. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Manning, Portsmouth. Woodbury Langdon, 
 
 Portsmouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth. , 
 Owners: Woodbury Langdon and others. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Cotton, Ephraim Dennett. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 85 
 
 1781 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20. 
 ■^^S- 24: Bond: |20,000. Master: Daniel Howland. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Howland, 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 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 301 
 
 17S1 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 75. 
 Aug. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah Lansva}^ 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Lansvay, Salem. John Felt, jr., Salem. 
 
 Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem. 
 Owners: John Felt [jr.] and others, Salem. 
 ^\'itncsses: Bartholomew Putnam, AVilliam Browne. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 83 
 
 1781 Fox. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 32. 
 Aug. 27 Bond: |20,000. Master: Thomas Steel. Mate: 
 
 Benoni Hamilton [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore, Md.]. Isaac Moses & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Isaac Moses & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p.91 
 
 1781 Fox. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. 
 Aug. 29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Neall. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Neall, Salem. Samuel Williams, Salem. 
 
 Jonathan Peele, Salem. 
 Owners: Jonathan Peele and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Cloness, Robert Peele. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 86 
 
 1781 Fox. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: i. 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: 1. Crew: 30. 
 Sep. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Fisher. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Fisher, Boston, Mass. Samuel Briard, Poi-ts- 
 
 raouth. John Langdon, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Woodbury Langdon and others. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Penhallow, jr., Robert Odiorne Treadwell. 
 
 C. 0. 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Fox. Pennsj'lvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 28 Bond: |20,000. Master: Mark Collins \Fhi\si- 
 
 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. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 75 
 
 1782 Fox. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 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 Deming. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. n, 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 82 
 
 1782 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 Jun. 18 Bond: |20,000. Master: James Sellars. 
 
 Bonders: James Sellars, Newbury port. David Cutler, New- 
 buryport. William Pike, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: James Tileston, William Pike, David Cutler, Moses 
 Little, and Benjamin Harrod. 
 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 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: Thaddcus Burr, Elijah Abel. 
 
 See: Bond of Si/y, Fox, and Fireband of same date, one bond being 
 given for three vessels. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 94 
 
 1782 Fox. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Jul. 22 120,000. 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 88 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 303 
 
 1782 Fox. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Porter. 
 
 Bonders: Johli Porter, Boston. Daniel Pilsbury, Boston. Sam- 
 uel Day, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Pilsbury and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Lunt, Elias Bolkom. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 87 
 
 1782 Fox. Massachusetts brigantine. 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- 
 
 1779 Franklin. Maryland sloop. Guns: 16. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 11 Bond: |,"5,000. Master: James Tate. Mate: 
 
 John Wilson [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: James Tate [Baltimore?.] Nicholas E. Moore, Bal- 
 timore. 
 Owners: Daniel Bowley and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 99 
 
 1780 Franklin. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 90. 
 Dec. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Angus. Mate: 
 
 James Collings [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, p. 95 
 
 1781 Franklin. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. 
 Jun. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Allen Hallet. 
 
 Bonders: John Allen Hallet. Samuel Grant, Samuel Parkman, 
 
 Boston. 
 Owners: George & Andrew Cabot, and Bartholomew Putnam, 
 
 Salem. 
 Witnesses: James Lamb, James Ives. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 98 
 
 1781 Franklin. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 25. 
 £)g(j_ 1^ 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 97 
 
304 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1782 Franklin. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 15. 
 Jan. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Cox. Mate: 
 
 Thomas Edgcomb. • 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Cox [Philadelphia?]. David H. Conyng- 
 
 ham, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John M. iv^esbitt & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 96 
 
 1780 Freedom. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 7. Crew: 
 Sep. 7 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Ober. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Ober, Salem. Larkin Thorndike, Salem. 
 
 Israel Hutchinson, Salem. 
 Owner: Larkin Thorndike. 
 Witnesses: Winthrop Gray, John Perkins, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 101 
 
 1781 Freedom. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 Sep. 28 Bond: |20,000. Master: Shubael Brainerd. 
 
 Bonders: Shubael Brainerd, Aaron Kellogg [Chatham], 
 
 Cornelius Annable. 
 Owners: Jonathan Deming & Co., Connecticut. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Jabez Huntington, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 100 
 
 1780 Free Mason. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Jun. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Thomas. 
 
 Bonders: William Thomas, Dorchester County. John David- 
 son, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Archibald Patison & Co. [Dorchester County]. 
 Witness: T[homa8] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 104 
 
 1781 Free Mason. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Jul. 26 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Noah Stoddard. 
 
 Bonders: Noah Stoddard, Boston. Peter Geyer, Boston. 
 
 Dimond Morton, Boston. 
 Owner: Peter Geyer, Boston. 
 Witnesses: David Wheeler, Ebenezer Hinckley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 103 
 
 1782 Free Mason. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Apr. 18 25. Bond: 120,000. Master: Ebenezer Coombes. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Coombes [Boston]. Joshua Farrington 
 
 Boston. Nathaniel Gardner, Boston. 
 Owners: Jacob Fox, Boston. Joshua Wetherly, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Eliphus Baralett, Levi Gibbs. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 103 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE BEVOLUTION. 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, Ports- 
 mouth. Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter. 
 Owners: Samuel Hill & Co. 
 Witnesses: Meshech Weare, Nicholas Gilman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 105 
 
 1781 Friends Grood\vill. 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. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, William Leitch. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 106 
 
 1776 Friendship. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 30. 
 Dec. 21 Bond: Not stated. Master: John Martin. 
 
 Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore?]. 
 Owners: Council of Safety of Maryland. 
 Witness: E[ichard?] Duvall. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 116 
 
 1778 Friendship. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 14. Cr^w: 45. 
 I^^c. 7 Bond: |10,000. Master: John Gourlay [Phila- 
 delphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: William McCulloch, Philadelphia. Joseph McCul- 
 
 loch, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William and Joseph McCulloch & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert Cane, James Trimble.. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 112 
 
 1779 Friendship. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Dec. 3 20. 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. 
 
 G. C. 196, vol. 5, p. 107 
 5212—06 20 
 
306 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Friendship. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 60, 
 Aug. 15 Bond:S20,000. Master : Simon Mansir. 
 
 Bonders: Simon Mansir [Boston]. Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 
 Chambers Russell, Boston. 
 Owner: Thomas Russell. 
 Witnesses: Edward McLane, Thomas Greene. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol.. 5, p. 115 
 
 1780 Friendship. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Sep. 6 40. Bond: 120,000. Master: John Ball. 
 
 Bonders: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia. John Ball, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: John Wilcocks, George Meade & 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. Master: 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: 16. 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. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 108 
 
 1781 Friendship. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 18. 
 Jun. 9 Bond, $20,000. Master: Henry Murfits [New 
 
 London, Conn.]. 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 
 
 17S1 Friendship. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: S. 
 Oct. 3 Crew: 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac El well. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Elwell, Cape Ann. John Low, jr., Cape Ann. 
 
 William Parsons, Boston. 
 Owners; Jolm Low and others, Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: Moses Gaiss, Edward Manning. 
 
 C. C. vol. 5, p. Ill 
 
 1TS2 Friendship. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 16 Bond: |2(),000. Master: Gideon Henfield. 
 
 Bonders: Gideon Henfield, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. John 
 
 Norris. 
 Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: G[ ] Burchmore, Joseph Bartlett. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 5, p. 113 
 
 1776 G-amecock. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 50. 
 ISIay 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Lemuel Brooks. 
 
 Bonders: Lemuel Brooks, Norwalk. Adam Babcock, New 
 
 Haven. 
 Owner: Adam Babcock. 
 Witnesses: Noah Phelps, Ezekiel Rogers Hyde. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 1 
 
 Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Bond: $5,000. INIaster: Sanford Thomp- 
 
 Bonders: Sanford Thompson, Jliddletown. Matthew Tallcott, 
 
 Middletown. 
 Owners: Matthew Tallcott & Co., Middletown. 
 Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Nathaniel Niles. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol, 6, p. 4 
 
 1781 Gamecock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Aug. 27 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Smith [Salem]. Isaac Pierce, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Ward, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witness: David Morey. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 3 
 
 17S1 Gamecock. Connecticut schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 30. 
 Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Roberts. 
 
 Bonders: David Roberts [Norwich]. Thomas Mumford [Nor- 
 wich]. John Chenevard [Hartford]. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London]. 
 Witnesses: William Havens, Joseph Conkling. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 2 
 
 1779 
 
 Gamecock. 
 
 un. 3 
 
 16. 
 
 
 ' son. 
 
308 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1779 G-annet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew. 15. 
 Sep. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Budden [Phila- 
 
 delphia?]. 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Bobert McClena- 
 
 chan, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, David Beveridge & Co. [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 5 
 
 1779 Grates. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Sep. 2 $5,000. Master: Timothy Sage. 
 
 Bonders: Timothy Sage, Middletown. Justus Riley, Wethers- 
 
 fleld. John Wright, Wethersfleld. 
 Owners: Justus Riley and John Wright & Co., Wethersfleld. 
 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 19 120,000. 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 Greneral 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 Skillin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 8 
 
 1781 Greneral Gi-alvez. 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 Greneral Gi-alvez. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 Dec. 21 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Mont- 
 
 gomery [Philadelphia]. Mate: Charles Nuttle 
 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 EECOKDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 309 
 
 1782 General Galvez. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Nov. 20 40. 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 Eea. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 10 
 
 1777 G-eneral G-ates. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Oct. 20 Bond: |5,000. Master: Thomas Steel. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore] . Charles Wallace, Annap- 
 olis. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Steel, William Hammond, Thomas Eussell, 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 12 
 
 1779 General Gates. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Apr. 5 10. 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. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 14 
 
 1781 General Gist. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jun. 23 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Sharpe. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Sharpe [Baltimore]. Thomas Johnson, Balti- 
 more. I 
 
 Owners: Thomas & William Johnson, Daniel Hopkins & Co.» 
 Baltimore. 
 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 15 
 
 1779 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: li. Crew: 
 Dec. 11 40. Bond: 110,000. Master: James Montgom- 
 
 ery [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Ash, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: George Henry and James Wharton&Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witneases: Waters Sitton, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 22 
 
310 LIBKAET OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 G-eneral Greene. 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. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 17 
 
 1780 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 
 Sep. 29 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Carson 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Ash, Philadelphia. William Hall, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: James Ash, George Henry & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Stretch, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 18 
 
 1781 General Green. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Oct. 11 2.5. Bond: §20,000. Master: Isaiah Simmons. 
 
 Bonders: Isaiah Simmons, Boston. William Shattuck, Boston. 
 
 Winthrop Sargent, Boston. 
 Owners: William Shattuck and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Stephen H. Gray, Thomas H. Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 24 
 
 1782 General Greene. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Mar. 20 45. 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: 16. 
 Apr. 17 Crew: 100. Bond: |20,000. Master: Gideon 
 
 Olmsted. 
 
 Bonders: Gideon Olmsted, Hartford. William Brown, Hart- 
 ford. J[onathan] Edwards, Hartford. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co. [Wethersfield?]. 
 Witnesses: Abigail Hyde, John Trumbull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 23 
 
 17^2 General Greene. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. 
 May 15 Crew: 80. Bond: 120,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Croel. 
 Bonders: Samuel Croel, Salem. Samuel Page, Salem. Thomas 
 
 Philbrook [Salem]. 
 Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: James Shed, Hannah Shed. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 20 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 311 
 
 1782 G-eneral G-reene. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. 
 Aug. 9 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 Greneral Green. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. 
 Nov. 16 Crew: 8. Bond: 120,000. Master: Daniel 
 
 Adams. 
 Bonders: Daniel Adams, Boston. James Oliver, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Gardner, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel Gardner and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, David Morey. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 16 
 
 1778 G-eneral 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 AVaterman. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Weems, Maryland. 
 Owners: David Weems and others. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 26 
 
 1779 General Lincoln. Maryland sloop. Guns: 20. Crew: 
 Sep. 25 30. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Harrison. 
 
 Bonders: John Harrison, Annapolis. John Davidson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: Stephen Steward & Co., Maryland. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 27. 
 
 1778 General McDougall. Connecticut ship. Guns:. 10. 
 Apr. 6 Crew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: Joseph 
 
 Jauncey. 
 Bonders: Joseph Jauncey, Jeremiah Piatt, and John Broome, 
 
 Hartford. 
 Owners: Pashcal N. Smith and Isaac Sears, Boston, Mass. 
 [Benedict] Arnold, Christopher Leffingwell [Norwich], 
 Samuel & John Broome and Jeremiah Piatt [Hartford], 
 Conn. 
 Witnesses: Margaret V. Vanderspiegel, Ebenezer Piatt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 28 
 
312 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Greneral Max-well. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. 
 Aug. 21 Crew: 50. Bond: 110,000. Master: Moses 
 
 Griffin[g]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 29 
 
 1777 General Mercer. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 ^pi-, 19 50. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Timpson 
 
 [Simpson?]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Timpson, Charles Wallace, Annapolis. 
 
 Owners: William Lux & Co., Baltimore. 
 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 Commission to Timpson accompanies the bond. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 32. 
 
 1777 Greneral Mercer. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jun. 10 50. Bond: $3,000. Master: Alexander Mur- 
 ray. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore]. John Davidson, 
 
 Annapolis. Christopher Richmond, Annapolis. 
 Owners: William JjUX 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. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 30. 
 
 1781 General Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 
 Jun. 4 li- Crew: 60. 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 AUon. 
 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 34. 
 
NAVAL EECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 313 
 
 1779 General Reed. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Oct. 26 80. Bond: $10,000. Master: Hugh Stocker. 
 
 Bonders: Hugh gtocker, Philadelphia. Andrew Hodge, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Andrew Hodge, Hugh Hodge & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 36 
 
 1780 Greneral Reed. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Apr. 13 120. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Davison. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia. Samuel Davison, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew & Hugh Hodge. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 35 
 
 1781 G-eneral Scammell. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 87 
 
 1780 Greneral Scott. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Sep. 22 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Nichols 
 
 [Baltimore?, Md.]. 
 Bonders: Eobert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Eobert Morris & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Swan wick, James Eees. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 38 
 
 1777 Greneral SmaUvrood. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. 
 Oct. 20 Crew: 10. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Rogers. 
 
 Bonder: John Eogers [Annapolis]. 
 Owner: State of Maryland. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 40 
 
 1780 Greneral Smallvrood. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 
 Dec. 1 14. Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas 
 
 Finley. Mate: George Button [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 LIBEABY OF COKOKESS. 
 
 1780 General Starke. Connecticut sloop. Guns; 6. Crew: 
 Mar. 10 20. Bond: §20,000. Master: Ebenezer Peck. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Peck, New Haven. Cornelius Cunning- 
 ham, New London. Ebenezer Douglas, New London. 
 Owners: Jesse Leffingworth & Co., New Haven. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Da-^-id Mumford. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 41 
 
 17S1 General Starke. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 
 Jul. 100. Bond: H20,000. Master: William Coas. 
 
 Bonders: William Coas, Gloucester. Winthrop Sargent, Glou- 
 cester. David Pearce, Gloucester. 
 Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others. 
 Witnesses: John Stevens EUery, John Beach. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 42 
 
 1777 General SuUivan. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 
 Sep. 13 11. Crew: 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: 
 
 Thomas Balling. 
 Bonders: Thomas Dalling, Portsmouth. Ephraim Robinson, 
 
 Exeter. Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter. 
 Owners: Eliphalet Ladd and others, Exeter. 
 Witnesses: Meshech Weare, John Dudley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 43 
 
 1781 General Titcomb. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. 
 Feb. 27 Crew: 50. Bond: 120,000. Master: Jeremiah 
 
 Pearson, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Pearson, jr., Newburyport. William Nich- 
 ols, Newburyport. Abner Greenleaf, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Samuel Bachelderand William Nichols, Newburyport. 
 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 44 
 
 1781 General Wads-worth. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 12. 
 Feb. Crew: 80. Bond: $20,000. Master: PaulEeed, 
 
 jr. 
 Bonders: Paul Reed, jr. [Boothbay]. Moses Little, Newbury- 
 port. Ebenezer Little, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Moses & Ebenezer Little, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Stanwood, John Mussey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 45 
 
 1777 General Washington. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 
 Jul. 25 18. Crew: 130. Bond: $10,000. Master: Wil- 
 
 liam Eogers. 
 Bonders: William Rogers, Boston, Mass. Jeremiah Piatt, Hart- 
 ford. John Broome, Hartford. 
 Owners: Isaac Sears, Boston, Mass. Samuel Broome, Christo- 
 pher Leffingwell, Jeremiah Piatt, and John Broome. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Talcott, jr., Ebenezer Piatt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 47 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLtJTION. 315 
 
 1779 G-eneral Washington. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: l^i. 
 Aug. 3 Crew: 60. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Walker [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Morris, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Hooe & Harrison. 
 Witness: Benjamin Hogeland. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 49 
 
 1780 G-eneral 'Washington. Rhode Island ship. Guns: 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. I). S. Henry 
 
 Ward. secy. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 48 
 
 1782 General Washington. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. 
 Aug. 22 Crew: 16. 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: 
 
 Aug. 31 70. Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Collings. 
 
 Bonders: John Hazel wood, Philadelphia. William Allibone, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Hazelwood, William Allibone & Co., Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 51 
 
 1779 General Wayne. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Sep. 22 Bond: |5,000. Master: Newton Cannon. 
 
 Bonders: Newton 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 60. Bond: |10,6oO, Master: John Rice [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Hazelwood, Philadelphia. William Allibone, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Hazelwood & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 53 
 
316 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 G-eneral Wayne. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 
 Aug. 16 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Newton. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Newton, Philadelphia. Alexander Stewart, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Alexander Stewart, Robert Totten & Co. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, 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. 
 
 C. 0. 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: Thomas Kelly, James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 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 60. 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 RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 317 
 
 1782 G-eorge. Pennsj'lvania ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 15. 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 56 
 
 1781 G-eorge and Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 
 Feb. 6 (i. Crew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Adams. 
 
 Bonders: John Adams, Boston. Andrew Symmes, Boston. 
 
 George Vincent [Boston]. 
 Owners: Andrew Symmes and othere, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Fowle, William Brown. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 60 
 
 17S2 George and Fanny. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 
 Jan. 21 6. Crew: 20. Bond: |20,000. Master: Moses 
 
 Hale. 
 
 Bonders: ISIoses Hale, Gloucester. Ebenezer Parsons, Boston. 
 
 Fi-anois Butler, Boston. 
 Owners; Stephen Higginson and othera, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Hichborn, John G. Rogers. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 61 
 
 1777 Gist. jNIaryland schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 6. Bond: 
 Jun. 17 $5,000. INIaster: Henry Geddes. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Wallace, Annapolis. Henry Geddes, Annap- 
 
 ohs. 
 Owners: William Hammond ajid others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgelv. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 64 
 
 1777 Gloriosa. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jul. 22 50. Bond: ^5,000. Master: John Babson. 
 
 Bondera: John Babson, Aniesbury, William ^^'ye^, Newbury. 
 
 Noah Emery, Exeter, N. H. 
 Owners: Jackson, Traey ife Tracy, Newburyport, Mass. 
 ■Witnesses: Nicholas Gilman, John Wentworth, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 65 
 
 1780 Gloucester Packet. M;issachusotts ship. Guns: 16. 
 Dec. 28 Crew: 15. Bond: ^20.000. Master: John Beach. 
 
 Bondei's: John Heach [Gloucester]. Winthrop Sargent, Glou- 
 cester. David Pearce, Gloucester. 
 'Owners: Winthrop Sargent and othei'S, Gloucester. 
 AMtnesses: John Stevens Ellery, Joseph Allen. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 66 
 
318 LIBRABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 67 
 
 1777 Grlouster [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, Exeter, N. H. 
 Owners: David Pearce & Co., Gloucester, Mass. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, Nathaniel Peabody. 
 
 C. 0. 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. 69 
 
 1781 Good Adventure. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. 
 Jul. 7 Crew: 6. Bond: $20,000. Master: Claude 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 71 
 
 1782 G-ood Intent. 
 
 Jun. 20 See: Tamany." 
 
 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 RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 319 
 
 1781 Governor Clinton. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: ?. 
 
 Jul. 24 Crew: 15. Bond: 120,000. Master: William 
 
 Mornyer. Mate: John Bodwine [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Cocks, Philadelphia. William Mornyer, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Cocks, Philadelphia. Robert Collings, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 7 
 
 1781 Governor Clinton. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 
 Sep. 11 Crew: 18. Bond: 120,000. Master: Joseph 
 
 Vansise. Mate: William White [Boston, Mass ?]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Vansise, Philadelphia. John Imlay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: John Imlay, Richard Sands, White Matlack, and 
 others [Philadelphia]. 
 
 AVitness: 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 1- Crew: 14: Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses 
 
 GriflBng. 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. 
 Mar. 12 Crew: Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 David Thomson. Mate: George Bunner [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. David Thomson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: John Wright Stanly, George Emlen, and Joseph Carson 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witnesses: Joseph Hargan, Robert McCleay. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 76 
 
320 LIBRAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 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, John Sek Wills. 
 Witness: Jo[hn7] 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. 
 
 0. 0. 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 Guns: 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. 0. 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: 
 JiiQ- 13 140. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Sim- 
 
 mons. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Simmons, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, 
 
 Salem. Robert Stone, Salem. 
 Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Saunders, William Colman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 84 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 321 
 
 ITSl Grand Turk. ^lasssichusetts ship. Guns: 24. Crew: 
 Sep. 27 100, Bond: §'20,000. :SIaster: Joseph Pratt. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Pratt, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Saunders, Salem. 
 Ownei-s: Elias Hasket Derby ajid othei-s Salem. 
 Witness: Nehemiah Holt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 82 
 
 17S1 G-rand Turk. Virginia brigantine. Guns: li. Crew: 
 Oct. 1 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Cornelius Scherm- 
 
 erhorn. 
 
 Bonders: Walker, Brade & Co. [Virginia]. Richard Baker. 
 Owners: James Brade and Thomas Walker & Co. 
 Witness: Jo[hn] Dandridge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 83 
 
 1782 Greene. Pennsyhania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 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 AVright Stanly, and George 
 Emlen [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 85 
 
 1779 Greyhound. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jul. 17 19. 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 tt Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 88 
 
 1780 Greyhound. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Oct. 13 Not stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Kemp. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia. John Kemp, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Francis Gurney and Blair McClenachan & Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, 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 other.^^, Salem. 
 Witnesses: George Calder, Eleazar Wyer. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 91 
 5212—06—21 
 
322 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 ITSI Greyhound. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jul. 30 36. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Eoache. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Roaclie, Portsmouth. Samuel Sherburne, 
 
 Portsmouth. Keith Spence, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Samuel Sherburne. Keith Spence. 
 Witnesses: George Gains, Thomas Sherburne. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, 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] P. Bartlett, Salem. 
 Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: John- Ivory, jr., David Morey. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 92 
 
 1T82 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Sep. 9 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Cooke. 
 
 Bonders: John Cooke, Salem. B[enjamin] Goodhue, jr., 
 
 Salem. Isaac Peirce, Boston. 
 Owners: John Tucker and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, John Dall. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 86 
 
 1783 Greyhound. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Feb. 13 26. Bond, $20,000. Master: Levi Doane. 
 
 Bonders: Levi Doane, Boston. Eliezer Wheelwright, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Greenough, Boston. 
 Owners: Levi Doane and others.- 
 Witnesses: William Payne, John Crafts. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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- 
 
 ersfield. William May, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Levi Kiley & 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. 
 
 Witnesses: George Fleming, John Wilson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 94 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 323 
 
 1782 Gustavus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 70. 
 Dec. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Magee. 
 
 Bonders: James Magee, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. Paschal 
 
 N. Smith, Boston. 
 Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Ehakim Raymond, George Scott. 
 
 0. 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 Hallam, New Lon- 
 don. Giles Mumford, New London. 
 Owners: Chauncey Bulkley & Co. [Chatham]. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Winthrop Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 96 
 
 1781 Hamlin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 May i 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 30. 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 County. 
 
 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, 
 
 Groton. 
 Owner: Thomas Mumford, Groton. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6 p. 100 
 
 1782 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Jul. 18 110. 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: 16. Crew: 
 Oct. 30 90. Bond: $20,000. Master: Lodowick Cham- 
 
 plin. 
 
 Bonders: Lodowick Champlin, New London. Patrick Robert- 
 son, Norwich. Thomas Coit, Norwich. 
 
 Owners: Thomas JMumford & Co. [New London]. 
 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Sallie Gardiner. 
 
 C. C. 196, voL 6, p. 99 
 
 1782 Hancock. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Jan. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Finch. Mate: 
 
 Thomas Pearson [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: William Finch, Philadelphia. David H. Oonyng- 
 
 ham, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 6, p. 101 
 
 1782 Hancock. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 
 Sep. 16 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins. 
 
 Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [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: 16. Crew: 60. 
 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. Wigg, W[ ] Parsons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 3, p. 98 
 
 1781 Hannah. Virginia schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 35. 
 
 Jun. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Christopher Gardner. 
 
 Bonders: Christopher Gardner [Virginia]. Hunter, Banks & 
 
 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 brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Sep. 7 16. Bond: |20,000. Master: Hendrick Fisher 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Mate: John Drinker, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Bonders: Harmon Oourter, Philadelphia. Isaac Kershaw, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Harmon Courter, John Kershaw and Hendrick Fisher. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 6, p. 105 
 
 1781 Hannah. Virginia .schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 80. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: $20,000. 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. 196, vol. 6, p. 104 
 
 1782 Hannah. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 18. 
 Jun. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Hawkins. Mate: 
 
 Daniel Long [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 
 
 1778 Hannah and Sally. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun: 1. 
 0«t- 27 Crew: 6. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Pal- 
 
 mer [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Mathew 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, Newburyport. Caleb Tappan, 
 
 Newburyport. John O'Brien, Newburyport. 
 Owners: John O'Brien and others, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: John Billings, William Cooper, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 2 
 
 1778 Happy Return. New Jersey sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Mar. 23 20. Bond: $6,000. Master: James Leach. 
 
 Bonders: James Leach, Cape May County. Thomas Learn- 
 ing, jr.. Cape May County. 
 Owners: Andrew Bunner & 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. Master: James 
 
 Eldred. 
 Bonders: James Eldred, North Kingston, Nathan Brown, North 
 
 Kingston. 
 Owners: George W. Babcock, Boston, Mass. James Eldred 
 
 and Nathan Brown, North Kingston. 
 Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, Celia Greene. 
 
 0. 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, Md.]. Mate: Shubael P. Spooner [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 Bonder: William Turnbull, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: William Turnbull. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 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: E[ichard] Eidgely. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 14 
 
 1776 Harlequin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 21. 
 
 Oct. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Handy. Istlieut.: 
 
 Clement Harrison, Baltimore. [Sailing ? ] master : 
 
 James Anderson. Mate: William Sinclair. 
 
 Bonders: James Handy, Baltimore. John Davidson, A.nnap- 
 
 olis. 
 Owners: George Woolsey, Baltimore. Daniel Bowley & Co., 
 Baltimore. 
 
 Witnesses: Rrichardl Eidgely.' ' 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 10 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 327 
 
 17Y7 Harlequin. Maryland schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 20. 
 May 26 Bond: |5,000. Master: Benjamin Joline. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Joline, Annapolis. Charles Wallace, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: William Lux and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 12 
 
 17T8 Harlequin. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: Seth Doane. 
 
 Bonders: Seth Doane, Chatham. Chancey Bulkley, Chatham. 
 
 Ithamar Pelton, Chatham. 
 Owners: Chancey Bulkley & Co., Chatham. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Elijah Hyde, jr. 
 
 In next entry Bulkley'a name is spelled Chauuoey. 
 
 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: $20,000. Master: Daniel Needham. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Needham, 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 Bennet [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Earle, Philadelphia. Thomas Randall, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: James Caldwell [Philadelphia]. Thomas Truxtun, 
 Philadelphia. Thomas Randall, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 9 
 
328 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Harmonie. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jul. 10 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Parker. . 
 
 Bonders: William Parker, Portsmouth. Bobert Parker, Ports- 
 mouth. Nathaniel Folsom, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Eobert 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 112 
 
 1782 Harriot. Massachusetts ship. Gun: 16. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 21 Bond: 120,000. 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: 6. 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. 0. 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: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Jun. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Van Voorhis. 
 
 Mate: James 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. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 18 
 
JJ-liV^AL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 329 
 
 IfC^ Havrk. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. 
 Jun. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 25 
 
 1780 Hawk. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 Mar. 22 Bond: $5,000. Master: Gideon Olmsted. 
 
 Bonders: Gideon Olmsted [Hartford]. Jonathan Trumbull, jr. 
 
 [Lebanon?]. David Trumbull [Middletown]. 
 Owners: Joseph Webb & Co. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Jabez Huntington, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 23 
 
 1780 Hawke. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 31. Bond: 
 Aug. 14 120,000. 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. 196, vol. 7, p. 26 
 
 1782 Havrk. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 ]VIay2 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, D[ ] Despruche. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 7, p. 21 
 
 1782 Hawk. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 ]V[ay 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. 
 See; Bond for the Jay of equal date. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 7, p. 22 
 
 1782 Hawk. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. 
 Aug. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zebulon 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Hawke. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 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. 196, 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: $6,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins. 
 
 Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [Norwich]. Joseph Rowland 
 
 [Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Joseph Howland 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: DavidLockwoodand Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, David Lock wood. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 29 
 
 1781 Hazard. [Massachusetts] brigantine. Guns: 6. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, rol. 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 BECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 331 
 
 1781 Hazard. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Coit Webb. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Ooit Webb, Salem. George Williams, 
 
 Salem. Archelaus 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: |20,000. Master: Benjamin Knight. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Knight, Salem. Thomas Welcome, Salem. 
 
 Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Retier Beckett, William Deaniel. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 35 
 
 1782 Hazard. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Smith, jr. 
 
 Bonders; Edward Smith, jr. [Salem]. George Williams, Salenj. 
 
 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 LKichmond]. James Hunter, Eich- 
 
 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. 
 
 G. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 34 
 
332 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 1783 Hazard. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14 
 Feb. 10 Bond: 1120,000. 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 bri^. Guns: 13. Crew: 70. 
 Sep. 5 Bond: 120,000. Master: James Seloover. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. James Seloover, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming and Joseph C. Fisher & Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 AVitness: 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: 16. 
 Nov. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: ,Tohn Cartwright. 
 
 Bonders: John Cartwright [Salem]. William Gray, jr., Salem. 
 
 Abram Gray, jr., Salem. 
 Owners: William Gray and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Robert Rentall, Samuel Gray. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 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 & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 44 
 
 1780 Henry. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. Bond: 
 Sep. 9 $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 
 
 1779 Hercules. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Sep. 25 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Forbes. 
 
 Bonders: James Forbes [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: Young, Knox & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 47 
 
 1780 Hercules. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 60. 
 Jul. 1 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Carey. 
 
 Bonders: John Carey [Baltimore]. John McLure, Baltimore. 
 Owners: Young, Knox & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 7. p. 45 
 
 1781 Hercules. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 120. 
 Jul. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dissmore. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Dissmore, Newburyport. John Coffin Jones, 
 
 Boston. Tristram Coffin, Boston. 
 Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston. 
 Witness: John Fenno. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 7, p. 46 
 
 1781 Hermione. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Aug. 20 Bond: 120,000. Master: Silas Rand. 
 
 Bonders: Silas Rand, Nantucket. Paschal N. Smith, Boston. 
 Ebenezer Woodward, Boston. 
 ' Owners: Isaac Sears and others, Boston. 
 
 Witnesses: Eliakim Raymond, George Scott. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 49 
 
 1782 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. 
 Jul. 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: 6. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Jan. 14 $5,000. Master: Jacob Riley. 
 
 Bonders: Jacob Riley, Wethersfield. Moses Williams, Wethers- 
 field. Ephraim Williams, Wethersfield. 
 
 Owners: Jacob Riley, Moses Williams, and Ephraim Williams, 
 Wethersfield. 
 
 Witnesses: Jedidiah Stronge, Ez[ekiel] Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 57 
 
334 LIBKAKT OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Hero. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 16. Bond: 
 Sep. 15 ^5,000. Master: Paris Fyler. 
 
 Bonders: Paris Fyler, Windsor. Samuel Bordman, Wethers- 
 field. John AVelles, Glassenbury. 
 Owners: John Welles & Co., Glassenbury. 
 Witnesses: Eben[ezer] Plummer, Isaac Plummer. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 54 
 
 1779 Hero. Maryland sloop. Guns: 16. Crew: 18. Bond: 
 May 10 $5,000. Master: Frederick Baker. 
 
 Bonders: Frederick Baker [Annapolis?]. John Dandson, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Richard Ourson & 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. 2-i Bond: 120,000. 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. j\Iassachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 40. 
 Sep. 10 Bond: |20,000. Master: John G. Scran ton. 
 
 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. Guns: 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. G. 196, vol. 7, p. 55 
 
 1782 Hero. New Hampshire ship. Ghns: S. 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 335 
 
 1782 Hero. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: Not 
 May 28 stated [25?]. Bond: $20,000. Master: G[eorge] 
 
 W. Babcock. 
 
 Bonders: G[eorge] W. Babcock [Providence]. William Scott. 
 
 F [ ] Vernon, Massachusetts. 
 Owners: Not stated. 
 AVitnesses: Isaac Peirce, John Dall. 
 
 At the time of the attack upon Luenburg, July, 1782. the Hero had a 
 crew of 26 men. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 50 
 
 1782 Hero. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Jul. 11 120,000. Master: Alexander Coffin. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Coffin, Nantucket. William Foster, Bos- 
 ton. Nathan Spear, jr., Boston. 
 Owner: William Foster. 
 Witnesses: David Spear, B[ ] Foster. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 52 
 
 1782 Hero. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 
 Aug. 7 20. Bond: 120,000. Master: John G. Scranton. 
 
 Bonders: John G. Scranton, Boston. William De Luce, Boston. 
 
 Thomas Watson, Boston. 
 Owners: William De Luce and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Holland, Michael Young. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 59 
 
 1782 Hero. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 9. Crew: 25. 
 Aug. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Oliver Reed. 
 
 Bonders: Oliver Eeed, Boston. G[eorge] W. Babcock, Boston. 
 
 T[homas] J. Games, 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 Beaming 
 [jr.?], Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Joseph 0. Fisher and Thomas Leaming & Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 69 
 
 1780 Hetty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 60. Bond: 
 Mar. 28 $10,000. Master: Thomas Houston [Philadel- 
 phia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin & Co. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin Mifflin, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 68 
 
336 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Hetty. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 110 [80?]. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Brice [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 Bonders: Thomas Learning, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph 0. Fisher, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming and Joseph C. Fisher & Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 Each figure is given for tlie size of the crew. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 64 
 
 1780 Hetty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 11. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Aug 17. $20,000. Master: Samuel Davison [Philadel- 
 phia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, 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. 6 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: H [ ] Osborne, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 65 
 
 1782 Hetty. Connecticut brigantine. 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: Elias 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 Cashing, 
 
 Boston. Crowell Hatch [Boston]. 
 Owners: John Gushing and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John Page, John Hurd. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 71 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 337 
 
 17S2 Heyder Ally. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 12. 
 May 30 Crew: 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: William 
 
 Baldwin. 
 
 Bonders; William Baldwin, Salem. David Masurey, Salem. 
 
 Butler Fogerty [Salem]. 
 Owners: David Masurey and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Jamea Eaton, Benjamin King. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 7, p. 70 
 
 Heyder Ally. See also: Hyder Ally. 
 
 1779 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 30. 
 Feb. 10 Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert CoUings. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Collings, Philadelphia. Benjamin Harbeson, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Dean, John Purviance, and Benjamin Harbeson. 
 "Witnesses: James Trimble, J[ ] Stretch. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 77 
 
 1779 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jul. 1 40. Bond: 110,000. Master: John Angus. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Harbeson, Philadelphia. John Angus, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Benjamin Harbeson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 72 
 
 1779 Hibernia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Dec. 14 35. Bond: |10,000. Master: John Burrows. 
 
 Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. John Purviance, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Samuel and Robert Purviance & Co., Baltimore, Mil. 
 
 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 Purviance, Philadelphia. Edward Paimell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Purviance, Philadelphia. Samuel and Robert 
 
 Purviance & Co. [Baltimore, Md.]. 
 Witnesses: John Brice, James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Howland 
 
 [Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Howland & Coit and others [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Eunice Huntington. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 80 
 .')1212— 00 -l-l 
 
338 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Hibemia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: i. 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 & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 The name of the master of the Hibernia is given as James Baxter also, 
 but see schooner Trya2l, where signature is John. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 74 
 
 1781 Hibemia. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 May 28 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah O'Brien. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah O'Brien [Xewburyport]. John O'Brien, 
 
 Newburyport. 
 Owners: Jonathan Jackson, Joseph Marquand, and John 
 
 O'Brien, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, William Armstrong. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 79 
 
 1782 Hibemia. 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 Hibemia. 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 Hibemia. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 78 
 
 1782 Hind. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 16. 
 Jul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Dunham. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Dunham, Salem. William Gray, 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 RIOC()l{lll-i OK THE H I'lVOLUTlON. 339 
 
 r77',> Holker. Poimsylviuiia briy. (iuiis: 10. C'lvw: ;');■>. 
 Apr. 14 Bond: $1(),(HI(). Maslcr: (loorov (icddes [rhilii- 
 
 dclphia]. 
 
 KdikUts: HUiir l\lc(^lcimchan, I'hiliuU'lphiii. ('liurU^H I»arrafj;h, 
 
 rhiliul.'l|ilii:i. 
 Owiici-s: Blair MrCli'iuicluin & (\i., Philailclphia. 
 Wilin'ss: Jaiiu'H Triiulilc. 
 
 C. ( '. 106, vol. 7, p. 83 
 
 ITT!) Holker. rcniisylvania bri^-. (Ums: 16. Crew: 100. 
 Nov. 15 Bond: $l(),00(). Master: Matthew Lawloi- [Phil- 
 
 adelphia |. 
 
 HoiKlers: Blair I\lc('l(>nachaii, I'hiUuli'Iphia. ratric.k Moore, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Ownrrs: Blair McC'lenaehau t'i C\>., Philadelphia. 
 Witnef^s: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. l<Ki, vol. 7, p. 85 
 
 17S0 Holker. Maryland wchoonor. Guns: 10. Crew: 17. 
 Apr. 1!) Bond: $.5,000. Master: William Coward. 
 
 iioiulers: William (^oward [Baltimore]. Matthew Ridley, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Malthew Kidley it Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 19(1, vol. 7, p. s:2 
 
 17S0 Holker. Poiinsylvaiiia brig. Cnins: Id. C-rcw: iL^O. 
 Jul. l*(l Bond: i'iO.OtHt. Master: Uooer Keane [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair JlcCilenaehan, rhiladrlphia. J[ames] Blair, 
 
 l'hila<lelphia. 
 Owners: lilair McOlenaehan i>i Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness; James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. WW, vol. 7, p. S4 
 
 17S0 Holker. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crow: 11. 
 
 Sep. 15 Bond: $lH),000. Master: Rol)ert Monto-oniery. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Monttjomeiy [lialtimore]. John Pavidson, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Ctwners: Ridley, Prinsle it Co., Raltifnore. 
 Witness: T[homasJ Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. liUi, vol. 7, p. St! 
 
 17S'2 Holker. Pennsyh ania biigantine. Guns: U!. Crow: 
 ,Iun. 30 l:!0. Bond: !?'iO.OttO. jNlaster: John Quinlan. 
 
 :\Iate: Thomas Baker [Philadelphia^]. 
 Bonders: Blair lAloOlenaehan, Philadelphia. John tjuinlan, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair AlcC^lenaeluiu and Robert Morris, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trindile. 
 
 C. 0. liW, vol. 7, p. S7 
 
340 LIBRAE!' OF CONGRESS. 
 
 « 
 
 1781 Hooker. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 36. 
 Jun. 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 & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Henry Martin, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 88 
 
 1778 Hope. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 24 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Geddes [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Brown, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: George Curwin, John Stewart. 
 
 0. 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 15,000. 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 brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Wormsted. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Wormsted, Marblehead. Samuel E. Irwitt, 
 
 Marblehead. Eichard Hinckly [Marblehead?]. 
 Owners: Samuel E. Irwitt and others, Marblehead. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Hinckley, Eichard Homan. 
 
 See entry of Sep. 10, 1781, where Wormsted is entered as from Salem, 
 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 7, p. 89 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 341 
 
 1780 Hope. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 9. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Oct. 2 $20,000. Master: James Munro. 
 
 Bonders: James Munro, Providence. Joseph Nightingale, 
 
 Providence. 
 Owners: Joseph Nightingale and John I. Clark, Providence. 
 "Witnesses: Sylvester Bowen, Henry Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 103 
 
 1780 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 29 Bond: 120,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin. 
 
 Bondere: Nathaniel Goodwin [Boston] . Thomas Russell, Bos- 
 ton. Chambers Russell, Boston. 
 Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 AVitnesses: Lendd[ellon7] Pitts, Thomas Welsh. 
 
 C. C 196, vol. 7, p. 98 
 
 1780 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Dec. 21 120,000. Master: William Hayman. Mate: John 
 
 Chatham. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. William Hayman, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 100 
 
 1781 Hope. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Jan. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Gould. 
 
 Bonders: James Gould [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. 
 
 Ebenezer 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: 6. Crew: 21. Bond: 
 Mar. 12 |20,000. Master: Robert Conway. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Conway [Baltimore, Md.]. Richard Conway. 
 
 Owners: Richard Conway, Baltimore, Md. [William Hunter 
 and others, Virginia.] 
 
 Witnesses: R[obert T.] Hooe, J[oaeph?] Simms, jr. [Alexan- 
 dria. ] 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 90 
 
342 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Hope. Pemisj'lvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Mar. 15 $20,000. Master: Daniel Darby. Mate: Charles 
 
 Kirb}^ [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Caldwell, Philadelphia. Daniel Darby, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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 Russell, Boston. 
 Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Leigh ton, William Burroughs. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 94 
 
 1781 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. 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. 196, vol. 7, p. 106 
 
 1781 Hope. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Jun. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Cooke. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Cooke, Providence. John I[nnes] Clark, 
 
 Providence. 
 Ovrners: John I[nnes] Clark, Providence. Joseph Nightin- 
 gale, Providence. 
 Witnesses: Eliza [beth] Bo wen, Henry Ware. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 91 
 
 1781 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Jun. 28 120,000. Master: William Hayman. Mate: 
 
 John Bramble [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Fitzsimons, Philadelphia. William Hayman, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, George Meade, and John Wil- 
 
 cocks & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 101 
 
 1781 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 26. 
 Sep. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Wo misted. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Wormsted, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr., Bos- 
 ton. Josiah Spear, Boston. 
 Owners: John Brooks and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Daniel Sears, Jonathan D. Robins. 
 
 See entry of Aug. 81, 1780, where Wormsted Is entered as from 
 Marblehead, Mass. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. Ill 
 
NAVAL KEGOEDS OF THE KEVOLUTION. 343 
 
 17S1 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: S. Crew: 15. 
 Sop. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Anthony Furnes. 
 
 Bonders: Anthony Furnes, Marblehead. Richard Hinckly, 
 
 Marblehead. Isaiah Doane, Boston. 
 Owners: \Villi;uu and Joseph Lee, Marblehead. 
 Witnesses: Sturgis Gorhara, John Linn. 
 
 0. 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. 
 
 See preceding entry where Richard Hinckly is entered as from Marble- 
 head, Mass. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 102 
 
 1781 Hope. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Dec. 20 §120,000. Master: John Fleming. Mate: John 
 
 Athbuoy [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. 28 120,000. Master: Edward North. Mate: James 
 
 Smith [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bondei-s: E[dward] North, Philadelphia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James & Andrew Caldwell, Philadelphia. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 10-i 
 
 1782 Hope. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 35. 
 jNIay 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: Herbert Woodberry. 
 
 Bonders: Herbert AVoodberry, Beverly. Job Prince, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Holbrook, jr., Boston. 
 Owners: Plerbert '\\'oodberry and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Edward Blanchard, George Lewis. 
 
 ^ C. C. 196, vol. 7, p. 109 
 
 1782 Hope. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: $20,000. ]\laster: 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 LTBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Hope-well. Virginia schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Jul. 9 Bond: 120,000. Master: Richard Conway. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Conway [Baltimore, Md.] Ch[arles] Simms, 
 
 Alexandria. 
 Owner: Eichard Conway. 
 Witness: Hiram Chapin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 2 
 
 1782 Hope-^ell. 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 Hopevrell. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Oct. 21 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Martin Brewster. 
 
 Bonders: Martin Brewster [Salem?]. William Homan [Bev- 
 erly]. Nathan Leech. 
 Owners: William Homan and others. 
 Witnesses: John Kennedy, John Dike, Anthony Brisky. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 1. 
 
 1778 Hornet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 18. Crew: 60. 
 Sep. 21 Bond: 110,000. 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 
 
 1779 Hornet. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 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 Pendleton. 
 
 Bonders: Sylvester Pendleton, Stonington. 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: $.5,000. Master: Abraham Davis [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 4 
 
 1780 Hornet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Apr. 3 Bond: $io,000. Master: William Moore [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Robert McCleay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: Daniel Edwards. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 6 
 
 1781 Hound. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Hathaway. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Hathaway,. Dartmouth. Daniel Epes. 
 
 Lemuel Williams. 
 Owners: Samuel Emery and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Rowland, William Crocker. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 11 
 
 1781 Hound. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Apr. 16 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 Band, Samuel Holman. 
 
 The name of the master of the Hound appears as Adkinson and 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: Ephraim 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 Lewis, 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 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Humbird. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 3. Crew: 7. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: $.5,000. Master: Daniel Griffing:. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Griffing. Ebenezer Dayton. 
 Owners: Augustus Peck & Co. [Connecticut]. 
 Witnesses: James Ward, John Trumbull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 14 
 
 177S Humbird. Connecticut schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 21 Bond: 85,000. ]Master: Oliver Goodrich. 
 
 Bonders: Oliver Goodrich, Wethersfield. John Wright, Weth- 
 
 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 Overton, Chatham. 
 Owners: David Bates & Co., Chatham. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Benjamin Snow. 
 
 A joint bond for the Humbird and Regulator. 
 
 a C. 196, vol. 12, p. 104 
 
 1779 ■ Humming Bird. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. 
 Aug. 2 Crew: 16. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Hen- 
 
 nessj^ [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nelson, Philadelphia. B[ ] Randolph 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 Owners: Alexander Nelson, Edward Fox & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 16 
 
 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 Doraey & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: Ja[mes] Brice. 
 
 C. 0. 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 
 
 1779 Hunter. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 Jan. 1 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Douglass. 
 
 Bonders: John Cox, Philadelphia. John Douglass, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: Vanuxem & Clark, Philadelphia. 
 AVitnesses: James Trimble, John Hall. 
 
 Copy. 
 
 C. C. 41, vol. 7, p. 37 
 
 1779 Hunter. Pennsj-lvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 2 Bond: 110,000. Master: Matthew Tibhs. 
 
 Bonders: JMatthew Tibbs, Philadelphia. James Van Uxem & 
 
 Clark, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James Van Uxem, Clark & Cn., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 24 
 
 1781 Hunter. Connecticut ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. Bond: 
 Feb. 7 120,000. Master: Nathan Sage. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletown. James Church, Hartford. 
 
 Charles 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. 3 120,000. 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: 67. Bond: 
 Sep. 20 120,000. Master: John McClure. 
 
 Bonders: John McClure [Richmond?]. John Banks [Eich- 
 
 mond?]. James Smith [Richmond?]. 
 Owners: John Banks and others [Virginia]. 
 Witness: Samuel Burks. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 19 
 
 1781 Hunter. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Oct. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Lawrence. 
 
 Bonders; David Lawrence, 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 LIBRABT OF COXGKESS. 
 
 17S2 Hunter. Connecticut ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 100. Bond: 
 Apr. 18 5^20.000. blaster: John Smith. 
 
 Bonders: John Smith, Middletown. Matthew Tallcott, 2\Iiddle- 
 
 town. Joseph Kmg, Middletown. 
 Owners: Smith, Tallcott, King & Co., Middletown. 
 "Witne^es : Jabez Hamlin, Samuel W. Dana. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 23 
 
 1780 Huntington. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: S. Crew: :35. 
 Mar. 6 Bond: ^10. CK"). ]\Iaster: John Stillwell [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Boylan, Philadelphia. AVilliam Hardy, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Adams, Philadelphia, James Boylan, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witnesses: John Stillwell, James Trimble. 
 
 Boylan's name is giyen as Byling by the copyist. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 27 
 
 1780 Huntington. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 6. CYew: 20. 
 Aug. 3 Bond: §20.000. Master: George Catton. 
 
 Bonders: George Catton, Philadelphia. William Shirtliif, 
 Philadelphia. Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: John Philips, Wooddrop and Joseph Sims & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witnesses : James Trimble, Fredrick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 25 
 
 ll"^'l Huntington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Sep. :^1 15. 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. Penn.sylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Nov. 28 40. Bond: S20.000. Master: Henry Hawkins. 
 
 Mate: Justus Starr [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: William Allibone, Philadelphia. Henry Hawkins, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Wright Stanly, John Wilcocks and Xicholas 
 
 Low [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness : James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 29 
 
 1782 Hyder Ally. Penn.sylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 -^P"^- 2 100. Bond: 820,000. Master: Joshua Barney. 
 
 Mate: Justus .Starr [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Joshua Barney, Philadelphia. William Allibone, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, Francis Gumey, and William 
 
 Allibone [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 28 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 349 
 
 1782 Hyder Ally. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Api"- 2T 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: Justus Starr. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia. Justus Starr, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Fitzsimons, Francis Gurney, and William 
 Allibone [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 30 
 
 Hyder Ally. See also Heyder Ally. 
 
 1782 Hynde. Massaciiusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Nov. 19. 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Board- 
 
 man. 
 Bonders: Francis Boardman, Salem. Samuel Gray, Salem. 
 
 William Gray, jr., Salem. 
 Owners: William Gray [jr.] and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Stimpson, Samuel Nicholls. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 31 
 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 33 
 
 1779 Impertinent. Pennsylvania brigantine. 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 Mifflin, jr., Andrew Bayard. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 32 
 
 1781 Impromptu. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Mar. 8 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremie Peaud. 
 
 Mate: Peter Henry Poyade [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders : Michael Mallet, Philadelphia. Jeremie Peaud, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James Lecaze and Michael Mallet [Philadelphia], 
 Witnesses: D[ ] 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: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 39 
 
350 LIBRAKT OF COXGEESS. 
 
 17 7S Independence. Connecticut schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 
 Jan. 10 15. Bond: §5.000. Master: Josiah Coombs. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Bordman, Wethersfield. Josiah Coombs, 
 
 Wethersfield. Moses Andrus, jr., Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Samuel Bordman & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: £z[ekiel] Williams, Emily Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 36 
 
 1778 Independence. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: I'J. Crew: 
 Aug. -24: 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. S, p. 35 
 
 1750 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 
 
 1751 Independence. Rhode Island ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Jun. 3 SO. Bond: 820,000. Master: Joseph Olney, 
 
 Providence. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Olney, Providence. Robert Taylor, Provi- 
 dence. 
 
 Owners: William Creed and others, Providence. 
 
 Witnesses: Simon R. Ward, Henry Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 38 
 
 17S1 Independence. Maryland barge. Guns: 3. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 2 Bond: 820,000. Master: Thomas Deburk. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Deburk, Maryland. Joseph Handy [Bal- 
 timore] . 
 Owners: Joseph Handy [Baltimore]. Mathew Aiken, Dela- 
 ware. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 On bond for Hetty, Mar. 14, 1782, Deburk is given as from Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 37 
 
 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 EECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 351 
 
 1778 Industry. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: li. 
 Oct. 10 Bond: $5,000. Master: Jonathan Salisbury. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Salisbury, Chatham. Silas Dunham, Chat- 
 ham. Jeremiah Bradford, Chatham. 
 Owners: Ithamar Pelton & Co., Chatham. 
 Witnesses: William Wright, Jahez Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 49 
 
 1778 Industry. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Dec. 24 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Curwin [Phil- 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Brown, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, JacoVj Garcia. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 44 
 
 1779 Industry. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Aug. 16 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. 196, vol. 8, p. 43 
 
 1779 Industry. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8. 
 Oct. 21 Bond: $6,000. Master: Joshua Griffith. 
 
 Bonders: Joshua Griffith. Gosninus Eskelen. Samuel Taylor, 
 
 Connecticut. 
 Owners: Gosninus Eskelen & 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. Guns: 8. 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: Doneen 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 AVier, Thomas Stroling. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 48 
 
 1781 Industry. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Oct. 2 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Pickering. 
 
 Mate: James Stewart. 
 
 Bonders: James Pickering, Philadelphia. James Stewart, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Casdrop [Philadelphia]. James Stewart, 
 Philadelphia. James Pickering, Philadelphia. 
 
 AVitness: 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. Ebenezer 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: 8. 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 name of the mate is spelled Collings also. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 51 
 
 1781 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: Kichard Blair. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 63 
 
 1781 Intrepid. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 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 
 
XAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 353 
 
 17S2 Intrepid. ^Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 160. 
 Apr. S Bond: §20,000. Master: Moses Brown. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Brown, Kewburyport. John Tracy, Xewbury- 
 
 port. Joseph Chapman, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: jM[ichael] Hodge, John Vinal, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 52 
 
 1TS2 Iris. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 J'l'^- '-^^ 820.000. Master: Stephen Clay. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Clay [Boston]. Nathan Nichols [Ports- 
 mouth?, N. H.]. Benjamin "West [Salem]. 
 Owner: Nathan Nichols [Portsmouth?, N. H.]. 
 AVitnesses: Joshua AVentworth, John Haven. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8. p. 55 
 
 17S2 Iris. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: S. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 4 Bond: §20,000. :\Iaster: Alexander Smiley. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Smiley, Philadelphia, Pa. !M[ ] j\I. 
 
 Hays, Boston. Isaac Sears, Boston. 
 Owner: James Jarvis, Boston. 
 Witnesses: S[ ] Blagge, Philip Howland. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 56 
 
 1782 Iris. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 9. Crew: IS. Bond: 
 Dec. 23 §20,000. Master: Robert Rentoul. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Rentoul, Salem. William Gray, jr., Salem. 
 
 Benjamin West, Salem. 
 Owners: W^illiam Gra\- and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Gray, Benjamin Folger. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 39 
 
 177S Irish Gimblet. ^Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. 
 Nov. 9 Bond: §5,000. ^Master: Thomas Steel. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Steel [Baltimore]. J[ohn] JIuir, Annapolis. 
 Owners: John McLean, Baltimore. Thomas Russell, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 57 
 
 1779 Isabella. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 10. 
 Aug. 13 Bond: §5.000. Master: Levin Trippe. 
 
 Bonders: Levin Trippe [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owner: William Neill, Baltimore. 
 Witnesses: Ralph Story, T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 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—06 23 
 
354 LIBEAKY 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. 
 
 0. 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 Ebenezer 
 Sumner. 
 
 Witnesses: Sarah Hodge, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 0. C. 196, 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 62 
 
 1779 Jackall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 60. 
 Jul. 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. 
 
 0. 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. 66 
 
NAVAL, EBCOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 355 
 
 1782 Jackall. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 May 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: Adam Wellman. 
 
 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 Measeroy, Henry Thompson. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 68 
 
 1782 Jackall. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: S. Crew: iS. 
 Oct. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thoma.s Holmes. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Holmes, Salem. Peter Lander, Salem. 
 
 Jonathan Gardner, jr., Salem. 
 Owners: Peter Lander and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel ^^'ard, John Dutok. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 66 
 
 1780 Jack and Harry. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dec. 12 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathaniel Nowell. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Nowell, Newburyport. John Tracy, New- 
 buryport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Nathaniel Tracy, Newl)uryport. John Tracy, New- 
 buryport. 
 
 Witnesses: S[amuel] Cazneau, Jere[miah] Lee. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. S, p. 63 
 
 1779 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. 
 C)wnert*: David Steward and others, Baltimore. 
 
 AVitness: William Hyde. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 73 
 
 1780 James. Pennsylvania brio^antine. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. [101 Bond: §20,000. Master: James Armitage. 
 
 Bonders: John Pringle, Philadelphia. James Armitage, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: John Pringle, Philadelphia. Thomas Truxtuu & Co. 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witnesses: William Pugh, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 69 
 
 1781 James. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 11. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 May [11] §^20,000. Master: John Clarke. 
 
 Bonders: John Clarke, Salem. George Dodge [jr.], Salem. 
 
 Joshua Dodge, Salem. 
 
 Owners: George & Joshua Dodge, Salem. 
 
 Witness: Elnathan Jones. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 71 
 
356 LIBKABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 James. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. 
 Jun. 14 Bond: §20,000. Master: Hendrick Fisher. 
 
 Mate: John Drinker. 
 
 Bonders: Hendrick Fisher, Philadelphia. Harmon Courter, 
 
 Philadelphia. John Pringle, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Pringle & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 72 
 
 1782 James. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: SamuelWilliams. Mate: 
 
 Richard Billings [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Randall, Philadelphia. Samuel Williams, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Randall, Philadelphia. Andrew & James 
 
 Caldwell [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 74 
 
 1783 James. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Jan. 15 Bond: §20,000. Master: EbenezerAtwood. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Atwood, Cape Cod. Henry Mitchell, Bos- 
 ton. George Lobb, Boston. 
 Owner: Henry Mitchell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Eleazer Homer, Thomas Bill. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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: 6. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 May 10 $5,000. Master: Martin Parkison [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Martin Parkison [Philadelphia]. Thomas Richard- 
 son, Montgomery County. 
 Owners: O'Xeal, Deakins & Co., Maryland. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 76 
 
 1781 Jane. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Jun. 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 BECOBDS OP THE REVOLUTION". 357 
 
 1Y81 Jane. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Ciow: 20. Bond: 
 Oct. 12 f20, ()()(). Master: Jacob De Hart. Mate: Ben- 
 
 jamin Ford [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 BonderH: Jacob Ue Hart, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 
 Owners: Francis < rurney & Co., Cieorge Henry, Abraham Mar- 
 koe, and others [Philadelphia]. 
 
 ^\'^tnea^: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 75 
 
 1780 Jason. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Oct. 20 Boj,(j: $20,000. Master: Thomas Dissmore. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Dissmore [Boston]. John Coffin Jones, Bos- 
 ton. Robert Boyd, Boston. 
 Owners: John Coffin Jones and others. 
 Witnesses: John M. Lovell, J[ ] Snedlie. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 79 
 
 1780 Jason. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Nov. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Stillman. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Stillman, Wethersfield. Justus Riley, Wethers- 
 field. John Wright, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: Eliaha Williams, Eliza Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 81 
 
 1781 Jason. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Jun. 2 Bond: 120,000. Master: Moses Tryon. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Tryon, AVethersfield. Justus Riley, Wethers- 
 field. John Wright, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Mumford, Charles Caldwell. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 82 
 
 1781 Jason. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 70. 
 Bond: |2(),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. cS, p. 80 
 
 1779 Jay. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 100. Bond: 
 Aug. 5 $10,000. Master: Harman Courier [Philadel- 
 
 phia?]. 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. AVilliam Bell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John Pringle & 
 
 Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert McClenachan. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 83 
 
358 LIBEAKY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 IT^l 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. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 84 
 
 1781 Jay. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: l-i. Crew: 80. 
 Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Ravens. 
 
 Bonders: William Havens, New London. Thomas Mumford, 
 New London County. Joseph Conkling, New London 
 County. 
 
 Owners: Thomas Mumford & Co. 
 
 Witnesses: William Laurence, Charles Hopkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 86 
 
 1782 Jay. Havrk. Viper. Connecticut boats. Guns: 1 
 May 30 each. Crew: 10 each. Bond: $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. 
 The bond given covers the three vessels above named. 
 
 C- 0. 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. 
 
 0. 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 RECOKDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 359 
 
 1781 Johanna Maria. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 Apr. 30 Crew: 16: Bond: $20,000. Master: Thonaas 
 
 Periam. Mate: Joseph Hussey [Philadelphia], 
 Bonders: Nicholas Low, Philadelphia. Thomas Periam, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: Richard Curson & Co. [Baltimore]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 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: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 O. 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. 
 
 Edward Rowland, Lyme. 
 Owners: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Daniel Trithitt, Nathaniel Conkling. 
 
 Owners presumably are of the bonders, as boat is stated to belong in 
 the town of Lyme. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 93 
 
 1781 John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Jul- ^ Bond: 120,000. 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. 9 120,000. Master: Peter Brown, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Brown, jr., New London. John Deshon, New 
 
 London. John Herttell, New London. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London]. 
 Witnesses: Henry Murfits, G[urdon] Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 92 
 
360 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1782 John. Connecticut gallej'. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Jul. 30 120,000. Master: Jonathan Alden. 
 
 Bonders : Jonathan Alden [New London] . Jabez Perkins [Nor- 
 wich]. Jeremiah Halsey. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co. [New London]. 
 Witnesses: Matthew Griswold, William Hillhouse. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 91 
 
 1781 JohnBunyan. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Sep. 28 26. Bond: |20,000. Master: Silvanus Tripe. 
 
 Bonders: Silvanus Tripe, Dover. Cajar Mendez, Portsmouth. 
 
 Joshua Brackett, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Cajar Mendez, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: George Gains, John Davenport. 
 
 0. 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, Hartfora. 
 
 John Porter, Lebanon. 
 Owners: Jeremiah Piatt & Co. [Hartford]. 
 Witnesses: AVilliam 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. 0. 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 
 
 1781 Jolly Tar. Pennsj'lvania brigantine. Guns: S. Crew: 
 Aug. 3 27. Bond: $20,000. Master: David Thomson. 
 
 Mate: John Cochran [Philadelphia], 
 
 Bonders: George Nixon, Philadelphia. David Thomson, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 
 Ownors: Georj,'e Nixon, Philadelphia. Robert Shewell & Co. 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, H[enry] Osborne. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 102 
 
 1781 Jolly Tarr. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 90. 
 Oct. i. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Cross. 
 
 Bonders: George Cross. James Smith. 
 
 John Banks [Richmond]. 
 Owners: John Banks and others [Virginia]. 
 Witnesses: William Gary Selden, Joseph Bell. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 8, p. 101 
 
 1782 Jolly Tarr. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. 
 Jan. 29 Bond: |20,000. Master: Philip Turner. 
 
 Bonders: Philip Turner. Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond?]. 
 Owners: Hunter, Banks & Go. 
 Witness: Charles Hay. 
 
 C. G. 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 Gilman, Exeter, N. H. 
 Owners: Darby & White, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, George Gains. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 105 
 
 1781 Joseph. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Wells. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Wells, Boston. Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 
 Ebenezer Parsons, Boston. 
 Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr. 
 
 G. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 107 
 
 1782 Joseph. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: S. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry Higginson. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Higginson, Salem. Stephen Higginson, Bos- 
 ton. Ebenezer Parsons, Boston. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Parsons and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Parsons, David Spear, jr. 
 
 C. G. 196, vol. 8, p. 106 
 
362 LIBBAEY OF COXGKESS. 
 
 1781 Juliet. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 24 Bond: 820,000. 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: U. Crew: 
 Jan. 17 25. Bond: 820,000. Master: Anthony Knap. 
 
 Bonders: Anthony Knap, Xewburyport. Robert Stevenson, 
 Xewburyport. Wingate Xewman, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Robert Stevenson, Newburj^port. Wingate Xewman, 
 K^ewburyport. Jonathan Hambleton. 
 
 Witnesses: j\I[ichael] 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 Xorris [Salem]. 
 Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: MUes 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. jNIaster: Thomas Benson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Benson, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. John 
 
 Norris, Salem. 
 Owners: John Haraden and others, 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: Xathaniel West [Salem]. George Dodge, Salem. 
 
 Joshua Dodge, Salem. 
 Owners: George & Joshua Dodge and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Andrew Dodge, Israel Dodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 8, p. 112 
 
 1780 Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 
 Aug. 23 120. Bond: §20,000. Master: John Brooks. 
 
 Bonders: John Brooks [Salem]. Josiah Ome, Salem. Wilham 
 
 Orne, Salem. 
 Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Moses, Richard Shatswell. 
 
 Duplicate bonds. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, pp. 2 and 3 
 
NAVAL EEGORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 363 
 
 17Sl Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: iiO. Crew: 
 Oct. ^5 DiO. Bond: |20,000. Master: Nathaniel Brook- 
 
 house. 
 Boiulers : Nathaniel Brookhouse, Salem . Peter Landc^r [Salem] . 
 
 "William Orne [Siilem]. 
 Owners: Nathan Goodale and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: William Molloy, John Burchmore. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 1 
 
 17s:i Junius Brutus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 
 Jun.l5 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brooks. 
 
 BoiulerH: John Brooks, Salem. Josiah Orne, Salem. Peter 
 
 Lander, Salem. 
 Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem. 
 Witiu'sse's: Jonathan Ingersoll, Samuel Grant. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 4. 
 
 1Y80 Juno. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Aug. 26 120,000. Master: David Campbell. 
 
 Bonders: David Campbell, Philadelphia. Robert Cocks, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Cocks, Philadelphia. Charles Miller & Co., 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 6 
 
 1780 Juno. Massachusetts ship. Guns: I'i. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Oct. 20 $20,000. Master: William Haydon. 
 
 Bonders: William Ilaydon, Boston. Leonard Jarvis, Boston. 
 
 B[enj;imi]n Jarvis, Boston. 
 
 Owners: Jarvis & Russell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Rhodes Arnold, Robert Caldwell. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 9 
 
 17S1 Juno. Pennsy]\:uii;i. ship. Guns: 8. Oew: 30. Bond: 
 Jul. 24 $20,000. Master: William Smith. Mate: Wil- 
 
 liam Iloysham. 
 
 Bonders: Koboit ]iri(if,'es, Philadelphia. William Smith, I'liila- 
 (lelphia. 
 
 Owners: Blair MeClenachun, John Pringle and others [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 11 
 
 1781 Juno. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 17. 
 Sep. 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: Philip Aubin. 
 
 BondiMs: Philip Aubin, Newburyport. AVilliam Coombs, New- 
 
 buryjiort. John Coombs, Newburyport. 
 Owners: William & John Coombs, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Tappnn, Daniel Tappan. 
 
 C. CI. 196, vol. 9, p. 5 
 
364 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y81 Juno. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 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 
 
 1782 Juno. Connecticut galley. Gun: 1. Crew: 21. Bond: 
 May 21 120,000. Master: Oliver Norris. 
 
 Bonders: Oliver Norris, Say brook. 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: 16. 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, Salem. Peter 
 
 Lander, Salem. 
 Owners: Josiah Orne and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Ward, John Jenks. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 12 
 
 1781 Kendrick. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 90. 
 Aug. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Benson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Benson, Salem. John Fisk, Salem. Henry 
 
 Bust, Salem. 
 Owners: John Fisk and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Charles Hamilton, Jonathan Pease. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 13 
 
 1779 Kensington. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Mar. 22 65. Bond, 110,000. Master: Samuel Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Smith, Philadelphia. William TurnbuU, 
 
 Philadelphia. ' 
 
 Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 15 
 
"NAVAL EECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 365 
 
 1781 Kensington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. 
 May 7 Crew: 60. Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Smith. 
 Bonders: Samuel Smith [Philadelphia]. Thomas Eussell, 
 
 Boston. Andrew Black, Boston. 
 Owners: JohnPringle& Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Chambers Eussell, William Burroughs. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 16 
 
 1781 Kensington. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. 
 0°*-^^ 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. 196, vol. 9, p. 14 
 
 1781 Kingbird. Rhode Island sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 45. 
 ^W- 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Wilson Jacobs. 
 
 Bonders: Wilson Jacobs, Providence. Henry H. Tillinghast, 
 
 Providence. 
 Owners: Henry H. Tillinghast & Co., Providence. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Bartlett, Henry Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 17 
 
 1781 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 
 
 1779 King Tammini. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 May 3 30. Bond: |6,000. Master: Thomas Dickson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Dickson [Baltimore?]. Hugh Young, Balti- 
 more. 
 Owners: Hugh Young & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 19 
 
 1780 Kitty. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Sep. 29 $20,000. Master: Ebenezer 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. 196, vol. 9, p. 20 
 
366 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Kitty Meade. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 7. 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. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 21 
 
 1778 LaComtesseDenery. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jun. 11 25. Bond: 15,000. Master: Pierre Adelon. 
 
 Bonders: Pierre Adelon [Bourdeaux, France] . Isaac Van Bib- 
 ber, Baltimore. 
 Owner: Pierre Adelon [Bourdeaux, France]. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 Spelling of vessel on bond is La Comptes Denery. 
 
 0. 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?]. Mate: Peter La 
 Porte, Baltimore. 2d mate: Francis La Porte, 
 Baltimore. Gunner: Francis Bean. Boatswain: 
 Lewis Guarte^. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph P. Faribault. Samuel Chase, Annapolis. 
 Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: V/illiam Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 22 
 
 1778 LadyG-ates. 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 OP THE EEVOLXITION. 367 
 
 17Y9 Lady G-ates. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 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. 
 [Philadeljjhia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 23 
 
 1779 Lady Gates. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Dec. 18 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 Keid, Benjamin Mifflin, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 26 
 
 1780 Lady Lee. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. 
 Oct. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Kobert Dashiell. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Dashiell [Baltimore?] John Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Joseph Williams, Isaac Harris, and John Muir, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 27 
 
 1778 Lady Washington. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Oct. 9 12. -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: 16. 
 Nov. 12 Crew: 60. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Young. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Young, Philadelphia. John McKim, 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 6. 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 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1783 Lady Washington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns : 6. 
 Jan. 16 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. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 29 
 
 1777 La Maria. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 12. 
 July 30 Crew: 60. Bond: |10,000. Master: Mark Dennet. 
 
 Bonders: Mark Dennet, Portsmouth. Eobert Furniss, Ports- 
 mouth. N[eal] Mclntyre, Portsmouth. 
 Owner: Simon Carboulez, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: Simon Carboulez. Nahum Ward. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 1 
 
 1781 Languedock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Mar. 16 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah Hegerty. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Hegerty, Salem. William Creed, Salem. 
 
 William Shattuck, Boston. 
 Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem. 
 Witness: William Pierce. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 33 
 
 1781 Languedoc. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Jun. 3 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Augusta 
 
 Dunn. 
 
 Bonders: John Augusta Dunn, Salem. John Moriarty, Salem. 
 
 William Banking, Salem. - 
 Owners: John Moriarty and others, Salem. 
 Witness: John Cotton. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 32 
 
 1781 Languedoc. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 ^OY.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- 
 
 namy. 
 
 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 369 
 
 1778 Lark. Maryland boat. Guns: -i. Crew: 6. Bond: 
 May 8 $5,000. Master: Joseph Dority. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Dority [Baltimore]. Joseph Williams, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance and others [Baltimore]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 37 
 
 1779 Lark. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: 8. Bond: 
 Aug. 18 $5,000. Master: William Coward. 
 
 Bonders: William Coward [Baltimore]. Samuel Chase, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 36 
 
 1780 Lark. Maryland sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8. Bond: 
 Mar. 11 15,000. 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 
 
 1781 Lark. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. 
 Jun. 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: 1. Crew: 12. 
 Oct. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Tilden. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Tilden, Boston. Isaac Phillips, Boston. Ben- 
 jamin Jepsou, Boston. 
 Owners: John Winthrop and others, Boston. 
 Witness: David Phillips. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 40 
 
 1782 Lark. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 May 11 Bond: $20,000. Master: OfEn Boardman, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Offin Boardman, jr., Newburyport. John Pettingell, 
 
 Newburyport. Jonathan Mulliken, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Abel Greenleaf, Jonathan IMulliken, John Pettingell, 
 
 Moses Brown, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 35 
 5212—06 24 
 
370 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Lark. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 16. 
 Jun. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Newson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Newson, Wethersfield, Conn. Barnabas Deane, 
 
 Wethersfield, Conn. Samuel Rose, Wethersfield, Conn. 
 Owners: Barnabas Deane & Co., Wethersfield, Conn. 
 Witnesses: William Williams, Charles Caldwell. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 38 
 
 1779 Laurens. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 8. 
 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. 
 
 I C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 42 
 
 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: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 43 
 
 1780 Le Despenser. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. 
 May 26 Crew: 100. Bond: $4,000. Master: Nathaniel 
 
 Saltonstall. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Saltonstall, New London. Thomas Shaw, 
 
 New London. Simon Wolcott, New London. 
 Owner: Nathaniel Shaw, New London. 
 Witnesses: Simon Wolcott, G[urdon] 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: Hezekiah Fitch, Jonathan Trumbull, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 45 
 
 1782 Lee. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 26 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 RECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 371 
 
 17S2 Lee. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: o(». 
 Jul. 1'2 Bond: $20,000. Muster: William James. 
 
 Boiult'vs: William Jiimes, MurbU'lieiul. Suuiuel Parkmau, 
 
 Boston. Benjamin Binlitt, ^hirblchciul. 
 Owners: Joseph L(_'e and others, i\hii'blehe:ul. 
 'Witnesses: I'a\iil Moivy, John Dall. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 46 
 
 17TS Le G-errard [Le G-erard?]. Pennsylvania brigantine. 
 Aug. 1 Guns: G. Crew: -2i>. Bond: !{;iO,000. Master: 
 
 James Josiah. 
 
 Bonders: James Josiah, Philudelpliia. Joseph 0. Fisher, Phila- 
 delphia. John D. Mereier, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John D. IMercier, Joseph 0. Fisher & Co. 
 Witnesses: Robert Orais;, James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 190, vol. 6, p. 62 
 
 1778 Le G-erard. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. 
 Dec. 21: Orew: 30. Bond: $10,000. Master: James 
 
 Josiah. 
 
 Bonders: (ieor,!:;e Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Geori;e Henry it Co., Philadelphia. 
 \\'itnesses: T[imothy] Matlack, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. G, p. 63 
 
 17S2 Lethe. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 56. 
 Apr. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Emerson. 
 
 Mate: Thomas Phillips [Philadelphia?]. 
 Bonders: Thouiiis Knierson, Philadelphia. William Tnrnbull, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William Tnrnbull A Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 WitJiess: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 47 
 
 177!> Levingston. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Oct. IS Bond: $10,000. ^Master: Towusend White. 
 
 Bondei-s: John White, Philadelphia. Townsend White, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: John White, Townsend White A Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 rnsij^noii duplicftto follows original bond. .See also Livingston. 
 
 C. 0. 19(i, vol. 9, p. 48 
 
 17S1 Lexington. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 
 Nov. 2(3 Bond: $20,000. .Master: David Smith [jr.]. 
 
 iHindei-s: David Smith, jr., Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Saunders [Salem]. 
 
 Owner: Klias llasket Perby, Salem. 
 
 Witness: John Brown. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 51 
 
372 LIBEAKY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 17S2 Lexington. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: li. 
 May 9 Crew: 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin 
 
 Crowninshield. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Crowninshield, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, 
 
 Salem. Thomas Saunders, Salem. 
 Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Elias Hasket Derby, William Colman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 50 
 
 1778 Liberty. Pennsj'lvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 8. 
 Aug. 31 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Warner [Phila- 
 delphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: James Hood, Philadelphia. Samuel Robbins, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: James Hood, Philadelphia. James Ash & Co. [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Witnesses: James Montgomery, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 62 
 
 1779 Liberty. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Apr. 26 Bond: $5,000. Master: Henry Hawkins. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Hawkins, Philadelphia. John Wilcocks, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Wilcocks & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 56 
 
 1779 Liberty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 35. 
 Aug. 2S. 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: $10,000. 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: 6. Crew: 35. 
 Aug. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Stillwell. 
 
 Bonders: John Stillwell, Philadelphia. James Oellers, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 61 
 
NAVAL BBCOKDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 373 
 
 1780 Liberty. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: $20,Q00. Master: Peter Briamant. Mate: 
 
 Isaac Jones [Stamford, Conn.]. 
 
 Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. Peter Briamant, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Harman Johnson. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 53 
 
 1781 Liberty. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: -i. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 17 Bond: |20,000. Master: William Preston. 
 
 Bonders: William Preston, Newburyport. John Druitt, New- 
 
 buryport. Thomas Jones, Newburyport. 
 Owner: John Druitt, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: John Stickney, Joseph Stickney. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 57 
 
 1781 Liberty. Virginia boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Apr. 1 120,000. 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: 120,000. Master: Jacob De Hart. Mate: 
 
 William Gardner [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Hugh Lennox, Philadelphia. Jacob De Hart, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Francis Gurney, Hugh Lennox, Daniel Smith, James 
 Hood, and others [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, S. I. Mentges. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 55 
 
 1781 Liberty. Pennsylvania schooner. Gun: 1. Crew: 6. 
 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. 
 
 G. 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. 5a 
 
374 LIBEABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1782 Liberty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 May 23 Bond: |20,000. . Master: William Eussell. 
 
 Bonders: William Eussell, Newburyport. William Bartlet, 
 
 Newburyport. Moses Brown, Newburyport. 
 Owners: William Bartlet and Moses Brown, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Sarah Hodge, M[iohael] Hodge. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 59 
 
 1781 Lincoln. Virginia cutter. Guns: 2. Crew: 22. Bond: 
 Sep. 15 120,000. Master: William Wootten. 
 
 \Bonders: William Wootten. Samuel B. Cunningham. 
 Owners: Hambleton and Wootten. 
 Witnesses: John Dandridge, A[ ] Wyth. 
 
 . C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 64 
 
 1781 Lion. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 46. Bond: 
 Jul. 3 120,000. Master: Jonathan Mason. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Mason, Salem. Joseph & Joshua Grafton, 
 
 Salem. B[ ] Watkins [Salem?]. 
 
 Owners: Joseph & Joshua Grafton, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Appleton, Barent Bleecker. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 65 
 
 1782 Lion. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 28. Bond: 
 Nov. 1 120,000. Master: Aaron Meech. 
 
 Bonders: Aaron Meech [New London?]. John Foster [East 
 
 , Had dam]. John Alden [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: John Foster & Co. [East Haddam]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, David Trumbull. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 66 
 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. 0. 
 
 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. 68 
 
 1781 Little Dan. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Aug. 9 26. Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Young. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Young, Cape Ann. Ebenezer Parsons, Bos- 
 ton. Robert Davis, Boston. 
 Owner: Daniel Young, Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Callender, Benjamin Jepson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 69 
 
NAVAL BECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 375 
 
 1779 Little Davey. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Aug. 29 Bond: |5,000. Master: 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. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Jan. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Johns. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Johns [Charles County]. James Giles, Har- 
 ford County. 
 Owners: William Taylor & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 70 
 
 1779 Little Molly. . Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Sep. 4 10. 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 
 
 1780 Little Molly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel Ball [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson [Philadelphia]. Joseph Ball [ ], 
 
 N. 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, 
 
 Newburyport. Robert Hooper [Newburyport] . 
 Owner: Tristram Dalton, Newburyport. 
 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. Crew: 6. 
 Apr. 27 Bond: 120,000. Master: Eene Chaloche. 
 
 Bonders: Ben^ Chaloche, Boston. [Etienne] DombMder, 
 Boston. [ ] De Lamothe [Boston] . 
 
 Owners: Stephen Dombl^der and others, Boston. 
 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, 0[ ] Tileston. 
 
 The copyist uses the English Stephen lor French Etienne. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 76 
 
 1781 Little Vincent. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Dec. 4 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Israel F. Ober. 
 
 Bonders: Israel F. Ober [Beverly]. E[tienne] Dombl6der, 
 
 Boston. Thomas Guiraudet [Boston]. 
 Owners: Stephen Dombl^der and others, Boston. 
 "Witnesses: Genfi Jolly, Antoine Tatagay. 
 
 0. 0. 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, N. H. 
 Owner: Nathaniel Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Thompson, John Wentworth, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, 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 Eoddy and James Martin, Maryland. Blair 
 
 McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 0. 0. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 81 
 
 1779 Lively. Penns3'lvania brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 36. 
 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 EECOEDS OF THE 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 & Co. [Hartford]. 
 Witnesses: Elisha Curry, John Pelletreau. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 88 
 
 1781 Lively. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 May 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Ashby. 
 
 Bonders: George Ashby, Salem. "W [alter] P. Bartlett, Salem. 
 
 John Norris [Salem]. 
 Owners: Walter P. Bartlett and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Theodore Lyman, James Thing. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 79 
 
 1781 Lively. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 6 Bond: |20,000. Master: Nathaniel Goodwin. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Goodwin, Boston. Thomas Eussell, Bos- 
 ton. David Henley, Boston. 
 Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Burroughs, Isaac Smith. 
 
 In the following entry Goodwin is stated to be a 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 Goodwin, Philadelphia. William Turnbull, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William Turnbull, Philadelphia. Thomas Russell, 
 
 Boston, Mass. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 87 
 
 1781 Lively. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Oct. 26 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Augusta Dunn. 
 
 Bonders: John Augusta Dunn, Salem. John Norris, Salem. 
 
 W[alter] P. Bartlett [Salem]. 
 Owners: John Norris and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Brown, Philip Fowler. 
 
 C. 0. 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 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1783 Lively. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 50. 
 Mar. 8 Bond: $20,000. IMaster: Nathaniel Brookhouse. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Brookhouse, Salem. John Page, Salem. 
 
 Samuel Page, Salem. 
 Owners: Samuel Page and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Glover, Samuel Birson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 83 
 1782 Live Oak. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 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 Avery. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Swan wick, James Rees. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 90 
 Livingston. See also Levingston. 
 
 1778 Lizard. [Pennsylvania] boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew: Not 
 Feb. 27 stated. Bond: $5,000. Master: [John Harvie?]. 
 
 Bonders: John Campbell, John Harvie. 
 Owners: John Campbell & Co. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 91 
 
 1780 Lizard. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 
 Mar. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: Paul Hussey. 
 
 Bonders : Paul Hussey [Baltimore?] . John Davidson, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Richard Curson & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. 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: 
 Jun. 5 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Stevens. 
 
 Bonders: Paul Stevens, 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 BECOEDS OP THE EEVOLtJTION. 379 
 
 1Y82 Lovely Sally. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 12. 
 Mar. 28 Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicolas 
 
 Vallance. Mate: John Hitts [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Wooddrop Sims, Philadelphia. Joseph Sims, and oth- 
 ers, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 95 
 
 1781 Luck and Fortune. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 
 Sep. 7 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Enoch Willets. 
 
 Mate: Joseph Edwards [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Enoch Willets, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert MoCleay, Matthew Strong. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 98 
 
 1777 Lucy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Dec. 2 15,000. Master: Thomas Sellew. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Sellew, Wethersfield. William Griswold, 
 
 Wethersfield. Josiah Grimes, jr., Wethersfield. 
 Owner: Joseph Buckley, Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: William Joyce, Ezekiel Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 97 
 
 1780 Lucy. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. 
 Nov. 8 Bond: 120,000. Master: Stephen Clay. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Clay [Boston]. Samuel Gill, Boston. Wil- 
 liam Van Duerson, Boston. 
 Owners: Benjamin West and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Paschal N. Smith, E[liakim] Raymond. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 96 
 
 1780 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 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 17S1 Lydia. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 100 
 
 1782 Lydia. Pennsj'lvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 18. 
 Jun. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter De Eussy, 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 Shaler, Hartford. Titus Hosmer, Middle- 
 town. Nathaniel Brown, Middletown. 
 Owners: Humphry Lyon & Co., East Haddam. 
 Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Jedediah Strong. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 105 
 
 1781 Lyon. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 120. 
 Jul. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Wingate Newman. 
 
 Bonders; Wingate Newman, Newburyport. 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 WiUiam Tuck," Salem. Samuel 
 
 Cabot, Essex County. Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: George Cabot, Moses Brown. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 106 
 
 1782 Lyon. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Oct. 14 $20,000. Master: Robert Craig. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Craig [East Haddam?]. John Foster [East 
 
 Haddam] . Amasa Jones. 
 Owners: John Foster & Co. [East Haddam]. 
 Witnesses: William Wataon, Freman Vallerun. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 103 
 Lyon. See also Lion. 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 381 
 
 1778 Macaroni. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. i Bond: $10,000. Master: Daniel Eey bold [Phila- 
 
 delphia]. 
 Bonders: James Oellers, Philadelphia. William Sheafi, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Wetzel, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 112 
 
 1776 McClary. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Sep. 2 60. 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. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 110 
 
 1777 McClary. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 May 17 50. Bond: |6,000. Master: Thomas Bailing. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Calling [Portsmouth] . Joshua Wentworth, 
 
 Portsmouth. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Josliua Wentworth and others, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: John Penhallow, Joseph Simes. 
 
 0. 0. 196, 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. 0. 196, vol. 9, p. 109 
 
 1778 McClarey. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jan. 28 50. Bond: f5,000. Master: John Gregory. 
 
 Bonders: John Gregory, Portsmouth. Thomas Martin, Ports- 
 mouth. Jacob Treadwell, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Eobert 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. 
 
 Mifain does not sign the bond but is given as one of the bonders. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. Ill 
 
382 LIBBAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 17S1 Maestrand. Pennsylvauia cutter. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jun. 20 '20. Bond: 8:20,000. ISIaster: Philipps Kollock 
 
 [Philadelphia.] 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Morris, William Bingham, and Samuel Inglis 
 & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 AVitness: Philipps Kollock. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 113 
 
 1780 Manete. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 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 Clarkaon, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 9, p. 115 
 
 177S Maria. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Dec. 1. $5,000. Master: Hezekiah Perkins. 
 
 Bonders: Hezekiah Perkins [Norwich]. Joseph Howland 
 
 [Norwich]. Thomas Coit [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Joseph Howland and Thomas Coit, Norwich. 
 \A'itnesses: 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 Howland [Norwich]. 
 
 Thomas Coit [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Howland & Coit [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: Jeremiah Harris, Nathl. P. Peabody. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 3 
 
 1781 Maria. Massachusetts brigan tine. Guns: 7. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Patrick Maxfield. 
 
 Bonders: Patrick Maxfield, Dartmouth. Leonard Jarvis, Bos- 
 ton. Nathaniel Jarvis, Boston. 
 Owners: Leonard Jarvis and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Philip Jarvis, John Hichborn. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 4 
 
NAVAL BECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 383 
 
 1781 Maria. Maryland schooner. Guns: 5. Crew: 12: 
 Jul. T Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Milhaut. 
 
 Bonders: P[eter] Milhaut [Baltimore, Md.]. Joseph Wil- 
 liams, Annapolis. 
 Owners: James Durand & Co., Fredericksburg, Va. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 5 
 
 1781 Maria. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 35. 
 Nov. 26 Bond: |20,000. Master: Stephen HOls. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Hills, Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston. 
 
 John Brown, Boston. 
 Owners: Jarvis & Russell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Philip Jarvis, John Hichbom. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 2 
 
 1781 Marianna. Rhode Island schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jan. 6 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 8 
 
 1780 Marianne [Marianna?]. Rhode Island brigantine. Guns: 
 Dec. 16 16. Crew: 65. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Kendrick. 
 
 Bonders: John Kendrick, Wareham, Mass. Silas Casey, East 
 
 Greenwich. 
 Owner: John Williams, Worcester, Mass. 
 Witnesses: W[illiam] Greene, Samuel Snow. 
 
 On verso is certificate of issuance of commission to Kendrick. A. D. S. 
 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 RoUand [Ballard?], Titus Morgan. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 9 
 
384 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts brigantine. 
 Jan. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 Seth Thomas. | 
 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. Crew: 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 Peter Kichards. 
 
 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 [de] La Fayette. Virginia ship. Guns: 18. 
 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: 
 
 Elisha 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. 13 
 
 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, KECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 385 
 
 1781 Marquis de La Fayette. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IC 
 Nov. 3 Crew: 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas 
 
 Vallance [Philadelphia]. Mate: John Henderson, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders: John Purviance, Philadelphia. Nathan Kelso, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Samuel & Robert Pvirviance, Philadelphia. Hugh 
 Young & Nathan Kelso, Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 18 
 
 1782 Marquis [de] La Fayette. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 
 Mar. 16 16. Crew: 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 BufSnton. 
 
 Bonders: John Buffinton, Salem. George Williams, Salem. 
 
 Samuel Blanchard, Salem. 
 Owners: George Williams and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Moses, William West, jr. 
 
 X). C. 196, vol. 10, p. 11 
 
 1788 Marquis de La Fayette. Massachusetts brigantine. 
 Jan. 3 Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 Arnold Comerais. 
 Bonders: Arnold Comerais, Boston. John Comerais, Boston. 
 
 William Shattuck, Boston. 
 Owner: John Comerais, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Crafts, jr., Thomas H. Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 12 
 
 1777 Mars. Maryland sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Dec. 10 $5,000. 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 
 
 1778 Mars. Connecticut ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 130. Bond: 
 May 11 $10,000. Master: Gilbert Ash. 
 
 Bonders: Gilbert Ash [Boston, Mass.?]. Isaac Sears [Boston, 
 Mass.]. John Broome [Hartford, Conn.]. 
 
 Owners: Isaac Sears [Boston, Mass.]. Samuel and John 
 Broome [Hartford, Conn.]. 
 
 Witnesses: Eliakim Raymond, Joseph Skillin. 
 
 C. C. 19t), vol. 10, p. 20 
 
 1778 Mars. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 0. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Aug. 1 $10,000. Master: William McFaden. 
 
 Bonders: AVilliam McFaden [Philadelphia]. Alexander Nes- 
 
 bitt, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: Timothy Matlack. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 23 
 5212—06 25 
 
386 LIBKARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1778 Mars. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35, 
 Sep. 30 Bond: $5,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor. 
 
 Bonders: Yelverton Taylor, Philadelphia. Thomas Learn- 
 ing, jr., Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Mackey, James Godfrey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 25 
 
 1778 Mars. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Dec. 24 $10,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John M. Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 28 
 
 1779 Mars. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jan. 20 Bond: 110,000. Master: Thomas Smith, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Smith, Philadelphia. Harmon Oourter, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: Harmon Courter & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Stephen Balliet. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 24 
 
 1779 Mars. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 Jul. 29 Bond: 110,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor [Phil- 
 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Leaming, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C. 
 
 Fisher, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 26 
 
 1779 Mars. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 14. -Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Oct. 29 110,000. Master: Yelverton Taylor [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Leaming, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph 0. 
 
 Fisher, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Bunner Murray & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 27 
 
 1779 Mars. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Nov. 4 $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, EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 387 
 
 1781 Mars. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 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. 
 
 0. 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. 26 80. Bond: $20,000. Master: Charles Bulkley. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Bulkley [Wethersfleld] . Jabez West, Con- 
 necticut. David Trumbull [Lebanon] . 
 Owners: Silvanus Tinker & Co. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, George Sims. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 31 
 
 1782 Martial. Connecticut brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 85. Bond: 
 Apr. 5 120,000. Master: Nathan Post. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Post [Say brook]. John Hulbert [East Had- 
 
 dam]. Jabez West [Say brook?]. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: John Shumway, John Trumbull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 32 
 
 1776 Mary. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 32. Bond: 
 Nov. 27 $5,000. Master: Giles Mansfield. 
 
 Bonders: Giles Mansfield, New Haven. Enos Doolittle, Hart- 
 ford. Ebenezer Watson, Hartford. 
 Owner: Edward Molloy, New Haven. 
 Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, James Watson. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 34 
 
 1777 Mary. New Hampshire schooner. Guns: 6. 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. 33 
 
 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. 196, vol. 10, p. 35 
 
388 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Mary Ann. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 May 27 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Briggs. 
 
 Bonders: William Briggs, New London. Samuel Mather, jr., 
 
 Lyme. Silvester Mather, Lyme. 
 Owners: Joseph Packwood & Co. [New London]. 
 Witnesses: (T[urdon] Saltonstall, John Richards. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 36 
 
 1781 Mary Anne. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Sep. 6 35. Bond: 120,000. Master: William Packwood. 
 
 Bonders: William Packwood, Norwich. Joseph Packwood, 
 
 Norwich. Thomas Mumford, Norwich. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: David Mumford, David Mumford, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 37 
 
 1779 Maryland. Mar}^land brig. Guns: 18. Crew: 50. 
 Sep. 30 Bond: |10,000. Master: Benjamin King. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin King [Baltimore]. Joseph W. Harrison 
 
 [Alexandria?] , Va. 
 Owners: Hooe & Harrison, and others, Maryland and Virginia. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 38 
 
 1780 Massachusetts. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 16. 
 Nov. 23 Crew: 80. 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. 196, vol. 10, p. 39 
 
 1781 Mataponi. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 8. Bond: 
 May 10 120,000. Master: R[ichard] Walch. 
 
 Bonders: K[ichard] Walch. Thomas Rutland, Annapolis. 
 Owner: Thomas Rutland, Annapolis. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 40 
 
 1781 Matilda. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. 
 Dec. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Corrier, Phila- 
 
 delphia. Mate: Richard Moulder [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Griswold, Philadelphia. • George Corrier, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Griswold, John Baker, John Bartholomew, 
 
 and others [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 41 
 
XAVAL EECOBDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 389 
 
 1781 Mayflower. Connecticut schooner. Gruns: 6. Crew: 
 Dec. 14 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jeremiah Sim- 
 
 mons. 
 
 Bonders: Jeremiah Simmons, Philadelphia. Levinus Clark- 
 son, Philadelphia. John Hallam, New London. 
 Owners: Levinus Clarkson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Win[throp] Saltonstall, Ann Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 43 
 
 1(82 Mayflovrer. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Jan. 27 16. Bond: 120,000. Master: Mark Collins. 
 
 Mate: John Cassin [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Mark Collins, Philadelphia. Isaac JMoses, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: Isaac Moses, Matthew Clarkson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 42 
 
 1781 Medium. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Mar. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin ^Yithem. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Withem, Cape Ann. William Gee, Cape 
 
 Ann. William Pierce, Cape Ann. 
 Owners: W^illiam Pierce and others. Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Lane, Nehemiah Somes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 44 
 
 1779 Mentor. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 4 Bond: $10,000. Master: Moses Tryon. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Tryon, AVethersfield. James Lockwood, 
 
 Wethersfield. James Church, Hartford. 
 Owners: James Lockwood & Co. 
 Witnesses: Amos Mead, John Wise. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 47 
 
 1780 Mentor. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: Asa Benton. 
 
 Bonders: Asa Benton, Hartford. John Hallam, New London. 
 
 Joseph Howland, Norwich. 
 Owners: James Lockwood & Co. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Joshua Coit. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 45 
 
 1783 Mentor, ^lassachusetts brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 15. 
 J^°- ^ Bond: $20,000. 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. 196, vol. 10, p. 46 
 
390 LIBEAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1777 Mercury. Connecticut ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 May 19 Bond: $5,000. Master: J[ean] Heraud. 
 
 Bonders: J[ean] Heraud [Portsmouth, N. H.?]. JohnLangdon, 
 Portsmouth, N. H. George Wentworth, Portsmouth, N. H. 
 Owner: Silas Deane, Wethersfield, Conn. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Lewis, William Gardner. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 49 
 
 1778 Mercury. Maryland sloop. Guns: 11. Crew: 45. 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. 
 I^ec. 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. Eobert 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. 
 Jun. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Farris. 
 
 Bonders: William Farris, Newburyport. John Tracy, New- 
 
 buryport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy [Newburyport]. 
 Witnesses: Moses Brown, John Temple. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 48 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 391 
 
 1781 Mercury. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Jul. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: Elisha Lathrop, jr., 
 
 Norwich, Conn. 
 
 Bonders: Elisha Lathrop, jr., Norwich. Asa Peabody, Nor- 
 wich. Thomas Fanning, Norwich. 
 Owners: Perkins, Fanning & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Hezekiah Lathrop. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 52 
 
 1781 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, Newburyport. 
 Owner: Thomas Thomas, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 55 
 
 1782 Mercy. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 16 Bond:. 120,000. Master: Jacob Adams. 
 
 Bonders: Jacob Adams [Boston]. Isaac Bridges, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Brown, Boston. 
 Owner: Jacob Adams. 
 Witnesses: Francis Johonnot, Samuel Gardner Jarvis. 
 
 0. 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. Eliezer Wheelwright [Bos- 
 ton]. Joseph Howard, Boston. 
 Owners: Aaron Wait [t] and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: William Lambert, David Spear. 
 
 C: C. 196, vol. 10, p. 58 
 
 1781 Mey. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Jul. 26 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 OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Middletovrn. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Jan. 6 100. Bond: $10,000. Master: Nathan Sage. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Sage, Middletown. Barnabas Deane, Weth- 
 
 ersfleld. William Bull, Hartford. 
 Owners: Abraham Miller & Co., Hartford. 
 Witnesses: Jacob Labor, Theodore Skiner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 60 
 
 1781 Middleto-wn. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Feb. 21 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Van 
 
 Duersen. 
 
 Bonders: William Van Duersen [Middletown?]. Chauncey 
 Whittelsey [Middletown]. Thomas Hopkins [Middle- 
 town] . 
 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 
 Witnesses: Fenn Wadsworth, William Moseley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 61 
 
 1779 Minerva. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Oct. 19 60. Bond: $10,000. Master: Arthur Helme, 
 
 [Philadelphia?]. 
 Bonders: Isaac Cox, Philadelphia. Stephen Girard, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: Stephen Girard & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses. William Matlack, Arthur Helme. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 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 Eeid, Benjamin Mifflin, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 63 
 
 1780 Minerva. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 60. 
 Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Earle [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: Andrew Bayard, Benjamin Mifflin, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 67 
 
 1781 Minerva. Rhode Island brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 45. 
 Feb. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Freeborn. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Freeborn, Newport. William Greene, East 
 
 Greenwich. 
 Owners; William Greene, Jacob and Griffin Greene, and others, 
 
 Rhode Island. 
 Witnesses: W[illiani] Greene, Celia (ireene. 
 
 C!. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 69 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 393 
 
 1781 Minerva. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 60. 
 Feb. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Moses Brown. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Brown, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury- 
 
 port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Sanborn, John Dixey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 64 
 
 1781 Minerva. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 May 21 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: Dudley Salton- 
 
 stall. 
 
 Bonders: Dudley Salstonstall [New London?] Conn. Thomas 
 IMumford [Norwich] Conn. John Chenevard [Hartford] 
 Conn. 
 
 Owners: Adam Babcock & Co. [Boston] Mass. 
 
 Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, Henry Caldwell. 
 
 C. C. ■ 196, vol. 10, p. 73 
 
 1781 Minerva. Connecticut brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 120. 
 Jul- 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Angell. 
 
 Bonders: James Angell, New London. David Trumbull, Leb- 
 anon. John Alden, Lebanon. 
 Owners: Samuel Broome & Co., Hartford. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Kromer Bill. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 62 
 
 1781 Minerva. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 5. Crew: 
 Aug. 2 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Douglass. 
 
 Mate: Bernard Gallagher. 
 Bonder^*: 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 
 
 1781 Minerva. Mas.sachusetts ship. Guns: 16. 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, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Stocker, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 72 
 
 1781 Minerva. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 80. 
 Dec. 28 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Earle. Mate: 
 
 Joses Hill [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: John Earle, Philadelphia; Owen iBiddle, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Owners: Owen Biddle, John Earle and others [Philadelphia?]. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, William Semple. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 68 
 
394 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Minerva. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Feb. 28 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Allen Hallet. 
 
 Bonders: Allen Hallet, Boston. Adam Babcoek, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Broome, Boston. 
 Owners: Babcoek & Broome, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Nathan Spear, John Coffin Jones. 
 
 Master may be same as John Allen Hallet of the Franklin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 70 
 
 1782 Minerva. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. 
 
 Aug. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nehemiah Buffington. 
 
 Bonders: Nehemiah Buffington, Salem. Samuel Marshall 
 
 Joseph Howard. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Ezra Lincoln, Benjamin Gray. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 65 
 
 1781 Minerve. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 15 BoAd: $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: Elias Smith, Beverly. Larkin Thorndike, Beverly. 
 
 William Bartlett, Beverly. 
 Owners: William Leach and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Livermore Whittredge, William Leach. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 76 
 
 1782 Mohawk. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 80. 
 Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Carnes. 
 
 Bonders: John Carnes, Beverly. M[Lafitte], Salem. Liver- 
 more Whittredge, Beverly. 
 Owners: William Bartlett and Others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Adam Babcoek, Shrimpton Hutchinson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 75 
 
 1776 MoUey. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 35.. Bond: 
 Sep. 12 £2,000. Master: Thomas Conway. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Conway [Baltimore?], R[obert T.] Hooe 
 
 [Alexandria, Va.]. 
 Owner: State of Maryland. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 Commission to Conway accompanies bond. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 79 
 
 1777 MoUy. 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[obertT.] Hooe. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 78 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 395 
 
 1778 MoUy. 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 
 
 1778 Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Oct. 16 $5,000. Master: William Thomas. Mate: [Ben- 
 
 jamin Hay ward, Dorchester County?]. Boat- 
 swain: Matthias Traverse. 
 
 Bonders: William Thomas [Dorchester County] . John David- 
 son, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Archibald Patison & Co., Dorchester County. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 83 
 
 1780 Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns: 3. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Mar. 5 |5,000. Master: Joseph Elliott. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Elliott [Baltimore?]. Archibald Patison, 
 ' Dorchester County. 
 
 Owners: Archibald Patison & Co., Dorchester County. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 81 
 
 1780 Molly. Maryland schooner. Guns: i. Crew: 13. 
 Jun. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Stewart. 
 
 Bonders: John Stewart, Annapolis. James Tootall, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Smith, Johnstone & 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: JohnAshmead. 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, Newbury port-. William Nichols, New- 
 buryport. Samuel Batchelder, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Samuel Batchelder and William Nichols, Newbury- 
 port. 
 
 Witnesses: N. W. Hodge, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 85 
 
396 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Monmouth. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Nov. 7 20. Bond: |20,000. Mastei-: David Ingersoll. 
 
 Bonders: David Ingersoll, Salem. Samuel Jones [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: 
 
 Janaes Robinson [Annapolis?]. 2d Mate: Davis 
 Rees [Baltimore?]. 
 
 Bonders: RobertPolk [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, Annapolis. 
 Owner: Gilbert Middleton, Annapolis. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Eidgely. 
 
 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: R[ichard] Eidgely. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 115 
 
 1778 Montgomery. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 6. 
 Nov. 17 Bond: 15,000. Master: James Belt. 
 
 Bonders: James Belt [Philadelphia]. John Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Wallace, Davidson and Johnson, Annapolis. 
 AVitness: John Davidson. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 88 
 
 1780 Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 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, Gower 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 
 
 Glover, Marblehead. Azor Orne [Marblehead]. 
 Owners: Benjamin Stacey Glover and others, Marblehead. 
 Witnesses: John Newell, Mary Newell, John Avery. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 86 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 397 
 
 1782 Montgomery. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 Jun. 20 Crew: 20. Bond: 120,000. Master: James 
 
 Barr, jr. 
 
 Bonders: James Barr, jr., Salem. John Fisk, Salem. James 
 
 Carey [Salem?]. 
 Owner: John Fisk, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Edward Allen, Joseph Mackintire. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 87 
 
 1782 Moore. ^Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. 
 Mar. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ezekiel Burroughs. 
 
 Bonders: Ezekiel Bnrroughs [Boston]. Mungo Mackay, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Dunn, jr., Boston. 
 Owner: Mungo Mackay, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Coolidge, Samuel Prince. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 91 
 
 1780 Morning Star. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Mar. 9 35. Bond: $10,000. Master: James Johnston. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Hodge, jr., Philadelphia. James Johnston, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew Hodge & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C 0. 196, vol. 10, p. 93 
 
 1780 Morning Star. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Dec. 6 100. Bond: |20,000. 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. 95 
 
 1780 Morning Star. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Dec. 18 12. Bond: 120,000. Master: Francis Roch. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Eoch, Salem. Ellas Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 William Colman, Salem. 
 Owner: Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 Witness: Joseph Chandler. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 94 
 
 1781 Morning Star. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Mar. 1 46. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Batty. 
 
 Bonders: George Batty. John Banks [Richmond]. 
 Owners: John Banks & Co. [Richmond]. 
 
 Witness: Henrv Banks. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 92 
 
 1781 Morning Star. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Oct. 23 60. 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 LIBEAEY 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 7 120,000. Master: Thomas Misnard. Mate: Ben- 
 jamin Bradhurst [Baltimore?, Md.]. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Thomas Misnard, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 98 
 
 1777 Morris and Wallace. Maryland 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]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 99 
 
 1776 Nancy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond: 
 Oct. 5 $5,000. Master: William Watters. 
 
 Bonders: William Watters [Norwich]. Jabez Perkins, Nor- 
 wich. Andrew Huntington, Norwich. 
 Owners: Jabez Perkins and Andrew Huntington, Norwich. 
 Witnesses: J[abez7] 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 Rumsey 
 
 [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 EBOOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 399 
 
 1778 Nancy. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. Bond: 
 Sep. 4 15,000. Master: Alpheus Davison. 
 
 Bonders: Alpheus Davison [Norwich?]. Joseph Howland 
 
 [Norwich]. Joseph Williams [Norwich]. 
 Owners: Sarph Williams & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Andrew Craige. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 103 
 
 1778 Nancy. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Oct. 12 Bond: $10,000. Master: Robert Bethell. 
 
 Bonders: Eobert Bethell, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 101 
 
 1779 Nancy. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 13. Crew: 16. 
 May 6 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 
 
 1779 Nancy. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Jul. 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 Griffing, jr., Eobert Mainwaring. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 105 
 
 1779 Nancy. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 6. Bond: 
 Aug. 17 15,000. Master: Moses Tryon. 
 
 Bonders: Moses Tryon, Wethersfield. John Bulkley, jr., 
 
 Wethersfield. Nathan Sage, Middletown. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co., Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel S. Stark, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. Ill 
 
400 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 17S0 Nancy. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: i. Crew: 13. 
 Nov. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Parker. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Parker [Boston]. William Dannie, Boston. 
 
 .Tames Swan, Boston. 
 Owners: William Dennie and James Swan, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thornton Bassett, Edmund Dunkin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 109 
 
 1781 Nancey. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Feb. 27 Bond: 120,000. Master: George Leach. 
 
 Bonders: George Leach, Salem. Joseph Jackson, Salem. John 
 
 Coles, Salem. 
 Owners: Joseph Jackson and John Coles, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nath[aniel?] Atkins, Walter Perkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 100 
 
 1781 Nancy. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. Bond: 
 Jun. 25 $20,000. Master: Litchfield Luce. 
 
 Bonders: Litchfield Luce, Boston. William Colmpn, Boston. 
 
 Benjamin Colman, Boston. 
 Owners: William and Benjamin Colman, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Welles, Stephen Wa'fes. 
 
 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 Bandall, Thomas Truxtun, and others [Phila- 
 delphia] . 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 114 
 
 1782 Nancy. Virginia ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Apr. 2 120,000. Master: William H. Sargeant. 
 
 Bonders: William H. Sargeant [Philadelphia, Pa.]. David 
 
 Ross [Richmond?, Va.]. 
 Owners: DavidRoss & 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 Moseley [Richmond?]. W[illiam] Pennock, 
 
 Richmond. 
 Owners: John King & Co. [Richmond]. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 10, p. 108 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 401 
 
 1781 Nansemond. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Feb. 2 14. Bond: $20,000. Master: Jacob De Hart 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Mate: William W. Humphreys, 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel 0. 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: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Kiersted. 
 
 Bonders: James Kiersted [Baltimore]. John Borsey, Balti- 
 more. 
 Owners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 2 
 
 1781 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: Eobert Knox & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 4 
 
 1781 Navarro. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jul. 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: 4. Crew: 8. 
 Aug. 25 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Charles Du- 
 
 breuil. 
 Bonders: [Francis Charles] Dubreiiil [Cadiz?, Spain]. John 
 
 Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Verdue, Karloguen, Payan & Co., Cadiz [Spain]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 5 
 
 5212—06 26 
 
402 LIBRAEY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1778 Nelly and Polly. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Dec. 19 8. Bond: $5,000. Master: Jesse Weatherly. 
 
 Mate: James Houston [Maryland]. 
 Bonders: Jesse Weatherly [Maryland]. John Davidson, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owners: Hugh William McBride, James Houston, William 
 
 Horsey. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, 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[benezer] Thompson. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 9 
 
 1778 Neptune. Connecticut brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Dec. 31 Bond: $5,000. Master: Azariah Whittelsey. 
 
 Bonders: Azariah Whittlesey, Say brook. Joseph Hart, Say- 
 brook. David Austin, New Haven. 
 Owners: Joseph Hart & Co., Saybrook. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Trumbull, jr., John Porter. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 16 
 
 1779 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 Aug. 5 Bond: 110,000. Master: Peter Young [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Thomas Irwin, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Mathew and Thomas Irwin, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin Mifflin, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 19 
 
 1780 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 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: 8. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 13 
 
XAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 403 
 
 1780 Neptune. Pennt^j'lvania brig. Guns: 1-t. Crew: 90. 
 Apr. 6 Bond: $10,000. 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. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 18 
 
 1780 Neptune. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Allen. 
 
 Bonders: Joshua Allen, Philadelphia. John Imlay, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Joshua Allen & Co. and John Imlay, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 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. Elias Parkman [Boston?]. 
 Owner: George Dodge, jr., Salem. 
 AVitnesses: John Marston, William Cheever. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 17 
 
 1781 Neptune. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 21. 
 Jan. 16 Bond: |20,000. Master: Gabriel Lallement. 
 
 Mate: Garnier Derresources. 
 
 Bonders: Gabriel Lallement, Philadelphia. [Michael] Jlallet, 
 
 Philadelphia. ^ 
 
 Owners: James Lacaze and Michael Mallet, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 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 
 
 17S1 Neptune. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: -i. Crew: 
 Jun. 1 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Isathariiel Har- 
 
 man. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Harman. Jonathan Hamilton, Berwick. 
 
 James Hickey. 
 Owner: Jonathan Hamilton, Berwick. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Stocker, Heyran Walsh. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 10 
 
404 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Neptune. Pennsjdvania brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jun. 6 U. 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: 14. 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. 
 
 0. 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 
 
 1781 Nesbitt. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Jul. 19 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicholas Martin, 
 
 Philadelphia. Mate: Edward Pirkerson [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: David H. Conyngham, Philadelphia. Nicholas Mar- 
 tin, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners; John M. Nesbitt & Co., Philadelphia. Robert Morris, 
 Philadelphia. Stephen Steward [jr.], [Baltimore] Md. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 23 
 
 1781 Nestor. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Dec. 15 120,000. Master: Elisha Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Elisha Smith [Philadelphia?]. John Hall [Rich- 
 mond, Va?]. 
 Owners: Stephen Lacort*^, [Richmond? Va.]. Brumfield & Co. 
 Witness: A[rchibald] Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 25 
 
 1782 Nestor. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Jul. 11 120,000. Master: Gabriel Lallement. 
 
 Bonders: Gabriel Lallement [Philadelphia]. David Lambert, 
 
 Richmond [Va.]. 
 Owners: Lacort^, Brumfield & Co. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 24 
 
 1780 NevT Adventure. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Oct. 16 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert Gushing. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Gushing, Boston. William Newman, Boston. 
 
 Thomas Gushing, jr., Boston. 
 Owners: Thomas Gushing, jr., and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Love, Samuel Fletcher. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 27 
 
 1781 Ne'V7 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 NeTV Comet. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 
 Nov. 9 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: Humphrey Hughes. 
 
 Bonders: Humphrey Hughes, Philadelphia. Thomas Leam- 
 
 ing, jr., Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming [jr.] and others. [Philadelphia.] 
 Witnesses: John Spence, James Trimble. 
 
 C. G. 196, vol. 11, p. 29 
 
406 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y81 Nimble Shilling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. 
 Jul. 14 Crew: 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Cloon. 
 Bonders: John Cloon, Marblehead. Marston Watson, Marble- 
 head. William Gale, Boston. 
 Owner: IMarston Watson and others, Marblehead. 
 Witnesses: Belcher Noyes, James Green. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 32 
 
 1781 Nimble Shilling. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 5. 
 Aug. 29 Crew: 16. Bond: 120,000. 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. 196, vol. 11, p. ;!;5 
 
 1782 Nimrod. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 30 
 
 1777 Non PareU. 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. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 36 
 
 1781 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. 196, 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 Vei'rill. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 35 
 
XAV.VL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTIOX. 407 
 
 00. 
 
 ITSl Nonsuch. Penusvlvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 
 Dec. 22 Bond: ^20,000. blaster: Charles Wells, ^^late: 
 
 William B. Potts. 
 
 Bondere: Charles Well?, Philadelphia. Peter Whiteside, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Robert !Moriis, Peter Whiteside and others, Philadel- 
 phia, 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 39 
 
 17S'2 Nonsuch. ]\iassachiisetts brig-. Guns: 4. Crew: 16. 
 Dec. 13 Bond: ^20,000. Master: Edward Davis. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Davis, Boston. Thomas Dennie, Boston. 
 
 Solomon Davis, Boston. 
 Owners: Thomas Dennie and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Davis, Francis Bryant. 
 
 b. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 38 
 
 1780 Norwich Watch. ^Massachusetts schooner. Guns: i. 
 Sep. 30 Crew: 10. Bond: Not stated. Master: Amos 
 
 Miner. 
 
 Bonders: Amos ^liner, Suffolk County. Henry Johnson, Bos- 
 ton. WilHam 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: 820,000. :Master: Peter Briamant. 
 
 Mate: James Byrne [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Briamant, Philadelphia. [MicJiael] 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: i. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 14 Bond: £1,000. Master: Daniel Deshou. jr. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Deshon, jr. [Norwich?]. Daniel Sherman. 
 
 Benjamin Huntington [Norwich]. 
 Owners: The Governor and Company of Coimecticut. 
 Wimesses: James Hillhouse, Jonathan Bull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 41 
 
 [17SO-17S1] Olive. Connecticut sloop. Guns: S. Crew: 12. Bond: 
 s;5.000. Master: William Loring. 
 Bonders: William Loring, Norwich. Joseph Howland, Nor- 
 wich. Thomas Coit, Norwich. 
 Owners: Howland, Coit c^- Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Huntington, Eunice Huntington. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 42 
 
408 LIBKAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Olive Branch. ' Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 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. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 43 
 
 1781 Oliver Crom^vell. 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: T[homas] 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, Eobert McClenachan. 
 
 • 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 49 
 
N.W'AT. RVX^ORPS OF THE REVOLUTION. 409 
 
 ITSO Page. IViin.sylvaniii schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. 
 Sep. 2 Uond: !p2(),00(). Master: John Kemp. 
 
 Bonders: Kobort Brki}j;i'S, rhiUult'lphiii. John Kemp, Phila- 
 
 ilelphia. 
 Owners: Robert Bridi^es tt Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: Jiunes Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 19(3, vol. 11, p. 48 
 
 1780 Pallas. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Doc. 15 Bond: 120,000. Master: Gamaliel Hodges. 
 
 Bonders: Cuimaliel IIodf:;es [Salem]. Daniel llathorne, Salem. 
 
 Bartholomew Pntnam, SaU'm. 
 Ow ner: Kartholomew Piitnam, Salem. 
 Witnesses: ,lohn Jenks, John Thompson. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 50 
 
 17S1 Pallas. Ahissacluisottsbrigantino. Guns: 12. Crew: 10. 
 Sep. 11 liond: ^20,000. JNhister: .lames Johnston. 
 
 Bonders: James Johnston, Newbnryport. W[illiara] Scallon, 
 
 Newbnrypoi't. (ieors;e Searle, Newburyport. 
 (>\vners: 'William Seallon and George Searle. 
 Witnesses: Philip .Vubin, Thomas Tannatts. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 51 
 
 ITSl Panther. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 May 21 Bond: $20,000. iNIaster: Samuel Masurey. 
 
 Bondei-s: Sanuiel ^lasnrey. Salem. David ]\[asurey [Salem], 
 
 James I'jiton, Salem. 
 Owners: James Katon and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Ward, Abijah Northey. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 53 
 
 1TS2 Panther. Massathusetts brio-. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. ;U Bond; $20,000. Master: George Lane. 
 
 Bonders: George Lane [lUiston]. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 
 I'^benezer Lane, Boston. 
 Owners: Isbenezer Lane, Daniel Sargent, and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Oakes, 'riiomas Perkins. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol, 11, p, 51' 
 
 1781 Parragon [Paragon?] Maryland schooner, Giuis: (i, 
 Feb. 28 Crew: Ltl. Bond: 5^20,(KtO, Master: Charles 
 
 Dashiell. 
 
 Bonders: Charles Dashiell [Baltimore?]. John Davidson, An- 
 napolis. 
 Ownei-s: Skinner Knnalls, David Stewart, and George Salmon. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr, 
 
 G. G. 196, vol. 11, p. 54 
 
410 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y77 Patty. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 16. Bond: 
 Aug. 13 $5,000. Master: Nathan Nichols. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Nichols, Salem. Ichabod Nichols, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Nichols, Somersworth, N. H. 
 Owners: Darbey & Nichols, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel Peabody, E[benezer] Thompson. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 60 
 
 1779 Patty. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Aug. 6 $10,000. Master: John P. Sloan. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Gallup, New London. John Hallam, New 
 
 London. John P. Sloan, New London. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co., New London. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Gallup, Joseph Copp. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 63 
 
 1780 Patty. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Jul. 22 120,000. Master: Thomas Read. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Thomas Eead, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Phoenix Frazier, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, 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 Cakes. 
 
 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. Ellas Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Saunders, Salem. 
 Owners: Ellas Hasket Derby and others, Essex County. 
 Witness: Nehemiah Holt. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 57 
 
NAVAL EBCOKDS OP THE KEVOLUTION. 411 
 
 1781 Patty. Penns3'lvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Sep. 29 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. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 65 
 
 1782 Patty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Mar. 8 $20,000. Master: John Derby. 
 
 Bonders: 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. 13 120,000. Master: John Willett. 
 
 Bonders: John Willett [Philadelphia] . George Nicolson [Rich- 
 mond, Va.?]. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson and others, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair " asto G. N." 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 66 
 
 1782 Patty. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Jun. 29 120,000. 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. 
 
 Bonders: William Haydon, Boston. Leonard Jarvis, Boston. 
 
 Joseph Russell, Boston. 
 Owners: Sears & Smith, Boston. 
 Witnesses: James Waldo, John Hichbom. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 58 
 
 1781 Patty and Polly. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 
 ]S[ov. 3 Crew: 15. Bond: |20,000. Master: Francis 
 
 Knox. Mate: Walter Stephens [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, 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 LIBRAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Peacock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: i. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 69 
 
 1781 Peacock. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Oct. 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. 75 
 
 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 RECOEDS OF THE REVOIjUTION. 413 
 
 1782 Peggy. Virginia schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Apr. IS 120,000. Master: William Moore [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders : Hancock Jacob, jr. , for William Moore [Philadelphia] . 
 
 Gabriel Gait [Virginia]. 
 Owners: John Harmonson [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 76 
 
 1782 Peggy. Virginia brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 18. Bond: 
 Jun. 3 $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. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 74 
 
 1782 Penguin. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 May 7 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Foster. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Foster, Salem. John Baker, Salem. James 
 
 Eaton [Salem]. 
 Owners: John Baker and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Pierpont, Benjamin Pierpont, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 92 
 
 1778 Perseverance. Pennsjdvania vessel. Guns: 2. Crew: 
 Mar. 28 150. Bond: $10,000. Master: John Macpherson. 
 
 Eondei-s : John Macpherson [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. Gims: 6. 
 Dec. 22 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: George 
 
 McAroy. Mate: William Hoysham [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bondera: 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: 620.000, Master: Kobert Harris. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Harris [Philadelphia]. William Pennock 
 
 [Virginia]. 
 Owners: William Pennock & Co. [Virginia]. 
 Witnesses: James Hunter, John Stewart. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 78 
 
414 LIBEABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Peter ["Fetter"?]. Maryland polacre. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Aug. 5 U. Bond: 120,000. Master: F[rancis]Kaveneau. 
 
 Bonders: F[rancis] Eaveneau [Baltimore?]. James Williams, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Samuel & Robert Purviance and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homa8] 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, vol 11, 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 Howland 
 
 Rickard. 
 
 Bonders: John Howland 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: f 20,000. Master: William Watters. 
 
 Bonders: William AVatters [Norwich]. Simon Wolcott. 
 
 John Alden [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Howland, Coit&Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Joel Loom is, Joseph Abel. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 85 
 
 1781 Phoenix. Pennsylvania brigantine. 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 EEVOLXJTION. 415 
 
 1Y80 Pickering. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 100. 
 Nov. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Haraden. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Haraden, Salem. Jonathan Peele, jr., 
 
 Salem. Samuel 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. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Robinson. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Robinson, Salem. Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 
 Z[achariah] Burchmore, Salem. 
 Owners: John & Andrew Cabot, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Williams, W[ ] 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. ?]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John Wharton, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Robert Knox, Philadelphia. John AVharton & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 91 
 
 1781 Pilgrim. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130. 
 Nov. 8 Bond: 120,000. 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 Harmanson & Co., Virginia. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 90 
 
 1782 Pilgrim. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 90. 
 Apr. 10 Bond: |20,000. Master: Humphrey Crary. 
 
 Bonders: Humphrey Crary [Xew London?]. AVilliam 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 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Pink. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Magnes Harvey. 
 
 Bonders: Magnea Harvey [Boston]. Samuel A. Otis, Boston. 
 
 Elisha Doane, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel A. Otis, Boston. Elisha Doane, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Benjamin Sumner, jr., M[ungo] Mackay, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 94 
 
 1781 Pluto. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Seveir. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Seveir, Newburyport. Thomas Jones, New- 
 buryport. M[ichael] Hodge, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Seveir, Thomas Jones, M[ichae'l] 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- 
 
 ersfield. Adam Helme, Norwich. 
 Owners: Adam Babcock & Co., Norwich. 
 ^Vitneases: 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. 22 120,000. Master: Phoenix Frazier. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Phoenix Frazier, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Donnaldson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Read, James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 101 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 417 
 
 1780 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 4. Bond: 
 Sep. 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. 0. 196, vol. 11, p. 102 
 
 1780 Polly. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Oct. 11 Bond: |20,000. Master: George Leacey. 
 
 Bonders: George Leacey, Virginia. William Burke, Boston. 
 
 Richard Hayden, Boston. 
 Owners: George Leacey and others, Virginia. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Trask, Eben[ezer] Woodward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 103 
 
 1781 Polly. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 35. 
 Jan. 9 Bond: 120,000. 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. 196, vol. 11, p. 100 
 
 1781 Polley. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 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 Plumer. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 97 
 
 1781 PoUy. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 11. Crew: 35. 
 Jul. 19 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 99 
 
 1781 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 4. Bond: 
 Jul. 30 $20,000. Master: John Trueb^e. 
 
 Bonders: John Trueb^e, Philadelphia. Joseph Buisson, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: Joseph Buisson, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Guilland, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 107 
 5212—06 27 
 
418 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Polly. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 4. Bond: 
 Sep. 25 $20,000. Master: Joseph Buisson. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Buisson, Philadelphia. Lacaze & Mallet, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James Lacaze, Philadelphia. Michael Mallet, Philsr 
 
 delphia. 
 Witnesses: [ ] Lacoste, James Murphy. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 98 
 
 1783 Polly. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 25. 
 Feb. 21 Bond: $20,000. Master: Isaac Lee. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Lee [Essex County?]. Winthrop Sargent, 
 
 Gloucester. David Pearce [Cape Ann]. 
 Owners: Winthrop Sargent and others, Gloucester. 
 Witness: John Stevens Ellery. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 104 
 
 1778 Polly Sadler. Maryland schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Sep. 12 25. Bond: $5,000. Master: John Mitchell. 1st 
 
 mate: William Taylor [Baltimore?]. 2dmate: Jo- 
 seph Taylor, Baltimore. Gunner: Christopher 
 Matterfield. Boatswain: Nicholas Haynes. 
 
 Bonders: John Mitchell [Philadelphia?]. Emory Sadler, Ches- 
 
 tertown, Md. 
 Owners: Emory Sadler, Chestertown, Md. John McLure & 
 
 Co. [ ], Md. 
 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 105 
 
 1780 Polly Sly. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: George Bunner. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. George Bunner, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Leaming & 
 
 Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: James Seloover, A[ ] Bunner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 11, p. 109 
 
 1779 Pomona. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 11. 
 Mar. 22 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Robertson. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, 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 Sprague, Boston. Nathaniel 
 
 Wheeler, Boston. 
 Owners: Ebenezer May and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Emmons, jr., Ebenezer 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,(H)(). Master: Thomas Barnard. 
 
 Boiiderw: Thomsw Barnard, Boston. Inaac Sears, Boston. Pas- 
 chal N. Smith, Bo.ston. 
 Owners: Iwaac, Sears an<l otherH, Bo^^ton. 
 WitneBses: Isaac, Peircc, John Dall. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 3 
 
 17)S() Porga. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Sep. 28. 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Arm- 
 
 strong. 
 
 Bonders: William Armstrong [Newburyport]. Thomas 
 
 DawcH, jr., Boston. Neheniiah Somen, Boston. 
 Owner: Nehcmiah Scjines, BoKton. 
 VVitneHMcs: Joseph Henderson, John Davidson. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 12, .p. 4 
 
 1780 Porgie. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 
 Jun. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: J[oseph] P. Faribault. 
 
 Bonders: J[oseph] 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. 2;^ 12. Bond: 15,000. Master: Nicholas Martin. 
 
 Mate: John Harrison [Annapolis'^]. 
 Bonders: Nicholas Martin [Philadelphia]. John Davidson, 
 
 Annapolis [IMd.]. 
 Owners: John Davidson & Co., Annapolis, Md. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 8 
 
 1780 Porpoise. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 16. 
 Apr. 24 Bond: |5,000. Master: William Woonis. 
 
 Bonders: William Weems [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owners: Robert Morris [I'liiladelphia], Pa. Stephen Steward 
 
 & Co. [Baltimore]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 1!H1, vol. 12, p. 6 
 
 17S1 Porpoise. Maryland sloop. (Juns: 10. Crow: IS. 
 Jan. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: ^Villiam Weomw. 1st 
 
 mate: John Mullikin, Baltimore. 2d mate: 
 James Houston. 
 
 Bonders; William Weems [Baltimore, Md.]. Charles Wallace, 
 
 Annapolis [Md.]. 
 Owners: John Davidson, Charlies Wallace [Annapolis]. Stephen 
 
 Stt'ward, Baltimcne. Robert Morris [Philadelphia], Pa. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 1!H1, vol. 12, },. 7 
 
420 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Port Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Jun. 1 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Rapall. 
 
 Bonders: George Rapall, Newburyport. John Tracy, New- 
 buryport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. Joseph 
 Marquand and John C. Jonea. 
 
 Witnesses: S[amuel] Cazneau, Moses Brown. 
 
 C. C. 398, vol. 12, p. 9 
 
 1781 Port Pacquet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Dec. 15 30. Bond: |20,000. Master: Ebenezer Stocker. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Stocker, Newburyport. William Scallon, 
 
 Newburyport. William Knapp, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy [Newburyport]. 
 Witnesses: C[ ] Plasson, Caleb Sanborn. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 10 
 
 1776 Portsmouth. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 
 Dec. 6 100. Bond: 110,000. Master: Kobert Parker. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Parker, Portsmouth. John Langdon, Ports- 
 mouth. Joshua Brackett, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: John Langdon and others, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: William Gardner, Samuel Penhallow, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 12 
 
 1777 Portsmouth. New Hanapshire ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 
 Jan. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 11. 
 
 1781 Poms. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 140. 
 Jun. 7 Bond: 120,000. 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 16. 
 
NAVAl, BECORDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 421 
 
 1776 Potomack. Maiyland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. 
 Oct. 25 Bond: £2,000. Master: Francis Speake. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Speake [Chai-les County]. Robert [Town- 
 send] Hooe, Charles County [Alexandria, Va.?]. 
 Owners: Robert Townsend Hooe and other?, Charles County. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 14. 
 
 1777 Potomack. Maryland sloop. Guns: 20. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 25 Bond: §5,000. :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. 196, vol. 12, p. 13. 
 
 1782 Prince of Asturias. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. 
 Apr. 6 Crew: 30. Bond: §20.000. IMaster: John Harr 
 
 [Philadelphia], ^late: John Neals [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: George ^leade, Philadelphia. ^'ilUam Banks 
 
 [Richmond, Va.?]. 
 Owner: Cieorge Meade, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Harper, William Paul. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 17 
 
 1783 Prince Radiz-wil. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. 
 Mar. 18 Crew: 15. Bond: 820,000. Master: Feelix 
 
 ^liklaszewiez. 
 
 Bonders: Feelix Miklaszewiez, Boston. Samuel Doggett, Bos- 
 ton. Jlarx Myrs, Boston. 
 Owners: Feelix iliklaszewiez and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Coolidge, John Cause. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 18 
 
 1778 Princess Mary. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 7. Crew: 
 Jun. 18 26. 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: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Mary Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 19 
 
 1781 Prospect. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jun. 19 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Yesey. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Vesey, Boston. Jonathan Nutting, Boston. 
 
 Ebenezer 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: 12. Crew: 50. 
 Oct. ? Bond: $20,000. Master: Amos Potter. 
 
 Bonders: Amos Potter, Boston. iaDen[ezer] Woodward, Bos- 
 ton. Jonathan Nutting, Boston. 
 Owners: Eben[ezer] Woodward and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Robert Gardner, John Butler. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 20 
 
 1780 Prosper. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. Crew: 18. 
 Dec. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Atkins. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Atkins, Newburyport. John Shattuck, Bos- 
 ton. William Shattuck, Boston. 
 Owners: George Searle and others, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Stephen H. Gray, William Crafts, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 22 
 
 1781 Prosper. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 23 
 
 1779 Prosperity. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 May 3 V2. Bond: |5,000. Master: Joseph Sooy [Phil- 
 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson, Philadelphia. Daniel Edwards, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: Robert McCleay, James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 24 
 
 1781 Prosperity. Virginia brig. Guns: 14. Crew: 40. Bond: 
 Nov. 6 120,000. Master: Alexander Murray. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Murray [Baltimore, Md.]. 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 [Cape 
 
 Anne, Mass. ?]. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Blow "for John Anderson." George Nic- 
 
 olson, Richinond [Va.]. 
 Owners: Baker, Blow & Co. [Richmond], Va. 
 Witness: Archibald Blair. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 26 
 
NAVAL KECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 423 
 
 1780 Providence. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Jul. 7 12. Bond: 120,000. Master: Samuel Young. 
 
 Bonders: William TurnbuU & Co., Philadelphia. Samuel 
 
 Young, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: William Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 29 
 
 1780 Providence. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Sep. 25 15. Bond: |20,000. Master: Isaiah Simmons. 
 
 Bonders: Isaiah Simmons, Boston. William Shattuck, Boston. 
 
 John Shattuck, Boston. 
 Owners: William and John Shattuck, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Crafts, Stephen H. Gray. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 28 
 
 1782 Providence. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 6. 
 Jul. 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. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 27 
 
 1778 Prudence. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 18. 
 Apr. 24 Bond: |5,000. Master: Thomas Park, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Park [jr.], Groton. Joseph Park, Groton. 
 
 John Fish, Groton. 
 Owners: Thomas Park & Co., Groton. 
 Witnesses: Paul Burrows, John Park. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 30 
 
 1782 Prudence. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 Sep. 30 Bond: $20,000. xMaster: Timothy Parker. 
 
 Bonders: Timothy Parker, Norwich. Joseph Williams, Nor- 
 wich. Benjamin Ellis, Norwich. 
 Owners: Joseph Williams & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: David Trumbull, William Little, jr. 
 
 0. 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 Delany, Philadelphia. Mathew Irwin, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 37 
 
424 LIBRAEY OF COTSTGEESS. 
 
 1779 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 & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witliesses: Benjamin Mifflin, jr. James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 32 
 
 1779 Queen of France. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 18. 
 
 Sep. 25 Crew: 40. Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas 
 
 Sanders. Mate: 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 36 
 
 1781 Queen of France. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. 
 Feb. 24 Crew: 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Dixey, 
 
 Newburyport. 
 
 Bonders: John Dixey, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury- 
 port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Sanborn. Moses Brown. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 34 
 
 1781 Queen of France. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. 
 Dec. 22 Crew: 50. Bond: |20,000. Master: John Hunn. 
 
 Mate: Richard Dale, Philadelphia. 
 
 Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. John Hunn, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. Robert Knox & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 35 
 
 1782 Queen of France. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug. 10 45. Bond: 120,000. Master: Richard "Deal" 
 
 [Dale, Philadelphia]. Mate: Archibald Fisher. 
 
 Bonders: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: George Henry, James Josiah, Philadelphia. John 
 Hunn, John Hood [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 33 
 
NAVAi KECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 425 
 
 17S2 Queen of France. JNJtissacliusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Nov. 23 20: Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Tracy. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Tracy, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury- 
 
 port. \Villiam Wyer, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: ;M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 38 
 
 1782 Queen of Spain. jNIassachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 Feb. 11 Crew: 15. Bond: §20.000. Master: Tristram 
 
 Barnard. 
 
 Bonders: Tristram Barnard [Boston]. Benjamin Jepson, Bos- 
 ton. John Winthrop, Boston. 
 Owneifi: Benjamin Jepson and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John Welsh, jr., Abraham Forst. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 39 
 
 1780 Queen of Sweden. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: S. 
 Nov. S Crew: 20. Bond: 820,000. Master: John Wil- 
 son [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bondei-s: Samuel Inglis, Philadelphia. George Ord, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 Ownei-s: Thomas Willing, Robert Morris it Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: George Fleming, John Wilson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 40 
 
 17S1 Quicktime. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 1. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 11 Bond: §20,000. Master: Joseph Badcock. Mate: 
 
 Uriah Cassan [Philadelphia]. 
 Bouders: Joseph Badcock; Philadelphia. Joseph Carson, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Robert ^IcCleay, Matthew Strong. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 41 
 
 1781 "Racoon" [Raccoon]. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 
 Jun. 16 8. Crew: 25. Bond: §20.000. Master: John 
 
 Brice. Mate: John Crawford [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bondei-s: 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: 6. Crew: 
 
 May 29 15. Bond: §20.000. ^Master: Nathaniel Thayer. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Thayer, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 
 Ebenezer Lane, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Sartrent and othere, Boston. 
 Witnesses : Tristram Coffin, Samuel Daggett. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 44 
 
426 LIBRAKY 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. John Conway, Marblehead. 
 Owners: Thomas Pedricke and others, Ularblehead. 
 Witnesses: Nicholas Lobdell, Samuel Waitt. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 42 
 
 1782 Race Horse. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Augr. 30 25. Bond: |20,000. Master: Alexander Storey. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Storey, Salem. Daniel Bigelow, jr. [Bos- 
 ton]. Josiah Spear, [Boston]. 
 Owners: David Ropes and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Edward Russell, Daniel Bigelow. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 43 
 
 1781 Rainbow. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 35. 
 Jul. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: George House. 
 
 Bonders: George House [New London]. Jonathan Brewster 
 
 [New London?]. Daniel Hyde [Lebanon?]. 
 Owners: Jonathan Brewster & Co. [New London?]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Joseph Abel. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 47 
 
 1781 Rainbow. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Brown, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Peter Brown, jr. [New London]. Jonathan Brew- 
 ster [New London?]. David Trumbull [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Jonathan Brewster & Co. [New London?]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Jacob Loomis. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 46 
 
 1781 Rainbo-w. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 32. 
 Nov. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 48 
 
 1782 Rainbow. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Apr. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 49 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OF THE EEVOLUTION. 427 
 
 1782 Rainbow. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Oct. 9 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Oliver Webb. 
 
 Bonders: Oliver Webb, Salem. Nathaniel 0. Webb, Salem. 
 
 John McMillan, Salem. 
 Owners: Nathaniel C. Webb and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: W[ ] Harris, John Dall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 50 
 
 1779 Rambler. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Feb. 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 55 
 
 1780 Rambler. Maryland schooner. Guns: 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 57 
 
 1780 Rambler. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 25. 
 Sep. 11 Bond: ^20,000. Master: Jonathan Buffinton. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Buffinton [Philadelphia?]. J[oseph] Dow- 
 son, Annapolis. 
 Owners: William Patterson and Brothers, Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 51 
 
 1780 Rambler. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Oct. 28 25. Bond: 120,000. Master: Benjamin Fuller. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Fuller, Newburyport. John Stickney, 
 Newburyport. Nathaniel Clough, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: John Stickney, Newburyport. Nathaniel Clough, 
 Newburyport. Thomas Jones, Newburyport. 
 
 Witnesses: Joseph Stickney, Theodore Stickney. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 53 
 
 1781 Rambler. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 j^pp_ 10 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Seveir. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Seveir, Newburyport. Ebenezer Sumner, 
 Newburyport. M[ichael] Hodge, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: Ebenezer Sumner, Michael Hodge, James Kettell, 
 John Stickney, Newburyport. 
 
 Witnesses: James Kettell, Edward Tappan. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 56 
 
428 LIBEAKY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Rambler. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Aug. 10 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Durrv. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. John Durry, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol'. ]2, p. 52 
 
 17S-2 Rambler. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 1(5. Crew: 50. 
 Feb. 14 Bond: ^20,000. Master: Benjamin Lovett, Bev- 
 
 erly . 
 
 Bonders; Andrew Cabot "for Benja. Lovett." Andrew Cabot, 
 
 Beverly. Job Prince, jr., Boston. 
 Owners: Andrew Cabot and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Holbrook, jr., Samuel Prince. 
 
 C. C. ]96, vol. 12, p. 54 
 
 1780 Randolph. Maryland brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. uoud: 
 Sep. 7 §20.000. Master: John Gifford. 
 
 Bonders: John Gifford [Philadelphia]. Joseph Middleton,. 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: John Gwin & Co., Baltimore. 
 AVitness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 58 
 
 1781 Randolph. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 18. Crew: 90. 
 Jun. 1 Bond: |20,000. Master: Augustus Peck. 
 
 Bonders: Augustus Peck [New Haven]. Thomas Mumford 
 
 [Norwich]. John Ohenevard. 
 Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: Charles Caldwell, J[ ] H. Wright. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 59 
 
 1776 Ranger. Connecticut brig. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Oct. 5 15,000. Master: Elisha Lathrop. 
 
 Bonders: Elisha Lathrop, Norwich. Andrew Huntington, Nor- 
 wich. Jabez Perkins, Norwich. 
 Owners: Andrew Huntington & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: J[abe]z Huntington, William Watters. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 71 
 
 1777 Ranger. Connecticut sloop. Guns: i. Crew: 30. 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 76 
 
NAVAX, RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 429 
 
 1778 Ranger. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 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. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 78 
 
 1778 Ranger. Maryland sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. Bond: 
 Oct. 8 15,000. Master: John Wainwright. Mate: 
 
 Joseph Newbrill. 
 
 Bonders: John Wainwright [Annapolis?]. John Rogers 
 
 [Annapolis] . 
 Owner: John Wainwright [Annapolis?]. 
 Witness: William Hyde. ' 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 77 
 
 1779 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Feb. 12 Bond: |5,000. Master: John Hunn. 
 
 Bonders: John Hunn, Philadelphia. Alexander Nesbitt, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: John Maxwell Nesbitt & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: T[imothy] Matlack. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 68 
 
 1779 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 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 Pry or. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 73 
 
 1779 Ranger. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 4 Bond: 110,000. Master: Nathaniel Howard. 
 
 Bonders: 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: 
 Apr. 22 flO,000. Master: Thomas Johnson. Mate: 
 
 P[eter] 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 LIBEABY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1780 Ranger. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 20. 
 May 25 Bond: $5,000. Master: Ashbel Riley. 
 
 Bonders: Ashbel Riley [Wethersfield?]. Ebenezer Barnard, jr. 
 
 [Hartford]. William Nichols. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Barnard & Co. [Hartford]. 
 Witnesses: Samuel AVyllys, John Hall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 74 
 
 1780 Ranger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 4. Bond: 
 Sep. 14 120,000. Master: Andrew Lawrence. 
 
 Bonders: Andrew Lawrence, Philadelphia. John Bayard, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Andrew Lawrence, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Hide, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 72 
 
 1780 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Oct. 19 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Babson. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Babson [Cape Ann]. Ebenezer Parsons, 
 
 Cape Ann. William Parsons, Cape Ann. 
 Owners: William Gee and others. Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: John Foster, George Burroughs. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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. 61 
 
 1781 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jul. 14 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Job Knight. 
 
 Bonders: Job Knight, Cape Ann. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 
 Stephen Gorham, Boston. 
 Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: George Ridgway, Joseph Daniels. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 70 
 
 1781 Ranger. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Oct. 9 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, p. 75 
 
 1782 Ranger. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 1. Crew: 13. 
 May 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Lot Dimick. 
 
 Bonders: Lot Dimick [Falmouth]. Silas Hatch [Falmouth?]. 
 
 Ebenezer Nye [Wareham?]. 
 Owners: Joseph Dimick and others, Falmouth. 
 Witnesses: Ichabod Hatch, Nathaniel Allen. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 65 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 431 
 
 1782 Ranger. Connecticut galley. Gun: 1. Crew: 15. 
 May 25 Bond $20,000. Master: Worthington Ely. 
 
 Bonders: Worthington Ely, Saybrook. Joseph Hart, Saybrook. 
 
 William Bull, Hartford. 
 Owner: Worthington Ely, Saybrook. 
 Witnesses: Asa Benton, Thomas Bull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 66 
 
 1782 Ranger. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew; 20. 
 May 27 Bond: |20,000. Master: Joseph Christophers. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Christophers [Kennebec]. Stephen Bruce, 
 
 Massachusetts. Giles Alexander, Massachusetts. 
 Owners: Joseph Christophers and others. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Dennie, George Horner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 63 
 
 1782 Ranger. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: Joshua Burges. 
 
 Bonders: Joshua Burges, Gloucester. Nehemiah Somes, Bos- 
 ton. Joshua Wetherle, Boston. 
 Owners: John Low and others, Gloucester. 
 Witnesses: Bartholomew Kneeland, Ebenezer Perry. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 62 
 
 1782 Ranger. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 6. 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 Coffin, New- 
 buryport. Anthony Davenport, 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. 196, vol. 12, p. 79 
 
 1779 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: Daniel Edwards, James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Tl-imble, Eobert McCleay. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 82 
 
 1780 Rattlesnake. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Mar. 3 36. Bond: |10,000. Master: William Treene 
 
 [Hiiladelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Carson [Philadelphia]. Joseph Hargan. 
 Owners: Joseph Carson & Co. Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Eobert McCleay, James Trimble. 
 
 0. 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, Jaiiies Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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 Beal. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 80 
 
 1781 Rattlesnake, Viper, and Saratoga. Connecticut boats. 
 Dec. 17 Guns: 1 each. Crew: 10 each. Bond: $20,000. 
 
 Master: Ebenezer 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 RECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 433 
 
 1780 Raven. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Nov. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: James Davis. 
 
 Bonders: James Davis [Boston?]. Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 
 Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: George Burroughs, David Spear, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 87 
 
 1781 Raven. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Jun. 19 Bond: $20,000. Master: Giles Hollister. 
 
 Bonders: Giles Hollister [Hartford]. Abraham Miller [Hart- 
 ford]. Aaron Olmsted [Hartford]. 
 Owners: Abraham Miller & Co. [Hartford]. 
 Witnesses: William Henshaw, David Lyman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 88 
 
 1782 Raven. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 4.5. 
 Mar. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Stephen Buckland. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Buckland, Hartford. James Tiley, Hartford. 
 
 Charles Merrill, Hartford. 
 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: $20,000. Master: Daniel Needham. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Needham, Salem. Benjamin Needham, Sa- 
 lem. Samuel Ward, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Needham and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Pierce, James Hughes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 89 
 1780 Ravie. See La Ravie. 
 Sep. 2 
 
 1778 Rebecca. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. 
 Aug. 31 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Martin [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Hood, Philadelphia. SamuelRobbins, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: James Hood, Philadelphia. James Ash &Co., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Montgomery, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 94 
 
 1779 Rebecca. Pennsj'lvania brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 17 Bond: $10,000. 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 
 5212— OC 28 
 
434 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Rebecca. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: i. Crew: 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: 6. Crew: 36. 
 Jun. 12 Bond: 110,000. Master: Daniel GoffePhipps. 
 
 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 County. 
 Witness: G[abriel] Duvall. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 97 
 
 1782 Recompence (-witli Armed Boat). Connecticut galley. 
 Jul. 5 Gun: 1. Crew: 12 and 8. Bond: $20,000. 
 
 Master: John Wilkinson. 
 Bonders: John Wilkinson. Isaac Spencer, jr. Thomaa 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 TJIB REVOLUTION. 435 
 
 1780 Recovery. Connecticut ship. Guns: 1(1. Crew: 120. 
 Feb. 18 Bond: |20,00(). Master: Samuel Smedley. 
 
 Hdiidiirs: Sanuu^l Smedley [Norwirli]. John Grenell [Nor- 
 
 wic^h]. .Joseph WillianiH [Norwicli]. 
 Owners: Josc^ph Willinms & Oo. [Norwi<-li]. 
 WitiiivsscH: (i[iird(in] Saltonstall, David Manwaring. 
 
 0. C. 106, vol. 12, p. 103 
 
 1781 Recovery. J'linnsylvania bont. Gun: 1. Crew: 2.5. 
 May 2.5 Bond: |20,0(H). Masters: Gear C^uulwick [Piiila- 
 
 dolphia|. ,rohn liainmelt Philadelphia. 
 
 BoridciH: Stc^phen Girard, I'hiladelpliia. Isaac Oox, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Ownors: Steplicn (lirard, Philadelphia. Isjiac Oox, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Witnens: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. — , p. — 
 
 1782 Recovery. Massachusetts brigantino. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jun. 4 1.5. Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel Ingersoll. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel IngersoU, Salem. William Safford, Salem. 
 
 Klisha Sigoiirney [Salem]. 
 Owner.M: Samuel Jones, William Safford, and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Heiijamin llammatt, Henry Hill. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 102 
 
 17S2 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 Jcmes and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: ,lohn Brooks, Samuel Webb. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 100 
 
 1781 Regulator and boat. Connecticut galley. Guns: i. 
 Jul. 18 t^rew: 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Scth Over- 
 ton. Mate: Daniel Cheney. 
 
 Bonders: Setli Overton, Chatham. Daniel Cheney, Chatham. 
 
 DaA'id Bates, Cluitliam. 
 Owners: [Pavid] l!aU's t*i Co., Chatham. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Benjamin Snow. 
 IScr: Bond of boat Iliiiiiliii-d of same date. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, ]). 104 
 
 1782 Renovvn. P(>nnsylvania schooner, (luns: (!. Crew: 27. 
 May 25 Bond: *20,000. Ma.ster: Hugh Willson. Mate: 
 
 rfohn Roberts [I'liiladelphia]. 
 Bonders: .Mexander Stewart, Hugh ^Vill^ou, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Alexander Stewart, Philadelphia. Robert Totten and 
 
 others [Philadelphia?]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. tl 196, vol. 12, p. 105 
 
436 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 177T Reprisal. Massachut;etts brigautine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jul. IT 55. Bond: §^5.000. ^Master: Paul Reed [jr.]. 
 
 Bondei-s: Paul Roed [jr.],' Boston [Mass.]. James Bayard, 
 
 Boston, Muss. George Gains, Portsmouth [N. H.]. 
 Owners: Gushing and White, Boston, Mass. 
 Witnesses: George King, Ebenezer Thompson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p, 110 
 
 1781 Reprisal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 31 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Curtis. 
 
 Bonders: John Curtis [Boston?]. John Coifin Jones, Boston. 
 
 Tristram Coffin, Boston. 
 Owners: John Coffin Jones and others, Boston. 
 Witness: John Fenno. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, p. 106 
 
 1781 Reprisal. Massachusetts galley. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 31 Bond: |20,000. Master: Benjamin Frizel. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Frizel, Pownalborough. Samuel Gardner, 
 
 Boston. Benjamin Hichborn, Boston. 
 Owners: Benjamin Hichborn and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Peirce, Joseph Hall, jr. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 107 
 
 1782 Reprisal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 12. 
 Mar. 18 Bond: 120,000. Master: Wilson Jacobs. 
 
 Bonders: Wilson Jacobs, Providence, R. I. Tristram CofBn, 
 
 Boston. Samuel Brown, Boston. 
 Owners: Tristram Coffin and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Russell, jr., Isaiah Doane. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 12, 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 MuUi- 
 ken, Newburyport. 
 
 Witnesses: William Caldwell, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 12, p. 109 
 
 1780 Resolution. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Nov. 10 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: Zachariah Sears. 
 
 Bonders: Zachariah Sears [Boston]. William Foster, Boston. 
 
 Nalbro Frazier, Boston. 
 Owner: William Foster, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Payne, William Gray. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 6 
 
NAVAL EECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 437 
 
 ITSI Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Mar. 31 25. Bond: |20,000. Master: Amos Potter. 
 
 Bonders: Amos Potter, Beaton. Jonathan Nutting, Boston. 
 
 Ebenezer Woodward, Boston. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Woodward and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Doggett, Thomas Howard. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 4 
 
 1Y81 Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Apr. 20 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Savage. 
 
 Bonders: John Savage, Boston. George Stillman, Machias, 
 
 Mass. [Me.]. James Avery, Machias, Mass. [Me.]. 
 Owners: George Stillman and others, Machias, Mass. [Me.]. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Nye, Benjamin Loring. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 5 
 
 1781 Resolution. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 May 18 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Morgan. 
 
 Bonders: William Morgan [Boston]. Jonathan Nutting, Bos- 
 ton. Ebenezer Woodward, Boston. 
 
 Owners: Jonathan Nutting, Boston. Ebenezer Woodward, 
 Boston. 
 
 Witnesses: Abraham Crawbey, Thomas Howard. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 2 
 
 1781 Resolution. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jun. 23 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Peleg Eldred. 
 
 Bonders: Peleg Eldred. Edward Hallam [New London]. 
 
 David Trumbull [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Jonathan Waldron & Co. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Joseph Abel. 
 
 0. 0. 196, 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 Hackett, and Ezekiel Worthen, 
 
 Salisbury. John Stickney, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, William Armstrong. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 3. 
 
 1780 Resource. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 24. 
 Sep. 7 Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Ober. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Ober [Beverly]. Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 
 Thomas Woodberry, Beverly. 
 Owner: Thomas Woodberry, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Mark Fitz, William Parsons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 9 
 
438 LIBRAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Resource. Maryland schooner. Guns: 20. Crew: 24. 
 Sep. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: J[osep]h Audet. 
 
 Bonders: J [osep]hAudet [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapolis. 
 Owner: [John] Dumestre, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 7 
 
 1781 Resource. Maryland schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 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. 
 
 0. 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 [Say brook]. William Bull. Jeremiah 
 
 Piatt. 
 Owners: William Hart & Co. [Say brook]. 
 Witnesses: Caleb Bull, jr., Joseph Otis. 
 
 0. 0. 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. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 12 
 
 1779 Retaliation. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 
 Aug. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Philipps KoUook 
 
 [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. 16 Bond: $5,000. Master: Azariah Whittelsey. 
 
 Bonders: Azariah Whittelsey, Say brook. 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: 60. 
 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: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Gib[eon] Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 15 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 439 
 
 1780 Retaliation. Connecticut sloop. Gruns: 12. Crew: 50. 
 Jun. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Hart. 
 
 Bonders: EKsha Hart, Joseph Hart, William Hart, Saybrook. 
 Owners: William Hart & Co. [Saybrook]. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Bocca Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 14 
 
 1780 Retaliation. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 15. 
 Aug. ^1 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; Ealph & Stephen Cross, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: John Wood Brown, William Cross. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 13 
 
 1781 Retaliation, Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 24. 
 Jul. 3 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Sewall. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Sewall, Newburyport. Ealph Cross, New- 
 buryport. Stephen Qross, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Ralph & Stephen Cross, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Tirhothy 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. 
 
 0. 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 Edwards, Ralph Isaacs. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 24 
 
440 LIBKAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1T77 Revenge. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 Apr. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Gosnold. 
 
 Bonders: William Gosnold [Baltimore?]. Charles Wallace, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: William Lux, Daniel Bowley and others. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgely. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 27 
 
 1778 Revenge. Connecticut ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 80. 
 Jul. 23 Bond: $10,000. Master: Nathan Post. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Post, Saybrook. Nathaniel Shaw, jr., New 
 
 London. John Hulbert, East Haddam. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Shaw, jr., & Co., New London. 
 Witnesses: Winthrop Salstonstall, Thomas Maw. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 34 
 
 1779 Revenge. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Jun.l4 Bond: $10,000. Master: James Buchanan. 
 
 Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore?]. Robert Purviance, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Charles Wallace and others [Annapolis]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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. 
 
 0. 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 Patton, 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 Rainey. 
 
 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. 35 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 441 
 
 1781 Revenge. Virginia boat. Guns: 2. Crew: 45. Bond: 
 Apr. 1 $20,000. Master: Nicholas Lawrance. 
 
 Bonders: Nicholas Lawrance, James Prpbey, 
 
 Gabriel Gait [Virginia]. 
 Owners: John Peyton, James Probey, 
 
 James Earl wood [Virginia]. 
 Witnesses: John Dandridge, Richard Bowler. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 29 
 
 1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. 
 Apr. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Knight. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Knight, Salem. Eetier Beckett. 
 
 Nathaniel Silsbee, Salem. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Cornelius Bradford, Samuel Swasey. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 28 
 
 1781 Revenge. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 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. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 23 
 
 1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 Aug. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 25 
 
 1781 Revenge. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: [8?]. Crew: 
 Aug. 16 35. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Foster. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Poster, 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. Gunsr 4. Crew: 12. 
 Dec. 1 Bond: |20,000. Master: Robert 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 LIBEAEY 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. • 
 
 0. 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 Granberry. 
 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 Colman, Boston. 
 Owners: Elias Hasket Derby and others, Salem. 
 Witness: Benjamin Colman. 
 
 0. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 39 
 
NAVAL BECOEDS OP THE EEVOLTJTION. 443 
 
 1781 Revolution. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 26. Crew: 130. 
 Apr. 27 Bond: 120,000. Master: John McNachtane 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Mate: John Douglass, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Bonders: Mathew Irwin, Philadelphia. Robert Paisley, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Mathew Irwin, Thomas Irwin & Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. 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 AVebb. 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. Guns: 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. Crew: 14. 
 Mar. 28 Bond: $3,000. Master: Lodowick Champlin. 
 
 Bonders: Lodowick Champlin, New London County. Samuel 
 
 Mather. Joseph Hart, New London County. 
 Owner: John McThorday. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, Mary W. Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 43 
 
 1778 Richardson. Maryland sloop. Guns: 6. 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: AVilliam Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 46 
 
444 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Richmond. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 50. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: 110,000. Master: John Cummings [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. John McCIena-' 
 
 chan, Philadelphia. 
 Owner: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Erwin, James Trimble. 
 
 ' C. C. 196, 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. 
 
 0. 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 Biley, 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: 16. 
 Oct. 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Asa Palmer. 
 
 Bonders: Asa Palmer, Stonington. Nathan Palmer, jr. [Ston- 
 
 ington]. Winthrop Saltonstall, New London. 
 Owners: Nathan 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 50 
 
 1778 Rising Sun. Maryland sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 8. 
 Apr. 3 Bond: |5,000. Master: Henry Geddes. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Geddes [Philadelphia]. William Hammond, 
 
 Baltimore. 
 Owners: Archibald Buchanan & Co., Baltimore County. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 54 
 
NAVAL KtCORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 445 
 
 1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130. 
 Mar. 16 Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel Cassan. Mate: 
 
 John Harrison [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Cassan, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia. Joseph Carson & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Harrison, James Trimble. 
 
 The names of the tond_T.-i are given, but their signatures have been 
 cut. Harrison seems to have resided at Annapolis, Md., earlier. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 51 
 
 1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 130. 
 Jul. 5 Bond: 120,000. Master: Samuel Cassan. Mate: 
 
 John Harrison [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Cassan, Philadelphia. Hugh Lennox, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: Francis Gurney [Philadelphia]. Joseph Carson & Co., 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 See note as to Harrison in preceding entry. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 52 
 
 1781 Rising Sun. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 13. Crew: 46. 
 Dec. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master : Stephen Decatur. Mate: 
 
 John Osmon [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Decatur, Philadelphia. Francis Gurney, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Francis Gurney, Philadelphia. Abraham Markoe 
 
 and others [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 53 
 
 1781 Robin Hood. Massachusetts ship. Guns: li. Crew: 
 May 24 60. Bond: $20,000. Master: Sargent Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Sargent Smith, Cape Ann. Stephen Higginson, 
 
 Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 Owners: Stephen Higginson, Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Moses Hale, William Parsons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 55 
 
 1781 Robust. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. 
 Oct. 31 Bond: |20,000. Master: Jonathan Tucker. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Tucker [Salem]. Benjamin Goodhue, 
 
 Salem. Aaron Waitt, Salem. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: G[ ] Holman, John Tucker. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, 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, Newburyport. Samuel Newhall, 
 Newburyport. Ebenezer Stocker, " by Ruf us King, " New- 
 buryport. 
 
 Owners: Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 
 Witnesses: S[amuel] Cazneau, Rufus King. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 57 
 
 1782 Rochester. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 15 Bond: 120,000. 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 Crandal. 
 
 Bonders, Philip Crandal, Falmouth, Joseph Barnard, Falmouth,. 
 
 Meshech Sanborn, 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. 
 
 C. 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 EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 447 
 
 1781 Romulus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Jan. 10 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joshua Grafton. 
 
 Bonders: Joshua Grafton, Salem. Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Parkiuan, Boston. 
 Owners: Joshua Grafton and others, Salem. 
 Witness: Josiah Roberts. 
 
 C. 0. 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. 196, vol. 13, p. 63 
 
 1782 Romulus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 1-i. 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 Grafton, Salem. 
 Witnesses: J. D. Robins, Sampson Rea. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 62 
 
 1780 Rose. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Mar. 14 $10,000. Master: Thomas Craig [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Leaming, jr., Philadelphia. Joseph C. 
 
 Fisher, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Leaming, Philadelphia. Joseph G. 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 f20,000. Master: Thomas Mesnard. Mate: 
 
 John INlartin [Baltimore?, Md.J. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Mesnard, Philadelphia. William Turnbull, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: AVilliam Turnbull & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 65 
 
 1782 Ross. Virginia brig. Guns: 12. Crew: 25. Bond: 
 Apr. 20 $20,000. ]\laster: James Chambers. 
 
 Bondere: James Chambers [Philadelphia?]. George Nicolson, 
 
 Richmond. 
 Owners: Pavid Ross A Co. [Philadelphia?]. 
 Witness: AVilliam Johnston. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 66 
 
448 LIBBABY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Rover. Maryland schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 10. 
 Aug. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Patten. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Patten [Baltimore]. John Muir, Annapohs. 
 Owners: Samuel Smith, Baltimore. Daniel Bowley, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 71 
 
 1781 Rover. Massachusetts ship. (juns: 24. Crew: 100. 
 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: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elijah Ayer. 
 
 Bonders: Elijah Ayer, Machias, [Me.]. Jonathan Eddy, Bos- 
 ton. Samuel Sharp, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel Sharp and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Hyslop, jr., Robert Foster. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 67 
 
 1782 Rover G-alley. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. 
 Mar. 3 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Lemuel 
 
 Carver. 
 Bonders: Lemuel Carver, Dartmouth. Joseph Head, Boston. 
 
 Leonard Jarvis, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Epes and others, Dartmouth. 
 Witnesses: B[enjami]n Jarvis, John Hichborn. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 73 
 
 1782 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 Jun. 14 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Mogridge. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Mogridge, Salem. Jonathan Messervy, 
 
 Salem. Isaac; Needham [Salem?] . 
 Owners: Jonathan Messervy and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Gabriel Holman, Josiah Parsons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 70 
 
 1782 Rover. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Aug. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: Levi Young. 
 
 Bonders: Levi Young, Marthas Vinyard. Leonard Jarvis, 
 
 Boston. Joseph Russell, Boston. 
 Owners: Lemuel Williams and others, Dartmouth. 
 Witness: Robert Elliot. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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 EECORDS OF THE EEVOLUXION. 449 
 
 1782 Roxene. New Hampshire brigan tine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Feb. 9 16. Bond: $20,000. Master: Richard Kitson. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Kitson, Portsmoutli. Mark Seavey, Ports- 
 mouth. William Plaisted, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Thomas Roach and others [Portsmouth]. 
 Witnesses: George Gains, Elisha Low. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 74 
 
 17^1 Royal Louis. New Hampshire ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Apr. 13 85. Bond: $20,000. Master: Nathan Nichols. 
 
 Bonders: Nathan Nichols, Portsmouth. Joshua Wentworth, 
 
 Portsmouth. James Hackett, Exeter. 
 Owners: Nathan Nichols & Co. [Portsmouth]. 
 Witness: Josiah Oilman, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 76 
 
 1781 Royal Louis. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 
 Jul. 23 200. 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 75 
 
 1781 Ruby. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Apr. 9 Bond: 120,000. Master: Benjamin Webber. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Webber [Boston]. Daniel Sargent [Bos- 
 ton]. Ebenezer Lane [Boston] . 
 
 Owners: John Babson [Newburyport]. Daniel Rogers and 
 others, Cape Ann. 
 
 Witnesses: Lewis Carnes, Thomas Carnes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 79 
 
 1781 Ruby. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 9 Bond: |20,000. Master: Solomon Babson. 
 
 Bonders: Solomon Babson, Newburyport. John Babson, New- 
 buryport. Ebenezer Lane, Boston. 
 Owners: John Babson and others, Newbury. 
 Witnesses: Job Prince, James Stinson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 77 
 
 1782 Ruby. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 21. 
 Sep. 16 Bond: 120,000. Master: Solomon Babson. 
 
 Bonders: Solomon Babson, Newburyport. John Babson, New- 
 buryport. Joseph Tyler, Newburyport. 
 Owner: John Babson, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Zebulon Babson, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 78 
 5212— OG 29 
 
450 LIBEAEY OF CONGBESS. 
 
 1778 Rutledge. Maryland sloop. Guns: i. Crew: 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. Hooe [Alexandria], Ya. 
 
 Witness: 'William Hyde. 
 
 0. 0. 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, Saoo, [Me.]. Joseph Morrill, Saco, 
 
 [Me.]. .Joseph Wells, Hampton Falls, N. H. 
 Owner: Joseph Morrill, Saco. 
 "Witnesses: Meshech "Weare, Josiah Derver. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 12 
 
 l'i'81 Salamander. Massachusetts cutter. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 May 28 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John O'Brien. 
 
 Bonders: John O'Brien, Newbury port. 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. 196, 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:l'i. 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 EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLtTTION. 451 
 
 1782 Salem. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 27 Bond: $20,000. Master: Edward Stanly. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Stanly, Salem. Joshua Ward, Salem. 
 
 Jos[eph?] Hathorne, Salem. 
 Owners: Joshua Ward and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: G[ ] Burchmore, Edward Eitters. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 83 
 
 1781 Salem Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Jvov. 26 30. Bond: $30,000. Master: Joseph Cook. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Cook, Salem. Elias Basket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Saunders [Salem]. 
 Owners: Elias H. Derby and others, Salem. 
 Witness: John Brown. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 87 
 
 1782 Salem Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 9. Crew: 
 Jun. 29 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Brewer. 
 
 Bonders: John Brewer, Salem. Elias Hasket Derby, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Saunders, Salem. 
 Owner: Elias H. Derby, Salem. 
 Witness: Mehitable Harris. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 86 
 
 1778 Salisbury. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 19 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Buchanan. 
 
 Mate: Thomas Ward [Philadelphia]. Boatswain: 
 William Green. 
 
 Bonders: George Buchanan [Baltimore?, Md.]. John David- 
 son, Annapolis. 
 
 Owners: Archibald and George Buchanan & Co. [Baltimore?, 
 Md.] 
 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. '196, vol. 13, p. 88 
 
 1777 Sally. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. 
 Aug. i Bond: $5,000. ]\Iaster: Joseph Dodge. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Dodge, Stonington. Wait Eathbun, Stoning- 
 
 ton. 
 Owners: Wait Eathbun & Co., Stonington. 
 Witnesses: John Trumbull, Charles Collier. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 94 
 
 1779 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. 
 
 Ownei's: Archibald Buchanan, Daniel Bowley, William Ham- 
 mond and others, Baltimore. 
 
 Witness: William Hvde. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 13, p. 95 
 
452 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Sally. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: l-t. Crew: 30. 
 Maj' '2,1 Bond: §10,000. Master: James Armitage [Phil- 
 adelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph C. Fisher, Philadelphia. Thomas Learning & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 1.3, p. 89 
 
 1780 Sally. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. 
 Mar. 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Uriah Smith [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Taylor, Philadelphia. John JNIcKim, Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 Owners: John Flahavan [Philadelphia]. John Taylor, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 98 
 
 1780 Sally. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Mar. 8 |5,000. Master: Seth Warner. 
 
 Bonders; Silvanus Tinker, East Haddam. John Gelston, East 
 
 Haddam. Seth Warner, Saybrook. 
 Owners; Silvanus Tinker & Co. [East Haddam]. 
 Witnesses; John Porter, John Trumbull. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 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, p. 90 
 
 1781 Sally. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: Not stated. 
 Aug. 6 Crew: 15. Bond: §20,000. Master: George 
 
 Kendall. 
 
 Bonders; George Rendall, York, [Me.]. Benjamin Harrod, 
 
 Newburyport. Benjamin Balch, Newburyport. 
 Owners: George Eentall, Benjamin Harrod, Benjamin Balch. 
 Witnesses: James Jewett, Joseph Jewett. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 97 
 
 1781 Sally. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 5. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Aug. 11 120,000. 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. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 91 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 453 
 
 1781 Sally. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 5. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Dec. 20 $:iO,000. Master: John Christie. Mate: Ran- 
 dolph McCarthv [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Christie, Philadelphia. Matthew Clarkson, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: JIatthew Clarkson, Philadelphia. John "Wright 
 
 "Standley" [Stanly, Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Hazard, David M. Clarkson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 92 
 
 1782 SaUy. Pennsylvania brig-antine. Guns: 12. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Fleming. 
 
 Bonder: John Fleming, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah [Phila- 
 delphia] . 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 George Henry is named as one of the bonders, but the bond lacks his 
 signature. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 96 
 
 1782 Sally. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 16. Bond: 
 Dec. 26 ^20,000. Master: Ebenezer Crocker. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Crocker, Barnstable. .Joseph Otis, Barn- 
 stable. S;imuel A. Otis, Boston. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Crocker, Barnstable. 
 Witnesses: Eliza L. Otis, Samuel A. Otis, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 93 
 
 1782 Salmon. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 16. 
 Apr. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Philipps KoUock. Mate: 
 
 William Hess [Philadelphia]. 
 Bondere: Philipps Kollock, Philadelphia. John Redman, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Ownera: Philip Moore [Philadelphia]. John Bedman and 
 
 others, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 101 
 
 1777 Sampson. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Sop. It Bond: §5.000. Master: Zebulon Cooper. 
 
 Bondei-s: Zebulon Cooper, Saybrook. John Foster, Wethers- 
 field. Joseph Bulkley, Wethersfield. 
 Owner: John Foster, Wethersfield. 
 A\'itnesses: Hezekiah Crane, Ezekiel Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 2 
 
 17,^1 Sampson. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Apr. ,"> 100. Bond: 5^20,000. Master: David Brooks. 
 
 Bondere: David Brooks, Chatham. Roger Bulkley, Colchester. 
 
 Aaron Kellogg, Colchester. 
 Ownei-s: Samuel P. Lord & Co. 
 "Witnesses: John Porter, Jerom[e] Clark. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 1 
 
454 LIBRARY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Samuel. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Bulkley, jr. 
 
 Bonders: John Bulkley, jr. [Wethersfleld]. Nathan Sage, Mid- 
 
 dletown. Moses Tryon, Wethersfleld. 
 Owners: John Wright & Co., Wethersfleld. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Daniel Welch, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 3 
 
 1781 Samuel. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Nov. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Lathrop [Nor- 
 
 wich]. 
 
 Bonders: Elisha Lathrop [Norwich]. JohnAlden [Lebanon]. 
 
 Carey Leeds [New London?]. 
 Owners: Christopher Lefiing well & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Stephen Brown. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 4, 
 
 1780 Sarah. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 
 Nov. 10 • $20,000. Master: A[rno]tt Cormerais. 
 
 Bonders: P[hilip] Audibert, Philadelphia. A[rno]tt Cormer- 
 ais, Philadelphia. Isaac Sidman, 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: 
 May 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: 120,000. Master: Michael Smithers. 
 
 Bonders: Michael Smithers, Salem. Samuel Marshall [Salem]. 
 
 Jos[eph] Howard. 
 Owners: Benjamin Goodhue and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Ezra Lincoln, Benjamin Gray. 
 
 The name of the master is spelled Smithurst by the copyist. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 7 
 
 178£ Saucy Jack. Virginia ship. Guns: 22. Crew: 140. 
 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 
 
 ITSii Saucy Jack. Virginia ship, (iuns: 20. Crew: 120. 
 .'un. -i Bond: 120,000. Master: John Cooper. 
 
 Bonders: .Icihn Cooper. James Hunter [Richmond]. 
 Owners: Ihmter, Banks & Co. [Richmond]. 
 Witness: Thomas Divers. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 9 
 
 1779 Saucy Queen. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jun. 17 10. Bond: $5,000. iMaster: Silas Miller. 
 
 Bonders: Silas Miller, L\nie. John Hanmer, Wethersfleld. 
 
 William May, Wetherslield. 
 Owners: Levi Hilev & Co. [Wethersfieki]. 
 Witnesses: llezeldah Brainerd, Ezekiel Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 10 
 
 1778 Savage. Miirvland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 12. 
 Jun. 25 Bond: $5,000. jNlastcr: Henry Geddes. 
 
 Bonders: Henry (ieddes [Philadelphia]. James Williams, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owners: Samuel and Robert Pnrviance and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[honias] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 11 
 
 1782 Scamniell. "Massacluisotts schooner. Guns: 16. C'rew: 
 Apr. 13 60. Bond: !i;20,()00. Master: Noah Stoddard. 
 
 Bonders: Noah Stoddard, Boston. Dimond Jlorton, Boston. 
 
 I'eter Geyer, Boston. 
 Ownera: Dimond Jlorton, IVter Geyer, and others, 'Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Morton, Lazarus Le Baron. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 13 
 
 1782 Scarborough. Massacluisotts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Fob. 11 40. Bond: $20,0f)0. ISIastor: Jonathan Jewett. 
 
 Bondei-s: Jonathan Jewett, Newburyport. James Jewett, 
 Xewbnryport. Jacob Boardman, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: .lonatban Jewett, James Jewett, Jacob Boardman, 
 Newbnryport. 
 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodije, Sarah Ilodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 14 
 
 17S1 Schuylkill. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 10. Crew: 35. 
 Kcb.2o Bond: $20,000. INIastcr: John Souder. Mate: 
 
 William Hoysham [Plnladelphia]. 
 
 Bondei-s: John Souder, "Philadelphia. James Cniig, jr., Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: James Craij;, Philadelphia. Philip ^loore Oic Co. 
 [Philadelphia], 
 
 Witnejas: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 16 
 
456 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, 
 
 1781 Schuylkill. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Sep. 20 35. Bond: |20,000. Master: John Burrows. 
 
 Mate: Robert French [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: John Burrows, Philadelphia. James Oraig, jr., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James Craig, John Patton, Philip Moore, and others 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: William Campbell. 
 
 C. 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. Eliphalet Ladd, Exeter. 
 
 James McClure, Exeter. 
 Owners: Ichabod Nichols, Portsmouth, and others. 
 Witnesses: Josiah Oilman, Caleb G. 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 Yancey, 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: Jotham Horton, William Davis. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 19 
 
 1781 Seaflovrer. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jul. 23 18. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Willcomb. 
 
 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 Seaflovrer. 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 THE REVOLUTION. 457 
 
 1781 Seaflovrer. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Dec. 3 12. Bond: |20,000. Master: William Breden, 
 
 Philadelphia. Mate: Robert Morrell [Philadel- 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: William Breden. John Morrell, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Hood, John Morrell [Philadelphia?]. John 
 
 Campbell, Charles Push [Rush?], Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Fredrick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 20 
 
 1782 Seaflo-wer. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 40. 
 Apr. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: David Nye. 
 
 Bonders: David Nye [Wareham]. John Gray [Boston?]. 
 
 Peleg Wadsworth, Boston. 
 Owners: Peleg Wadsworth and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Lewis Carnes, David Tyler, George Tyler. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 23 
 
 1782 Seaflo-wer. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 May 13 Bond: |20,000. Master: David Hawley. 
 
 Bonders: David Hawley, Boston. Moses Bradley [Boston?]. 
 
 Justice White Boston. 
 Owners: David Hawley and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Hawley, Samuel Bostwich. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 21 
 
 1782 Seaflo-wer. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 30. 
 Jul. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Robinson Jones. 
 
 Bonders: Robinson Jones, Falmouth. David Nye, Wareham. 
 
 Joseph Morton, Boston. 
 Owners: Peleg Wadsworth and others, Plymouth. 
 Witnesses: John Sherman, Isaiah J. Leim, Ephraim Morton. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 22 
 
 1780 Sebastian. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 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. 196, 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. 
 
 1Y80 Sellelagh [Shellelagh?]. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. 
 Dec. 19 Crew: 120. Bond: |20,000. Master: Alexander 
 
 Holmes, Philadelphia. Mate: John Larchar, jr. 
 [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: John Donnaldson, Philadelphia. Alexander Holmes, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Donnaldson & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: Jamea Trimble. 
 
 The name of this vessel appears on indorsement in the second of above 
 forms. See also Shelally. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 28 
 
 1781 Senegal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 Jun. 4 Bond: |20,000. Master: Nathaniel Bently. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Bently, Newburyport. Simon Elliot, 
 
 Boston. J[ohn] 0[ofHn] Jones, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel Batchelder and others, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: John Call, Samuel Sumner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 29 
 
 1782 Shaker. Massachusetts galley. Guns: 6. Crew: 40. 
 May 8 Bond: 120,000. 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: 6. 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 brigan tine. Guns: 14. Crew: 80. 
 Apr. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: David Allen. 
 
 Bonders: David Allen, Boston. Robert Hitchborn, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Gardner, Boston. 
 Owners: Benjamin Hitchborn, Boston. Samuel Gardner, 
 
 Boston. 
 Witnesses: Robert Davis, John Grant. 
 
 G. 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. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 33 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTIOISr. 459 
 
 1782 Shelally. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 35. 
 Jul. 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, Jabez Perkins. 
 
 See also Sellelagh. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 13, p. 99 
 
 1781 Siren. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 60. Bond: 
 Jun. 13 120,000. Master: David Stevenson. 
 
 Bonders: David Stevenson, Marblehead. Samuel Pote, Marble- 
 head. Samuel Parkman, Boston. 
 Owners: Elbridge Gerry and others, Marblehead. 
 Witnesses: John Baker Brimmer, Alvan Fosdick. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 34 
 
 1778 Snake. Connecticut sloop. Guns: •!. Crew: 20. Bond: 
 Jan. 23 $5,000. Master: Aclee Rily [Ackley Rilej^?]. 
 
 Bonders: Aclee Rily, Wethersfield. James Stanly, Wethers- 
 field. Josiah Grimes 2d, Wethersfield. 
 Owner: James Stanly, Wethersfield. 
 Witnesses: Daniel Skinner, Jerusha Skinner. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 36 
 
 1779 Snake. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 19. Crew: 60. 
 Apr. 28 Bond: |5,000. Master: Luke Matthewman. 
 
 Bonders: Luke Matthewman [Baltimore]. John Davidson, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: David Stewart, Hugh Young [Annapohs]. Samuel 
 
 & Robert Purviance, Baltimore. 
 Witnesses: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 35 
 
 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. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 37 
 
 1781 Spanish Fame. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. 
 Jan. 17 Crew: 26. 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 LIBRABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 Spanish Fame. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. 
 Aug. 24 Crew: 25. Bond: |20,000. Master: James Kob. 
 
 Bonders: James Rob, Boston. John Coffin Jones, Boston. 
 
 Tristram Coffin, Boston. 
 Owners: John Larraqua [Larrequy] and others, Boston. 
 Witness: John Fenno. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 39 
 
 1782 Spanish Packet. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Feb. 26 20. Bond: 120,000. Master: Thomas Calling. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas DaUing, 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 Speed-well. Maryland schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 11. 
 Feb. 15 Bond: $5,000. Master: Hugh Lyle. 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, p. 43 
 
 1779 Speedv^eU. 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 McClenachan, Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Erwin, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 47 
 
 1779 Speed-well. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 10. 
 Dec. 8 Bond: $10,000. Master: John Magee [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Erwin. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 44 
 
 1781 Speed-well. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Sep. 29 50. Bond: $20,000. Master: John Murphy. 
 
 Bonders: John Murphy, Salem. Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem. 
 
 Thomas Palfray, Salem. 
 Owners: Joseph White and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Bartholomew Putnam, Samuel Grant. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 45 
 
NAVAL KECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 461 
 
 ITsy Speedwell. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 3. Crew: 31 •. 
 Apr. 12 Bond: $20,000. Master: Levi Barlow. 
 
 I'.ondLTM: Levi Barlow [Nottingham West, N. H.]. S. \V. 
 .Tohnson [Barnstable County]. Thomas Jones [Barnstable 
 County]. 
 Owners: Mieluiel Hamlin and others, Barnstable County. 
 Witnesses: Walter Hoyt, Edward C!<ie. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 41 
 
 ^'^^'•^ Speedwell. Massachusetts boat. Guns: ii. Crew: 15. 
 '^^'P- IS Bond: $-JO,000. Master: Edmund Palmer . 
 
 Bonders: Edmund Palmer, Springfield. Abner Fowler, Spring- 
 field, (.iail Palmer, Sjiringfield. 
 Owners: Edmund Palmer and others, Springfield. 
 Witnesses: Buckley Cordwell, Ignatius Lacey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 46 
 
 i't^'-i Speed\7ell. New Hampshire sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Nov. 6 30. 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 Wibird Weare, Radford Weare. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 42 
 
 17S2 Spider. Connecticut galley. Guns: 7. Crew: 15. 
 Maj^ 24 Bond: $20,000. Master: Cyrus Sholes. 
 
 Bonders: Cyrus Sholes, Groton. Edward Latham, Groton. 
 
 John Herttell, New London. 
 Owners: John Deshon & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: G[urdon] Saltonstall, John Richards. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 48 
 
 1781 Spitfire. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 8 Bond: 120,000. Master: Claude Besse. 
 
 Bondens: Claude Besse [Baltimore]. Charles Wallace, An- 
 napolis. 
 Owin'rs: John Dumestre, Baltimore. Peter Lamaigre, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 50 
 
 ^7,S1 Spitfire. Pennsylvania brig. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 jj,l_ ^^ Bond: $20,000. Master: Henry White. Mate: 
 
 Matthew Pinkham [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Henry White, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair IMcOlenachan & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 AVitness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 53 
 
462 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Spitfire. Pennsj'lvania brigantine. Guns: i. Crew: 
 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, Stratfield. Ebenezer White, Roches- 
 ter. Moses Bradley, Boston. 
 Owner: Lemuel Williams, Bedford. 
 Witnesses: John Hay, Timothy Tuple. 
 
 CO. 196, vol. 14, p. 51 
 
 1781 Spring Bird. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Apr. 28 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Paul Reed [jr.?l. 
 
 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. Crew: 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 Went worth, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 57 
 
 1781 Spy. Pennsylvania boat. Guns: 5. Crew: 16. 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 EECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 463 
 
 17S2 Spy. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Sep. 2 $20,000. Master: Ichabod Grindall. 
 
 Bonders: Ichabod Grindall, Haverhill. Stephen Cross, New- 
 
 buryport. Ralph Cross, jr., Newburyport. 
 Owners: Stephen Cross, Ralph Cross. 
 Witnesses: Joa[eph?] Tappan, Nathan Peirce. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 55 
 
 1782 Spy. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 6. 
 Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Ruf us Whitmarsh. 
 
 Bonders: Rufus Whitmarsh, Dighton. Thomas Durfee. Jona- 
 than Eddy. 
 Owners: Samuel Fales and others, Taunton. 
 A\'itnesses: Ephraim Starkweather, Miles Greenwood. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 58 
 
 1782 Spy, Fox, and Firebrand. Connecticut boats. Guns: 1 
 Jul. 11 each. Crew: 10 men each. Bond: |20,000. 
 
 blaster: Abraham Cooper AVoodhull. 
 Bonders: Abraham C. Woodhull, Fairfield. Joseph Squire, 
 
 Fairfield. Hezekiah Nichols, Fairfield. 
 Owners: Abraham C. Woodhull & Co., Fairfield. 
 Witnesses: Thaddeus Burr, Elijah Abel. 
 
 One bond ia given covering the three vessels, Woodhull commanding 
 the fleet. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 59 
 
 1780 St. Clair. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: IS. Crew: 80. 
 Jul- 18 Bond: |20,000. Master: George Curwin [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonder: Blair MoClenachan [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Owners: Blair ]\IcClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 60 
 
 17S2 St. Helena. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Jan. 9 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Stillwell. Mate: 
 
 Moses Palmer [Philadelphia?]. 
 Bondera: John Stillwell, Philadelphia. James Oellers, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owner: James Oellers, Philadelphia. 
 Witne.^s: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 61 
 
 1781 St. James. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 100. 
 Sop. 28 Bond: ^?2U,000. Master: Thomas Truxtun. 
 
 ]Matc: Richard Greenald [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Truxtun, Philadelphia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew and James Caldwell A Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: James Oellers, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 63 
 
464 LIBEAEY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1782 St. James. Pennsj-lvania ship. Guns: 20. Crew: 100. 
 Aug. 10 Bond: $20,000. Master: Alexander Cain. Mate: 
 
 William Jones [Baltimore, Md.]. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Cain, Philadelphia. James Caldwell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew & James Caldwell [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. ' 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 62 
 
 1778 St. John. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jul. 4 45. Bond: 110,000. Master: John Eice. 
 
 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, p. 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. Guns: 
 
 Jul- 3 8. Crew: 25. Bond: 120,000. 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: 120,000. Master: John 
 
 Leach, jr. 
 Bonders: John Leach, jr., Boston. Samuel Broome, Boston. 
 
 Adam Babcock, Boston. 
 Owners: Samuel Broome and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Paul Dudley Sargent, John Coffin Jones. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 68 
 
NAVAL KECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 465 
 
 1781 St. Patrick. Virginia sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 18. 
 Mar. 12 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Sanford. 
 
 Bonders: John Sanford. Eichard Conway. 
 Owners: Richard Conway and others. 
 
 Witnesses: E[obertT.] Hooe, [Alexandria]. J[ ]Simms,jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 70 
 
 1781 St. Patrick. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 16. 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 
 
 1782 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, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 72 
 
 1776 Sturdy Beggar. Marj'land brigantine. Guns: 21. Crew: 
 Nov. 19 100. 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] Ridgely. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 74 
 
 1777 Sturdy Beggar. Maryland brig. Guns: 28. Crew: 80. 
 Aug. 5 Bond: 110,000. 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, 
 
 Bowley and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 A bond to the State of Maryland accompanies this manuscript. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 73 
 5212—06 30 
 
466 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Success. Massachusetts ship. Gruns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Sep. 5 Bond: 120,000. Master: William White. 
 
 Bonders: William White [Boston]. Isaac Smith, Boston. 
 
 John Codman, Boston. 
 Owner: Isaac Smith, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Welsh, Stephen Codman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 102 
 
 1780 Success. Maryland schooner. Guns: 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 34 
 
 1781 Success. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Jan. 11 30. Bond: |20,000. Master: James Brown. 
 
 Bonders: James Brown [Boston]. John R. Livingston, Bos- 
 ton. John McNabb [Boston?]. 
 Owners: John R. Livingston and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Sarah Sheaffe, Maria SheaHe. 
 
 C. 0. 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. Clark, Provi- 
 dence. 
 
 Owners: Clark & Nightingale, Providence. "Others all of the 
 United States." 
 
 Witnesses: Pardon Bowen, Henry Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 98 
 
 1781 Success. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 18. 
 Dec. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Rogers. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Rogers [Boston]. Andrew Newell, Boston. 
 
 Thomas FoUansbee, Boston. 
 Owners: Andrew Newell and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John Avery, 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, Newburyport. John Tracy, New- 
 
 buryport. Joseph Chapman, Newburyport. 
 Owners; Nathaniel and John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, J[ ] Vinal. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 96 
 
NAVAL EECOEDS OF THE EEVOLUTIOK. 467 
 
 1TS2 Success. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Not stated. Crew: 
 May S ■ 10. Bond: $20,000. Master: William Sanford 
 
 [Falmouth]. 
 
 Bonders: William Sanford, Falmouth. Joseph Pease, Fal- 
 mouth. Samuel Gifford, Falmouth. 
 Owner: William Sanford, Falmouth. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Palmer, Edward Nye. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 100 
 
 1782 Success. ^lassachusetts brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 18 Bond: §20.000. Master: Solomon Stanwood. 
 
 Bonders: Solomon Stanwood, Cape Ann. David Pearce, Cape 
 
 Ann. Samuel Gould. 
 Owners: David Pearce and others. Cape Ann. 
 Witnesses: ^lanaen Bull, John Sargent Ingersoll. 
 
 C. C. lUii, vol. 14, p. 101 
 
 17S2 Success. ^lassaehusetts boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 20. 
 Sep. 30 Bond: ^^20.000. ^Master: Seth Freeman. 
 
 Bonders: Seth Freeman, Harwich. Benjamin Jepson, Boston. 
 Samuel Bartlett, Boston. 
 
 Owners: [Barnabas?] Hallet, Yarmouth. [Ebenezer?] Ham- 
 blen, Barnstable. 
 
 Witnesses: Amos Windship, Henry .llline. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 97 
 
 1T7S Suffolk. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 7. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: S5,0(i0. Master: Ebenezer Dayton. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Dayton. Daniel G rifling. 
 Owner: Ebenezer Dayton. 
 Witnesses: Josiah Starr, James Ward. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 103 
 
 1782 Suffolk. Xew York boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 9. Bond: 
 Mar. 28 820.000. ^Master: Ebenezer Dayton. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Dayton [Connecticut]. William Floyd 
 
 Xew York. 
 Owner: Ebenezer Dayton. 
 Witnesses: XicoU Floyd, Mary Floyd. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 104 
 
 1780 Surprize. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug-. 3 30. Bond: 820,000. Master: James Pyne. 
 
 Bonders: James Pyne, Philadelphia. Charles Crowley, Phila- 
 delphia. Samuel Jackson, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Samuel Jackson, Philadelphia. Charles Crowley ^t 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Frederick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 4 
 
468 LIBEAEY or CONGRESS. 
 
 ITSl Surprize. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 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, vol. 15, p. 3 
 
 1782 Surprize. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 35. 
 Mar. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Germain Lang^evain, 
 
 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: 14. Crew: 
 Apr. 18 70. Bond: $20,000. Master: Benjamin Cole. 
 
 Bonders: Benjamin Cole, Salem. Elisha Ayer. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Silsbee and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: John Becket, Thomas Welcome. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 1 
 
 1778 Susannah. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 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: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Dec. 21 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 McCleay, Joseph Hargan. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 5 
 
 1779 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 6 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 469 
 
 1777 S-wallo-w. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 45. 
 Mar. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: Richard Johns. 
 
 Bonders: Eichard Johns [Charles County? Md.]. R[obert T.] 
 
 Hooe, Charles County. 
 Owners: R[obert T.] Hooe and others, Maryland. 
 Witness: R[ichard] Ridgeley. 
 Hooe is given as from Alexandria, Ya. , also. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 78 
 
 1777 SvraUoTv. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Jul. 23 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Martin. 
 
 Bonders: John Martin [Baltimore]. JohnDavidson, Annapolis. 
 Owners : Samuel and Robert Purviance and others [Baltimore?] . 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 79 
 
 1778 S'wallovr. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Oct. 16 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, p. 75 
 
 1779 Swallow. Maryland sloop. Guns: 12. Crew: 17. 
 Jul. 17 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Martin. Mate: 
 
 George Church [Harford Count}']. 
 
 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 
 
 1780 S^vallow. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Mar. 9 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Hovey. 
 
 Bonders: James Hovey, Stratford. Thomas Wooster, New 
 
 Haven. 
 Owners: Pierpont Edwards & Co., Connecticut. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Bishop, Abraham Bishop. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 77 
 
 1782 S'waUo'w. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. 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[ ] Stimsou, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 76 
 
470 LIBEAEY OP CONGRESS. 
 
 1Y82 S'wallo'W. New Hampshire cutter. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Jun. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tibbets. 
 
 Bonders: John Tibbets [Portsmouth]. Thomas Thompson, 
 
 Portsmouth. Keith Spence, Portsmouth. 
 Owners: Spence & Sherburne, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: Charles Koberts, Bartholomew Goodwin. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 81 
 
 1780 Svtran. New Hampshire brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Dec. 22 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: Kichard Salter. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Salter, Portsmouth. John Langdon, Ports- 
 mouth. John Parker, Portsmouth. 
 Owner: John Langdon, Portsmouth. 
 Witnesses: Betsey Langdon, Samuel Penhallow, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 82 
 
 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, Ports- 
 mouth. 
 
 Witnesses: William Bond, John Parker. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 8.S 
 
 1777 Swift. Maryland schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 7. Bond: 
 Oct. 19 15,000. Master: William Kennedy. 
 
 Bonders: William Kennedy [Annapolis]. James Williams, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Joseph and James Williams [Annapolis]. Thomas 
 
 Londunny, William Neel. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 88 
 
 1779 Swift. Maryland sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 12. Bond: 
 Feb. 16 $5,000. Master: James Gould. 
 
 Bonders: James Gould [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annapolis. 
 Owners: John McLure and John Sterett, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 86 
 
 1779 S-wift. 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. 
 
 G. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 92 
 
NAVAX, EECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 471 
 
 1781 S^vift. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 3 Bond: |20,000. Master: Asa Woodberry. 
 
 Bonders: Asa Woodberry [Salem?]. William Homan, Beverly. 
 
 Thomas Woodberry [Salem?]. 
 Owners: William Homan and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Henry White, Ephraim Pickard. 
 Homan is given as from Salem also. 
 
 [C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 93 
 
 1781 Swift. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 30. 
 May 28 Bond: |20,000. Master: Thomas Saunders. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Saunders [Cape Ann]. Ebenezer Parsons, 
 
 Boston. Nehemiah Parsons, Gloucester. 
 Owners: Nehemiah Parsons and others, Gloucester. 
 Witnesses: Elias Tuckerman, AVilliam Parsons. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 90 
 
 1781 Svrift. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 70. 
 Jun. 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Tittle. 
 
 Bonders: John Tittle, Beverly. Richard Quatermass, Beverly. 
 
 William Homan, Beverly. 
 Owners: William Homan and others, Beverly. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Peirce, James Green. 
 
 Homan is given as from Salem also and Tittle as from Marblehead. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 91 
 
 1781 Swift. Virginia boat. Guns: 7. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Jul. 12 f20,000. 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 STvift. 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: H. Ilitton, Francis Nooton. 
 
 Homan is given as from Beverly also. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 87 
 
 1782 S-wift. Connecticut galley. Guns: 2. Crew: 14. Bond: 
 Aug. 1 120,000. Master: Peabody Keyes. 
 
 Bonders: Peabody Keyes. Theodore Newell. Jed Denison, 
 
 Connecticut. 
 Owners: Stephen Keyes & Co. 
 Witnesses: AVilliam Worthington, John Keyes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 14, p. 89 
 
472 LIBRABY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1783 Swift. Massachusetts cutter. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Feb. 17 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Frost. 
 
 Bonders: John Frost [Portsmouth, N. H.]. Benjamin Guild, 
 
 Boston. Thomas Porter [Boston?]. 
 Owners: Benjamin Guild & Co., Boston. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel Ropes, Aaron Dexter. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 14, p. 85 
 
 1779 Talbot. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 20. Crew: 25. 
 Sep. 25 Bond: $10,000. Master: Solomon Frazier. 
 
 Bonders: Solomon Frazier, Talbot County. Mathew Tilgh- 
 
 man, Talbot County. 
 Owners: James Chamberlaine and others, Talbot County. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 8 
 
 1782 Tamany [Grood Intent?]. Virginia schooner. Guns: 12. 
 Jun. 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 name on different places in the bond. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 9 
 
 1777 Tartar. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 11 Bond: $5,000. Master: Theophilus Fitch. 
 
 Bonders: Theophilus Fitch, Norwich. William Loring, Nor- 
 wich. Thomas Fanning, Norwich. 
 Owners: Christopher Letfingwell & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Solomon Williams, John Trumbull. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 13 
 
 1779 Tarter [Tartar]. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. 
 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. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 11 
 
 1781 Tarter [Tartar]. Pennsylvania boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 
 Aug. 25 27. Bond: 20,000. Master: Solomon Hammer 
 
 [Philadelphia?]. 
 
 Bonders: William Dunton, Philadelphia. Nathaniel Twining, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Nathaniel Twining, Philadelphia. William Dunton & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: John Geyer, Frederick Snider. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 15 
 
NAVAL RECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 473 
 
 1781 Tartar. Virginia galley. Guns: 5. Crew: 30. Bond: 
 Sep. 20 $20,000. Master: Levin Trippe. 
 
 Bonders: 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. 16 
 
 1782 Tartar. Virginia brig. Guns: 18. Crew: 120. Bond: 
 Jul. 25 $20,000. -Master: William Gibbons. 
 
 Bonders: William Gibbons [Baltimore, Md.?]. George Nicol- 
 
 son [Richmond?]. 
 Owners: Baker, Blow & Co. [Richmond.]. 
 Witness: Andrew Nicolson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 14 
 
 1782 Tartar. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 18. 
 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. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 12 
 
 1783 Tartar. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 14. Crew: 60. 
 Jan. 8 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 Sumner. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 10 
 
 1781 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 
 
 1779 Terrible. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 14. 
 Aug. 18 Bond: $5,000. Master: Joshua Baker. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Thome, Egg Harbor [N. J.]. John Morrell, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Henry Thorne, Egg Harbor [N. J.]. Joshua Baker 
 
 & Co. [Egg Harbor, N. J.?]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 18 
 
 1781 Terror. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 ISfov. 1 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Park. 
 
 Bonders: John Park, Groton. Thomas Park, Groton. John 
 
 Alden, Lebanon. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 Witnesses: George Hough, AVilliam Torrey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 19 
 
474 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1779 Thetis. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 14. 
 Aug. 4 Bond: $10,000. Master: George Gregg. 
 
 Bonders: George Gregg, Philadelphia. James Crawford, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: James 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 Watters. 
 
 Bonders: William Watters, Norwich. Joseph Rowland, Nor- 
 wich. Thomas Coit, Norwich. 
 Owners: Howland, Coit & Co., Norwich. 
 Witnesses: Erastus Perkins, Lydia Howland. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 20 
 
 1780 Thomas. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 
 Aug. 16 35. Bond: |20,000. Master: Isaac Smith. 
 
 Bonders: Isaac Smith, [Boston?]. Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 
 Chambers Russell, Boston. 
 Owner: Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Edward McLane, Thomas Greene. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 25 
 
 1780 Thomas. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Dec. 15 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Boardman. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Boardman [Salem]. Bartholomew Putnam, 
 
 Salem. Jonathan In^ersoll, 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 Bond: $20,000. Master: Francis Boardman. 
 
 Bonders: Francis Boardman, Salem. Bartholomew Putnam, 
 
 Salem. Jonathan Ingersoll, Salem. 
 Owners: Bartholomew Putnam and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Hiller, Hab[barken] K. Bowditch. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 23 
 
 1782 Thomas. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Sep. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Elisha Lathrop, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Elisha Lathrop, jr. [Norwich]. Hez[ekiah] Per- 
 kins [Norwich]. John Alden [Lebanon]. 
 Owners: Howland, Coit & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: Hezekiah Manning, Thomas Fanning. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 24 
 
 j^781 Thorn. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 120. 
 Jan. 11 Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel Tucker. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Tucker, Marblehead. John Tracy, Newbury- 
 
 port. William Tudor, Boston. 
 Owners: John Tracy and other.s, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: William Burbeck, Thomas Wells. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 26 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 475 
 
 1782 Thoroughgood. Virginia brig. Guns: 11. Crew: 40. 
 Jun. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Thomas. 
 
 Bonders: William Thomas [Dorchester County, Md.] James 
 
 Hunter, Richmond. 
 Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond], Ya. 
 Witnesses: John Miller, William Minor. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 27 
 
 1781 Thrasher. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. 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. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Dec. 31 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: WUIiam 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. 196, vol. 15, p. 28 
 
 1776 Three Friends. Pennsylvania brigantine. 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. 0. 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, [JNIe.]. Billing Putnam, 
 
 Xe wbury port. 
 Witnesses: Joseph O'Brien, Jeremiah Elliot. 
 
 Capt. O'Brien's address is given as Newburyport also. .^Vc "Ranni- 
 bal," Sep. S, 1780, and "Hibernia," May 28, 1781. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 33 
 
476 LIBEAKY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Tiger. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 36. Bond: 
 Jun. 1 $20,000. Master: Daniel Jons [Jones?]. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Jons [Jones?], New Haven. Abel Buell, New 
 Haven. Phineas Bradley, New Haven. John Mix, jr., 
 New Haven. Samuel Birdj'jr., New Haven. 
 
 Owners: Phineas Bradley & Co. [New Haven]. 
 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Fitch, Eliza M. Fitch. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 32 
 
 Tiger. See Tyger. 
 
 1783 Titus. IMassachusetts sloop. Guns: 4. Crew: 11. Bond: 
 Feb. 8 $20,000. IMaster: John Burchmore. 
 
 Bonders: John Burchmore, Salem. John Page, Salem. A[sa] 
 
 Lawrence, Salem. 
 Owner: Samuel Page, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Peirson, George Peirson. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 34 
 
 1779 Tom Johnson. IMaryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. 
 Sep. 25 Bond: $10,000. ]Master: John IMartin. 
 
 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. Marj^and ship. Guns: 12. Crew: 46. Bond: 
 Feb. 22 $20,000. IMaster: George Buchanan. 
 
 Bonders: George Buchanan [Baltimore?]. Archibald Buch- 
 anan, Baltimore. 
 Owner: Archibald Buchanan, Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 36 
 
 1781 Totten. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 17 Bond: $20,000. IMaster: Thomas Blundell. Mate: 
 
 Turpin Hobroyd. 
 
 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 Earle [Philadelphia]. Standish Forde, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, John Reed. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 38 
 Tris. See Iris. 
 
NAVAL EECORDS OP THE EEVOLUTION. 477 
 
 1781 Tristram Shandy. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 6. 
 
 Oct. 4 Crew: 13. Bond: $29,000. Master: Samuel 
 
 Williams. Mate: 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 brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. 
 Dec. 9 Bond: 120,000. Master: Ebenezer Stocker. 
 
 Bonders: Ebenezer Stocker, ivewburyport. Nathaniel & John 
 
 Tracy, Newburyport. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Nathaniel & John Tracy, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel Howell, Jere[miah] Lee. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 41 
 
 1781 Trojan. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 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. 
 AVitnesses: James Trimble, Benjamin W. Morris. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 44 
 
 1780 Trooper. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 Jul. 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 ' LIBBAHY OF CONGKESS. 
 
 1782 Trooper. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: Not 
 Jan. 16 stated. Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Howell. 
 
 Mate: George Hunter [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Samuel Howell, Philadelphia. Daniel Duncan, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 Owners: David Duncan, Philadelphia. James Ash and others, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 45 
 
 1782 Trooper. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 30. 
 
 May 19 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Earle. Mate: 
 
 Abraham Dolbj^ [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Earle, Philadelphia. James Ash, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Andrew Tybout [Philadelphia]. James Ash & Co., 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 43 
 
 1779 True Blue. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 10. Crew: 
 Oct. 18 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. 48 
 
 1777 Trumbull. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Mar. 20 Bond: |5,000. Master: Henry Billings. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Billings, Norwich. Andrew Huntington, Nor- 
 wich. Ebenezer Huntington, Norwich. 
 Owners: Andrew Huntington, Norwich. Ebenezer Huntington, 
 
 Norwich. 
 Witness: None. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 49 
 
 1779 Tryall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 16. 
 Sep. 17 Bond: $6,000. Master: Jonathan Buffinton 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonders: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Robert McClena- 
 
 chan, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore & 
 
 Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Robert Paisley. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 52 
 
 1780 Tryall. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 Jul. 14 Bond: |20,000. Master: John Baxter. 
 
 Bonders: John Baxter, Philadelphia. Blair McClenachan, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Blair McClenachan, Philadelphia. Patrick Moore & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 51 
 
NAVAL EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 479 
 
 1782 Tryal. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 15. 
 Apr. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: [Thomas Osier?]. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Osier, Kennebec [Me.]. Eben[ezer] Par- 
 sons, Boston. Caleb Loring, Boston. 
 Owners: [Ebenezer] Parsons and others, Boston. 
 "Witnesses: John G. Rogers, Moses Pike. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 50 
 
 1782 Tryall. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 20 _ Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Rogers. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Rogers, Boston. Joshua Davis, Boston. 
 
 George W. Babcock, Boston. 
 Owners; Samuel Rogers, Boston. John M. Gower and others, 
 
 Boston. 
 "Witnesses: Edward Hay, Ebenezer Dorr. 
 
 C. 0. 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 Ourson & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: "William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 54 
 
 1782 Turn of Times. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Apr. 26 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: 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. 19 25. Bond: |20,000. Master: Samuel Avery. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Avery, Boston. William Foster, Boston. 
 
 William Payne, Boston. 
 Owner: William Foster, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Joseph Foster, David Spear. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 56 
 
 1776 T-wo Brothers. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 
 Jul. 18 60. Bond: $5,000. Master: Thomas Chester, jr. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Chester, jr., Groton. Thomas Mumtord, 
 
 Groton. Amos Prentice, Groton. 
 Owner: Thomas Mumford, Groton. 
 Witnesses: Ithamar Harvey, Eleazer Willez. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 57 
 
 1780 T-vro Brothers. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Oct. 30 30. Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel Sanders. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel Sanders [Salem?]. John Leach, Salem. Aaron 
 
 Waitt, Salem. 
 Owners: John Leach and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Jonathan Waldo, Robert Leach. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 59 
 
480 LIBEAEY 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, p. 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 Messonnier, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: J. H. Messonnier, Philadelphia. John C. Zollickhof- 
 
 fer [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 60 
 
 1780 Ttvo Friends. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 
 Aug. 2 12. Bond: 120,000. 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, p. 62 
 
 1781 Tw^o Friends. Pennsylvania brigantine. Guns: 10. 
 Oct. 12 Crew: 25. Bond: $20,000. Master: Robert 
 
 Conn. Mate: George Nicholson [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Robert Conn, Philadelphia. Nicholas Low, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: De Vries and Hanse, Curagoa. 
 
 Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Rush. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 61 
 
 1782 T-wo 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 BECOEDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 481 
 
 1780 Two Sisters. Maryland schooner. Guns: i. Crew: S. 
 Mar. 13 Bond: |5,000. Master: William Thompson. 
 
 Bonders: William Thompson [Baltimore?]. Samuel Chase, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 C)\vners: John Dorsey & Co., Baltimore. 
 ^\'itness: James Brice. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 66 
 
 1780 Ttvo Sisters. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 11. 
 May 6 Bond: |5, 000. Master: William Jones. 
 
 Bonders: William Jones [Baltimore]. John Davidson, Annap- 
 olis. 
 Owners: John Sterett & Co., Baltimore. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 65 
 
 1752 Tybalt. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jan. 30 30. Bond: 120,000. Master: Philip Howland. 
 
 Bonders: Philip Howland, Dartmouth. Isaiah Doane, Boston. 
 
 Samuel Brown, Boston. 
 t)wners: Isaiah Doane and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Diivid Morey, John Dall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 67 
 
 1779 Tyger. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 2. Crew: 70. Bond: 
 Jul. 1 $10,000. Master: Martin Parkison [Philadel- 
 
 phia]. 
 
 Bonders: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. Robert Patton, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owner: John Macpherson, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 69 
 
 17S1 Tyger. INIassachusetts brigantine. Guns: 14. Crew: 
 Apr. 16 TO. Bond: 1130,000. Master: Samuel Croel. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Croel, Salem. Joshua A\'ard, Salem. Ed- 
 ward Rolland [Salem]. 
 Owners: Joshua Ward and Nathan Goodale, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Nathaniel Silsbee, Titus iMorgan. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 68 
 
 1753 Tyger. ^lassachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 75. 
 Jul. 11 Bond: §2i>,00(). Master: John Tucker. 
 
 Bonders: John Tucker, Gloucester. William Gee, (Uoucester. 
 
 William Peirce, Gloucester. 
 Owners: William Gee and others, Gloucester. 
 Witnesses: Philemon Haskell, James Snoddey. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 70 
 
 5212— AG 31 
 
482 LIBRARY or CONGRESS. 
 
 17S0 Ulysses. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 40. 
 Oct. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel McNeill. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel McNeill [Boston]. Stephen Higginson, Bos- 
 ton. Eben Parsons, Boston. 
 Owner: Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 Witnesses: E[ ] Makepeace, John G. Rogers. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 71 
 
 1777 Union. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. 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. 0. 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, 3d, 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, p. 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, Gape 
 
 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 
 
 1781 Union. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 4. Crew: 12. Bond: 
 Oct. 3 120,000. Master: Edward Sohier. 
 
 Bonders: Edward Sohier, Boston. M[artin] Brimmer, Boston. 
 
 Andrew Brimmer, Boston. 
 Owner: Martin Brimmer, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Jere[miah] Belknap, jr., Edward Green. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 80 
 
 1781 Union. Massachusetts bi'ig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Nov. 13 Bond: 120,000. Master: Uriah Gardner. 
 
 Bonders: Uriah Gardner, Boston. Joseph Whiting, Boston. 
 
 Thomas Carter, Boston. 
 Owners; Joseph Whiting and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Daniel Jones, Edward Stutson. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 77 
 
 1782 Union. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 11 Bond: 120,000. Master: Reuben Gage. 
 
 Bonders: Reuben Gage, Falmouth. Ebenezer Preble, Falmouth. 
 
 Nathaniel Deering, Falmouth. 
 Owners: Ebenezer Preble and others, Falmouth [Mass.] [now 
 
 Portland, Me.]. 
 Witnesses: Isaac Randall, Moses Titcomb. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 75 
 
 1782 Union. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 17. 
 Dec. 31 Bond: $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 Boyer. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 81 
 
 1783 Union. Massachusetts sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 30. 
 Feb. 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Fearson, Salem. 
 
 Bonders; John Brooks, Salem. John McMillan [Salem]. 
 
 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: 25. Bond: 
 Nov. 30 $20,000. Master: Joseph Elliott. 
 
 1- inders: Joseph Elliott [Baltimore?]. Robert Ewing, Dor- 
 chester County. 
 
 Owners: Robert Ewing, Dorchester County. William Neill, 
 Baltimore. ^ 
 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 83 
 
484 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 Unity. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: S. Crew: 20. 
 Apr. 15 Bond: |20,000. Master: Ashbell Burnham. 
 
 Bonders: Ashbell Burnham, Middletown. Elijah Hubbard, 
 
 Middletown. Comfort Sage, Middletown. 
 Owners: Ashbell Burnham, Middletown. Elijah Hubbard, 
 
 Middletown. Comfort Sage, Middletown. 
 "Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Samuel W. Dana. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 82 
 Unnamed. See: Anonymous. 
 
 1780 Van Tromp [Van " Trumpe "]. Connecticut brigantine. 
 Jun. 1 Guns: 12. Crew: 55. Bond: $20,000. Master: 
 
 Sanford Tliompson. 
 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. Penns^-lvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Nov. 12 20. Bond: $10,000. Master: Samuel Cassan 
 
 [Philadelphia]. 
 Bonder; John Pringle, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: John Pringle & Co. [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 James Montgomery is given as one of tlie bonders, but his signature to 
 the bond is lacking. He was intended for master of tlie vessel, 
 but his place was taken by Cassan. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 87 
 
 178(1 Vengeance. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 11. Crew: 80. 
 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 Benezet. 
 
 Mate: William Connell [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Stephen Benezet [Philadelphia]. Joseph Gallego, 
 Philadelphia. Joseph de Landa, Philadelphia. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Gallego, Philadelphia. Joseph de Landa, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble, Philadelphia. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 86 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 485 
 
 1781 Vengeance. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Nov. i 11. Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Parker 
 
 [Philadelphia]. Mate: Joseph de Landa, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Bonders: Joseph de Landa, Philadelphia. Joseph Gallego, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Joseph de Landa, Philadelphia. Joseph Gallego, Phil- 
 adelphia. 
 "Witnesses: James Trimble, Joseph Parker. 
 
 G. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 89 
 
 1776 Venus. Pennsylvania brigantine. (runs: 6. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 13 Bond: $5,000. Master: William Raddon. Mate: 
 
 Thomas Cummin, Philadelphia. 
 Bonders: William Raddon [Philadelphia?]. Thomas Pryor, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Daniel Eoberdeau, Philadelphia. Thomas Pryor & 
 
 Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: William Barrett, John Eeed. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 99 
 
 1779 Venus. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Oct. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: James Clifton. 
 
 Bonders: 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. Gunw: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Nov. 8 Bond: $20,000. Master: Mich[a]el Leslie. 
 
 Bonders: Mich[a]el Leslie, Boston. Robert McNeill, Boston. 
 
 Ebenezer Lane, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel & Robert McNeill, Boston. 
 Witnesses: John Winthrop, Samuel Perkins. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 15, p. 96 
 
 1780 Venus. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. 
 Dec. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: John Young. 
 
 Bonders: John Young, Boston. John Codman, Boston. Wil- 
 liam Smith, Boston. 
 Owners: John Codman and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Nalbro Frazier, William Codman. 
 
 C. C. 196, 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. Robert Parker, Ports- 
 mouth. Ichabod Nichols, Portsmouth. 
 
 Owners: Robert Parker, Portsmouth. Ichabod Nichols, Ports- 
 mouth. 
 
 Witnesses: George Gearis, John Davenport. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 97 
 
486 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Venus. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 80. Bond: 
 Jun. 11 $20,000. Master: George W. Babcock. 
 
 Bonders: George W. Babcock, Pro^'idence, R. I. Thomas Har- 
 ris, Boston. Jonathan Harris, Boston. 
 Owners: Thomas Harris and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Andrew Newell, Stephen Edes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 91 
 
 1781 Venus. Maryland ship. Guns: 16. Crew: 70. Bond: 
 Jul. 5 §20,000. Master: James Buchanan. 
 
 Bonders: James Buchanan [Baltimore?]. 'William Hyde, -An- 
 napolis. 
 Owners: Archibald Buchanan and others, ]Maryland. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 92 
 
 1781 Venus. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 10. Crew: 60. 
 Sep. 6 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Conkling. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Conkling, New London County. Thomas 
 Mumford, Norwich. AVilliam Havens, New London 
 County. 
 Owner: Not stated. 
 AVitnesses: William Laurence, Charles Hopkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 94 
 
 1781 Venus. Massachusetts brig. Guns: 6. Crew: 15. Bond: 
 Oct. 13 $20,000. Master: Henry Higginson. 
 
 Bonders: Henry Higginson, Salem. Eben[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: li. 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. 196, vol. 15, p. 90 
 
 1782 Venus. Alassachusetts ship. Guns: 10. Crew: 20. 
 Jul. 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, p. 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 Blackman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 15, p. 101 
 
NAVAL RECORDS OP THE REVOLUTION. 487 
 
 1780 Viper. Maryland brig. Guns: U. Crew: 50. Bond: 
 Aug. 17 $20,000. Master: John Hanson. 
 
 Bonders: John Hanson. John Davidson, Annapolin. 
 Owners: David Stewart and others, Baltimore. 
 Witness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 2 
 
 1782 Viper. Massachusetts ship. Guns: Itt. Crew: 65. 
 Apr. 9 Bond: |20,000. Master: Jonathan Neall. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Neall, Salem. John Leach, Salem. Na- 
 than Nichols, Salem. 
 Owners: John & Kobert Leach, Salem. 
 Witnesses: J[ ] Hurd, J[oseph] Hiller. 
 
 L CO. 196, vol. 16, p. 5 
 
 Viper. Connecticut boat. Gun: 1. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 
 $20,000. 
 
 See Bond covering the Jay, Haii'k and Jlper; and Bond cover- 
 ing the Rattlesnake, Viper and Saratoga. 
 
 1782 Viper. Massacliusetts schooner. Guns: 2. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 23 Bond: 120,000. 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. Guns: s. Crew: 25. 
 Sep. 30 Bond: |20,000. Master: Thomas Coburn. 
 
 Bonders; Thomas Coburn, Salem. Samuel AVilliams, Salem. 
 
 Robert Stone [Salem]. 
 Owners: Samuel Williams and others, Salem. 
 AVitnesses: Benjamin West, John Jenks. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 1 
 
 1780 Virgin. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 j)f>c. 20 Bond: $20,000. Master: Jonathan Coolidge. 
 
 Bonders: Jonathan Coolidge, Newbury port. Joseph Marquand, 
 Newburyport. William Bartlet, Newljuryport. 
 
 Owners: Joseph Marquand, Newburyport. Isaac Green Pear- 
 son, Newburyport. 
 
 A\'itiiesses: Alichael Hodge, Joseph Newman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 6 
 
 1780 Virginia. Maryland brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 24. 
 Apr. 11 Bond: |10,000. Master: Joseph Greenwa}-. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Greenway [Alexandria, Va.?]. George Mann, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Hooe & Harrison, Alexandria [Va.]. 
 AVitness: William Hyde. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 9 
 
488 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1781 Virginia. Penns3'lvania brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 13. 
 Jun. 18 Bond: $20,000. Master: Peter Hodgkinson 
 
 [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. 
 
 C. 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 
 
 1782 Volunteer. Massachusetts galley. Gun: 1. Crew: 25. 
 May 13 Bond: |20,000. Master: William Hart. 
 
 Bonders: William Hart [Boston]. Dimond Morton, Boston. 
 
 Peter Geyer, Boston. 
 Owners: Dimond Morton, Boston. Peter Geyer and others, 
 
 Boston. 
 AVitnesses: John McElroye, Enoch Howes. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 10 
 
 1782 Volunteer. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 
 Jul. IS 20. Bond: $20,000. Master: Litchfield Luce. 
 
 Bonders: Litchfield Luce^ Boston. Thomas Russell, Boston. 
 
 Chambers Russell, Boston. 
 Owners: Litchfield Luce and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: William Burroughs, Charles Nicholes. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 11 
 
 1782 Vulture. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Jan. 29 12. Botid: $20,000. Master: Abraham Tappan. 
 
 Bonders: Abraham Tappan, Newburyport. William Bartlet, 
 
 Newtiuryport. Elias Hunt, Newburyport. 
 Owners: Elias Hunt and William Bartlet, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: John Tracy, M[ichael] Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 13 
 
 1782 Vulture. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 18. 
 Oct. 19 Bond: 120,000. Master: William Chaloner. 
 
 Bonders: William Chaloner, Machias, Mass. [now Me.]. 
 
 Elias Parkman. Benjamin Coolidge. 
 Owner: William Chaloner, Machias, Mass. [Me.]. 
 Witnesses: William Williams, John Rand. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 12 
 
NAVAL, RECORDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 489 
 
 1778 Washington. Maryland sloop. Guns: 14. Crew: 20. 
 Aug. 3 Bond: $5,000. Master: John Burrows. 
 
 Bonders: John Burrows [Philadelphia, Pa.]. John Muir. 
 Owners: Isaac Van Bibber & Co. [Van Bibber and David 
 
 Weems, Baltimore; John Muir, Annapolis]. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 14 
 
 1778 'Washington. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 30. 
 yep. 9 Bond: |10,000. Master: James Fletcher [Phila- 
 delphia]. 
 
 Bonders: George Kennedy, Philadelphia. William McCul- 
 
 lough, Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Thomas Irwin, George Kennedy [Philadelphia]. AVil- 
 
 liam McCullough & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witnesses: Stephen Cochran, James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 17 
 
 1779 Washington. Pennsylvania schooner. Guns: 6. Crew: 
 Jun. 6 20. Bond: $5,000. ' Master: George May. 
 
 Bonders: George May, Philadelphia. James Crawford, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: James Crawford & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 20 
 
 1779 Washington. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 40. 
 Sep. 7 Bond: $5,000. Master: Israel Deming. 
 
 Bonders: Israel Deming, Hartford. Barnabas Deane, Wethers- 
 field. John Wright, Wethersfield. 
 Owners: Justus Riley, John Wright & Co. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Newson, Ezekiel Williams. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 16 
 
 1779 Washington. Pennsylvania sloop. Guns: 8. Crew: 15. 
 Sep. 20 Bond: $5,000. Master: Nathaniel Chew. 
 
 Bonders: Nathaniel Chew, Philadelphia. Samuel Inglis, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 Owners: Samuel Inglis & Co., Philadelphia. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 15 
 
 1780 Washington. Connecticut sloop. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Feb. 5 Bond: $5,00o. Master: Richard Rennals [Rey- 
 nolds?]. 
 
 Bonders: Richard Rennals, Wethersfield. James Church, Hart- 
 ford. Charles Caldwell, Hartford. 
 Owners: John Broome & Co. [Hartford]. 
 Witnesses: Jedediah Eldestain, Nathaniel Weeks, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 21 
 
490 LIBRAEY OF CONGEESS. 
 
 1781 Washington. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 7. Crew: 16. 
 Sep. 25 Bond: f20,000. Master: Edmond Lewis. 
 
 Bonders: Edmond Lewis, Salem. George Dodge, jr., Salem. 
 
 Job Prince, Boston. 
 Owners: George Dodge and others, Salem. 
 Witnesses: Josiah i^liot, Samuel Cotesworthy, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 19 
 
 1782 Washington. Pennsylvania ship. Guns: 18. Crew: 
 Aug. 10 100. Bond: $20,000. Master: James Josiah. 
 
 Mate: John Fleming [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: James Josiah, Philadelphia. George Henry, Phila- 
 delphia. 
 
 Owners: George Henry, Philadelphia. James Josiah, Phila- 
 delphia. Eobert Knox [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 18 
 
 1780 Wasp. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 16. 
 Sep. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Enoch Pike. 
 
 Bonders: Enoch Pike [Newburyport] . Eben[ezer] Parsons, 
 
 Boston. Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 Owners: Daniel Sargent, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Samuel Stimpson, Nehemiah Somes. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 23 
 
 1782 Wasp. Massachusetts boat. Guns: Small arms. Crew: 
 Jan. 26 9. Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Thompson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Thompson, Boston. Benjamin Cobb, John 
 
 Lucas [Boston.] 
 Owners: John Lucas & Co., Boston. 
 Witnesses: Ebenezer Perry, John Perry. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 24 
 
 1782 Wasp. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 6. Crew: 20. 
 Jun- 5 Bond: $20,000. Master: Daniel McNeill. 
 
 Bonders: Daniel McNeill, Boston. Eben[e2er] Parsons [Bos- 
 ton]. Stephen Higginson, Boston. 
 Owners: Stephen Higginson and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Henry Higginson, William Parsons. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 22 
 
 1782 Wasp. Massachusetts boat. Guns: 1. Crew: 18. 
 Jun.29 Bond: $20,000. Master: Thomas Thompson. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Thompson, Boston. Joshua Witherle. 
 
 Joshua Farrington. 
 Owners: Israel Mead and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Israel Mead, Samuel Bowles, John May. 
 
 C. C. 196,, vol. 16, p. 25 
 
NAVAL RECOBDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 491 
 
 1781 . Weazle [Weasel]. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 
 Mar. 27 i. Crew: 12. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Coombs. 
 Bonders: John Coombs, Newburyport. William Coombs, Xew- 
 
 buryport. William Bartlet, Newburyport. 
 Owners: William Bartlet, Newburyport. John Coombs, New- 
 buryport. William Coombs, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: JI[ichael] Hodge, Sarah Hodge. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 29 
 
 1781 Weazle [Weasel]. Massachusetts brigantine. Guns: 1: 
 Aug. 23 Crew: 15. Bond: |20,000. Master: William 
 
 Peirce Johnson. 
 Bonders: William P. Johnson, Newburyport. William Bart- 
 let, Newbmyport. William Coombs, Newburyport. 
 Owners: William Coombs, Newburyport. John Coombs, New- 
 buryport. William Bartlet, Newburyport. 
 AVitnesses: il[ichael] Hodge, Henry Friend. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 30 
 
 1781 Wezel [Weasel]. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. 
 Oct. 15 Crew: 40. Bond: $20,000. Master: Sanford 
 
 Thompson. Mate: Jacob White [Middletowa]. 
 Bonders: Sanford Thompson [Middletown]. Chancey Bulk- 
 ley. James Church, Hartford County. 
 Owners: John Smith & Co. [Middletown], Hartford County. 
 Witnesses: AVilliam Williams, Jeremiah Hall. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 28 
 
 1781 Weasell, Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. Crew: 36. 
 Dec. 22 Bond: $20,000. Master: Zebulon How. Mate: 
 
 Nathan Savage. 
 Bonders: Zebulon How, Middletown. John Smith, 3Iiddle- 
 
 town. Joseph King, Middletown. 
 Owners: John Smith, Middletown. Hugh White & Co., Mid- 
 dletown. 
 Witnesses: Jabez Hamlin, Samuel AV. Dana. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 27 
 
 1782 Weasell. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 8. Crew: 20. 
 Jan. 13 Bond: $20,000. Master: Samuel Spencer. 
 
 Bonders: Samuel Spencer, East Haddam. Nathan Stedman, 
 
 East Haddam. William Bull, Hartford. 
 Owners: Nathan Stedman & Co. [East Haddam]. 
 Witnesses: Heze[kiah] Beardsley, Asa Hopkins. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 26 
 
 1781 Wexford. JMassachusetts brigantine. Guns: 20. Crew; 
 Aug. 4 120. Bond: $20,000. Master: John P. Rath- 
 
 burne. 
 Bonders: John P. Rathburne, Boston. Henry JMitchell, Boston. 
 
 William Foster, Boston. 
 Owners: Henry iMitchell and others, Boston. 
 Witnesses: Thomas Cartwright, Nathaniel Craft. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 31 
 
492 LIBEAEY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1780 Whim. Connecticut brigantine. Guns: 12. Crew: 40. 
 .Tun. 16 Bond: $20,000. Master: Joseph Conkling. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Conkling, Groton. Joseph Packwood, New 
 
 London. Dudley Wright, New London. 
 Owner: Joseph Packwood, New London. 
 Witness: Jonathan Truman, G[urdon] Saltonstall. 
 
 C. C. 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. 
 AVitnesses: Elafenezer Thompson, Nathaniel Peabody. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 33 
 
 1778 Widovr Wadinan. Maryland schooner. Guns: 7. Crew: 
 Aug. 10 u. 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 fils 
 
 Cadet. 
 Bonders: Mendes fils 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: li. Crew: 50. 
 Mar. 23 Bond: $20,000. Master: William Cunningham. 
 
 Bonders; AVilliam 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. 36 
 
 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 Cofiin Jones [Boston]. William Bartlet, New- 
 buryport. Joseph Marquand, Newburyport. 
 Witnesses: M[ichael] Hodge, Joseph Newman. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 39 
 
NAVAL BECOEDS OP THE REVOLUTION, 493 
 
 1781 William. Massachusetts ship. Guns: 8. Crew: 25. 
 Jun. 21 Bond: |20,000. Master: Joseph Rowe. 
 
 Bonders: Joseph Rowe, Newburyport. John Tracy, Newbury- 
 port. Samuel Newhall, Newburyport. 
 
 Owners: John Tracy, Newburyport. Nathaniel Tracy, New- 
 buryport. 
 
 Witnesses: Stephen Sewall, James Jarvia. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 40 
 
 '1782 William. Pennsylvania ship. Gruns: 4. Crew: 20. 
 Aug.' 2 Bond: $20,000. Master: Nicolas Vallance. Mate: 
 
 John Hitts [Philadelphia]. 
 
 Bonders: Alexander Nesbitt, Philadelphia. Nicolas Vallance, 
 
 Philadelphia. 
 Owners: Conyngham & Nesbitt [Philadelphia]. 
 Witness: James Trimble. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 41 
 
 1777 Williaminta. Maryland schooner. Guns: 4. Crew: 10. 
 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] 
 
 Weems [Baltimore]. J[ohn] Muir [Annapolis]. 
 Witness; T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 42 
 
 1778 "WiUey & Minta [WiUiaminta?]. Maryland schooner. 
 May 28 Guns: 4. Crew: 7. Bond: $5,000. Master: 
 
 William Skillirn. 
 
 Bonders: William Skillirn [Baltimore]. 
 
 Owners: Abraham Van Bibber and others, Baltimore. 
 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 38 
 
 1780 Willing Lass. Maryland brig. Guns: 16. Crew: 40. 
 May 3 Bond: $10,000. Master: Thomas Williams. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Williams [Prince George's ("ountv?]. 
 
 H[enry] Dennis, \\'orcester County. 
 Owners: Henry Dennis and others, Worcester County. 
 Witnesses: Levin Handy, William Wise. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 43 
 
 1781 Willing Lass. Virginia brigantine. Guns: 16. Crew: 
 Mar. 1 95. Bond: $30,000. Master: Thomas Williams. 
 
 Bonders: Thomas Williams [Prince George's County, J\ld.?]. 
 
 John Banks [Richmond.]. 
 Owners: Hunter, Banks & Co. [Richmond.] 
 WitnefSs: Henry Banks. 
 
 0. 0. 196, vol. 16, p. 14 
 
494 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
 
 1782 'Willing Maid. Massachusetts schooner. Guns: 4. 
 Jul. 24 Crew: 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. Guns: 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. Guns: 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. Guns: 6. Crew: 10. Bond: 
 Oct. 4 $5,000. Master: Jabez Perkins, 3d. 
 
 Bonders: Jabez Perkins, 3d, Norwich. Jabez Perkins, Norwich. 
 
 Joshua Huntington, Norwich. 
 Owners: Jabez Perkins & 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 for 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 
 
 Watters. 
 Bonders: William Watters, 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 EECOKDS OF THE REVOLUTION. 495 
 
 1781 Young Crom-well. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 10. 
 Jul. 16 Crew: 45. Bond: $20,000. Master: William 
 
 Reed. 
 Bonders: William Reed, Norwich. AVilliam Coit, jr., Norwich. 
 
 John Alden, Lebanon. 
 Owners: ,7i>r^eph Williams & Co. [Norwich]. ' 
 
 Witnesses: Hooker St. John, Ebenezer Mead. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 52 
 
 1781 Young CromAvell. Connecticut schooner. Guns: 12. 
 Nov. 6 Crew: -lo. Bond: $20,000. Master: John 
 
 Cook. 
 Bonders: John Ctook, Seth Harding, New London, and Elisha 
 
 Colt, New London County. 
 Owners: Joseph Williams & Co. [Norwich]. 
 Witnesses: John Porter, Isaac Fitch. 
 
 0. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 51 
 
 1782 Young Lion. Connecticut Galley. Guns: 4. Crew: 25. 
 Jul. 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: 16. Crew: 
 Sep. 9 30. Bond: 120,000. Master: Gilbert de La 
 
 Roche. 
 Bonders: G[ilbert] de La Roche [Philadelphia?]. John ^Nluir, 
 
 Annapolis. 
 Owners: Lacaze and ilallet, Philadelphia. 
 Witness: T[homas] Johnson, jr. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 55 
 
 17S0 Zephyr. Ma^^sachusetts Brigantine. Guns: 4. Crew: 
 Nov. 8 15. Bond: $20,000. Master: George Lane. 
 
 Bonders: George Lane [Boston]. Ebenezer Lane, Boston. Ne- 
 
 hemiah Somes, Boston. 
 Owner: Ebenezer Lane, Boston. 
 
 Witnesses: William W. Parsons, Gibson Parsons, Moses Green- 
 leaf. 
 
 C. C. 196, vol. 16, p. 56 
 
INDEX 
 
 A. 
 
 Abacoa, 44, 46. 
 
 Abel, Elijah, 293, 302, 463. 
 
 Abel, Joseph, 2;i3, 323, 414, 420, 437. 
 
 Abingdon, sloop, 217. 
 
 Accounts, continental agents, 134, 208. 
 
 Achilles, brigantine, 217. 
 
 AcUir, brig, 218; brigantine, 218, 219; 
 sloop, 28, 103, 104, 118, 119, 121, 154, 
 168, 217, 218, 219. 
 
 Adams, Caleb G., 456. 
 
 Adams, Daniel, 9, 311, 377. 
 
 Adams, Jacob, 391. 
 
 Adams, John, 249, 277, 300, 301, 317. 
 
 Adams, Nathaniel, 36, 47, 50. 
 
 Adams, Robert, 224, 441. 
 
 Adams, Samuel, 93, 377. 
 
 Adams, Thomas, 269, 348, 442. 
 
 Adams, William, 106. 
 
 Adams & Dexter, 370. 
 
 Adams, sloop, 219. 
 
 Adamson, John, 41. 
 
 Addison, John, 406. 
 
 Addition, schooner, 219, 220. 
 
 Adelon, Pierre, 257, 366. 
 
 Adkison, John, 345. 
 
 Admiral Zoutman, ship, 220. 
 
 Admiralty, Board of, 121, 127, 148, 154; 
 money for, 127, 130, 151, 153, 154, 157; 
 commercial business, 134; constitu- 
 tion of, 137, 164; siiiaries, 174, 176; 
 seal, 181; court, 178. 
 
 Adriana, brigantine, 220; sloop, 220. 
 
 Adventure, brig, 194, 221, 222; brigantine, 
 154, 156, 221; galley, 222; schooner, 
 221,222; ship, 221, 222. 
 
 Adventurous Fixliernum, schooner, 222. 
 
 Aiken, Mathew, 350. 
 
 Ajax, brigantine, 223. 
 
 Albertson, Thomas, lieut., 19, 20, 39. 
 
 Albouy, Leonard, 106. 
 
 Alcide, 162, 163. 
 
 Alcock, Mansel, 275. 
 5212—06 32 
 
 Alcorn, Robert, 220. 
 
 Alden, John, 264, 269^ :!21, 344, 360, 
 
 379, 393, 414, 415, 426, 454, 459, 
 
 474, 495. 
 Alden, Jonathan, 360. 
 Alden, William, 225. 
 Alexander, Charles, captain, 30, 42, 
 
 218, 280. 
 Alexander, Giles, 431. 
 Alexanda-, brigantine, 223, 224; ship, 
 Alfred, 22, 24, 28, 34, 39, 71, 72. 
 Algiers, American prisoners at, 161. 
 
 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, 
 
 126, 128, 138, 145, 146, 153, 1.54, 
 
 156, 160, 161, 162, 164, 165, 180, 
 
 183, 187, 188, 191, 193, 194, 195, 
 
 200, 201, 202, 203, 205, 209, 210, 
 
 213. 
 AUibone, William, 237, 315, 348, 349, 
 
 476. 
 Alline, Henry, 467. 
 Allon, Thomas, 231, 312, 398. 
 Alphen, sloop, 224. 
 Alsop, John, 204. 
 Ambrose, Israel, 11. 
 America, military situation, 19. 
 Amerira, 128, 129, 130, 133, 137, 138, 
 
 145, 147, 152, 155, 166, 169, 179, 
 
 192, 224. 
 American, ship, 224. 
 American Hero, ship, 225. 
 A)iii!rican Revenue, sloop, 225. 
 Amiable Elizabeth, V , 194, 195, 197, 
 
 204. 
 
 497 
 
 374, 
 473, 
 
 53, 
 
 116, 
 155, 
 182, 
 196, 
 211, 
 
 359, 
 
 144, 
 181, 
 
 203, 
 
498 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Amigosdel Pays, ship, 226. 
 
 Amory, Jonathan, 281, 441. 
 
 Amphitrite, ship, 226. 
 
 Anable, Cornelius, 66. 
 
 Anderson, Ephraim, 14. 
 
 Anderson, James, 119, 326. 
 
 Anderson, John, 422. 
 
 Anderson & Co., 318. 
 
 Andrea Dona, 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, 265, 303, 337, 392. 
 
 Anna, 195. 
 
 Annable, Cornelius, 304. 
 
 Annapolis, sloop, 226. 
 
 Anne, ship, 226. 
 
 Annett, 'ship, 227. 
 
 Anonymous vessels, 227. 
 
 Antelope, brigantine, 228; schooner, 227, 
 22S; ship, 228. 
 
 Anthony, Hezekiah, 330. 
 
 Antigua, 121. 
 
 Aidi Smuggler, galley, 228. 
 
 Aali Traitor, boat, 228. 
 
 Apollo, ship, 229. 
 
 Appeals, committee on, continental con- 
 gress, 92; from Xew Hampshire 
 courts, 124; court of, 131, 144, 209, 210. 
 
 Appleton, John, 460. 
 
 Appleton, Thomas, 374, 447. 
 
 Arbulu, Juan Joseph de, 226. 
 
 Arbuthnot, Jlarriot, 114. 
 
 Archer, John, 285, 302. 
 
 Argo, 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, George, 261, 377. 
 Ashmead, John, 101, 108, 114, 123, 137, 
 
 226, 279, 395. 
 Ashton, Benjamin, 396. 
 Ashton, Jacob, 219, 269, 291, 357. 
 Assurance, sloop, 230. 
 Aslrea, ship, 230. 
 Atalanta, brig, 230. 
 Athbuoy, John, 343. 
 Atkins, Henry, 284. 
 Atkins, Joseph, 338, 422. 
 Atkins, Nathaniel, 400. 
 Atkinson, George, 390. 
 Atkinson, John. See Adkison. 
 Atwood, Ebenezer, 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. 
 Avery, John, 11, 18, 246, 261, 378, 396, 
 
 466. 
 Avery, Samuel, 479. 
 Avery, William, 221. 
 Ayer, Elijah, 330, 448. 
 Ayer, 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. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 499 
 
 Bal)8on, Zobulon, 267, 449. 
 
 BdccJiiix, briK, -'il. 
 
 BachekU^r, Suiuuel, 314. 
 
 Hdihelor, sc-hooner, 281. 
 
 Backus, Elieiu'/.t^r, jr., 240. 
 
 Bacon, Edward, jr., L'L'l2. 
 
 Badoork, John, .'tor), 306. 
 
 Badcock, Joseph, 425. 
 
 Bagley, Philip, L'77. 
 
 Bagnall, Roburt, 265. 
 
 Bailey, ICdward, 196. 
 
 Bailey, Nathan, jr., 280. 
 
 Bailey, Samuel, 431. 
 
 llaily, Saiiuu'l, IT)!). 
 
 Baker, Benjamin, 275. 
 
 Baker, Frederick, 3:!4. 
 
 Baker, (ieorge, 23<j. 
 
 Baker, Hugh, 4:!t/. 
 
 Baker, John, 230, 388, 413, 441, 494. 
 
 Baker, Joshua, 473. 
 
 Baker, Luke, 334, 475. 
 
 Baker, Ricliard, 227, 321, 444. 
 
 Baker, Samuel, 354. 
 
 Bakei-, Thomas, 339. 
 
 Baker, William, jr., 446. 
 
 Baker tt Blow, 227, 260, 406, 422, 444. 
 
 473, 486, 494. 
 Baleh, Benjamin, 240, 331, 452. 
 Baldew|iii, Joseph, 294. 
 Baldwin, John, Lieut, 16, 2S, 33. 
 Baldwin, William, 337, 475. 
 Baldwyn, John, .'wO. 
 Ball, John, 305, 306. 
 Ball, Joseph, 250, 375. 
 Ball, Samuel, 375, 431. 
 Ball, WiUiam, 287. 
 Ballard, ICdward, 383. 
 Balliet, Stephen, 386. 
 Baltimore, stores, SI, 97; commerce of, 98. 
 Bdlliiiion; 57, 59, (i3, (i7, (i9, 71, 115, 231, 
 
 232. 
 Baltimore Hero, schooner, 232; .-loop, 232. 
 Banks, John, 244, 324, 347, 3(il, 397,493. 
 
 (See also Hunter, Banks it Co. ) 
 Banks, Henry, 273, 324, 397, 473, 493. 
 Banks, William, 421, 464. 
 luiiiter, sloop, 232. 
 Baralett, Kliphus, 304. 
 Barbaroux, John, 329. 
 Barliary States, 206, 209, 210. 
 Barbe, AVyatt S. .SVc St. Barbe. 
 Barber, (ieorije, 296. 
 Earlier, Nathaniel, 262, 272, 283, 430. 
 Barclay, John, 220, 237, 238, 27s. 
 
 Barclay, Thomas, 190, 193, 195, 196, 199, 
 205, 237. 
 
 Barker, Robert, 268. 
 
 Barlow, Levi, 461. 
 
 Barnaby, John, 369. 
 
 Barnaby, Richard, 221. 
 
 Barnard, Ebenezer, jr., 364, 429, 430. 
 
 Barnard, Joseph, 44(.). 
 
 Barnard, Thomas, 419. 
 
 Barnard, Tristram, 388, 425, 486. 
 
 Barnes, David L., 288. 
 
 Barnes, Samuel, Ii32. 
 
 Barney, Joshua, 153, 154, 202, 227, 348. 
 
 Barr, James, 118, 119, 397, 448. 
 
 r.arr, John, 264. 
 
 Barr(5, 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, 1S7, 18,s, 190, 191, 193, 194, 197, 
 199, 203, 205,209, 265; letter book, 
 195. 
 
 Bartholomew, John, 221, 388. 
 
 Bartlett, Abraham, 256. 
 
 Bartlett, Amlirose, 243. 
 
 Bartlett, Benjamin, 237, 284. 
 
 Bartlett, Isaac, 365. 
 
 Bartlett, John, 437. 
 
 Bartlett, Joseph, 307. 
 
 Bartlett, Nicholas, 222. 
 
 Bartlett, Samuel, 458, 467. 
 
 Bartlett, AValter Prue, 2:«1, 257, 297, .■122, 
 377, 396. 
 
 Bartlett, William, 23, 24,40,290,373,394, 
 408, 436, 487, 488, 491, 492. 
 
 Bartlett & George, 40. 
 
 Barto, Francis Xavier de, 61. 
 
 Barton, Samuel, 303. 
 
 Barton, AVilliam, 315, 354. 
 
 Basden, Henry, 391. 
 
 Basden, Joseph, 106. 
 
 Bass, Joseph, 2(>8. 
 
 Bassett, Barakiah, 288. 
 
 Bassett, Thornton, 400. 
 
 Batchelder, Samuel, 391, 395, 458. 
 
 Batcheldor, Caleb D., 293. 
 
 Batchelder, Josiah, 293. 
 
 Batchdur, ship, 232. 
 
 Bates, David, 346, 435. 
 
 Bates, Jonathan, 238. 
 
500 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Bates, Laban, 473. 
 
 Batty, George, 397. 
 
 Baxter, James. (Sie Baxter, John. ) 
 
 Baxter, John, 338, 478. 
 
 Bay, Hugh, 452. 
 
 Bayard, Andrew, 336, 349, 392. 
 
 Bayard, John, 417, 430, 436. 
 
 Bayley, 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, 121, 122, 124. 
 
 Beaujou, Anthony, 123. 
 
 Betirer, ship, 233; sloop, 232, 233. 
 
 Beck, James, 265. 
 
 Becket, John, 468. 
 
 Beckett, Retier, 331, 441. 
 
 Bee, Thomas, 254, 373. 
 
 Beebe, Edward, 219. 
 
 Beggars Benlson, .schooner, 233. 
 
 Belcher, John, 298. 
 
 Be/isarius, 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. 
 
 Bellona, ship, 234. 
 
 Belt, James, 376, 396. 
 
 Benezet, Philip, 279, 457. 
 
 Benezet, Stephen, 462, 484. 
 
 Bennet, Joseph, 260, 327. 
 
 Bennington, sloop, 234. 
 
 Benson, Francis, 275. 
 
 Benson, George, 223. 
 
 Benson, Thomas, 362, 364. 
 
 Bently, Nathaniel, 231, 458. 
 
 Benton, 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. 
 
 Betsey ^(nd Anne, sloop, 12. 
 
 Betsey cC- Sally, schooner, 238. 
 
 Betty, 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. 
 Bidwell, Benjamin, 346. 
 Biers, John, 413. 
 Bigdom, Daniel, 328. . 
 Bigelow, Daniel, 267, 269, 271, 274, 309, 
 
 329, 342, 368, 426, 447. 
 Bigham, John, 336. 
 Bill, Ephraim, 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. 
 Bishop, 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. 
 Black Sloven, schooner, 240. 
 Black Snake, boat, 241; schooner, 240; 
 
 sloop, 240. 
 Black Prince, brig, 239; brigantine, 240.. 
 Black Princess, snow, 240. 
 Blackbird, schooner, 239. 
 Blackden. {(See Blackler. ) 
 Blackler, John, 482. 
 Blackman, David, 486. 
 Blackmer, Salisbury, 492. 
 Blagge, John, 293. 
 Blagge, S— , 353. 
 Blair, Archibald, 194, 227, 246, 278, 331, 
 
 400, 405, 411, 415, 422, 442, 444, 472, 
 
 473, 492, 494. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 501 
 
 Blair, James, 319, 339, 461'. 
 
 Blair, Richard, 352. 
 
 Blake, John, 243. 
 
 Blakea & Sawyer, 390. 
 
 Blanchard, Edward, 343. 
 
 Blanchard, Jonathan, 221, 2.33. 
 
 Blanchard, Joshua, jr., 440, 441. 
 
 Blanchard, Samuel, 3.55, 3S5. 
 
 Blanchard, Thomas, 224. 
 
 Blanco, Pedro, 90, 91, 105. 
 
 Bland, Theodorii'k, 154. 
 
 Blankingship, (lr(ir>;r, 446. 
 
 Bleecker, Barent, 374, 447. 
 
 Blom, Richard, 471. 
 
 Bloom, schooner, 241. 
 
 Blotusoiii, schooner, 241; sliiiip, 241. 
 
 Blow, Richard, 422. (,V,v also Baker iV; 
 Blow.) 
 
 Blue JNlountain, 160. 
 
 Blundell, Thomas, 476. 
 
 Boardley, William, 51. 
 
 Boardman, Francis, 264, 349, 432, 474. 
 
 Boardman, Jacob, 455. 
 
 Bciardman, OfRn, jr., 369. 
 
 Boardman, Thomas, 330. 
 
 Bodwine, John, 319. 
 
 Boit, John, 348. 
 
 Bolkom, Elias, 303. 
 
 Bonamy, Augustine, 36,8. 
 
 Bond, William, 470. 
 
 Bond, letters of marque, 141. 
 
 Boh Jhiiiiiiic Richard, 153, 154, 189, 191, 
 209, 213. 
 
 Bonier, James, 245. 
 
 Booker, Edward, 244. 
 
 Bordman, Samuel, 334, 350. 
 
 Bortar, Martial, 298. 
 
 Boston, prizes to be sent to, 13; exi'css of 
 prizes, 140; shipbuilding, 38; sup- 
 plies, 63; consul of France, 96. 
 
 Boston, frigate, 17, IS, 74, 76, 78, 101, 108, 
 109,110, 117, 123, 139, 141, 169. 
 
 Boxtoii J'aclii, brig:uitine, 242, 
 
 Bostwich, Samuel, 457. 
 
 Boucher, John Thomas, 224. 
 
 Boiirhoti, n\\ 120, 128, 130, 136, 138, 140, 
 144, 145, 148. 
 
 Bourne, Shearjashell, 14, 19, 36, 49, 50, 
 51, 58, 202, 203. 
 
 Bowditcli, Ilalibarken K., 474. 
 
 Bowdoin, Preesou, 324. 
 
 Bowdoin, Smith, Hunter i>i Co., 324, 325. 
 
 Bowe, Nicholas, 29S. 
 
 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, _2i5,'2-r7, 248, 303, 326, 
 
 360, 402, 427, 429, 440, 448, 451; sec 
 
 also Lux, Bowley & Co. 
 Boyd, John P., 380. 
 Boyd, Joseph Coffin, 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, 80, 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, Hezekiah, 455. 
 Brainerd, Shubael, 304. 
 Bramlile, John, 342. 
 Bransl)y, 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, iMartin, 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, 425, 
 
 462. 
 Brick, Joshua, 325. 
 Bridges, Isaac, 391. 
 Bridges, Robert, 217, 254, 317, 325, 351, 
 
 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, Eobert, 257. 
 Britannica, 195. 
 Britton, William, 232. 
 Broader, Bartholomew, 284. 
 Brock way, Thomas, 494. 
 Brook, Samuel, 492. 
 Brook, Samuel F., jr., 219. 
 Brookhouse, Nathaniel, 253, 262, 363, 378, 
 
 462, 468. 
 Brooks, David, 279, 323, 453. 
 Brooks, John, 187, 342, 362, 363, 435, 
 
 475, 483. 
 Brooks, Lemuel, 307. 
 Brooks, Samuel, 327, 376. 
 Broome, sloop, 242. 
 
 BrCome, John, 219, 232, 311, 314, 385, 489. 
 Broome, Samuel, 219, 223, 232, 233, 242, 
 
 245, 280, 311, 314, 316, 358, 385, 393, 
 
 394, 441, 464. 
 Brown, Andrew, 281. 
 Brown, Bartholomew, 269. 
 Brown, Bristol, 494. 
 Brown, Daniel, 255. 
 Brown, Elisha, 235. 
 Brown, Enoch, 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, 387, 
 
 351, 471. 
 Brown, John Wood, 439. 
 
 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. 
 Brown, Thomas, 352, 377, 471, 494. 
 Brown, William, 218, 263, 310, 317. 
 Browne, William, 285, 301. 
 Bruce, John, 265. 
 Bruce, Stephen, 228, 248, 278, 431. 
 Brumfield&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. 
 Buckland, Stephen, 433. 
 Buckley, John, 182. 
 Buckley, Joseph, 379. 
 Buckram, 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. 
 Bnffington, Nehemiah, 290, 394. 
 BufBnton, John, 385. 
 BufEnton, Jonathan, 427, 478. 
 Buisson, Joseph, 417, 418, 480. 
 Bulfinch, Samuel, 290. 
 Bulkeley, J. B., 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, 346. 
 
 Bull, Manaen, 467. 
 
 Bull, Thomas, 431. 
 
 Bull, William, 392, 431, 438, 491. 
 
 BuUen, John, 237, 385. 
 
 Bullock, J—, 218. 
 
 Bumpmore, William, 222. 
 
 Bunce, William, 3'22. 
 
 Bunker Hill, schooner, 244. 
 
 Bunner, Andrew, '252, 325. 
 
 Bunner, George, 255, 319, 418. 
 
 Bunner, Murray & Co., 252, 386, 470. 
 
 Burbeck, William, 474. 
 
 Burchmore, Francis, 269. 
 
 Burchmore, G— , 307, 451. 
 
 Burchmore, John, 363, 476. 
 
 Burchmore, Zachariah, 415. 
 
 Burd, brigantine, 244'. 
 
 Burditt, David, 468. 
 
 Burdox, Stephen, 290. 
 
 Burges, Joshua, 298, 431. 
 
 Burke, John, 271. 
 
 Burke, William, 69, 71, 72, 74, 81, 310, 417. 
 
 Burkmar, Thomas, 354. 
 
 Burks, Samuel, 347. 
 
 Burling, 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, 276. 
 
 C. 
 
 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. 
 C.Tsar, 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;~550, 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 & C^aldwell. ) 
 Caldwell, William, 436. 
 Calef, John, 388. 
 Calhoun, James, 385. 
 Call, John, 458. 
 Callender, Elisha, 272. 
 Callender, Joseph, 272, 374. 
 
 Callender, , captain, 163. 
 
 Canihcrntell, ship, 245. 
 
 Camden, schooner, 245. 
 
 Campbell, Andrew, 387. 
 
 Campbell, Daniel, 457, 484. 
 
 Campbell, David, 289, 363. 
 
 Campbell, James, 37, 2S2, 465. 
 
 Campbell, John, 372, 378, 408, 457. 
 
 Campbell, Joseph, 247. 
 
 Campbell, William, 244, 316, 456. 
 
 Canada, British vessels, 149. 
 
 Cane, Robert, 305. 
 
 Cannon, 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's Sevenge, boat, 246. 
 
 Capron, William, 225. 
 
 Captain, brigantine, 246. 
 
 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, AVilliam, 240. 
 
 Carnes, Anthony, 185. 
 
 Carnes, John, 394, 396, 420. 
 
 Carnes, Lewis, 255, 828, 449, 457. 
 
 Carnes, Thomas, 449. 
 
 Carnes, 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, JIary, 60. 
 
 Casey, Silas, 383. 
 
 Casey, Thomas, 60. 
 
 Cassan, Samuel, 445, 484. 
 
 Cassan, Uriah, 425. 
 
 Cassin, John, 389. 
 
 Castle, Joy, 267. 
 
 Caswell, Richard, governor, 26 
 
 Cat, schooner, 246, 247. 
 
 Catchall, schooner, 247. 
 
 Cathcart, John, 283, 473. 
 
 Catherina, 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. 
 
 Caulfield, Robert, 232, 245, 278. 
 
 Cause, John, 421. 
 
 Cazneau, Samuel, 247, 355, 393, 420, 446, 
 456. 
 
 Cecil, Charles, 238. 
 
 Centunou, capture of, 162, 163; letter of 
 
 marque, 248. 
 Ceronio, Angel, 264. 
 Ceronio, Stephen, 25. 
 Chace, brigantine, 249. 
 Chace, Samuel, jr., 225. 
 Chadbourn, J. C, 439. 
 Chadwick, Gear, 286, 299, 435. 
 Chadwick, Kathaniel, 442. 
 Challis, Gideon, 274. 
 Chaloche, Ren^, 231, 376. 
 Chaloner, William, 488. 
 Chamberlain, R — , 475. 
 Chamberlain, Timothy, 462, 482. 
 Chamberlain & Co., 443. 
 Chamberlaine, James, 472. 
 Chambers, James, 447. 
 Champion, 114. 
 
 Champlin, Lodowick, 324, 443. 
 Champlin, Samuel, 225, 286. 
 Champlin, Samuel, jr., 225. 
 Champlin, Thomas, 316. 
 Chance, boat, 249; prize brigantine, 116; 
 
 schooner, 250; sloop, 249. 
 Chandler, Joseph, 397. 
 Chapin, Hiram, 344. 
 Chaplain of Navy, 107 
 Chaple, William, 275. 
 Chapman, Jabez, 279. 
 Chapman, Jonathan. (See Chipman.) 
 Chapman, Joseph, 353, 465, 466. 
 Charleston, S. C, expedition against, 95, 
 
 101; officers taken, 150. 
 Charming Amelia, brigantine, 251. 
 Charming Molly, brigantine, 251. 
 Charming Polly, brigantine, 252. 
 Charming Snlhi, ship, 252. 
 Chase, Abner, 258, 480. 
 Chase, Joseph, 222. 
 Chase, Joshua, 259. 
 Chase, ]\Ioses, 247. / 
 Chase, Samuel, 239, 250, 296, 299, 321, 
 
 346, 366, 369, 424, 469, 481 
 Chase, 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. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 505 
 
 Chevalier de La Luzerne, cutter, 253; ship, 
 253. 
 
 Chew, Benjamin, 252, 465. 
 
 Chew, Nathaniel, 489. 
 
 Chew, Samuel, 375; captain, 48, 71. 
 
 Oheyney, Daniel, 346. 
 
 Chichester, Hugh, 287. [See also Chis- 
 holm. ) 
 
 Chilcott, Eichard, 269. 
 
 Chimire, frigate, 80, 89, 142. 
 
 Chipman, John, 264. 
 
 Chipman, Jonathan, 377. 
 
 Chisholm, Hugh, 268. {,see also Chi- 
 chester. ) 
 
 Chlemaker, John. {See Slemaker. ) 
 
 Christie, John, 452, 453. 
 
 Christophers, Joseph, 431. 
 
 Church, Edward, 238. 
 
 Church, Charles, 227. 
 
 Church, George, 360, 469. 
 
 Church, James, 347, 877, 384, 389, 429, 
 484, 489, 491. 
 
 Churchill, David, 330. 
 
 Churchill, Joseph, 330. 
 
 Civil Usage, schooner, 253. 
 
 Claghorn, George, 227. 
 
 Claghorn, William, 488. 
 
 Clap, Supply, 299. 
 
 Clark, Elisha, 271, 282, 434. 
 
 Clark, Ichabod, 281. 
 
 Clark, Jacob, 448. 
 
 Clark, James, 438. 
 
 Clark, Jerome, 453. 
 
 Clark, John, 225, 351. 
 
 Clark, John Innes, 341, 342, 466. 
 
 Clark, Lardner, 282, 433, 4,34. 
 
 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, 262, 389. 
 
 Clarkson, Matthew, 259, 382, 389, 401, 
 452, 453. 
 
 Clarkson, Matthew M., 228. 
 
 Clarkson & Co., 262. 
 
 Clay, Stephen, 353, 379. 
 
 Clayton, Pemberton, 279. 
 
 Cleveland, Stephen, captain, 14, 98, 100, 
 102, 104. 
 
 Cleverly, Stephen, 247. 
 
 Clifton, James, 251, 262, 329, 485. 
 
 Clinton. {See Governor Clinton.) 
 
 Clothing by Alliance, 164, 168. 
 
 Cloness, Joseph, 301. 
 
 Cloon, John, 406. 
 
 Clough, Nathaniel, 427. 
 
 Clough, Thomas, 450. 
 
 Clouston, Thomas, 228. 
 
 Cloutman, Henry, 261. 
 
 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. 
 
 Cobb, Benjamin, 490. 
 
 Cobb, William W., 462. 
 
 Coburn, 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, 363. 
 
 Codman, John, 110, 236, 237, 242, 256, 
 
 284, 367, 387, 466, 4g5. 
 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, 406. 
 Coffin, Joseph, 236, 375. 
 Coffin, Samuel, 289, 330, 431. 
 Coffin, Tristram, 210, 242, 293, 333, 380, 
 
 425, 436, 460. 
 Coffin, William, 224. 
 Cogdill, brigantine, 253. 
 Coggeshall, John, 383. 
 Coggeshall, Mehitabel, 432. 
 Cogswell, James, 432. 
 Colt, 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. 
 
 CoUings, 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. 
 
 Cornel, 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 D. Galvez, brigantine, 257. 
 {See also General Galvez. ) 
 
 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; sale of 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 Spy, 181. 
 
 Connell, William, 237, 340, 484. 
 
 Connelly, John, 238. 
 
 Oonnely, Robert, 477. 
 
 Conner, James, 423. 
 
 Conner, Walter, 464. 
 
 Connor, Benjamin, 336, 380, 442. 
 
 Connor, John, 173. 
 
 Constant, brigantine, 259. 
 
 Constantine, John, 273. 
 
 Conquerant, boat, 259. 
 
 Conqueror, 52. 
 
 Consul of France, Boston, 96; Alexandria, 
 
 109. , 
 Convention, brig, 80. 
 Convers, Joshua, 473. 
 Convoys, 9, 13, 54, 160. 
 Conway, John, 370, 426. 
 Conway, 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, f?amuel, 261, 387. 
 Cooke, Stephen, 422. 
 Coolidge, Benjamin, 241, 488. 
 Coolidge, Caleb, 421. 
 Coolidge, Jonathan, 487. 
 Coolidge, Joseph, 397. 
 Coombes, Ebenezer, 304. 
 Coombs, John, 363, 465, 491. 
 Coombs, Josiah, 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. 
 
 507 
 
 Ooiry, Robert, .'i5'J. 
 
 Costollo, Matthew, 101. 
 
 Coteswortliy, Samuel, jr.. 440. 
 
 Cotton, (.loorgo. (.Sr Catton. ) 
 
 Cotton, John, 368. 
 
 Cotton, tSauuK'l, 300. 
 
 Coulston, ,lohn, L'S7, 318. 
 
 Couiitdidrafxr, 2ti0. 
 
 Coniit iV JC.ildiiiij, schooner, 12(U; shiji, -lil. 
 
 Countorfoits, ai>paratus for, 116, 139. 
 
 Couulfsx of VIa)ibm:i/, 187. 
 
 (l)i(»/(W of Scarborough, 145. 
 
 Courtonay, llorcules, 3.53. 
 
 Courtor, Harmon, 74, 3-5, 35ti, ;!57, .'iSci. | 
 
 Courts, admiralty, 173, 17S. 
 
 Courts martial, 187, IViO. 
 
 Coutts, Reuben, 4;il'. 
 
 Coward, William, 339, ;;69. 465. 
 
 Cowell, Kifhard, 383. 
 
 Cowpor, ,Tohn, 199. 
 
 Cowper, W'olls c'i Co., 494. 
 
 Cowpers it Co., 384. 
 
 Cowporthwait, .loseph, 465. 
 
 Cox, licnjamin, 475. 
 
 Cox, Isaac, 3.50, 392, 435. 
 
 Cox, John, 249, 344, 347. 
 
 Cox, Paul, 237, 25(i. 
 
 Cox, Thomas, .304, 471. 
 
 Craft, Nathaniel, 491, 
 
 Cral't.s, John, 322. 
 
 Crafts, Thomas, 423. 
 
 Crafts, William, jr., 283, 294, 385, 410, 
 
 422. 
 Craig. Adam, 324. 
 Craig. James, 10, 218, 305, 30t!, 316, 455, 
 
 456, 472. 
 Ci-aig, John, 218, 219, 431, 472, 480. 
 Craig, Thomas, 390, 447. 
 Craige, Andi-ew, 399. 
 Craige. Robert, 2.'!4, 371, 380. 
 Cnuidal, Philip, 446. 
 Crane, Hezekiah, 45.3. 
 Crane, Saumel, 279. 
 Crary, Humphrey, 240, 384, 415. 
 Crawbey, .\braham, 4.37. 
 Crawford, Benjamin, 401. 
 Crawford, (iideon, jr.. 223. 
 Crawford, James, 220. 417. 434, 474, 489. 
 Crawford, John, 425. 
 Crawley, Abraham, ,342. 
 Creed, William, 28.3, 350, .3i!8, 410. 
 
 Crenis, , lieut. eol., 90. 
 
 Croeker. Kbenezer, 453. 
 Crocker, William. 345. 
 
 Crockett, Benjamin, 232, 450. 
 
 Crockett, John, 232, 243, 244, 359, 367. 
 
 {Sre also Van Bibber & Crockett.) 
 Croel, Aaron, 311, 446. 
 Croel, Samuel, 310, 420, 481. 
 Croft, Foster, 387. 
 Croft, William, jr., 234. 
 Croker, .\un, 464. 
 
 Crookshanks, Charles, 238, 278, 369, 408. 
 Crosby, Edward, 19, 49. 
 Cross, George, 324, 361. 
 Cross, John, 243. 
 Cross, Nathaniel, 439. 
 Cross, Ralph, 439, 463. 
 Cross, Stephen, 439, 463. . 
 Cross, William, 439. 
 Crowell, Elisha, 251. 
 Crowell, Hezekiah, 271, 297. 
 Crowly, Charles, 149, 467. 
 Crowninshield, Benjamin, 372. 
 Crowninshield, Geoi-ge, 183, 184, 225, 285. 
 Cruisers, 74. 
 Crust, Foster, 236. 
 Cummin, Thomas, 485. 
 Cummings, John, 444. 
 Cunningham, Conielius, 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, Sauuiel B., 374, 454, 492. 
 Cunningham, William, 492. 
 Curry, Elisha, 377. 
 Cm-son, 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. 
 Cushing, Jeremiah, 259. 
 Cushing, John, 336. 
 Cushing, Nathan, 102, 103. 
 Cushing, Robert, 269, 405. 
 Cushing, Thomas, 17, 56, 64, 405. 
 Cushing & White, 436. 
 Custis, Edmond, 103. 
 Cutler, David, 224. 293. 302, 330. 
 Cutler, James, 408. 
 Cutler, John, 252. 
 
 Cnlttr, brigantine, 261-. schooner, 261. 
 Cutting, Nathaniel, 281, 343. 
 Cutting, J. B., 394. 
 Ciiriit', ship, 261, 262. 
 
508 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 D. 
 
 Daccaretta, John, 382. 
 
 Daggett or Doggett, Samuel, 387, 421, 425. 
 
 Dakin, Thomas, 329. 
 
 Dale, Richard, 181, 182, 424. 
 
 Dall, John, 242, 269, 297, 322, 334, 335, 
 370, 419, 427, 481. 
 
 Dall, William, 283. 
 
 Dalling, Thomas, 314, 381, 460. 
 
 Dalton, Tristram, 228, 236, 287, 298, 330, 
 375. 
 
 Dames, George, 237. 
 
 Dana, Francis, 93, 94. 
 
 Dana, Samuel W., 252, 348, 484, 491. 
 
 Dandridge, John, 321. 
 
 Dandridge, John, 281, 320, 373, 374, 397, 
 441. 
 
 Bandy, brigantine, 262. 
 
 Daniels, Joseph, 430. 
 
 Daphne, 130, 142. 
 
 Darbey, Joseph, 338. 
 
 Darbey & Nichols, 410. 
 
 Darby, Daniel, 342, 402. 
 
 Darby & White, 361. 
 
 Darnel, Henry, 277, 336. 
 
 Darragh, Charles, 339. 
 
 Dart, brigantine, 262; schooner, 262, 263. 
 
 Dashiel, Benjamin, 299. 
 
 Dashiell, Charles, 409. 
 
 Dashiell, Joseph, 271. 
 
 Dashiell, Robert, 234, 367. 
 
 Dauphin, brig, 263. 
 
 Davan, John, 298. 
 
 Davenport, Abraham, 271, 297. 
 
 Davenport, Anthony, 330, 431. 
 
 Davenport, Deborah, 4.32. 
 
 Davenport, John, 274, 329, 358, 360, 432, 
 485. 
 
 David, John, captain, 52. 
 
 Davidson, John, 224, 234, 239, 241, 243, 
 271, 276, 278, 299, 304, 311, 312, 326, 
 329, 333, 334, 339, 353, 376, 378, 379, 
 395, 396, 398, 402, 409, 412, 419, 434, 
 443, 451, 459, 460, 469, 470, 479, 481, 
 487. 
 
 Davis, Abraham, 296, 345. 
 
 Davis, Benjamin, jr., 220, 241, 272, 440. 
 
 Davis, Caleb, 297. 
 
 Davis, Edward, 271, 283, 407. 
 
 Davis, Elias, 291 , 412. 
 
 Davis, James, 433. 
 
 Davis, Jenkin, 326. 
 
 Davis, Joshua, 479. 
 
 Davis, Robert, 259, 280, 374, 458. 
 
 Davis, Samuel, 224. 
 
 Davis, Solomon, 271, 407. 
 
 Davis, Thomas, 262, 441. 
 
 Davis, William, 10, 227, 283, 301, 407, 456. 
 
 Davison, Alpheus, 399. 
 
 Davison, Samuel, 292, 313, 321, 336. 
 
 Dawes, Thomas, jr., 170, 419. 
 
 Dawes, William, jr., 354. 
 
 Dawson, ^lichael, 464. 
 
 Dawson, Thomas, 443. 
 
 Day, Peter, 218, 283, 364. 
 
 Day, Samuel, 303. 
 
 Day, William, 494. 
 
 Dayton, Ebenezer, 346, 467. 
 
 Deakins, O'Neal & Co., 356. 
 
 Deal, Richard. (&eDale. ) 
 
 Dean, Jonathan, 281. 
 
 Dean, Joseph, 249, 258, 337. 
 
 Dean, Stewart, 406. 
 
 Deane, Barnabas, 16, 263, 370, 392, 489. 
 
 Deane, 83, 85, 103, 104, 108, 110, 117, 123, 
 
 133, 134, 136, 139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 
 
 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 155, 156, 157, 
 
 158, 159, 161; letters of marque, 263. 
 Deaniel, William, 331. 
 Deburk, Thomas, 336, 350. 
 Decatur, Stephen, 254, 286, 438, 445, 449. 
 Deering, Nathaniel, 300, 302, 482, 483. 
 Defence, brigantine, 264; ship, 263, 264. 
 J3e^ance, boat, 265; brigantine, 264; sloop, 
 
 264. 
 Degge, James Arthur, 146, 156, 165, 171, 
 
 365. 
 Deggett, William, 269. 
 De Hart, Jacob, 274, 357, 373, 401. 
 
 De Lamothe, , 376. 
 
 Deland, Thorndike, 269. 
 
 Delany, Sharp, 423. 
 
 Delap, Samuel and John H., 14, 20, 25. 
 
 Delaware Bay and River, British ships, 
 
 33, 46, 50; full of ice, 36; defence, 
 
 48, 53. 
 Delaware, 29, 30, 31, 42; letters of marque, 
 
 265. 
 Delight, brig, 267 ; brigantine, 266 ; 
 
 schooner, 266, 267; sloop, 266. 
 De Luce, William, 245, 259, 260, 272, 335. 
 Demick, Joseph, 288. 
 Deming, Israel, 489. 
 Deming, Jonathan, & Co., 304. 
 Deming, Samuel, 298, 302. 
 Demont, Jan, 267. 
 Denison, Jed, 471. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 509 
 
 Denmark, Jones's prizes, 144. 
 
 Denurt, Mark, 368. 
 
 neniiett, I'^phraim, 300. 
 
 I>ennii', Samuel, jr., 4'2'2. 
 
 neniiio, Thomas, 228, 229, 2;^, 3;«, 340, 
 
 407, 431. 
 Deimie, William, 400. 
 (Vnning, William, 134. 
 Doiinis, Henry, 493. 
 Dennis, Joseph, 2(17. 
 Donnin, Patrick, captain, 121, 139. 
 Dennis, William, 24, 43.5, 484. 
 IH'prociiition, wa^es and, 17.'>. 
 Derby, Ellas llasket, 230, 283, 284, 297, 
 
 3IS, .320, 321, 372, 397, 410, 411, 442, 
 
 440, 451. 
 Derby, John, 230, 411. 
 Dfrn't;ourct's, Gariner, 403. 
 De KnH.4y, Pet.M-, 380. 
 DrrviT, Josiali, 4.50. 
 Deachamps, James, 18. 
 DcHortcrs, 28. 
 Deshon, Daniel, 395, 407. 
 Deshoii, John, 48, 49, 104, 128, 129, 145, 
 
 175, 240, 2()2, 283, 287, 307, 333, 359, 
 
 410, 401. 
 Despruclie, D — , 329. 
 Do Valnais, Joseph, 225. 
 Deveri'ux y Peauiedoz, Nicolas, 90. 
 Devinsi, Uii'hanl, 414. 
 Devol, Silas, 170, 303. 
 Do VriesA lliinsc, 480. 
 Dewey, I.'irael, 334. 
 De Witt, Jacob, 379. 
 Dt'xtcr, Aaron, 472. 
 Dexter, Lydia, 229. 
 Dexter, Thomas, 203, 473. 
 Dexter A .Vdams, 370. 
 Diamond, Stephen, 234. 
 />i(i».((,brig, 2(i8, 2(i9; bri,L;antine, 208,209; 
 
 schooner, 2(i8; shi|), 207, 2(i8, 209; 
 
 snow, 207. 
 Dias (los Santos, Antonio, 55. 
 Dick, John, 417. 
 Dickin.-Jon, Cadwalader, 438. 
 Dickson, David, 43. 
 Dickson, Thomas, 3(i5. 
 Dike, .lohn, 344. 
 Dill, Thomas, 356. 
 DimicU, Lot, 430. 
 Dinzey, Thomas, 123, 131. 
 Dipsniore, Thoma.s, 253. 
 Discipline, naval, 113. 
 Disconii/, ship, 269. 
 
 Disdain, schooner, 269; ship, 269. 
 Dispatch, 13, 14; letters of manjue, 270, 
 
 271. 
 Dispatches, 76, 78, 87, 98, 104, 111, 113, 
 
 119. 
 Dissmore, Thomas, 333, 357. 
 Divers, Anthony, 253, 298. 
 Divers, Thomas, 201, 455. 
 Dixey, John, 393, 424. 
 Doane, Elisha, 50, 58, 61, l!2, 82, 83, 197, 
 
 198, 201, 202, 203, 416. 
 Poane, Ephraim, 294. 
 Doane, Isaiah, 50, 58, 59, 60, 61, 82, 197, 
 
 202, :143, 302, 389, 430, 446, 481. 
 Doane, Levi, 300, 322. 
 Doane, Seth, 327. 
 Dodd, John, 323. 
 Dodd, William, 78. 
 Dodge, Abraham, 208. 
 Dodge, Andri'w, 302. 
 Podge, (ieorij;e, jr., .■!55, 302, 403, 404, 
 
 482, 490. 
 Dodge, Israel, :!02, 40.S, 404. 
 Dodge, James, 441. 
 Dodge, Joseph, 232, 451. 
 Dodge, Joshua, 355, 3(i2, 384, 404. 
 Doggett, Samuel. (.sVc Daggett.) 
 Itoggett, William, 341, 352, 437, 442. 
 Dohrman, ^Vrnold Henry, 383. 
 Doin, James, 37»!. 
 Dolby, Abraham, 478. 
 Dolliver, Peter, 352, 406. 
 Dnlbj, brigantine, 271. 
 Dolphin, 47, 120, 120, 214; letters of 
 
 marque, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275. 
 Dombleder, Etienne, 370. 
 Donaldson, John, 24(i, 302. 
 Donaldson, .losepli, 413. 
 Donaldson, William, 415. 
 Don Fniiicisco, brigantine, 275. 
 I>iin ditli't':, brig, 275. 
 Doiiia .\nliiiifii, brig, 270. 
 Donnaldson, John, 224, 243, 252, 28S, 
 
 398, 410, 410, 458, 470, 475. [See 
 
 also !Moore, 1 >onnaldson & IMeri'er. ) 
 Do)i (Jiii.nitl,-, schooner, 270. 
 Doolittle, Enos, 387. 
 Dorchcslii-, schooner, 276. 
 Dority, .Joseph, 309, 3(i9, 414. 
 Dorr, Ebenezer, 11, 479. 
 Dorsey, John, 239, 290, 299, 300, 321, 
 
 340, 300, 369, 401, 424, 469, 481. 
 Doi-sins, John, 23, ^8, 44. 
 Dougherty, John, 277, 290. 
 
510 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Douglas, Ebenezer, 314. 
 Douglas, Nathan, 225. 
 Douglass, John, 347, 393, 443. 
 Douglass, William, 262. 
 Dore, schooner, 276'. 
 Dowan, John, 486. 
 Dowson, Joseph, 270, 427. 
 Doxsay, Josiah, 421. 
 Drar/on, brig, 277; schooner, 276, 277. 
 Drake, Ebenezer, 287. 
 Drake, brigantine, 277. 
 Draper, Edward, 241. 
 Drayton, Stephen, 149. 
 Dreadnought, boat, 277; galley, 277; lug- 
 ger, 277. 
 Drill, Samuel, 224. 
 Drinker, John, 325, 356. 
 Druitt, John, 373. 
 Duane, Jamep, 176. 
 
 Duarte, John Garcia, 11, 61, 67, 77, 93, 
 94, 95, 96, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 130, 
 147, 154. 
 Dubosqe, Peter, 291. 
 Dubreiiil, Francis Charles, 401. 
 Due de Lauzun, 194. 
 Duck, George, 243, 449. 
 
 Duck, sail, 16, 96, 150. 
 Duck Creel Packet, 79, 81, 83. 
 
 Du Gloss, Francis, 297, 365. 
 
 Dudley, John, 314, 462, 482. 
 
 Dudley, William, 294. 
 
 Duer, Samuel, 41. 
 
 Duer, William, 132, 163. 
 
 Duffield, John, 249, 258. 
 
 Duke, John, 298. 
 
 Dnke of Leinster, brig, 278; brigantine, 
 278; ship, 278. 
 
 Dulany. {See Delany. ) 
 
 Dumaine, Daniel, 151, 231. 
 
 Dumas, Charles William Francis, 26, 125. 
 
 Dumestre, John, 318, 438, 461. 
 
 Dumont, Andrew, 196. 
 
 Duncan, Daniel, 478. 
 
 Duncan, James, 464. 
 
 Duncan, Robert, 229, 238. 
 
 Dunham, Benjamin, 330, 338, 486. 
 
 Dunham, Cornelius, 344. 
 
 Dunham, Silas, 351. 
 
 Dunham, Uriah, 362. 
 
 Dunkin, Edmund, 400. 
 
 Dunlop, William, 261, 434. 
 
 Dunn, Benjamin, captain, 43, 46. 
 
 Dunn, John, 239. 
 
 Dunn, John Augusta, 368, 377, 494. 
 
 Dunn, Samuel, 252, 256, 367, 397, 422. 
 
 Dunnell, Jacob, 294. 
 
 Dunton, AVilliam, 472. 
 
 Duplessis, Mauduit, 89. 
 
 Dupuy, John, 44. 
 
 Dupuy, Michael, 376. 
 
 Dupuy, , 459. 
 
 Durand, James & Co., 383. 
 
 Durfee, Thomas, 463. 
 
 Durham, Davidson, 250. 
 
 Du Eoy, Philip Jacquelin, 218. 
 
 Durry, John, 428. 
 
 Dutch, John, 327, 355, 475. 
 
 Duvall, Gabriel, 434. 
 
 Duvall, Richard, 305. 
 
 Du Vanrouy, Flecher De Berruyer, 406. 
 
 Dyer, Eliphalet, 415. 
 
 Dyson, John, 298. 
 
 E. 
 
 Eagle, 28, 108, 114, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 
 131, 137, 152; letters of marque, 279. 
 
 Earle, John, 232, 327, 392, 393, 441, 450. 
 476, 478. 
 
 Eastern, 188. 
 
 East Florida expedition against, 90. 
 
 Eastman, Joseph, 370, 399. 
 
 Eaton, James, 230, 337, 380, 409, 413. 
 
 Edenson, William, & Co., 50. 
 
 Edenton, N. C, 19; robbery of ware- 
 houses, 139. 
 
 Edes, Edward, 300, 368. 
 
 Eddy, Jonathan, 330, 448, 463. 
 
 Edgcomb, Thomas, 304. 
 
 Edward, brigantine, 280. 
 
 Edwards, Abraham, 391. 
 
 Edwards, Daniel, 219, 220, 246, 249, 258, 
 295, 344, 345, 375, 422, 427, 431, 432. 
 
 Edwards, Jonathan, 310. 
 
 Edwards, Joseph, 379. 
 
 Edwards, Pierpont, 232, 439, 469. 
 
 Egg Harbor, prizes at, 33. 
 
 Eggiar, William, 252. 
 
 Egleston, Ebenezer, 290. 
 
 Elbert, Samuel, colonel, 79 
 
 Elderkin, Elisha, 97. 
 
 Eldestain, Jedidiah, 489. 
 
 Eldred, James, 326. 
 
 Eldred, Peleg, 437. 
 
 Eldridge, Phineas, 286. 
 
 Eliot, Aaron, 266. 
 
 Eliot, Josiah, 237. 
 
 Eliza, schooner, 280. 
 
 Elizabeth, 173; letters of marque, 280, 281. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 511 
 
 ICIi:alH-lli and Xancij, 18H. 
 
 Elkiiis, Thomas, 44.S. 
 
 Elledge, Ricluinl, 255. 
 
 Klk'i-y, John yteveiiH, 299, 314, aiV, 318, 
 
 41S. 
 Ellerv, William, IGl, ISO. 
 Ellifk, John, jr., 257. 
 Elliniiwood, .Inshua, 298. 
 Elliot, Jeiviniali, 475. 
 Elliot, Kobert, 448. 
 Elliot, Simon, 458. 
 Elliot, William, 221. 
 Elliott, Joseph, 395, 483. 
 EUi.'^, Benjamin, 423. 
 I'Ulis, Richard, 23, 71, 73, 149, 152. 
 Elli«>n, William, 412. 
 ElhvoU, Henry Butler, 482, 
 Ehvell, l.-^iuu', 307. 
 Elwell, Jonathan, 299. 
 Ely, W'orthiugton, 431. 
 Emerson, Thomas, 371. 
 Emerton, Ephraim, 257, 345. 
 Emery, Noah, 317, 333, 376. 
 I'^mery, Samuel, 345. 
 Ernes, John, 114, 121. 
 iMiilen, Geori,'e, 319, 321. 
 Emmons, Samuel, jr., 418, 
 KmprvKS of tVdiKi, 201. 
 Kiiilcaroiu; pri/.e, 12; letterol' marque, 281. 
 l-'iiijillicr!, brigantine, 281. 
 iMio-s, Madett, 273. 
 iMvnalls, Skinner, 409. 
 Kiilirin-izc, 37; letters of marque, 282, 283. 
 Entwiste, A\'illiam, 45. 
 l'",pes, Daniel, 345, 448. 
 Erekine, Donaldson it Co., 233. 
 iM'skiue, William A Co., 252. 
 Erwin, Joseph, 237, 288, 351, 444, 4ti0. 
 Kskeleu, (.iosuinus, 252, 351, 
 Kspy, David. 438. 
 Essex, ship, 283. 
 D'Estaing, Charles llenriTheodat, Comte 
 
 77, 8il, 121, 130; arrival, 118; letters 
 
 to, 77, 78, 80. 
 11' Kslaiin;, ship. (See Comit d'Estaiinj.) 
 Kstes, .Miijah, 2ti2. 
 Estrange, Lorenzo, 90. 
 Jiiniicc, briirantine, 283. 
 
 Eustis, A , 387. 
 
 Evans, Daniel, 475. 
 l'A-:uis, Edward, 395. 
 Evans, Lewis, 185. 
 Ewers, Silas, 246. 
 
 Ewing, Robert, 48.3. 
 
 J'lri'liaiigf, schooner, 284; ship, 283, 284. 
 
 ICxjicd'iiiim, brig, 284; brigantine, 284. 
 
 Ej-pei-biicut, 54; letters of marque, 284, 285. 
 
 Eyres, Bt'ujamin, 29, 47, 465. 
 
 Eyres, Richard, 265. 
 
 Fair Anurican, 54, 159, 160; letters of 
 
 marque, 286, 287. 
 Fair Play, brigantine, 287; sehuoner, 287. 
 Fair Traihr, schooner, 288. 
 Fairchild, Robert, 283. 
 Fairfield, William, 225. 
 Fairserviee, John, 228. 
 Falcon, Birket, 332. 
 Falnm, 31. 
 
 Falconer, Nathaniel, 10, 21, 22. 
 Fales, Samuel, 4(i3. 
 Falmouth, boat, 288. 
 Fiiiiif, brig, 288, 289; brigantine, 288; 
 
 schooner, 288, 289; ship, 289. 
 Faneii, ship, 289, 290. 
 Fanning, John, (\9, 175, 231, 477. 
 Fanning, Thomas, 324, 391, 472, 474. 
 Faiiini, brigantine, 290; ship, 290. 
 Fairbault, Joseph 1*., 366, 419. 
 Farley, Jv'athaniel, 268. 
 Farmer, Lewis, 285. 
 Farmer, sloop, 290. 
 Farnum, Kii'hard, 268. 
 Farrington, Joshua, 297, 304, 490. 
 Farris, William, 390. 
 Fari'ow, Nathan, 441. 
 Fassett, John & Co., 271. 
 Fautrel, Nicholas, 226. 
 Fanniritc, 17; letters of marque, 291. 
 Fai/tltr, brig, 291; brigantine, 292. 
 Fearing, Benjamin, 241. 
 Fearaon, Jesse, 242, 248. 
 Fearson, John, 4S3. 
 Filicilii, seluioner, 292. 
 Fellows, Cornelius, 259. 
 Fellows, (.iustavus, 298. 
 Felt, David, 248, 285. 
 Felt, John, 271, 301, 364. 
 Felt, Jonathan, 284. 
 Felte, David, jr., 274. 
 Fenno, John, 252, 277, 333, 436, 460, 473. 
 Fenwiek, Ignatius, 451. 
 Fergusson, John, 121. 
 Firrit, schooner, 292. 
 Fettyplaee, Edward, 228. 
 
512 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Financier, 293. 
 
 Finch, William, 324. 
 
 Fine, Lott & Co., 281. 
 
 Finley, Thomas, 313. 
 
 Firebrand, hoa-t, 293,463; brigantine, 293. 
 
 Fish, , 80. 
 
 Fish Hawk, sloop, 293. 
 
 Fisher, Henry, 104. 
 
 Fisher, Archibald, 424. 
 
 Fisher, Hendrick, 325, 356. 
 
 Fisher, Henry, 158. 
 
 Fisher, Jeremiah, 332. 
 
 Fisher, Joseph C, 234, 252, 255, 296, 332, 
 335, 336, 371, 386, 418, 447, 452. 
 
 Fisher, Robert, 301. 
 
 Fisher, Thomas, 384. 
 
 Fisher, William, 391. 
 
 Fisk, John, 312, 364, 397. 
 
 Fitch, Elizabeth M.,283, .336, 452, 476. 
 
 Fitch, Gerard, 428. 
 
 Fitch, Hezekiah, 370. 
 
 Fitch, Isaac, 495. 
 
 Fitch, Jonathan, 283, 336, 434, 452, 476. 
 
 Fitch, Theophilus, 472. 
 
 Fitz, Guenard, 480. 
 
 Fitz, Mark, 437. 
 
 Fitzgerald, John, 224. 
 
 Fitzsimons, Thomas, 218, 292, 293, 308, 
 341, 342, 348, 349, 387, 390. (See also 
 Meade & Fitzsimons. ) 
 
 Flag, American, 128. 
 
 Flagg, Samuel, 383, 460. 
 
 Flaharan, John, 238, 272, 340, 452. 
 
 Flaharan, Thomas, 238. 
 
 Flamond, 66. 
 
 Fleet, British, plan to destroy. New York, 
 14; mouth of Delaware Bay, 50; vic- 
 tory over, 76; off Georgia, 106; attack 
 proposed, 147; movements, 160. 
 
 Fleming, George, 238, 322, 425, 468. 
 
 Fletcher, James, 489. 
 
 Fletcher, John, 98, 294, 343, 384, 453, 490. 
 
 Fletcher, Patrick, 170. 
 
 Fletcher, Samuel, 405. 
 
 Flora, brigantine, 294; ship, 294. 
 
 Flour, 63, 66, 67, 70, 72, 75, 78, 83, 84, 85, 
 87, 88, 89, 97, 100, 108, 113, 158. 
 
 Floyd, Mary, 467. 
 
 Floyd, Nicoll, 467. 
 
 Floyd, William, 467. 
 
 Fly, 27, 28, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 39, 43, 130, 
 134, 142; letters of marque, 295, 296, 
 297. 
 
 Flying Fish, boat, 298; brigantine, 298; 
 schooner, 297. 
 
 Fogerty, Butler, 337. 
 
 Folger, Benjamin, 353. 
 
 Folger, Frederick, 228, 292. 
 
 Follansbee, Thomas, 466. 
 
 Folsom, Nathaniel, 268, 274, 328. 
 
 Folsyn, Stephen, 296. 
 
 Foot, Zacharias, 262. 
 
 Forbes, James, 226, 273, 333, 404, 434. 
 
 Forbes, Samuel, 287, 347. 
 
 Ford, Benjamin, 357. 
 
 Forde, Standish, 310, 313, 352, 476. 
 
 Foreign Affairs, committee of, packets, 72. 
 
 Forman, David, brigadier-general, 149. 
 
 Forrest, Thomas, 387. 
 
 Forrest, Uriah, 299, 477. 
 
 Forrester, Simon, 240, 269, 284, 410. 
 
 Forst, Abraham, 425. 
 
 Fortunate, schooner, 298. 
 
 Fortune, Daniel, 297. 
 
 Fortune, 204; letters of marque, 298, 299. 
 
 Forty-five, ship, 299. 
 
 Fosdick, Abram, 459. 
 
 Fosdick, James, 248. 
 
 Fosdick, Nicoll, 264. 
 
 Fosdick, Thomas, 253. 
 
 Foster, Bossenger, 223, 335. 
 
 Foster, Daniel, 299. 
 
 Foster, John, 262, 267, 279, 364, 374, 380, 
 421, 430, 453, 459, 496. 
 
 Foster, Joseph, 223, 312, 417, 479. 
 
 Foster, Nathaniel, 338. 
 
 Foster, Robert, 241, 330, 448. 
 
 Foster, Samuel, 293, 413, 441. 
 
 Foster, Silas, 358. 
 
 Foster, William, 223, 335, 436, 479, 491. 
 
 Foudroyant, schooner, 299. 
 
 Fountain, Collier, 412. 
 
 Fountain, schooner, 299. 
 
 Fountaine, Charles A., 63. 
 
 Fowle, William, 317. 
 
 Fowler, Abner, 461. 
 
 Fowler, Philip, 377. 
 
 Fox, Daniel, 305. 
 
 Fox, Edward, 346, 399. 
 
 Fox, Jacob, 297, 304. 
 
 Fox, John, 300, 302. 
 
 Fox, Nathaniel, 304. 
 
 Fox, Samuel, 300, 302. 
 
 Fox, boat, 302, 463; brig, 299, 300; brig- 
 antine, 301, 302, 303; cutter, 300; 
 schooner, 300, 301, 302, 303; ship, 
 300, 302; sloop, 300, 301. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 513 
 
 Frani'e, fitting out vessels, 12, 25, 35, 02, 
 105; supplies from, 19, 24, 36, 62, 74, 
 116, 146; treaty, 19, 24; coinmission- 
 iTs, 26; vessels in Mediterranean, 38; 
 prizes in, 39; ships off Virginia, 77; 
 fleet supplies, 77, 78, 80, 83, 84, 85, 
 89, 100, 160; consuls, 96, 109; minis- 
 ter of, 113, 116; prisoners, 85, 86, 90, 
 113; pilots for fleet, 124; packet serv- 
 ice, 133; fleet at Rhode Island, 152; 
 to be warned, 155, 157; and the 
 America, 166; and American priva- 
 teers, 170, 171; seamen, 181. 
 
 Franris, 192. 
 
 Fraukfonl, John, 462. 
 
 Franklin, Benjamin, 26, 29, 87, 92, 113, 
 U6, 128, 187, 195, 197, 211; .secret 
 correspondence committee, 19; letters 
 to, 45, 60, 88, 116, 125, 1:38, 142, 146; 
 letters from, 106, 122, 146. 
 
 Franklin, William Temple, 106. 
 
 Fraiiliin, schooner, 304; ship, 303; sloop, 
 303. 
 
 Fraser, Lane, son &, 19, 47, ."lO, 51. 
 
 Frazier, James, 276. 
 
 Frazier, John, 270. 
 
 Frazier, Nalbro, 284,436,485. 
 
 Frazier, Phoenix, 293, 342, 41(1, 416. 
 
 Frazier, Solomon, 276, 472. 
 
 Freeborn, Isaac, 240, 392. 
 
 Frce<h>iii, brigantine, 304; schooner, :!04. 
 
 Freeman, Haskal, 310. 
 
 Freeman, Nathaniel, 228. 
 
 Freeman, Seth, 467. 
 
 Freemason, schooner, 304. 
 
 French, Robert, 31(!, 456. 
 
 Friend, Henrj-, 491. 
 
 Friend, John, 320. 
 
 Friend, William, 402. 
 
 Friends Adreiiture, schooner, 305. 
 
 Friends Ooeidiedl, 305. 
 
 Fi'iendsliip, 88,89,92; letters of marque, 
 305, 306, 307. 
 
 Frinke, Joseph, 242. 
 
 Frizel, Benjamin, 436. 
 
 Frost, Benjamin, 231, 2.55, 256, 286, 382. 
 
 Frost, John, 287, 472. 
 
 Frost, William, 384. 
 
 Frothingham, Andrew, 391. 
 
 Frothingham, Benjamin, 354. 
 
 Frothingham, David, 253. 
 
 Frothingham, Nathaniel, jr., 414. 
 
 Frothingham, Samuel, 300. 
 5212—06 3.". 
 
 Fry, Benjamin, 290. 
 Fulton, James, 251. 
 Furnes, Anthony, 343. 
 Furniss, Ro})ert, 3()8, 381. 
 Fuller, Benjamin, 427. 
 Fyler, Paris, "34. 
 
 Gabotcau, Charles, 253. 
 
 Gage, Reuben, 483. 
 
 Gains, George, 233, 238, 240, 268, 274, 
 
 322, 328, 334, 360, 361, 406, 436, 439, 
 
 449, 482, 492. 
 Gains, Mary, 328. 
 Gale, Azor, 406. 
 Gale, George G., 459. 
 Gale, John, 281. 
 Gale, William, 230, 406. 
 Gallagher, Bernard, 232, 238, .'!93. 
 
 (lallatheau, , captain, 173. 
 
 Gallego, Joseph, 484, 485. 
 
 Galley, John, 243. 
 
 Gallop, B. Adam, 345. 
 
 (iallup, Isaac, 410. 
 
 Gait, Gabriel, 413, 415, 441. 
 
 Gait, Nathaniel, 124. 
 
 Gambler, James, Baron, 90. 
 
 Gamble, Archibald, 309, 375. 
 
 Gameeoel; schooner, 307; sloop, 307. 
 
 Gandal, William, 250, 295. 
 
 Gannet, sloop, 308. 
 
 Garcia, Jacob, 351. 
 
 Gardiner, Sally, 324, 444. 
 
 Gardner, Benjamin, 274. 
 
 Gardner, Caleb, 122. 
 
 Gardner, Christopher, M24. .325. 
 
 Gardner, Coas, 318. 
 
 Gardner, Jonathan, jr., 355, 482. 
 
 (lardner, Jonathan, 3d, 482. 
 
 Gardner, Joseph, 11. 
 
 Gardnei', Nathaniel, 304. 
 
 (xardner, Nathaniel Davis, 294. 
 
 Gardner, Nicholas, 170. 
 
 Gardner, Oliver, 308. 
 
 Gardner, liolicrt, 422, 488. 
 
 Gardner, Rufus, 282. 
 
 Gardner, Samuel, 311, :134, 377, 436, 458. 
 
 Gardner, Uriah, 483. 
 
 Gardner, "William, 226, 234, 268, 373, 390, 
 
 420. 
 Garston, Gcoriie, 340. 
 Gates, boat, 308; sloop, 308. (.See also 
 
 Cieneral Gates.) 
 
514 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Gaudin, Elizabeth, 211, 212. 
 Gaudin, Philip, 211, 212. 
 
 Gautier, , 251. 
 
 Gavett, John, 298. 
 
 Geariir, George, 485. 
 
 Geatch, Stephen, 257. 
 
 Geddes, George, 258, 339, 340, 351. 
 
 Geddes, Henry, 317, 321, 443, 444, 455. 
 
 Geer, James, 260, 3S9, 430, 473, 481, 482. 
 
 Gelston, John, 452. 
 
 GeLston, Samuel, 260, 358. 
 
 General Arnold, 93, 100; letter of marque, 
 
 308. 
 General Gates,lO?j, 108; letters of marque, 
 
 309. 
 General Galrez, Ijrigantine, 308; ship, 309. 
 General Greene, brigantine, 310; schooner, 
 
 310, 311; ship, 309, 310, 311; sloop, 
 
 310. {See also Greene.) 
 General Herldmer, brig, 311. 
 General Lee, sch.joner, 311. 
 General Lincoln, gloop, 311. 
 General McBougall, s^hip, 311. 
 General ifnjireU, 312. 
 General Mercer, brig, 312 ; sloop, 312. 
 General Montgomery, brigantine, 312. 
 General Putnam, ship, 312. 
 General Reed, brig, 313. 
 General Searnmell, schooner, 313. 
 General Scott, schooner, 313. 
 General Smallirood, brigantine, 313; 
 
 schooner, 313. 
 General Starke, schooner, 314; sloop, 314. 
 General Sullivan, brigantine, 314. 
 General Tilcomb, ship, 314. 
 General Wadsworth, sloop, 314. 
 General Washington, brig, 315; brigantine, 
 
 314; ship, 315. 
 General Wayne, brig, 315, 316; .^loop, 315; 
 
 xebec, 315. 
 (Tensell, John, 288. 
 George & Bartlett, 40. 
 George, brig, 316; brigantine, 316; ship, 
 
 317, sloop, 316. 
 George and Fanny, brigantine, 317. 
 Georgia, continental agent, 28 ; expedi- 
 tion, 106 ; sale of vessels, 186 ; ship 
 
 timber, 208. 
 Georgia Packet, 33, 39. 
 Georgus, John, 338. 
 Gerald, Alexander & Co., 247. 
 Gerard de Rayneval, Conrad Alexandre, 
 
 107, 116. 
 Gerry, Elbridge, 459. 
 
 Gery. Joseph, 323. 
 
 Gervais, John Lewis, 136. 
 
 Geyer, John, 472. 
 
 Geyer, Peter, 288, 304, 455, 488. 
 
 Gibbons, Thomas, 358. 
 
 Gibbons, William, 473. 
 
 Gibbs, Charles, 451. 
 
 Gibbs, Levi, 304. 
 
 Giddings, Nathaniel, 270. 
 
 (Tiddings, Zebulon, 287, 318. 
 
 Gifford, John, 260, 275, 428. 
 
 Gifford, Samuel, 467. 
 
 Gilchrif^t, Adam, 265. 
 
 Giles, James, 375. 
 
 Gill, Nicholas, 197, 19S. 
 
 Gill, Robert, 194, 195, 197. 
 
 Gill, Samuel, 324, 379. 
 
 Gilman, John Taylor, 221. 
 
 Gilman, Joseph, 270. 
 
 Gilman, Josiah, 240, 261, 270, 361, 449, 
 
 456. 
 Gilman, Nathaniel, jr., 239. 
 Gilman, Nicholas, 239, 240, 261, 287, 305, 
 
 317. 
 Girard, Stephen, 392, 435. 
 Gist, schooner, 317. 
 Gleason, Oliver, 344. 
 GUdden, Robinson, 407. 
 Gloriosa, schooner, 317. 
 Glousler, brigantine, 318. 
 Gloucester Packet, ship, 317, 318. 
 <jlover, Benjamin Stacey, 396. 
 Glover, Jonathan, 378. 
 Glover, Bartlet &, 24. 
 Godet, Thomas, 22. 
 Godfrey, James, 386. 
 Godfrey, Josiah, 456. 
 Goff, Samuel, 271. 
 Goforth, Zachariah, 298. 
 Goldfinder, brig, 318. 
 Good Adventure, schooner, 318. 
 Good Fortune, 196, 197. 
 Good Intent, schooner, 318, 472. 
 Good Luck, ship, 318. 
 Goodale, Joshua, jr., 247, 248, 262. 
 Goodale, Nathan, 268, 269, 273, 275, 286, 
 
 363, 481. - 
 Goodhue, Benjamin, 246, 270, 281, 290, 
 
 296, 307, 322, 334. 378, 394, 445, 454. 
 Goodhue, Joseph, 439. 
 Gooding, Mathew, jr., 27i. 
 Goodrich, Jeremiah, jr., 346. 
 Goodrich, Oliver, 346. 
 Goodrich, 89, 94, 106. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 515 
 
 (.u)0(h:, enemies, 11. 
 
 Goodwin, Bartholomew, 470. 
 
 Goodwin, Jolin, 272. 
 
 Goodwin, Nathaniel, 224, 267, 341, 377. 
 
 Goodwin, William, 298. 
 
 Goodwin & Russell, 231. 
 
 <Torham, Benjamin, .'-!47, .'j74. 
 
 <iorham, Ezekiel, 271, 297. 
 
 Gorham, Stephen, 4.30. 
 
 Gorhani, Sturgis, 343, 41.5. 
 
 Gosnold, William, 440. 
 
 Gosport, Va., vcsselH building, 99. 
 
 Could, James, 341, 470. 
 
 Gould, John, 2H4. 
 
 Gould, Oliver, 245. 
 
 Gould, Samuel, 467. 
 
 Gourlay, John, 305. 
 
 Gouverneur, Curson and, 127, 131, 137. 
 
 (iovane, James, 245. 
 
 Governor Clinlon, boat, 319; brigantine, 
 
 319. 
 Governor De Graff, ship, 319. 
 Governor Johnston, 176. 
 Governor Livingston, schooner, 319. 
 Governor Moore, schooner, 319. 
 Governor Xelson, brigantine, 320. 
 Governor Trumbull, ship, 320. 
 Gower, John M., 479. 
 Grace, Matthew & Co., 269. 
 Grafton, Jcjseph, 255, 309, 374, 447. 
 Grafton, Joshua, 231, 256, 272, 309, 382, 
 
 374, 447. 
 Graham, John, 279. 
 Graham, Robert, 316. 
 <^Traham, Sturgis, 256. 
 Graham, William, 279. 
 Grrwipus, schooner, 320. 
 Granberry, Joseph, 442. 
 Grand Monarch, ship, 320. 
 Gnnid Mannrque, ship, 320. 
 annul Turk, brigantine, 32] ; ship, 320, .321 . 
 Grannis, John, 40. 
 Grant, John, 458. 
 Grant, Samuel, 303, 36:;, 460, 468. 
 Grant, Thomas, 303. 
 Grarf, Stephen, 403. 
 D'Grdsse. (i^ve Cotmt d' Grasse.) 
 Gray, .Vbraham, jr., 264, 332. 
 <<ray, Benjamin, 394, 454. 
 Gray, John, 457. 
 Gray, Samuel, 264, 332, 349, 353. 
 (iray, Stephen H., 310, 410, 422, 423. 
 (iray, Winthroj., .304. 
 Gray, William, 273, 303, 480. 
 
 Gray, A¥illiam, jr., 264, 332, 338, 349, 353, 
 436, 483, 4.S(j. 
 
 Greely, Jonathan, 253. 
 
 Green, Edward, 482, 483. 
 
 Green, Frederick, 465. 
 
 Green, James, 273, 298, 406, 471. 
 
 Green, John, captain, 76, 80, 201, 404. 
 
 Green, Nathaniel, 96. 
 
 Green, Richard, 247. 
 
 Green, Thomas, 16. 
 
 Green, Timothy, 244. 
 
 Green, William, 217, 451. 
 
 Green, Griffin, & Co., 92. 
 
 Greenald, Richard, 463. 
 
 Greene, Celia, 326, 392. 
 
 Greene, Griffin, 383, 392. 
 
 Greene, Jacob, .392. 
 
 Greene, Thomas, 281, 306, 365, 474. 
 
 Greene, William, 238, 308, 316, 326, 383, 
 392. 
 
 Greene, schooner, 321. (See also General 
 Greene. ) 
 
 Greenleaf, Abner, 233, 314, 330. 
 
 Greenleaf, .lonathan, 440. 
 
 Greenleaf, Moses, 495. 
 
 Greenough, Samuel, 300, 301, 322. 
 
 Greenway, Joseph, 487. 
 
 Greenwood, Miles, 362, 463. 
 
 Greenwood, Nathaniel, 200. 
 
 Greer, John, 92. 
 
 Gregory, John, 381. 
 
 Gregg, George, 474. 
 
 Greyhound, schooner, 321, 322; sloop, 322. 
 
 Grenell, John, 435. 
 
 Grenell, Thomas, captain, 48. 
 
 Griffing, Daniel, 346, 467. 
 
 Griffing, Jasper, jr., 399. 
 
 Griffing, Moses, 229, 312, 319. 
 
 Griffith, Joshua, 252, 351. 
 
 Griggs, Daniel, 272. 
 
 Grimes, John, 446. 
 
 Grimes, Josiah, jr., 379. 
 
 Grimes, Josiah, 2d, 459. 
 
 Grindall, Ichabod, 463. 
 
 Griswold, Joseph, 388. 
 
 Griswold, JMattliew, 360. 
 
 Griswold, William, 379. 
 
 Gross, Simon, 480. 
 
 Groves, Ichabod, 457. 
 
 Groves, William, 239. 
 
 Grubb, Curtis, 462. 
 
 Guadeloupe, American vessels and citi- 
 zens, 130. 
 
 Guarte^, Lewis, 366. 
 
516 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Guild, Benjamin, 472. 
 
 Guilland, James, 417. 
 
 Guiraudet, Thomas, 376. 
 
 Guire, Peter, 238. 
 
 Gull, schooner, 322. 
 
 Gurney, Francis , 219, 227, .321, 34S, 349, 
 
 356, 357, 397, 411, 445, 449. 
 Gustaim.8, brigantine, 323; ship, 322. 
 Guy, Henry, 279. 
 Gwin, James, 275, 316. 
 Gwin, John, 247, 428. 
 Gyllinbots, Christopher, 450. 
 
 H. 
 
 Hacker, Hoysted, heut., 16, 24, 27, .'U, 
 46, 47, 148, 160, 170; master, 242. 
 
 Hackett, James, 449. 
 
 Hackett, William, 437. 
 
 Haddock, Hannah, 260. 
 
 Hague, Joseph, 254. 
 
 Haight, , lieut, 194. 
 
 Haines, George, 220, 417. 
 
 Haines. (iS'ee afeo Hay nes.) 
 
 Hale, Eliphalet, 333, 402. 
 
 Hale, John, 293. 
 
 Hale, Moses, 266, 317, 445. 
 
 Half pay, widows, 206. 
 
 Halifax, 36. 
 
 Hall, Caleb, 320. 
 
 Hall, George, A., 136. 
 
 Hall, Giles, 284, 313. 
 
 Hall,' Jeremiah, 432, 491. 
 
 Hall, John, 32, 260, 347, 405, 430. 
 
 Hall, Joseph, jr., 436. 
 
 Hall, Noah, 458. 
 
 Hall, Stephen, 221, 269. 
 
 Hall, William, 310. 
 
 Hallam, Edward, 266, 272, 437. 
 
 Hallam, John, 323, 389. 
 
 Hallet, Allen, 303, 394. 
 
 Hal let, Barnabas, 467. 
 
 Hallock, William, captain, 12, 15, 23, 279. 
 
 Halsey, Jeremiah, 260, 360. 
 
 Hamblen, Ebenezer, 467. 
 
 Hambleton, Jonathan, 362. 
 
 Hambleton & Wootten, 324. 
 
 Hamilton, Benoni, 301, 302. 
 
 Hamilton, Charles, 357, 364. 
 
 Hamilton, Jonathan, jr., 289, 290, 403, 
 439. 
 
 Hamlin, Jabez, 252, 266, 271, 297, .307, 
 348, 380, 387, 484, 491, 494. 
 
 Hamlin, Michael, 461. 
 
 Hamlin, sloop, 823. 
 
 Hammatt, Benjamin, 348, 435. 
 
 Hammelt, John, 435. 
 
 Hammer, Solomon, 472. 
 
 Hammond, WiUiam, 231, 309, 317, 451, 
 
 444. 
 Hammond, Andrew Snape, 33. 
 Hampden, 22, 24, 27, 39, 56. 
 Hampton Packet, sloop, 323. 
 Hamsley, William, 234. 
 Hancock, Nathaniel, 443. 
 Hancock, continental vessel, 78; letters of 
 
 marque, 323, 324. 
 Hand, Jesse, 329. 
 Handsworth, James, 390. 
 Handy, George, 243, 282. 
 Handy, James, 217, 277, 326. 
 Handy, Joseph, 35, 243, 350. 
 Handy, Levin, 493. 
 Hanmer, John, 322, 455. 
 Hannah, brigantine, 324, 325; schooner, 
 
 324, 325; ship, 325. 
 Hannah & Motley, 161. 
 Hannah and Sally, sefhooner, 325. 
 Hannibal, ship, 325. 
 Hanover, M. E., 14. 
 Hanse, Jacob, 289, 351. 
 Hanse & De Vries, 480. 
 Hanson, John, 355, 487. 
 Happy Return, schooner, 326; sloop, 325. 
 Haraden, John, 362. 
 Haraden, Jonathan, 362, 415. 
 Harbeson, Benjamin, 337. 
 Harding, Jesse, 237, 326. 
 Harding, Seth, captain, 70, 84, 97, 103, 
 
 104, 107, 108, 109, 110, 114, 115, 116, 
 
 119, 129, 134, 135, 137, 142, 165, 168, 
 
 184, 195, 207, 269, 495. 
 Hardwick, (ieorge, 196. 
 Hardy, William, 348. 
 Harford, schooner, 326. 
 Hargan, Joseph, 239, 258, 319, 365, 432, 
 
 468. 
 Harlequin, schooner, 326, 327; ship, 327; 
 
 sloop. 327. 
 Harman, Nathaniel, 403. 
 Harmanson, John, 279, 413, 415. 
 Harmon, John, 331. 
 Harmonie, brigantine, 328. 
 Harnett, Cornelius, 23, 73. 
 Harper, John, 88, .306, 421, 464. 
 Harper, Robert, 306. 
 Harpey, galley, 328. 
 Harr, John, 223, 236, 276, 293, 421. 
 Harrington, Jonathan, 259. 
 
IXDEX. 
 
 517 
 
 Harriot, ship, 328. 
 
 Harris, Benton, 35, 243. 
 
 Harris, Charles, 254, 395. 
 
 Harris, Isaac, 367. 
 
 Harris, Jeremiah, 330, 382, 
 
 Harris, Jonathan, 414, 486. 
 
 Harris, ilehitable, 411, 451. 
 
 Harris, Robert, 235, 382, 413, 462. 
 
 Harris, Thomas, 414, 4St), 
 
 Harris, Timothy, 450. 
 
 Harris, William, 225, 231, 246, 269, 311, 
 
 322, 376, 427, 446, 
 Harrison, Benjamin, 22, 31, 32. 
 Harrison, Benjamin, jr., 138. 
 Harrison, Charles, 263, 398. 
 Harrison, Clement, 270, 326, 370, 
 Harrison, John, 311, 419, 445, 
 Harrison, Joseph W,, 388. 
 Harrison, Richard, 213. 
 Harrison, Samuel, 383. 
 
 Harrison, . ( See Hooe & Harrison. ) 
 
 Harrison, schooner, 9. 
 
 Harrod, Benjamm, 240, 302, 331, 450, 452, 
 
 Hart, Elisha, 438, 439. 
 
 Hart, John, 420. 
 
 Hart, Joseph, 402, 431, 439, 443, 
 
 Hart, William, 438, 439, 488, 
 
 Hartwell, Barry, 364, 
 
 Harvey, Ithamar, 479, 
 
 Harrey, or Harvie, John, 245, 469. 
 
 Harvey, INIagnes, 416. 
 
 Harvie, John, 378, 408. 
 
 Hase, Robert T,, 224, 
 
 Haskell, Elijah, 297. 
 
 Haskell, Philemon, 237, 481. 
 
 Hasting, John, 246, 
 
 Hastings, Samuel, 475. 
 
 Hatch, Crowell, 310, 336, 368, 
 
 Hatch, Ehiathan, 459. 
 
 Hatch, Ichabod, 430. 
 
 Hatch, Naler, 368. 
 
 Hatch, Silas, 274, 288, 430. 
 
 Hathaway, Nathaniel, 345. 
 
 Hathorne, Daniel, 364, 409. 
 
 Hathorne, Joseph, 451. 
 
 Haranna, schooner, 328, 
 
 Havens, Jonathan >>', , 495. 
 
 Havens, William, 307, 358, 438, 486, 
 
 Hawk, Daniel, 365, 
 
 Hawk, boat, 329, 358; brig, 329; brigan- 
 
 tine, 329; schooner, 329, 330; sloop, 
 
 329. 
 Hawkins, Henry, 268, 325, 348, 372, 404. 
 Hawley, Da-\-id, 457. 
 
 Hawley, Samuel, 457, 462, 
 
 Hawser, William, 277, 
 
 Hay, Charles, 227, 260, 273, 318, 361, 
 
 413, 422, 486, 492, 
 Hay, Edward, 479, 
 Hay, John, 462, 
 Hayden, Richard, 243, 417. 
 Haydon, William, 363, 411. 
 Hayes, James, 352, 
 Hayman, William, 341, 342, 
 Haynes, George, 434. (See also Haines, ) 
 Haynes, John, 218, 
 Haynes, Josiah, 315. 
 Haynes, Nicholas, 418. 
 Hays, M, M,, 353. 
 Hayward, Benjamin, 395. 
 Hazard, Ebenezer, 453. 
 Hazard, brigantine, 330 ; cutter, 330 ; 
 
 schooner, 330, 331, 332 ; sloop, 331. 
 Hazelwood, John, 53, 315, 
 Head, John, 243, 267, 320, 456, 
 Head, Joseph, 281, 320, 448, 456, 
 Healy, Samuel, 475. 
 Heath, William, major general, s6. 
 Hector, brig, 332 ; schooner, 332 ; ship, 
 
 332. 
 Hegerty, Jeremiah, 368, 
 Heguy, Alexander, 251. 
 Heinecken, Jan Hendrick Christian, 200, 
 
 214. 
 Hele, Christopher, lieut., 114, 135. 
 Helme, Adam, 416. 
 Helme, Arthur, 392. 
 Helme, Hugh, 331. 
 Helms, WilUam, 452, 
 Henderson, Alexander, 349, 367. 
 Henderson, John, 385, 389. 
 Henderson, Joseph, 419, 456. 
 Henderson, William, 280, 
 Henfield, Gideon, 307, 446. 
 Henley, David, 377. 
 Hennessy, John, 346, 
 Henrietta, 76. 
 Henry, George, 226, 309, 310, 356, 357, 
 
 371, 424, 453, 490, 
 Henry, Patrick, 95. 
 Henry, William, 206, 
 Henry, schooner, 332, 
 Henshaw, Benjamin, 280, 
 Henshaw, William, 433. 
 Hepburn, Stacj', 477, 484, 
 Heraud, Jean, 390. 
 Hercules, brigantine, 333; ship, 333. 
 Hermione, sloop, 333. 
 
518 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Heru, Morris, 381. 
 
 Hero, boat, 335; brig, 335; brigantine, 334; 
 
 schooner, 334, 335; ship, 333, 334; 
 
 335: sloop, 333, 334. 
 Heron, James, 444, 472. 
 Herrick, William, 267. 
 Herttell, John, 283, 287, 345, 359, 461. 
 Hess, William, 453. 
 Heston, Thomas, 365. 
 Hetty, brig, 335, 336; brigantine, 336; 
 
 galley, 336; schooner, 336; ship, 335, 
 
 336. " 
 Hewes, , & Robert Smith, 20, 72, 97, 
 
 139, 199. 
 Heyder Ally, galley, 336; schooner, 337. 
 
 (See also Hyder Ally. ) 
 Heydrick, Jacob, 365. 
 Heysham, William. (See Hoysham.) 
 Hibemia, prize ship, 104; letters of 
 
 marque, 337, 338. 
 Hichborn, Benjamin, 436. 
 Hichborn, John, 269, 275, 281, 324, 382, 
 
 383, 411, 448. 
 Hichborn, Nathaniel, 334, 377. 
 Hichborn, Thomas, 317. 
 Hickey, James, 289, 290, 403. 
 Hicks, Benjamin, 300. 
 Hide, John, 417, 430. 
 Higginson, Henry, 361, 469, 486, 490. 
 Higginson, Stephen, 222, 236, 276, 280, 
 
 317, 361, 412, 430, 433, 445, 447, 469, 
 
 482, 490. 
 Hill, Benjamin, 90. 
 Hill, Henry, 435. 
 Hill, Hugh, 104. 
 Hill, Joses, 320, 393. 
 Hill, Josiah, 224, 390, 391, 425. 
 Hill, Samuel, 305, 406. 
 Hill, Whitmill, 164. 
 Hillard, Benjamin, 280. 
 Hiller, Joseph, 286, 474, 487. 
 Hillhouse, James, 407. 
 Hillhouse, William, 360, 428. 
 Hills, Stephen, 383. 
 Hilton, Benjamin, 487. 
 Hilyard, Zebulon, 390. 
 Hmckley, Ebenezer, 304. 
 Hinckley, Joseph, 340, 343. 
 Hmckly, Richard, 340, 343. 
 Hinckson, Joseph & Co., 350. 
 Hind, brigantine, 338. 
 Hindman, William, 443. 
 Hinman, Elisha, captain, 36, 43, 119, 121; 
 
 letters of marque, 263, 384. 
 
 Hispaniola, 45, 46. 
 
 Hitchborn, Robert, 458. 
 
 Hitton, Hale, 408, 471. 
 
 Hitts, John, 379, 493. 
 
 Hoaglandt, Oakey, 115, 116. 
 
 Hobbs, Samuel, 312. 
 
 Hobroyd, Turpin, 476. 
 
 Hodge, Andrew, jr., 300, 313, 330, 397. 
 
 Hodge, Hugh & Co., 313. 
 
 Hodge, John, captain, 49, 190. 
 
 Hodge, Michael, 233, 240, 261, 268, 285, 
 300, 302, 314, 329, 330, 331, 338, .353, 
 354, 362, 369, 374, 378, 384, 391, 395, 
 416, 425, 427, 431, 436, 437, 449, 450, 
 455, 465, 466, 487, 488, 491, 492. 
 
 Hodge, N. W., 395, 416. 
 
 Hodge, Sarah, 268, 285, 302, 314, -329, 330, 
 331, 338, 354, 362, 369, 374, 378, 384, 
 391, 393, 416, 425, 431, 455, 465, 491. 
 
 Hodge, William, instructions, 12, 19, 20, 
 
 Hodges, Gamaliel, 409. 
 
 Hodgkinson, Peter, 488. 
 
 Hodgson, Francis, 250, 256. 
 
 Hodgson, 188. 
 
 Hofner, George, 286. 
 
 Hogeland, Benjamin, 239, 244, 315. 
 
 Holbrook, Samuel, jr., 281, 343, 428. 
 
 Holker, Jean, 86, 99, 159. 
 
 Hotter, 159, 160, 184, 185; letters of 
 marque, 339. 
 
 Holland, fitting out vessels, 12; model of 
 vessel, 133. 
 
 Holland, Thomas, 245, 259, 335. 
 
 HoUingsworth, Jesse, 227, 292, 450. 
 
 Hollingsworth, Levi, 292. 
 
 HolHster, Giles, 433. 
 
 Hollow, Ichabod, 238. 
 
 Holman, Gabriel, 445, 448. 
 
 Holmes, Alexander, 252, 458. 
 
 Holmes, Thomas, 355. 
 
 Holt, Nehemiah, 321, 410. 
 
 Holy Martyrs, brigantine, 89, 98, 100, 101, 
 102, 103, 105. 
 
 Homan, John, 253. 
 
 Homan, Richard, 340. 
 
 Homan, William, 257, 273, 299, 344, 471. 
 
 Homer, Charles, 383. 
 
 Homer, Eleazer, 356. 
 
 Hood, James, 262, 318, 351, .372, 373, 433. 
 
 Hood, John, 424, 457. 
 
 Hooe, Robert Townsend, 209, 232, 341, 
 388, 394, 421, 450, 465, 469. 
 
 Hooe & Harrison, 239, 315, 487. 
 
 Hooke, Thomas, 472. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 519 
 
 Hooker, boat, 340. 
 
 Hooper, Henry, 270. 
 
 Hooper, Robert C, 228, 261, 375. 
 
 Hooper, William E., 270. 
 
 Hootop, Francis, 343. 
 
 Hope, brig, 343; brigantine, 340, :!42, 343; 
 schooner, 340, 341, 342, 343; ship, 
 341, 342, 343; sloop, 340, 341, 342. 
 
 Hopes, George, 413. 
 
 Hopeirell, schooner, 344. 
 
 Hopkins, Asa, 491. 
 
 Hopkins, Charles, 358, 486. 
 
 Hopkins, Daniel & Co., 309. 
 
 Hopkins, Esek, commodore, 12, 28, 180, 
 183, 211; commission and instruc- 
 tions, 9; to furnish convoy, 12; cruise 
 oft N. C, 22; conduct of, 27, 39, 40; 
 letters from, 10, 11, 13, 15, 24, 27, 31, 
 36, 39, 40; letters to, 9, 11, 12, 26, 
 27, 35, 37. 
 
 Hopkins, James, 370. 
 
 Hopkins, John Burroughs, 42, 105, 106, 
 107, 109, 132, 466. 
 
 Hopkins, Michael, 281. 
 
 Hopkins, Stephen, 21, 53, 56, 57. 
 
 Hopkins, Thomas, 333, 392. 
 
 Hopkinson, Francis, 71, 81, 144. 
 
 Horn, Henry, 79, 81. 
 
 Horner, George, 431. 
 
 Hornet, sloop, 16; Continental vessel, 9, 
 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 206; letters of 
 marque, 344, 345. 
 
 Horsey, William, 402. 
 
 Horton, Jotham, 456. 
 
 Hosmer, Titus, 131, 380. 
 
 Hoiham, 90. 
 
 Hough, George, 264, 473. 
 
 Hound, brigantine, 345. 
 
 House, George, lieut., 152; master, 262, 
 283, 426. 
 
 Houston, James, 402, 419. 
 
 Houston, Littleton, 292. 
 
 Houston, Peter, 296, 360. 
 
 Houston, Thomas, 335, 381. 
 
 Hovey, James, 469. 
 
 How, Zebulon, 491. 
 
 Howard, I«iac, 300. 
 
 Howard, John, 473. 
 
 Howard, Joseph, 248, 321, 322, 327, 343, 
 391, 454. 
 
 Howard, Nathaniel, 429. 
 
 Howard, Thomas, 422, 437. 
 
 Howell, Nathaniel, 477. 
 
 Howell, Samuel, 477, 478. 
 
 Howes, David, 420. 
 Howes, Edmund, 347, 374. 
 Howes, Enoch, 488. 
 Rowland, Daniel, 300. 
 Rowland, James, 345. 
 Rowland, Joseph, 242, 264, 280, 286, 320, 
 323, 330, 337, 382, 399, 407, 474. {Sec 
 also Rowland & Coit.) 
 Rowland, Lydia, 474. 
 Rowland, Philip, 353, 4S1. 
 Rowland & Coit, 320, 323, 324, 414, 428. 
 Hoysham, William, 363, 413, 455. 
 Royt, AValter, 461. 
 Hubbard, Daniel, 259. 
 Hubbard, Elijah, 484. 
 Hubbard, Juthell, 283. 
 Hubbard, William, 273. 
 Huddy, Joshua, 241. 
 Hudson, John, 439. 
 Hudson, Jonathan, 57, 59, 63. 
 Hudson Bay Company, 103, 143. 
 Hudson's River, obstructions, 21 ; gallies, 
 
 46, 49. 
 Hughes, Humphrey, 405. 
 Hughes, James, 433. 
 Hughes, Samuel, 231. 
 Hulbert, John, 387, 440. 
 Humbird, boat, 346; schooner, 345,346. 
 Hume, Robert, 381. 
 Hume, 148. 
 
 Humming Bird, schooner, 346. 
 Humphreys, Richard, 229. 
 Humphreys, William W., 401. 
 Humphry, John, 308. 
 Hunn, John, 424, 429. 
 Hunt, Elias, 488. 
 Hunt, John, 408. 
 Hunt, Thomas, 245, 441. 
 Hunter, George, 478. 
 Hunter, James, 261, 278, 331, 413, 455, 
 
 475, 494. (.See Hunter, Banks & Co., 
 
 also Hunter, Smith, Bowdoin & Co. ) 
 Hunter, William, 341. 
 Hunter, Banks & Co., 227, 324, 361, 397, 
 
 442, 454, 455, 475, 493. 
 Hunter, Smith, Bowdoin & Co., 324, 325. 
 Hunter, brigantine, 347; schooner, 347; 
 
 ship, 346, 347, 348. 
 Huntington, Andrew, 398, 428, 478. 
 Huntington, Benjamin, 164, 242, 407, 428. 
 Huntington, Ebenezer, 478. 
 Huntington, Eunice, 264, 337, 407. 
 Huntington, Jabez, 269, 304, 329, 398, 
 428. • 
 
520 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Huntington, Jedidiah, 287. 
 
 Huntington, Jonathan, 264, 337, 382, 399, 
 407, 494. 
 
 Huntington, Joshua, 190, 479, 494. 
 
 Huntington, Oliver, 438. 
 
 Huntington, Samuel, 134. 
 
 Huntington, brig, 348; brigantine, 348. 
 
 Huntley, Richard H., 286, 323. 
 
 Hurd, John, 228, 336, 487. 
 
 Hurd, Joseph, 327. 
 
 Hussey, Joseph, 359, 483. 
 
 Hussey, Paul, 378. 
 
 Huston, Peter. ( See Houston. ) 
 
 Hutchinson, Israel, 304. 
 
 Hutchinson, Shrempton, 394. 
 
 Hutton, George, 313. 
 
 Hyde, Abigal, 310. 
 
 Hyde, Daniel, 426. 
 
 Hyde, Elijah, jr., 327. 
 
 Hyde, Ezekiel Rogers, 307. 
 
 Hyde, William, 226, 227, 234, 235, 237, 
 243, 245, 270, 271, 276, 277, 279, 292, 
 300, 311, 318, 320, 329, 341, 355, 358, 
 360, 366, 367, 375, 376, 379, 383, 388, 
 390, 395, 404, 427, 429, 430, 438, 443, 
 450, 451, 469, 476, 477, 479, 483, 486, 
 487, 492. 
 
 Hyder Ally, ship, 348, 349. (See also 
 Heyder Ally. ) 
 
 Hynde, brigantine, 349. 
 
 Hyslop, William, jr., 448. 
 
 I. 
 
 Imlay, John, 268, 319, 372, 403. 
 
 Impressment of seamen, 120, 159, 168. 
 
 Impertinent, 349. 
 
 Impromptu, brigantine, 349. 
 
 Independence, 'b3.r%Q,'ZbO; brig,97; schoon- 
 er, 350; ship, 350; sloop, 17, 20, 30, 
 38, 72, 75, 206, 349, 350. 
 
 Indigo, 40. 
 
 Industry, brig, 351; brigantine, 351, 352; 
 schooner, 350, 352; sloop, 351. 
 
 Ingersoll, David, 396. 
 
 Ingersoll, John Sargent, 467. 
 
 Ingersoll, Jonathan, 269, 301, 363, 396, 
 460, 474. 
 
 Ingersoll, Neheraiah, 328. 
 
 Ingersoll, Samuel, 285, 435. 
 
 Inglis, Samuel, 230, 253, 265, 277, 322, 
 340, 382, 412, 425, 488, 489. 
 
 Inkaon, Richard, 265. 
 
 Intrepid, brigantine, 352; ship, .353; whale- 
 boat, 352. 
 
 Iris, brigantine, 353; ship, 353. 
 
 Irish Gimblet, sloop, 353. 
 
 Iron, 63, 66, 67, 70, 72, 75, 78, 85, 97, 100, 
 
 108, 128. 
 Irvine, Christopher, 366. 
 Irving, John, 243. 
 Irwin, Christopher, 265. 
 Irwin, Joseph, 367. 
 Irwin, Mathew, 115, 250, 257, 258, 265, 
 
 319, 325, 335, 336, 349, 366, 367, 375, 
 
 392, 402, 403, 414, 423, 424, 443, 468. 
 Irwin, Robert, jr., 234. 
 Irwin, Thomas, 250, 257, 258, 265, 335, 
 
 349, 366, 367, 375, 392, 393, 402, 403, 
 
 424, 443, 468, 489. 
 Irwin & Cowper, Scott, 199. 
 Irwitt, Samuel R., 230, 340. 
 Isaacs, Ralph, 439. 
 Isabella, brig, 354; schooner, 353; sloop, 
 
 353. 
 Ives, Benjamin, 298. 
 Ives, James, 303. 
 Ivory, John, jr., .322. 
 
 J. 
 
 Jack, boat, 354; ship, 354. 
 
 Jack and Harry, ship, 355. 
 
 Jackall, schooner, 354, 355. 
 
 Jackson, Daniel, 475. 
 
 Jackson, Henry, 459. 
 
 Jackson, James, 462. 
 
 Jackson, John, 209. 
 
 Jackson, Jonathan, 283, 338. 
 
 Jackson, Joseph, 400. 
 
 Jackson, Samuel, 467. 
 
 Jackson, William, 254, 274. 
 
 Jackson, Tracy & Tracy, 99, 317, 333. 
 
 Jacob, Hancock, jr., 413. 
 
 Jacobs, Daniel, 270, 296. 
 
 Jacobs, Wilson, 365, 436. 
 
 Jaftray, James & Co., 341. 
 
 Jakways, Joseph, 286. 
 
 Jamaica, attack on British fleet at, 44, 46. 
 
 Jamaica, 34. 
 
 James, Michael, 413. 
 
 James, brigantine, 355, 356; schooner, 355, 
 
 .356; ship, 356. 
 Jameson, William, 278, 370. 
 Jane, ship, 356; sloop, 356, 357. 
 January, Peter, 295, 296, 318. 
 Jarvis, Benjamin, 238, 363, 448. 
 Jarvis, James, 245, 269, 353, 493. 
 Jarvis, Leonard, 41, 238, 269, 275, 324, 
 
 382, 411, 448. 
 Jarvis, Nathaniel, 382. 
 Jarvis, Philip, 324, 382, 383. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 521 
 
 Jarvis, Samuel Gardner, 391. 
 
 Jarvis & Russell, 363. 
 
 Ja^on, 104, 105; letters of marque, 357. 
 
 Jauncey, Joseph, 311. 
 
 Jay, John, 119, 144, 156. 
 
 Jai/, brigantine, 358; ship, 357. 
 
 Jefferson, Thomas, 19, 25, 109, 148. 
 
 Jeftry, Arthur, 331. 
 
 Jeffry, James, 460. 
 
 Jeffry, John, 331. 
 
 Jenifer, Daniel, of St. Thomas, 243. 
 
 Jenkins, John, 2()1. 
 
 Jenks, David, 241. 
 
 Jeuks, John, 272, 364, 409, 487. 
 
 Jenness, Samuel, 60. 
 
 Jennings, Zephaniah, 295. 
 
 Jepson, Benjamin, 369, 374, 425, 467. 
 
 Jeune Pendant, schooner, 358. 
 
 Jewett, James, 452, 455. 
 
 Jewett, Jedidiah, 492. 
 
 Jewett, Joseph, 452, 
 
 Joanna, brigantine, 358. 
 
 Jocelin, Amaziah, 293. 
 
 Jocelin, Simeon, 293. 
 
 Jb/in, boat, 359; galley, 360; schooner, 359; 
 sloop, 359. 
 
 John Bunyan, sloop, 3ti0. 
 
 John Michael, sloop, 360. 
 
 Johns, Aquila, lieut., 45; master, 243. 
 
 Johns, Richard, 239, 375, 469. 
 
 Johanna Maria, brigantine, 359. 
 
 Johannes, Francis, 223. 
 
 Johnson, Eleazer, 320. 
 
 Johnson, Harman, 373. 
 
 Johnson, Henry, 407. 
 
 Johnson, Israel, 302, 471. 
 
 Johnson, James, 221. 
 
 Johnson, John, 270. 
 
 Johnson, Nicholas, 260. 
 
 Johnson, S. W., 461. 
 
 Johnson, Thomas, 45, 67, 88, 95, 115, 276, 
 309, 360, 396, 408, 429. 
 
 Johnson, Thomas, jr., 217, 220, 221, 223, 
 224, 228, 231, 232, 233, 238, 239, 241, 
 245, 248, 250, 254, 2(i5, 266, 270, 271, 
 276, 278, 279, 2S2, 28(), 292, 295, 296, 
 299, 300, 303, 304, 309, 313, 320, 321, 
 329, 332, 333, 334, 339, 350, 353, 356, 
 360, 365, 367, 369, 370, 375, 376, 378, 
 388, 389, 398, 399, 401, 402, 408, 409, 
 412, 414, 418, 419, 421, 424, 427, 428, 
 438, 440, 444, 448, 455, 459, 460, 461, 
 465, 466, 469, 470, 472, 476, 480, 481, 
 48(), 489, 493, 495. 
 
 Johnson, William, 309, 360, 384. 
 
 Johnson, William Peirce, 373, 436, 491, 
 492. 
 
 Johnson, schooner, 360. 
 
 Johnson & Ridley, 476. 
 
 Johnston, Christopher, 238. 
 
 Johnston, James, 397, 409. 
 
 Johnston, Miller, 10, 18, 29, 41, 45; letter 
 from, 17. 
 
 Johnston, Robert, 238. 
 
 Johnston, Samuel, 266. 
 
 Johnston, Stephen Otis, 414. 
 
 Johnston, William, 447. 
 
 Johnstone, Smith & Co., 395. 
 
 Johonnot, Andrew, 280. 
 
 Johonnot, Francis, 391. 
 
 Joland, Henry, 429. 
 
 Joline, Benjamin, 327. 
 
 Jolly, Gene, 376. 
 
 Jolly Robin, 360. 
 
 Jolly Tiir, brigantine, 361. 
 
 Jones, Amasa, 358, 364, 380. 
 
 Jones, Benjamin, 247. 
 
 Jones, Charles, 485. 
 
 Jones, Daniel, 262, 476, 483. 
 
 Jones, Ebenezer, 432. 
 
 Jones, Elnathan, 355. 
 
 Jones, Isaac, 329, 358, 373, 487. 
 
 Jones, James, 280. 
 
 Jones, Joel, 273. 
 
 Jones, John, 357, 464. 
 
 Jones, John Coffin, 98, 100, 101, 223, 224, 
 236, 252, 253, 261, 277, 333, 389, 394, 
 420, 436, 458, 460, 464, 473, 492. 
 
 Jones, John Paul, 30, 116, 144, 146, 185, 
 210; to command the Procidence, 11, 
 13; to cruise about Bermuda, 15, 16, 
 17; receives vessels, 37, 41; conduct 
 of, 147; rank, 180; prize agent in 
 Europe, 198 ; medal, 214 ; letters 
 from, 16, 17, 18, 20, 27, 28, 34, 39, 49, 
 55, 60, 61, 63, 66, 67, 81, 120, 121, 125, 
 125, 128, 145, 153, 154, 173, 174, 175, 
 176, 181, 193, 207, 209, 213; letters to, 
 11, 13, 15, 24, 27, 29, 31, 36, 37, 41, 46, 
 48, 106, 120, 122, 172. 
 
 Jones, Robinson, 457. 
 
 Jones, Samuel, 287, 396, 435. 
 
 Jones, Silas, 275. 
 
 Jones, Silvanus, 446. 
 
 Jones, Thomas, 373, 416, 427, 461. 
 
 Jones, William, 81, 232, .398, 459, 464, 
 481. 
 
 Joseph, brigantine, 361. 
 
 Josiah, James, 114, 226, 335, 371, 424, 453, 
 490. 
 
522 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Joyce, William, 379. 
 
 Juliet, brigantine, 362. 
 
 Julius Caesar, 362. 
 
 Junius, ship, 362. 
 
 Junius Brutus, 187; letters of marque, 
 
 362, 363. 
 Juno, brig, 363, 364; brigantine, 363, 364; 
 
 galley, 364; ship, 363. 
 Jupiter, ship, 364. 
 Jurisdiction, of states in maritime causes, 
 
 107. 
 Justice, John, lieutenant, 194, 197, 198. 
 
 K. 
 
 Karloguen, Verdue, Payan & Co., 401. 
 
 Kean, Roger, 184, 185, 339. 
 
 Keel, Ezziah, 390. 
 
 Keel, Isaiah, 494. 
 
 Keeler, William, 401. 
 
 Keith, William, 289. 
 
 Keith, Spence & Sherburne, 238. 
 
 Kell, Thomas, 375. 
 
 Kellogg, Aaron, 304, 453. 
 
 Kellogg, Joseph, 327. 
 
 Kelhim, Custis, 480. 
 
 Kelly, John, 378. 
 
 Kelly, Joseph, 461. 
 
 Kelly, Thomas, 316. 
 
 Kelso, Nathan, 385. 
 
 Kemp, John, 321, 409. 
 
 Kendall, Ephraim, 267. 
 
 Kendrick, John, 383. 
 
 Keudrick, ship, 364. 
 
 Kennedy, Andrew, 316. 
 
 Kennedy, George, 267, 316, 365, 489. 
 
 Kennedy, John, 344. 
 
 Kennedy, William, 470. 
 
 Kennere, James, 279. 
 
 Kensington, brig, 364; brigantine, 365. 
 
 Keran, Edward, 99. 
 
 Kerby, Charles. (iS«eKirby.) 
 
 Kerlin, John, jr., 390. 
 
 Kershaw, Isaac, 325. 
 
 Kettell, James, 427. 
 
 Kettell, John, 248. 
 
 Keyes, John, 471. 
 
 Keyes, Peabody, 471. 
 
 Keyes, Stephen & Co., 471. 
 
 Kiersted, James, 401. 
 
 Kiersted, Luke, 286, 290. 
 
 Kilbourn, Samuel, 235. 
 
 King, Benjamin, 337, 388. 
 
 King, George, 15, 49, 267, 402, 436. 
 
 King, James, 222, 297. 
 
 Kmg, John, 296. 
 
 King, John, & Co., 400. 
 
 King, Joseph, 348, 491. 
 
 King, Nathaniel, 259. 
 
 King, Rufus, 446. 
 
 King, Thomas, 264. 
 
 King of France, boat, 365. 
 
 King Tammini, brigantine, 365. 
 
 Kingbird, sloop, 365. • 
 
 Kingget, Peter, 283. 
 
 Kingston, Mass., inhabitants, 458. 
 
 Kingston, packet, 56, 195. 
 
 Kip, Henry H., 345. 
 
 Kirby, Charles, 342, 380. 
 
 Kirkwood, James, 271. 
 
 Kitson, Richard, 449. 
 
 Kitty, boat, 365; sloop, 103, 155. 
 
 Kitty Meade, schooner, 366. 
 
 Knap, Anthony, 362. 
 
 Knapp, William, 268, 420. 
 
 Kneeland, Bartholomew, 431. 
 
 Knight, Benjamin, 331, 441. 
 
 Knight, Job, 430. 
 
 Knight, Peter, 92. 
 
 Knott. (.SVeNott.) 
 
 Knowlton, Joseph, 273. 
 
 Knox, Francis, 250, 410, 411, 429. 
 
 Knox, Robert, 226, 234, 310, 401, 415, 424, 
 
 490. 
 Knox, Young & Co., 333, 469. 
 Kollock, Phihpps, 382, 438, 453. 
 Krainsby, John, 228. 
 Kursted, Luke. {See Kiersted. ) 
 
 L. 
 
 Lacaze, James, 228, 403, 407, 418. 
 Lacaze & Mallet, 228, 495. 
 Lacey, Ignatius, 461. 
 La Comtesse Denery, brig, 366. 
 Lacort^, Stephen, 405. 
 Lacort^, Brumfield & Co., 405. 
 
 Lacoste, , 418. 
 
 Ladd, Eliphalet, 270, 305, 314, 456, 492. 
 
 Lady de Miralles, brigantine, 366. 
 
 Lady Gates, brig, 366, 367; brigantine, 367. 
 
 Lady Lee, schooner, 367. 
 
 Lady Wasldngton, 11, 95; letters of 
 
 marque, 367, 368. 
 La Falconer, Panstifire de, 53. 
 Lafarque, Pierre, 413. 
 Lafayette, Marquis de, 87, 88, 89, 90, 92. 
 Lafayette, ship. {8ee3farquis deLafayette.) 
 Lafitte, Bernard, 231. 
 Lafitte, M , 269, 394, 415. 
 
IHDEX. 
 
 523 
 
 Lake Champlain, pay of navy, 52. 
 
 Lake Ontario, British ships on, 34. 
 
 Lakeman, Ebenezer, 267. 
 
 Lakeman, Eichard, 268. 
 
 Lallement, Gabriel, 403, 405. 
 
 La Luzerne, Anne C^sar, Chevalier de, 
 
 164, 170, 176, 179, 192. 
 La Luzerne, ship. (See Chevalier de La 
 
 Luzerne. ) 
 Lamaigre, Peter, 461. 
 La Maria, brigantine, 368. 
 Lamb, James, 256, 278, 303, 352. 
 Lamb, John, 388. 
 Lamb, Thomas, 256, 278, 352, 368. 
 Lambert, Adrian, 247. 
 Lambert, David, 318, 405. 
 Lambert, Jonathan, 219, 291. 
 Lambert, Joseph, 448. 
 Lambert, William, 391, 475. 
 Lamson, Gideon, 406. 
 Lamson, Thomas, 257, 297. 
 Landa, Joseph de, 484, 485. 
 Landais, Peter, 69, 73, 75, 89, 92, 99, 125, 
 
 126, 146, 155, 156, 162, 165, 166, 167, 
 
 168, 170, 171, 173, 189, 207. 
 Lander, Peter, 345, 355, 363, 364. 
 Lane, Ebenezer, 222, 347, 389, 409, 425, 
 
 449, 482, 485, 495. 
 Lane, George, 409, 495. 
 Lane, son & Fraser, 19,, 47, 50, 51. 
 Langdon, Betsey, 470. 
 Langdon, John, 18, 21, 22, 23, 48, 59, 62, 
 
 66, 68, 72, 73, 74, 90, 115, 128, 133, 
 
 135, 137,^40, 141, 145, 146, 152, 161, 
 
 168, 223, 226, 241, 268, 287, 300, 301, 
 
 332, 390, 420, 470. 
 Langdon, Richard, 249. 
 Langdon, "Woodbury, 300, 301, 332. 
 Lange, Francis, 123. 
 Langerain, Germain, 468. 
 Languedoe, schooner, 368. 
 Lansvay, Jeremiah, 301. 
 L' Antoinette, brigantine, 228. 
 La Porte, Francis, 366. 
 [.a Porte, Peter, 366. 
 La lid tie, brigantine, 368. 
 Larchar, John, jr., 458. 
 Jjark, boat, 369; brigantine, 369; schooner, 
 
 369; sloop, 369, 370. 
 La Eoche, Gilbert de, 495. 
 Lai-reciuy, John, 459, 460. 
 Latham, Edward, 272, 377, 461. 
 Lathrop, Elisha, jr., 324, 391, 398, 428, 
 
 4.54, 474. 
 Lathrop, Hezekiah, 391. 
 
 Lathrop, Joshua, 444. 
 
 Latimer, Pickett, 264. 
 
 Laurence, William, 358, 486. 
 
 Laurens, Henry, 151, 156, 254. 
 
 Laurens, 92, letters of marque, 370. 
 
 Lavell, John, 266. 
 
 Lawhorne, John, 374. 
 
 Lawler, Matthew, 230, 339, 414. 
 
 Law-ler, Eobert, 230. 
 
 Lawrence, Andrew, 417, 430. 
 
 Lawrence, Asa, 476. 
 
 Lawrence, David, 347. 
 
 Lawrence, John, 297. 
 
 Lawrence, John, jr., 235. 
 
 Lawrence, Nicholas, 441. 
 
 Lawrence & Tudor, 69. 
 
 I^awrence, Samuel, 235. 
 
 Lawson, John, 257, 338. 
 
 Leacey, George, 417. 
 
 Leach, George, 400. 
 
 Leach, James, 249, 325. 
 
 Leach, John, 258, 383, 405, 443, 464, 479, 
 
 480, 487. 
 Leach, Nathan, 408. 
 Leach, Robert, 443, 479, 487. 
 Leach, William, 218, 394. 
 Leacraft, Benjamin, 219. 
 Leal, Ustariz y, 91. 
 Learning, James, 283. 
 Leaming, Thomas, 254, 255, 283, 295, 296, 
 
 325, 329, 332, 335, 336, 368, 386, 405, 
 
 418, 447, 450, 452. 
 Leamy, John. 221. 
 Learned, Amasa, 266, 347. 
 Leary, Dennis, 207. 
 Leavenworth, Jesse, 434. 
 Li^ Baron, Lazarus, 455. 
 Le Boeuf, Sasportas &, 480. 
 Lebor, Jacob, 392. 
 Lecaze, James, 349. 
 Le Despenser, brigantine, 370. 
 Lee, Arthur, commissioner, 25; letters to, 
 
 45, 60. 
 Lee, Henry, major, 121 . 
 Lee, Isaac, 418. 
 Lee, Jeremiah, 247, 355, 477. 
 Lee, John, 257, 320, 393. 
 Lee, Josepli, 283, 343, 370, 457. 
 Lee, Stephen, 287. 
 Lee, Thomas, 277, 298, 344. 
 Lee, Thomas Sim, 155. 
 Lee, William, 343. 
 Lee, schooner, 57; letters of marque, 370, 
 
 371. 
 Leech, Anna, 293. 
 
524 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Leech, George, 290. 
 
 Leech, Nathan, 293, 344. 
 
 Leech, Robert, 362. 
 
 Leeds, Carey, 454. 
 
 Leeds, Jedidiah, 204. 
 
 Leeds, WiUiam, 225, 280, 399. 
 
 Leffingwell, Christopher, 295, 311, 314, 
 
 454, 472. 
 Leffingworth, Jesse & Co., 314. 
 it Garrard, brigantine, 371. 
 Leger, Edward, 246, 276. 
 Le Grand, Barrere & Co., 181. 
 Le Hazard, 86. 
 Leighton, John, 342. 
 Leim, Isaiah, 457. 
 Leitch, William, 305. 
 Lennox, Hugh, 356, 373, 397, 445. 
 Lenox, David, 226. 
 Leshe, Michael, 485. 
 Lespona, Juan Baptista de, 90. 
 Lethe, ship, 371. 
 Letitia, 192. 
 Letters of marque, regulations, 10, 11, 141, 
 
 142, 153, 174, 177, 178, 195; bond, 
 
 141; in France, 170, 171; laws inade- 
 
 'juate, 176. 
 Levelt, Benjamin, jr., 273. 
 Lerlm/sto)!, sloop, 371. 
 Levy, Moses & Co., 328. 
 Lewis, Edmond, 490. 
 Lewis, Elijah, 238. 
 Lewis, Francis, 128, 137, 147, 151, 180, 
 
 181, 204, 292. 
 Lewis, George, 343. 
 Lewis, Israel, 345. 
 Lewis, Joseph, 212. 
 Lewis, Lot, 15, 60. 
 Lewis, Thomas, 248, 390. 
 Lewis, William, 244. 
 Lewis, schooner, 52. 
 Lejinglon, 23, 78, 214; letters of marque, 
 
 371, 372. 
 Libbey, George, 287, 420. 
 Liberty, boat, 373; brig, 372; brigantine, 
 
 373; schooner, 88, 372, 373; ship, 373, 
 
 374; sloop, 372. 
 Lieutenants, naval memorial, 46, 50. 
 Lightbourn, John, 224. 
 Limozin, Andrew, 20. 
 Lincoln, Ezra, 394, 454. 
 Lincoln, James, 236. 
 Lincoln, cutter, 374. 
 Linn, John, 343. 
 
 Lion, Peter Joseph, 151. 
 
 Lion, 58; letter of marque, 374. (See also 
 Lyon.) 
 
 Lironcourt, Chevalier de, 127. 
 
 Lisle, Hugh. (.S'cf i^yle. ) 
 
 Little, Ebenezer, 314, 450, 462. 
 
 Little, George, 221. 
 
 Little, IMichael, 384. 
 
 Little, Moses, 302, 314, 450, 462. 
 
 Little, William, 347, 360, 423. 
 
 Little Bachelor, sloop, 374. 
 
 Little Ben, schooner, 374. 
 
 Little Dan, schooner, 374. 
 
 Little Davey, schooner, 375. 
 
 Little Egg Harbor, 63. 
 
 Little Molly, schooner, 375. 
 
 Little Porga, brigantine, 375. 
 
 Little Robert, 61. 
 
 Little Sam, sloop, 375. 
 
 Little Vincent, sloop, 376. 
 
 Littlefield, Richard, 291. 
 
 Lire Oak, sloop, 378. 
 I Lively, brig, 376, 378; brigantine, 376; 
 schooner, 376, 377 ; ship, 377; sloop, 
 377. 
 j Livingston, Abram, 87, 138. 
 ' Livingston, John, 232. 
 
 Livingston, John R., 466. 
 
 Livingston, Muscoe, 181, 182. 
 
 Livingston, William, 91. 
 
 Livingston, 162 ; letter of marque, 378. 
 (See also Levingston. ) 
 
 Lizard, boat, 378; schooner, 378. 
 
 Llano, Joseph de, 89, 100, 101, 102. 
 
 Lloyd, James, 443. 
 
 Lloyd, Sarah, 232. 
 
 Lloyd, T , 419. 
 
 Loan (Dutch), 196. 
 
 Lobb, George, 356. 
 
 Lobdell, Nicholas, 370, 426, 473. 
 
 Lockwood, David, 155, 300, 330. 
 
 Lockwood, James, 389. 
 
 Lockwood, Samuel, jr., 329, 358. 
 
 Loell, Silvanus, 236. 
 
 Lombard, Ephraim, 284. 
 
 Londunny, Thomas, 470. 
 
 Long, Daniel, 325, 387. 
 
 Long, Pierre, 381. 
 
 Long, WiUiam, 284. 
 
 Longley, George, 469. 
 
 Loomis, Jacob, 426. 
 
 Loomis, Joel, 414. 
 
 Lord, Jabez, 382. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 525 
 
 Lord, Samuel P., & Co., 453. 
 
 Lord Stirling, schooner, 378. 
 
 Loring, Benjamin, 437. 
 
 Loring, Caleb, 343, 479. 
 
 Loring, Daniel, 458. 
 
 Loring, Joshua, jr., 266. 
 
 Loring, William, 407, 472. 
 
 Lottery, 127. 
 
 Louis XVI, 156, 170, 213. 
 
 Love, Thomas, 405. 
 
 Lovell, John M., 248, 357. 
 
 Lovely Sally, brigantine, 379. 
 
 Lovett, Benjamin, 302, 428. 
 
 Lovett, James, jr., 458. 
 
 Loviet, John, 267. 
 
 Low, Caleb, 281. 
 
 Low, Elisha, 449. 
 
 Low, John, 307, 431. 
 
 Low, Nicholas, 112, 224, 306, 348, 359, 
 
 480. 
 Low, Richard, 306. 
 Low & Pray, 444. 
 Low, Wilcox & Co., 472. 
 Lowe, Christopher, 220. 
 Lowell, John, 82, 124, 193. 
 Loxley, Benjamin, jr., 290. 
 Loyal & Maxwell, 52, 58, 70, 86, 99, 
 
 100, 105. 
 Loyalty, 85. 
 
 Luca, Joachi de, 91, 100, 102, 104. 
 Lucas, John, 241, 262, 354, 490. 
 Luce, Litchfield, 400, 488. 
 Luck and Fortune, boat, 379. 
 Lucreiia, sloop, 204. 
 Lumsden, Robert, 256. 
 Lunt, Benjamin, 248. 
 Lunt, James, 303. 
 Lurvy, Benjamin, 236. 
 Lux, William, 23, 312, 326, 327, 349, 440. 
 Lux, Bowley &Co., 465. 
 Luzerne, schooner, 379. (See also Clieni- 
 
 lier de La Luzerne. ) 
 Lyde, Nathaniel Byfield, 442. 
 Lydia, brigantine, 380; schooner, 380; 
 
 sloop, 379. 
 Lyell, William, 308, 408. 
 Lyle, Hugh, 288, 294, 319, 460. 
 Lyman, Theodore, 377, 433. 
 Lyon, Humphry & Co., 327, 380. 
 Lyon, Philip, 131, 166, 167. 
 Lyon, Samuel, 9. 
 
 Lyon, galley, 380; ship, 380; sloop, 380. 
 Lyons, Redmond, 93. 
 
 M. 
 
 McAroy, George, 258, 280, 413. 
 
 McBride, Hugh WilKam, 402. 
 
 McCabe, John, 306. 
 
 McCallmont, James, 410. 
 
 McCarthy, John, 254, 255. 
 
 McCarthy, Randolph, 453. 
 
 Macarty, Eugene, 209. 
 
 McCay, James, 477. 
 
 McClarey, 55, 59, 60, 61, 82, 198, 200; let- 
 ter of marque, 381. 
 
 McCleare, John, 494. 
 
 McCleay, Robert, 219, 220, 246, 249, 253, ^ 
 258, 295, 312, 319, 344, 345, 379, 422, 
 425, 431, 432, 468, 478. 
 
 McClenachan, Blair, 160, 222, 235, 237, 
 238, 250, 255, 256, 258, 267, 273, 275, 
 286, 288, 289, 308, 317, 319, 321, 339, 
 340, 351, 357, 363, 376, 381, 408, 411, 
 414, 429, 444, 460, 461, 462, 478. 
 
 McClenachan, John, 289, 351, 444. 
 
 McClenachan, Robert, 184, 250, 289, 308, 
 357, 408, 410, 414, 478. 
 
 McClenachan, brigantine, 381. 
 
 McClerg, John, 333. 
 
 McClure, James, 456. 
 
 McClure, John, 347, 352. 
 
 McCulIoch, Joseph, 305. 
 
 McCulloch, William, 305. 
 
 McCullok, Joseph, 468. 
 
 McCullough, David, 462. 
 
 McCuUough, Joseph, 316. 
 
 McCullough, William, 489. 
 
 McDaniell, Jacob, 219. 
 
 McDougall, Alexander, 193. 
 
 McElroye, John, 488. 
 
 McFaden, William, 220, 385. 
 
 McFatridge, John, 427. 
 
 McFee, Matthew, 244. 
 
 McGown, John, 330. 
 
 Mcllnoe, John, 221. 
 
 Mclntire, Neil, 299. 
 
 Mclntyre, Real, 368. 
 
 Mackay, Alexander, 229, 278, 294, 412. 
 
 Mackay, Benjamin, 387. 
 
 Mackay, Mungo, 229, 231, 294, 332, 340, 
 367, 397, 416, 422, 430. 
 
 McKean, William, 221. 
 
 McKeel, John, 465. 
 
 Mackey, Isaac, 66. 
 
 Mackey, John, 386. 
 
 McKim, Alexander, 271, 466. 
 
526 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 McKim, John, 235, 367, 452. 
 
 McKim, Robert, 271. 
 
 Mackintire, Joseph, 397. 
 
 McKirdy, John, 276. 
 
 McLallen, Joseph, 446. 
 
 McLally, Michael. ( ,%<> Melally. ) 
 
 McLane, Edward, 281, 306, 474. 
 
 McLean, John, 353. 
 
 McLure, John, 223, 224, 282, 309, 333, 
 
 360, 370, 379, 418, 429, 434| 470. 
 McMeehan, David, 370. 
 McMillan, John, 255, 427, 483. 
 McNachtane, John, 265, 366, 442, 443, 
 
 466. 
 McNally, Thomas, 247. 
 McNeil, John, 495. 
 McNeill, Archibald, 249. 
 McNeill, Daniel, 271, 482, 485, 486, 490. 
 McNeill, Hector, captain, 17, 18, 26, 56, 
 
 78, 95, 221, 406, 494. 
 McNeill, Robert, 224, 271, 485, 486. 
 McNeuiarra, Michael, 424. 
 JIacomber, Matthew, 300. 
 McPherson, John, 108, 109, 111, 170, 228, 
 
 246, 247, 354, 413, 481. 
 Macpherson, William, 354. 
 31cThorday, John, 443. 
 Madan, Mathew, 257. 
 Madison, James, 185. 
 Maestrand, cutter, 382. 
 Magee, James, 308, 323. 
 Magee, John, 460. 
 Magill, Arthur, 271. 
 !Magnan, Peter Croze, 326. 
 Magnifique, 192. 
 Magruder, Steward & Co., 370. 
 ilainwaring, Robert, 399. 
 Makepeace, E — , 482. 
 Mallet, Michael, 228, 349, 403, 407, 418. 
 
 (See also Lacaze & Mallet.) 
 Maltbie, Jonathan, 175. 
 Mamesy, Anthony, 459. 
 Manetc, schooner, 382. 
 Manler, John, captain, 26, 78. 
 Mann, George, 487. 
 31ann, Phihp, 220.. 
 Manning, Edward, 307. 
 Manning, Hezekiah, 324, 474. 
 Manning, Thomas, 234, 241, 267, 300, 332. 
 Mansfield, Benjamin B. , 262. 
 Mansfield, David, 432. 
 Mansfield, Giles, 387. 
 Mansfield, Isaac, 98. 
 Mansir, Simon, 306. 
 Manwaring, David, 435. 
 
 ilarache, Solomon, 328. 
 
 Marble, Isaac, 221. 
 
 }[arhois, brig, 382. 
 
 Marchand, Henry, 136. 
 
 Marchant, Joseph, 446. 
 
 Maria, brigantine, 382 ; schooner, 383 ; 
 ship, 382, 383; sloop, 382. 
 
 Markmnu, brigantine, 383; schooner, 383. 
 
 Marine Committee, directions to Hopkins, 
 12; to Wickes, 12; money, 56, 60, 63, 
 68, 69, 70, 73, 77, 78, 81, 88, 89, 95, 
 96, 98, 113; accounts, 67; rent of 
 office, 101; dissolved, 127. 
 
 Marine, Department of , 174, 179, 180, 184; 
 agent of, 177, 181, 184, 185, 205; 
 secretary, 187. 
 
 Marines, 124 ; two battalions, 12 ; pay, 
 131. 
 
 Markoe, Abraham, 293, 357, 445. 
 
 Marmajou, Anthony, 399. 
 
 Marquand, Joseph, 261, 338, 380, 420, 
 442, 487, 492. 
 
 MarquiK, ship, 383. 
 
 Marquis de Lafayette, 188, 191, 192; let- 
 ters of marque, 384, 385. 
 
 Marriner, ^Villiam. {See Marun. ) 
 
 Mars, 188; letters of marque, 385, 386, 
 387. 
 
 Marshall, Gideon, 259. 
 
 Marshall, John, 289. 
 
 iMarshall, Samuel, 394, 454. 
 
 Marshall, AVilliam, 219. 
 
 Marshall, brigantine, 387. 
 
 ilarston, David Smith, 263. 
 
 Marston, John, 403. 
 
 JIarston, Nathaniel, 263. 
 
 Martin, Henry, 277, 340. 
 
 Martin, James, 243, 376, 433. 
 
 ilartin, John, 305, 408, 447, 469, 476. 
 
 Martin, Nicolas, 398, 404, 405, 419. 
 
 Martin, Peter, captain, 31, 32, 253. 
 
 Martin, Samuel, 45, 412. 
 
 Martin, Thomas, 267, 268, 269, 381. 
 
 Martin, William, 265. 
 
 Martinique, cruise to,' 17, 36, 39, 42, 85; 
 conditions in, 135. 
 
 Marun, William, 282. 
 
 Marij, brig, 66; schooner, 387; sloop, 387. 
 
 Mary and Elizabeth, ship, 387. 
 
 Mary Ann, brigantine, 388. 
 
 Maryland, case of Nicholson, 45; priva- 
 teer bonds, 60, 91, 114, 144, 168, 180, 
 305, 394, 395; gallies, 95; council of 
 safety, 305. 
 
 Maryland, brig, 388. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 527 
 
 Mason, Jonathan, 262, 269, 374. 
 
 Massachusetts, cooperation, 17 ; frigates 
 building, 27, 64; wishes commis- 
 sions, &c., 48; privateer bonds, 51, 
 84, 165, 168, 183, 185, 190 ; packets 
 for France, 71, 79 ; board of war, 74, 
 77, 92, 93 ; manning vessels, 79 ; 
 council, 159. 
 
 Masts, 135, 160, 163. 
 
 Masurey, David, 337, 409. 
 
 Masurey, Samuel, 409. 
 
 Miiiaponi, sloop, 388. 
 
 Mather, Jehoiada, 359. 
 
 Mather, Samuel, 388, 443. 
 
 Mather, Silvester, 388. 
 
 Mathews, Thomas, 246. 
 
 Matilda, brigantine, 388. 
 
 Matlack, Timothy, 205, 276, 325, 371, 
 385, 429. 
 
 Matlack, White, 260, 319. . 
 
 Matlack, William, 350, 392. 
 
 Matterfleld, Christopher, 418. 
 
 Matthew, Ridley, 430. 
 
 JIatthewman, Luke, lieut., 85; master, 
 459. 
 
 Matthews, John, 238, 299. 
 
 Matthews, Smith & Co., 358. 
 
 Maw, Thomas, 440. 
 
 :Maxfleld, Patrick, 238, 382. 
 
 Maxfield, Thomas, 251. 
 
 Maxwell, Francis, 192. 
 
 Maxwell & Loyal, 52, 58, 70, 86, 99, 100, 
 105. 
 
 May, Ebenezer, 418. 
 
 Jlay, George, 489. 
 
 May, John, 297, 490. 
 
 3Iay, William, 322, 455. 
 
 Manpower, schooner, 389. 
 
 Mayo, Simeon, 229. 
 
 Mayrant, John, 211. 
 
 ilead, Ebenezer, 495. 
 
 Mead, Israel, 297, 490. 
 
 Meade, George, 218, 237, 257, 276, 292, 
 306, 342, 421, 464. 
 
 Meade & Fitzsimons, 291, 257. 
 
 Mease, James, 258. 
 
 :\Iease & Caldwell, 232, 237, 282, 416. 
 
 Mediterranean Sea, French vessels in, 3S. 
 
 Meech, Aaron, 426. 
 
 Meigs, Jabez, 274. 
 
 Melally, Michael, 225, 312, 398, 438, 446. 
 
 Mellish, 28. 
 
 Melzard, Nicholas, 448. 
 
 Mendenhall, Thomas, 359. 
 
 Mendes fils Cadet, 492. 
 
 Mendez, Cajar, 360. 
 
 Menot, , 260. 
 
 Mentges, S. I., 373. 
 
 Mentor, brig, 389; schooner, 389. 
 
 Mercer, Moore, & Donnaldson, 475. 
 
 Merchant ships, purchase, 92. 
 
 Merchantmen, 74. 
 
 Jlercier, John, 442. 
 
 Mercier, John D., 234, 371. 
 
 Mercury, 139, 147, 151, 154, 156, 157; let- 
 ters of marque, 390, 391. 
 
 Mercy, schooner, 391. 
 
 Meredith, Joseph, 384. 
 
 Meredith, Samuel, 227. 
 
 Meriam, Silas, 267. 
 
 Merlin, brigantine, 391; 
 
 Mermaid, brig., 391. 
 
 Merrill, Charles, 433. 
 
 Merrill, Hezekiah, 484. 
 
 Merritt, Noah, 284. 
 
 Mesnard, Thomas, 447. 
 
 Messeroy, Jonathan, 355, 357, 448. 
 
 Messonnier, John Henry, 480. 
 
 Mey, brigantine, 391. 
 
 Middleton, Gilbert, 396, 421. 
 
 Middleton, Joseph, 428. 
 
 Middletovn, brigantine, 392. 
 
 Mifflin, Benjamin, jr., 250, 335, 336, 349, 
 367, 392, 402, 403, 424, 468. 
 
 ilifflin, Jonathan, 303, 381. 
 
 Mifflin, 144. 
 
 Miklaszewiez, Feelix, 421, 456. 
 
 Miles, George, 221. 
 
 Milford, frigate, 17. 
 
 Miihaut, Peter, 383. 
 
 ^lilitia, 33, 68. 
 
 ^.liller, Abraham, 323, 392, 432, 433. [See 
 also Miller, Olmsted & Co.) 
 
 ililler, Charles, 160, 2Sti, 363, 364. 
 
 :\liller, Henry, 494. 
 
 Miller, John, 220, 475. 
 
 Miller, Kingley, 290. 
 
 Miller, Nathan, 316. 
 
 ililler, Peter, 230. 
 
 Miller, Silas, 455. 
 
 Miller, William, 220, 434. 
 
 Miller, Olmsted & Co., 432. 
 
 Jlillet, John Baptist, 256. 
 
 Mills, Lewis, 384. 
 
 iliner, Clement, 240. 
 
 MInerra, 200, 205, 214; letters of marque, 
 392, 393, 394. 
 
 Minor, Amos, 407. 
 
528 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Minor, William, 475. 
 
 Minors, Eichard, 262. 
 
 Miralles, Don Juan de, 107. 
 
 Misnard, Thomas, 218, 398. 
 
 Missick, Joshua, 249. 
 
 Mitchell, John, 220, 232, 344, 418. 
 
 Mitchell, Henry, 154, 156, 159, 221, 223, 
 
 356, 491. 
 Mix, John, 222, 476. 
 Mogridge, Thomas, 448. 
 Mohawk, ship, 394. 
 Molineaux & Co., 439. 
 MoUoy, Edward, 387. 
 MoUoy, "William, 297, 363. 
 Molly, schooner, 395; sloop, 394, 395. 
 Money, scarcity of, 136, 137, 140, 144, 
 
 151, 161, 182. 
 ]Monk, George, 373. 
 Monmouth, brigantine, 396; !<hip, 395. 
 Montes, Pedro Philip, 90. 
 Montgomery, Hugh, 429. 
 Montgomery, James, 308, 309, 316, 372, 
 
 423, 433, 484. 
 Montgomery, Robert, 339, 424. 
 Montgomery, Samuel, 265. 
 Montgomery, 38; letters of marque, 396, 
 
 :;97. 
 Moody, William, 477. 
 Moore, James, 199. 
 Moore, Jonathan, 327. 
 Moore, Henry, 485. 
 Moore, Nathan, 66. 
 Moore, Nicholas, 303. 
 Moore, Patrick, 250, 256, 267, 288, 289, 
 
 339, 410, 414, 429, 460, 478. 
 JNIoore, Philip, 199, 218, 244, 249, 258, 305, 
 
 306, 316, 440, 453, 455, 456. 
 Moore, Thomas, 254. 
 Moore,-William, 279, 345, 413. 
 Moore, Donaldson & Mercer, 475. 
 Moore, ship, 397. 
 Morey, David, 266, 307, 311, .322, 370, 466, 
 
 481. 
 Morflts, Henry, 285, 287, 306, 359. 
 Morgan, John, 217. 
 Morgan, John F., 311, 443. 
 Morgan, Titus, 383, 481. 
 Morgan, WilUam, 437. 
 Moriarty, John, 298, 32H, 368. 
 Morison, Donald, 41. 
 Mori.'jon, Normand, 291. 
 Morning ,Stnr, privateer, 188; letters of 
 
 marque, 397. 
 Mornyer, William, 319. 
 
 Morphy, James, 261. 
 
 Morrell, John, 457, 473. 
 
 Morrell, Eobert, 457. 
 
 Morrice, schooner, 398. 
 
 Morrill, Joseph, 450. 
 
 Morris, Cadwallader, 217, 406. 
 
 Morris, Benjamin W., 442, 477. 
 
 Morris, Gouverneur, 46. 
 
 Morris, James, 221. 
 
 Morris, Robert, 10, 54, 93, 111, 177, 178, 
 179, 185, 186, 187, 239, 240, 243, 244, 
 251, 253, 264, 273, 313, 315, 322, 328, 
 339, 376, 378, 382, 395, 398, 404, 405, 
 407, 414, 419, 425, 438, 488; secret 
 correspondence committee, 19; letters 
 from, 10, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 
 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 54, 62, 68, 93, 162, 
 189, 190, 194, 195, 197, 201,202; letters 
 to, 48, 53, 60, 66, 110. 
 
 Morris, Samuel, jr., 401, 442, 477. 
 
 Morris, Samuel C, 217, 275, 328, 401, 406. / 
 
 Morris, Thomas, 19, 20, 66, 217, 275, 328, 
 406. 
 
 Morris, William, 276. 
 
 Morrk, brigantine, 80, 166, 167; ship, 398. 
 
 Morrit; and Wallace, sloop, 398. 
 
 Morrow, David, 175. 
 
 Morton, Dimond, 247, 304, 455, 488. 
 
 Morton, Ephraim, 457. 
 
 Morton, Joseph, 455, 457. 
 
 Morton, Perez, 288. 
 
 Morton, Stephen, 446. 
 
 Moseley, Hillary, 400. 
 
 Moseley, William, 392. 
 
 Moses, Benjarnin, 385. / 
 
 Moses, Isaac, 112, 239, 24Ci, 250, 259, 301, 
 302, 328, 382, 389. 
 
 Moses, Joseph, 262, 362. 
 
 Mosquito, 19, 20, 33, 39. 
 
 Motley, Thomas, 482. 
 
 Moulder, Richard, 388. 
 
 Moulton, Joseph, 330, 431. 
 
 Moultrie, William, 254. 
 
 Mountford, Timothy, 470. 
 
 Moyes, John, 251. 
 
 Muir, John, 276, 278, 353, .358, 367, 375, 
 376, 396, 401, 408, 419, 427, 438, 440, 
 448, 465, 489, 493, 495. 
 
 Mulligan, Francis, 303, 338. 
 
 Mulliken, Jonathan, 233, 369, 436. 
 
 Mulliken, Samuel, 222. 
 
 Mullikin, John, 419. 
 
 Mumford, David, 263, 314, 344, 384, 388. 
 
 Mumford, David, jr., 388. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 529 
 
 Mumford, Giles, 264, 272, 280, 323. 
 Muniford, Thomas, 36, 149, 248, 263, 272, 
 307, 323, 324, 357, 358, 377, 384, 38H, 
 • 393, 428, 479, 484, 486. 
 Munro, James, 234, 341. 
 Murfits, Henry. {,SVr Mi.rlits.) 
 Murdock, Thomas, 217. 
 Murphy, James, 418. 
 Murphy, John, 460. 
 Murray, Alexander, 175, 178, 179, 180, 
 
 182, 234, 254, 312, 422, 440, 454. 
 Murray, John, 283, 284, 447. 
 Murray, John Charles, 166. 
 Murray, Bunner & Co., 252, ,386, 470. 
 Musscy, John, 233, 24S, 314. 
 Jluthiy, 190. 
 JNIyri:', Marx, 421. 
 
 N. 
 
 Nancy, 80, 110, 202, 203; letters of marque, 
 398, 399, 400. 
 
 Nankeirl, Peter, 295. 
 
 NaiiKciiiond, schooner, 401. 
 
 KauiUuK, schooner, 401. 
 
 Navarro, brig, 401; brigantine, 401. 
 
 Nav}', British, signals, 9; depredations, 
 138. 
 
 Na\y, continental, plans for, 29; service 
 rules, 47, 68, 70; expenses, 130; em- 
 ployment, 159, 195; roster of officers, 
 186, 214; accounts, 195; needs, 195. 
 
 Navy Board, discontinuance, 161, 168; 
 power to suspend officers, 63; sala- 
 ries, 162; privateer bonds, 169. 
 
 Neall, Jonathan, 301, 318, 405, 487, 
 
 Neals, John, 421. 
 
 Necessity, schooner, 401. 
 
 Needham, Benjamin, 246, 262, 433. 
 
 Needham, Daniel, 327, 433. 
 
 Needham, Isaac, 448, 462. 
 
 Negro, exchange of, 101. 
 
 Neill, William, 228, 278, 292, .353, 398, 483. 
 
 Neilson, James, 273, 278, o73. 
 
 Neilson, John, 281. 
 
 Nelson, Alexander, 221, 346, 399. 
 
 Ni'l>lune, brig, 402, 403; brigantine, 403, 
 404; schooner, 402, 403; ship, 402, 
 
 403, 404. 
 
 Nesbitt, Alexander, 243, 27.'!, 308, 350, 
 376, :!85, 386, 399, 418, 428, 429, 493. 
 
 Nesbitt, John Maxwell, 23, 140, 157, 207, 
 243, 273, 304, 350, 376, 3S."i, 386, 399, 
 
 404, 405, 429. 
 5212—06 34 
 
 Xesbitt, brig, 404; brigantine, 404, 405. 
 
 N'l'Mor, brig, 405. 
 
 Neutrality, league of, 163, 166, 179. 
 
 Nevell, Thomas, 228. 
 
 New Ailventv.re, brigantine, 405; ship, 405. 
 
 AV/i' Comet, sloop, 405. 
 
 New Hampshire, encouraging armed ves- 
 Hels, l;!, 5H; maritime court, 16; 
 frigates building, 27, 68, 73, 74, 75, 
 122, 124, 128, 129; privateer bonds, 
 65, 169, 172, 182, 184, ISS, 192; 
 superior court, 82; appeals from State 
 courts, 124, 125. 
 
 New Jersey, cruise off, 27; privateer 
 bonds, 90; continental agent, 115. 
 
 New Providence, Bahamas, expedition 
 against, 10, 13. 
 
 New York, attack on, 77; British fleet, 
 14, 44, 149; British embarkation, 28; 
 British transports, 46; convention of, 
 21; council of safety, 49; military sit- 
 uation, 14; naval prisoners, 162; ves- 
 sels building, 21. 
 
 Newall, Franc-iH, 225. 
 
 Newbrill, Joseph, 429. 
 
 Newell, Andrew, 256, 466, 486. 
 
 Newell, John, 297, 396. 
 
 Newell, Mary, 396. 
 
 Newell, Simeon, 364. 
 
 Newell, Theodore, 471. 
 
 Newell, Thomas, 246. 
 
 Newfoundland, expedition to, 22; cruise, 
 26; British vessels, 149. 
 
 Newhall, Samuel, 247, 320, 355, 390, 393, 
 394, 420, 424, 446, 456, 493. 
 
 Newman, John, & Co., 344. 
 
 Newman, Joseph, 487, 492. 
 
 Newman, Nathaniel, 277. 
 
 Newman, Paine, 416. 
 
 Newman, Paul, 395. 
 
 Newman, Timothy, 242. 
 
 Newman, William, 405. 
 
 Newman, Wingate, 113, 268, 362, 378, 380. 
 
 Newson, Thomas, 370, 489. 
 
 Newton, Benjamin, 316. 
 
 Newton, Henry, 10. 
 
 Newton, William, 234. 
 
 Nicholas, Samuel, 183, 186. 
 
 Nicholes, Charles, 488. 
 
 Nicholls, Samuel, 349. 
 
 Nichols, Henry, 238. 
 
 Nii'hols, Hezekiah, 293, 302, 463. 
 
 Nichols, Ichabod, 270, 274, 410, 456, 485. 
 
530 
 
 IXDES. 
 
 Xicholi:^, John, 238, 299. 
 
 Nichols, Nathan, 270, 295, 299, 353, 410,,; 
 
 449, 487. 
 Nichols, William, 240, 313, 314, 374, 391,' [ 
 
 395, 430. 
 Nichols & Darbey, 410. 
 Nicholson, James, captain, 42, 45, 51, 54, ■ 
 
 55, 59, 62, 65, 67, 98, 117, 119, 139, 
 
 140, 143, 148, 156, 157, 159, 161, 163, 
 
 165, 175, 176, 177, 180, 207, 208, 244. 
 Nicholson, John, captain, 30, 31, 38. 
 Nicholson, Samuel, captain, 47, 108, 109, 
 
 110, 117, 133, 134, 142, 143, 170, 212, 
 
 213, 214. 
 Nicholson, AVilliaQi, 180, 181. 
 Nickerson, Ebenezer, 283. 
 Nicols, James, 408. 
 Nicolson, Andrew, 473. 
 Nicolson, George, 227, 406, 411, 422, 447, 
 
 473, 486, 494. 
 Nicolson, Thomas, 264, 338, 486. 
 Nightingale, Joseph, 341, 342. 
 Nightingale & Clark, 466. 
 Niles, Nathaniel, 307. 
 Ximhic iShiUiii;/, schooner, 406. 
 Nimrod, schooner, 406. 
 Niogt, Jesse, 494. 
 
 Nixon, George, 236, 301, 313, 391, 425. 
 Nixon, John, 23, 140, 157, 227, 387. 
 Noel, Baptist, 450. 
 
 Noel, Edward, 443. . 
 
 Noel, Thomas, 443. 
 Xon Parell, brig, 406; schooner, 406. 
 Xoii.Hiich, brig, 407; ship, 407. 
 Nooton, Francis, 471. 
 Norbury, Joseph, 254. 
 Norman, Joshua, 382. 
 Norris, Edward, 261, 275. 
 Norris, John, 222, 232, 257, 261, 297, 307, 
 
 312, 354, 362, 377, 396. 
 Norris, Oliver, 364. 
 North, Edward, 343. 
 North, Frederick, Lord, 36. 
 North Carolina, stores in, 150, 152. 
 Nurthey, Abijah, 409. 
 Northey, William, 275, 468. 
 Xunvicli ]Vijtch, schooner, 407. 
 Xonsa Si'iihura, snow, .sale of, 185. 
 N.itt, William, 242. 
 Nova Scotia, British vessels, 149. 
 N.jwell, Nathaniel, 285, 355. 
 Nowlan, Edward, 414. 
 Noyes, Abraham, 285, 330. 
 
 Noyes, Belcher, jr., 270, 273, 296, 384, 
 406. * 
 
 Noyes, William, 285. 
 
 Nutting, Samuel, 404. 
 
 Nutting, Jonathan, 341, 342, 422, 437, 
 442, 488. 
 
 Nuttle, Charles, 308. 
 
 Nye, David, 457. 
 
 Nye, Ebenezer, 274, 288, 430. 
 
 Nye, Edward, 467. 
 
 Nye, Joseph, 437. 
 
 Nye, Samuel, 259. 
 
 Nympha, brigantine, 407. 
 
 O. 
 
 Oakes, John, 222. 
 
 Oakes, Jonathan, 409, 410. 
 
 Oaths, 65. 
 
 Ober, Benjamin, 304. 
 
 Ober, Israel, 293, 376. 
 
 Ober, Richard, 299, 437. 
 
 Obey, John, 243. 
 
 O'Brien, Jeremiah, 325, 338, 475. 
 
 O'Brien, John, 261, 338, 450, 475. 
 
 O'Brien, Joseph, 475. 
 
 O'Brien, Michael Morgan, 484. 
 
 Odiorne, John, 437. 
 
 Odiorne, Robert, 241. 
 
 Odiorne, Samuel, 387. 
 
 Odiorne, Thomas, 406, 492. 
 
 Oellers, James, 79, 81, 83, 218, 2.35. 247, 
 
 251, 272, 372, 373, ,381, 463. 
 Officers, warrants, 47; French, 51; power 
 
 to suspend, 63; rank, 71, 72, 83, 132; 
 
 appointment, 73; private vessels, 75; 
 
 eastern department, iO; wage,'<orpay, 
 
 110, 132, 133, 154, 169, 185^ 196, 207; 
 
 resigned or dismissed, 113; return, 
 
 132, 186; exchange, 150. 
 Ogden, JohnC, 311. 
 Ogden, Nicholas, 110. 
 Ogilvie, Alexander T., 235, 252. 
 O'Hara, Edward, 344. 
 Old Defence, brig, 407. 
 Oldham, Edward, 366. 
 Oldnyer, Delisle, 299. 
 Olev, James, 290. 
 Oliee, sloop, 407. 
 OUre Bmiicli, brigantine, 408. 
 Oliver, Daniel, 248, 415. 
 Oliver, Ebenezer, 342. 
 Oliver, Hubbard, 247. 
 Oliver, Jacob, 458. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 531 
 
 Oliver, James, 311. 
 
 Oliver, Thomas, 370, 426, 448. 
 
 Oliver Cromwell, 74, 212; letter of marque, 
 408. 
 
 Oliveria, John Ignatuis de, 55. 
 
 Olmsted, Aaron, 291, 432, 433. 
 
 Olmsted, Gideon, 104, 119, 121, 310, 329, 
 432. ( See also Miller, 01 msted & Co. ) 
 
 Olner, Joseph, captain, 39, 78, 97, 106, 350. 
 
 O'Neal, Deakins & Co., 356. 
 
 Ord, George, 230, 253, 265, 277, 322, 340, 
 382, 425, 438, 488. \/ 
 
 Ord, John, 332. 
 
 Ormsby, Stephen, 416. 
 
 Orne, Azor, 396. 
 
 Orne, Josiah, 343, 345, 362, 363, 364. 
 
 Orne, William, 362, 363, 364, 396, 405. 
 
 Osborne, George Jerry, captain, 124, 125. 
 
 Osborne, Henry, 219, 336, 361. 
 
 Osborne, Thomas, 486. 
 
 Osgood, Thomas, 492. 
 
 Osier, Thomas, 479. 
 
 Osmon, John, 445. 
 
 Oswald, Eleazer, 95. 
 
 Olho, brig, 408. 
 
 Otis, Eliza L., 453. 
 
 Otis, Joseph, 438, 453. 
 
 Otis, Samuel Alleyne, 210, 416, 453. 
 
 Otis, Samuel Alleyne, jr., 45.'). 
 
 Olter, boat, 408. 
 
 Onr Lady of Mount Carmel and Si. An- 
 thony, 53, 55, 57, 61, 64, 66, 67, 68, 74, 
 77, 92, 93, 94, 96, 108, 109, 110, 111, 
 112, 130, 147, 155, 185. 
 
 Overton, Seth, 346, 435. 
 
 Oxford, schooner, 408. 
 
 P. 
 
 Paca, William, 51, 131. 
 
 Packets, loss of, 74; between America and 
 
 France, 133; government and private 
 
 freights, 140. 
 Packwood, Joseph, 323, 388, 492. 
 Packwood, William, 388. 
 Paddison, William, 402. 
 Paddock, Seth, 290. 
 Page, John, 336, 378, 476. y 
 Pa^'e, Samuel, 230, 248, 249, 261, 275, 310, 
 
 311, 378, 476. 
 Page, schooner, 409; sloop, 408. 
 Paimell, Edward. (&ePannell). 
 Paine, John & Co., 295. 
 Paine, Joshua, 271. 
 Paine, Samuel, jr., 271, 315. 
 
 Paisley, Robert, 250, 308, 442, 443, 478. 
 
 Palermo, Pablo Paulis, 87. 
 
 Palfrey, Thomas, 447, 460. 
 
 Palfrey, William, 367. 
 
 Pallas, brigantine, 409; ship, 409. 
 
 Palmer, Andrew, 298. 
 
 Palmer, Asa, 298, 444. 
 
 Palmer, Edward, 444, 461. 
 
 Palmer, Gad, 461. 
 
 Palmer, John, 343. 
 
 Palmer, Joseph, 274, 467. 
 
 Palmer, Nathan, 250, 298, 444. 
 
 Palmer, Thomas, 325, 390, 408. 
 
 Pannell, Edward, 337. 
 
 Panther, brig, 409; schooner, 409. 
 
 Papers, clearance, 164. 
 
 Paragon, schooner, 409. 
 
 Park, John, 264, 366, 423, 473. 
 
 Park, Joseph, 423. 
 
 Park, Thomas, 264, 423, 473. 
 
 Parke, Matthew, 166, 167. 
 
 Parker, Daniel, 236, 410. 
 
 Parker, John, 82, 88, 287, 289, 332, 470. 
 
 Parker, Jonathan, 461. 
 
 Parker, Joseph, 485. 
 
 Parker, Josiah, 320, 352, 471. 
 
 Parker, Nathaniel, 320, 352. 
 
 Parker, Peter, captain, 13. 
 
 Parker, Phineas, 285. 
 
 Parker, Keuben, 321. 
 
 Parker, Robert, 238, 381, 420, 485. 
 
 Parker, Thomas, 400. 
 
 Parker, Timothy, 423, 456. 
 
 Parker, William, 328. 
 
 Parkison, Martin, 326, 356, 481. 
 
 Parkman, Ehas, 403, 488. 
 
 Parkman, Samuel, 248, 303, 370, 447, 459. 
 
 Parks, John, 253, 258. 
 
 Parnell, , 390. 
 
 Parsons, Daniel, 482. 
 
 Parsons, Ebenezer, 237, 266, 267, 279, 280, 
 
 294, 317, 361, 374, 411, 412, 430, 433, 
 
 437, 456, 471, 479, 482, 486, 490. 
 Parsons, Gibson, 495. 
 Parsons, Jonathan, 295, 446. 
 Parsons, Josiah, 448. 
 Parsons, Nehemiah, 471. 
 Parsons, William, 222, 237, 265, 266, 267, 
 
 ,307, 324, 361, 407, 412, 430, 437, 445, 
 
 469, 471, 473, 490. 
 Parsons, William W., 495. 
 Pasteur, James, 444. 
 Patch, Timothy, 461. 
 Patison, Archibald, 304, 369, 395. 
 
532 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Patten, Thomas, 448. 
 
 Patterson, William, 35, 232, 269, 291, 295, 
 
 296. 
 Patterson, William & Brothers, 427. 
 Pattin, John, 219. 
 Patton, John, 218, 220, 249, 306, 308, 440, 
 
 456. 
 Patton, Robert, 246, 354, 481. 
 Patty, brig, 410, 411; brigantine, 410; 
 
 ship, 410, 411; sloop, 410. 
 Patty and Polly, brigantine, 411. 
 Paul, William, 236, 366, 421, 439, 464. 
 Pay, naval, LakeChamplain, 52; general, 
 
 65, 150, 154; prisoners, 150. 
 Payan, Verdue, Karlogue & Co., 401. 
 Paymaster, 75. 
 Payne, <:4eorge, 296. 
 Payne, Wilham, 223, 228, 229, 322, 436, 
 
 " 479. 
 Peabody, Asa, 391. 
 
 Peabody, Nathaniel, 231, 318, 410, 492. 
 Peabody, Nathaniel P., 330, 382. 
 Peace, Joseph, 351. 
 Peacock, brig, 412; schooner, 411, 412. 
 Pearie, Benoni, 315. 
 
 Pearce, David, 299, 314, 317, 417, 418, 467. 
 Pearl ash, 139. 
 Pearson, Green, 473. 
 Pearson, Isaac Green, 487. 
 Pearson, James, jr., 274, 352, 417. 
 Pearson, Jeremiah, jr., 314. 
 Pearson, Joseph, 17, 58, 196. 
 Pearson, Richard, 120, 121. 
 Pearson, Thomas, 324. 
 Pearson, William, 225, 312. 
 Pease, Jonathan, 364. 
 Pease, Joseph, 467. 
 Peaud, Jeremie, 349. 
 Peck, Augustus, 346, 428. 
 Peck, Ebenezer, 283, 314, 494. 
 Pedricke, Thomas, 426. 
 Peele, Jonathan, 301, 415, 420. 
 Peele, Robert, 301. 
 Peet, Isaac, 291. 
 Peggy, sloop, 10; letters of marque, 412, 
 
 413. 
 Peirce, David, 237. 
 Peirce, Isaac, 231, 242, 264, 266, 298, 302, 
 
 307, 322, 334, 335, 419, 433, 471. 
 Peirce, Joseph, 436. 
 Peirce, Jerathmeel, 275. 
 Peirce, Nathan, 255, 463. 
 Peirce, William, 299, 481. 
 Peirce. {See also Pierce. ) 
 
 Peirson, George, 476. 
 
 Peirson, Samuel, 47(>. 
 
 Pelletreau, John, 377. 
 
 Pelton, Ithamar, 327, 346, 351. 
 
 Pemberton, Samuel, 105. 
 
 Pendleton, Sylvester, 344. 
 
 Penevert, John, 291. 
 
 Penfleld, Jonathan, 252. 
 
 Penguin, schooner, 413. 
 
 Penhallow, John, 55, 60, 61, 62, 82, 88, 
 
 198, 200, 201, 267, 381. 
 Penhallow, Samuel, jr., 241, 287, 301, 332, 
 
 420, 470. 
 Pennell, Joseph, 201, 205, 206, 207, 208, 
 
 276, 292. 
 Pennock, William, 400, 413, 454. 
 Pennsylvania, galleys, 43; navy board, 
 
 48; privateer bond.s, 77, 91, 129, 141, 
 
 153, 159, 165, 186, 192, 413; scouting 
 
 ship, 89. 
 Ppnobscot expedition. 111, 114. 
 Percival, John, 228. 
 
 Pereira, , 55. 
 
 Periam, Thomas, 359. 
 
 Perkins, Andrew, & Co., 384. 
 
 Perkins, Ebenezer, 277. 
 
 Perkins, Erastus, 494. 
 
 Perkins, Hezekia^, 324, 330, 382, 474. 
 
 Perkins, Jabez, 242, 286, 290, 323, 351, 
 
 360, 384, 398, 428, 459, 479, 494. 
 Perkins, Jabez, 3d, 494. 
 Perkins, James, 267, 294, 320, 410, 456. 
 Perkins, John, 259. 
 Perkins, John, jr., 304. 
 Perkins, Lemuel, 262. 
 Perkins, Nathaniel, 468. 
 Perkins, Samuel, 311, 348, 485. 
 Perkins, Thomas, 222, 409. 
 Perkins, Thomas H., 310, 344, 385. 
 Perkins, Walter, 334, 400. 
 Perkins, Williams, 462. 
 Perkins, Fanning & Co., 391. 
 Perrin, Charles, 354. 
 Perry, Ebenezer, 431, 490. 
 Perry, John, 297, 490. 
 Perry, Nathaniel, 231, 256, 257, 382. 
 Perry, William, 443. 
 Perryman, John, 244. 
 Perseus, 85. 
 Perseverance, brig, 413; brigantine, 413; 
 
 vessel, 413. 
 I'eter, polacre, 414. 
 Peters, John, 219, 291. 
 Peterson, Katherine, 358. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 533 
 
 Pettee, Beniamin, 396. 
 
 Pettengill, John, 277, 330, 369, 442. 
 
 Pettit, Charles, 219. 
 
 Peverl\', Kinsman, 305. 
 
 Peyton, John, 441. 
 
 Phelps, Henry, 442. 
 
 Phelps, Isaac, 273. 
 
 Phelps, Xoah, 307. 
 
 Philadelphia, defense of, 53 ; prizes for, 
 
 140; commerce, 189, 190. 
 PJiiladelphia, ship, 414. 
 Philbrook, Thomas, 310. 
 Philips, John, 348. 
 Philips or Phillips, Thomas, 284, 297, 
 
 371, 462. 
 Philips, William, 40, 70. 
 Phillips, David, 369. 
 Phillips, Isaac, 299, 369. 
 Phillips, James, 240, 311. 
 Phillips, Peter, 122. 
 Phillips, Samuel, 335. 
 Phillips, Thompson, 271. 
 Phillips, Turner, 299. 
 
 Phipp, , 30, 111. 
 
 Phippen, David, 312. 
 
 Phippen, Ebenezer, 312. 
 
 Phippen, Samuel, 285. 
 
 Phipps, Daniel Goffe, 434. 
 
 Phipps, David, 336. 
 
 Phoenix, 30, 54, 57, 61, 64, 68, 77, 85, 93, 
 
 95, 108, 110, 111, 112, 1.30, 161; letters 
 
 of marque, 414. 
 Pickard, Ephraim, 471. 
 Pickering, James, 352, 439. 
 Pickering, John, 124. 
 Pickrring, ship, 415. 
 
 Pickles, William, captain, 150, 156, 167. 
 Pickman, James, 248. 
 I'ickman, William, 275, 357, 415. 
 Pierce, Benjamin, 210. 
 Pierce, William, 368, 389, 482. 
 Pierce. {>See also Peirce. ) 
 Pierpont, Benjamin, 413. 
 Pierpont, Benjamin, jr., 413. 
 Pierpont, John, 242. 
 Pierpont, William, 245, 441. 
 Pigoi, 161. 
 
 Pike, Enoch, 465, 490. 
 Pike, Moses, 479. 
 Pike, William, 2.33, 302. 
 Pickman, James, 248. 
 Pilgrim, 98, 102, 104; letters of marque, 
 
 415. 
 Pilots, for French fleet, 124; report on, l(i3. 
 Pilsburv, Daniel, 303. 
 
 Pine, John, 2:'.2. 
 
 Pingttin. (See Peiujuin.) 
 
 Pinl:, schooner, 416. 
 
 Pinkham, JIatthew, 461. 
 
 Pintard, Lewis, 162. 
 
 Piracy, 173, 179. 
 
 Pirkerson, Ed\yai-d, 405. 
 
 Pitkin, John, 432. 
 
 Pitkin, John, jr., 432. 
 
 Pitts, Lendall, 229, 341. 
 
 Plaisted, William, 449. 
 
 Plasson, C— , 420. 
 
 Piatt, Ebenezer, 311, 314, 
 
 Piatt, Jeremiah, 219, 269, 311, 314, 360, 
 438. 
 
 Plimpton, Nathan, 260, 334, 342. 
 
 Plough, brigantine, 416. 
 
 Plumer, David, 417. 
 
 Plummer, Ebenezer, 334. 
 
 Plummer, Isaac, 334. 
 
 Plundering by enemy, 183. 
 
 Plunket, David, 277. 
 
 Plunket, Thomas, captain, 69. 
 
 Pluto, schooner, 416. 
 
 Pocahontas, 162, 163. 
 
 Polk, Robert, 239, 396. 
 
 Pollard, Thomas G., 294. 
 
 Pollard, AViUiam, 226, 235, 290, 294, 313. 
 
 Pollock, Oliver, 87, 131, 166. 
 
 Polly, 92, 196; letters of marque, 416, 417, 
 418. 
 
 Polly Sadler, schooner, 418. 
 
 Polly Sly, schooner, 418. 
 
 Pomeroy, Ralph, 291. 
 
 Pomona, brig, 418. 
 
 Pumpci/, boat, 418. 
 
 Poor, Nathan, 442. 
 
 Pope, Robert, 335. 
 
 I'oppii, schooner, 419. 
 
 Porga, brigatine, 419. 
 
 Porgic, 419. 
 
 Porpoise, sloop, 419. 
 
 Port Packet, ship, 420. 
 
 Port Pacquet, ship, 420. 
 
 Porter, David, 229, 230, 231, 26(i, 340. 
 
 Porter, Henry, 233, 438. 
 
 Porter, John, 233, 240, 269, 286, 287, 295, 
 303, 304, 323, 327, 329, 346, 347, 360, 
 374, 387, 391, 393, 399, 402, 426, 435, 
 437, 438, 452, 453, 454, 486, 495. 
 
 Porter, Thomas, 229, 472. 
 
 Porterfleld, captain, 114. 
 
 Portsmouth, ship, 420. 
 
 Portugal, vessels of, 30, 36, 52, 53, 54, 64; 
 seamen, 92. 
 
534 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Porus, ship, 420. 
 
 Post, Nathan, 266, 387, 440. 
 
 Post-office, 129. 
 
 Pote, Greenfield, 302. 
 
 Pote, Samuel, 459. 
 
 Polomack, sloop, 421. 
 
 Potter, Amos, 277, 422, 437, "442. 
 
 Potts, John, jr., 201. 
 
 Potts, Joseph, 281. 
 
 Potts, William, 255. 
 
 Potts, William B., 407. 
 
 Powars, Thomas, 315, 482. 
 
 Powder, proof, 89; for privateers. 111, 112, 
 128. 
 
 Powell, S— , 14. 
 
 Powers, Gregory, 253, 274. 
 
 Pownall, Thomas, 213. 
 
 Poyade, Peter Henry, 349. 
 
 Poyade, Philip, 380. 
 
 Pratt, Benjamin, 421. 
 
 Pratt, Joseph, 321. 
 
 Pray, Job, 224, 444. 
 
 Preiale, Ebenezer, 300, 482, 483. 
 
 Prentice, Amos, 479. 
 
 Prentice, Jonas, 336. 
 
 Prentis, James, 291. 
 
 Prentis, Stephen, 291. 
 
 Prentiss, Joshua, 228. 
 
 Presson, Andrew, 468. 
 
 Presson, William, 262. 
 
 Prr^^ton, William, 373. 
 
 Price, Ezekiel, .30. 
 
 Price, William, 318, 350. 
 
 Primer, Leonard, 434. 
 
 Prince, Job, jr., 242, 281, 302, 343, 377, 
 428, 442, 449, 458, 490. 
 
 Prince, Joseph, 222. 
 
 Prim-e, Richard, 241, 44S. 
 
 Prince, Samuel, :J97, 428. 
 
 Prinre of jUtitrifC!, brigantine, 421. 
 
 Prince Rudiziril, 421. 
 
 Princess Mary, sloop, 421. 
 
 Pringle, John, 319, 338, 352, 355, 356, 357, 
 363, 365, 366, 408, 484. 
 
 Pringle, Marie, 329. 
 
 Pringle & Ridley, 329, .339. 
 
 Prisoners, British, 30, 31, 107, 113, 121; 
 exchange of, 33, 34, 55, 79, 85, 87, 101, 
 103, 122, i25, 126, 127, 150, 152, 157, 
 160, 188, 193; French, 85, 86, 90, 
 113; Spanish, 122, 125; treatment of, 
 114, L20, 121; returns, 135, 152; at 
 Algiers, 161; naval, regulation of, 11, 
 181, 193; at New York, 162, 191. 
 
 Pritchard, Samuel, 170. 
 
 Privateers, regulation of, 10, 11, 282; dam- 
 age by, 19; United States, 122; and 
 continental ships, 143. 
 
 Prize goods, 148, 162. 
 
 Prize money, 35, 36, 64, 67, 68, 104, 129, 
 132, 144, 145, 189, 190, 191, 199, 203, 
 210, 213, 214; continental share, 131, 
 161. 
 
 Prizes, to be sent to Boston, 13; con- 
 demned at New London, 15; New 
 Hampshire on, 16; from England, 
 18; regulations, 23, 47; employment 
 of, 32; at Egg Harbor, 33; fund, 37, 
 71; in France, 39; accounts, 40, 41, 
 42; sale of, 70; Philadelphia, 140. 
 
 Probey, James, 441. 
 
 Proctor, Isaac, 312. 
 
 Proctor, Joseph, 448. 
 
 Produce, exportation of, 154. 
 
 Prole, John, 265. 
 
 Prospect, brig, 422; brigantine, 421. 
 
 Prosper, ship, 422. 
 
 Prosperity, brig, 422; schooner, 422. 
 
 Protector, schooner, 422. 
 
 Proud, John, 227. 
 
 Prout, Eben, 270, 296. 
 
 Prout, William W., 442. 
 
 Providence, R. I., frigate building, 21, 
 22, 47, 53; council of war, 42. 
 
 Providence River, vessels in, 56. 
 
 Providence, 11, 13, 20, 27, 28, 34, 35, 39, 
 43, 71, 72, 74, 75, 93, 97, 98, 99, 100, 
 103, 104, 106, 108, 114, 115, 117, 126, 
 169, 196, 197; letters of marque, 423. 
 
 Prudence, 76; letters of marque, 423. 
 
 Pryor, Thomas, 224, 254, 255, 429, 438, 
 485. 
 
 Puchelberg&Co.,155. 
 
 Pugh, William, 355. 
 
 Purviance, John, 285, 337, 385. 
 
 Purviance, Robert, 57, 64, 217, 234, 243, 
 254, 285, 286, 290, 295, 326, 369, 385, 
 434, 440, 443, 454, 455, 459, 465, 469. 
 
 Purviance, Samuel, 57, 64, 98, 217, 234, 
 243, 254, 285, 286, 290, 295, 337, 369, 
 385, 443, 454, 455, 459, 465, 469. 
 
 Push or Rush, Charles, 457. 
 
 Putnam, Archelaus, 255, 262, 331. 
 
 Putnam, Bartholomew, 248, 269, 301, 303, 
 357, 409, 460, 474. 
 
 Putnam, Billing, 475. 
 
 Putnam, Henry, 320, 412. 
 
 Putnam, Joseph, 375. 
 
 Pyne, James, 467. 
 
 Pyper, Doneen, .352. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 535 
 
 Q. 
 
 Quatermass, Richard, 219, 471. 
 
 Queen of Franre, 76, 78, 93, 97, 105, 114, 
 115, 117, 12y, 126, 135, 136, 169; let- 
 ters of marque, 423, 424, 425. 
 
 Queen of Hungary, sloop, 15. 
 
 Queen of Spain, brigantine, 425. 
 
 Queen of Sweden, brigantine, 425. 
 
 Quicktime, boat, 425. 
 
 Qaincy, Edmond H., 334. 
 
 Quincy, Samuel, jr., 288. 
 
 Quinlan, John, 339. 
 
 (^uirk, Thomas, 247. 
 
 R. 
 
 Raccoon, schooner, 425. 
 
 Race Horse, 39, 41; letters of marque, 
 
 425, 426. 
 Raddon, William, 485. 
 Rainbow, galley, 426; .schooner, 427; 
 
 sloop, 426. 
 Rainey, Archibald, 440, 
 Raleigh, frigate, 17, 18, 21, 27, 44, 45, 71, 
 
 72, 73, 74, 81, 83, 85, 87. 
 Rambler, brigantine, 427, 428; schooner, 
 
 427; ship, 428. 
 Ramsdell, Aquila, 104. 
 Ramsey, Dennis, 394. 
 Rand, Abraham, 345. 
 Rand, Edward, 338. 
 Rand, John, 248, 327, 488. 
 Rand, Silas, 333. 
 Randall, Isaac, 483. 
 Randall, Robert, 280. 
 Randall, Thomas, 327, 356, 400, 413. 
 Randolph, Benjamin, 229, 346, 364. 
 Randolph, James, 241. 
 Randolph, 29, 31, 33, 36, .37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 
 
 52, 53, 71, ; letters of marque, 428. 
 Ranger, 50, 55, 61, 62, 90, 97, 98, 105, 114, 
 
 115, 126, 167, 169; letters of marque, 
 
 428, 429, 430, 431. 
 Ranking, William, 298. 
 Rapall, George, 394, 420. 
 Raquett, Claudius Paul, 226, 274, 368, 380. 
 Rathbun, Wait, 451. 
 Rathburn, John, jr., 345. 
 Rathburne, John Peck, 43, 65, 105, 106, 
 
 109, 135, 169, 491 
 Rations, 139, 161. 
 Rattlesnake, boat, 432; schooner, 431, 432; 
 
 ship, 432. 
 Ravel, James, 188. 
 
 Raven, schooner, 432, 433; ship, 433. 
 Raymond, Eliakim, 230, 277, 293, 308, 
 
 323, 333, 379, 385. 
 Rea, Ebenezer, 290. 
 Rea, Sampson, 271, 274, 309, 368, 447. 
 Read, James, 119, 170. 
 Read, Thomas, captain, 63, 69, 71, 119, 
 
 120, 180, 197, 209, 410, 416. 
 Read, William, 265. 
 Rebecca, brig, 433, 434; brigantine, 434; 
 
 schooner, 433; sloop, 434. 
 Rebecca and S(dly, 434. 
 Recompense, galley, 434. 
 Recovery, boat, 435; brig, 434; brigantine, 
 
 435; ship, 434. 
 Redman, John, 244, 453. 
 Reed, Andrew, 450. 
 Reed, Bowes, 249, 325. 
 Reed, Ebenezer, 384, 
 Reed, John, 476, 485. 
 Reed, Joseph, 113, 120, 147, 161, 178. 
 Reed, Oliver, 335. 
 Reed, Paul, jr., 314, 436, 462. 
 Reed, Samson, 259. 
 Reed, William, 479, 495. 
 Rees, Davis, 396. 
 Rees, James, 244, 313, 378, 414. 
 Regulator, galley, 435. 
 Reid, Bowes, 281. 
 Reid, George, 367, 392, 468. 
 Rendall, George, 240, 331, 452. 
 Renisen, Henry, 282. 
 Rennals, Richard, 489. 
 Renown, schooner, 435. 
 Rentoul, Robert, 264, 332, 353. 
 Reprisal, 12, 18, 26, 105, 214; letters of 
 
 marque, 436. 
 Repulse, 58. 
 
 Resistance, 48, 71, 74, 76, 81, 83. 
 Resolution, 188; letters of marque, 436, 
 
 437. 
 Resource, schooner, 438. 
 Restoration, sloop, 438. 
 Retaliation, boat, 439; brig, 438; galley, 
 
 438; ship, 439; sloop, 438, 439. 
 Retrieve, sloop, 439. 
 Revenge, boat, 440, 441; brig, 440, 442; 
 
 brigantine, 440, 442; cutter, 93, 99, 
 
 105, 139, 143; schooner, 440, 441, 
 
 442; ship, 440; sloop, 440, 441, 442; 
 
 vessel, 439. 
 Revolution, schooner, 443; ship, 442, 443. 
 Revolt, brig, 442. 
 Reybold, Daniel, 381. 
 
536 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Reynolds, Jackson, 246, 247, 354. 
 Reynolds, Richard. (See Rennals'.) 
 Reynst, P. H., 120, 128. 
 Rhode Island, letters of marque, 42, 178; 
 
 vessels purchased, 56; building, 59; 
 
 French warehouses, 186. 
 Rhodes, William, 265. 
 
 Rice, , 136. 
 
 Rice, Edward, 343. 
 
 Rice, John, 315, 464. 
 
 Rice, Samuel, 439. 
 
 Rice, William, 285. 
 
 Rich, Obadiah, 352. 
 
 PJchard, sloop, 443. 
 
 Richards, John, 260, 283, 388, 461. 
 
 Richard^, Nathaniel, 248. 
 
 Richards, Peter, 323, 384. 
 
 Richardson, Thomas, 356. 
 
 Richardson, sloop, 443. 
 
 Richlieu, John, 245. 
 
 Richmond, Christopher, 312, 318, 438. 
 
 JHchmond, brig, 444; schooner, 444; sloop, 
 
 443. 
 Rickard, John Rowland, 414. 
 Riddle, John, 353. 
 Ridge, Daniel, 258. 
 Ridge, John, 229. 
 Ridge, Thomas, 235. 
 Ridgely, Charles, 245. 
 Ridgely, Richard, 234, 252, 282, 311, 312, 
 
 317, 326, 327, 349, 359, 394, 396, 440, 
 
 465, 469. 
 Ridgely, S. S., 244. 
 Ridgway, George, 430. 
 Ridgway, Thomas, 365. 
 Ridley, Matthew, 315, 339, 398, 402, 476. 
 Ridley & Johnson, 476. 
 Ridley, Pringle & Co., 329, .339. 
 Rigging, 57. 
 
 Right and Justice, sloop, 444. 
 Right Hand, sloop, 444. 
 Riley, Ashbel, 430. 
 Riley, Jacob, 333. 
 Riley, John, 274. 
 
 Riley, Justus, 219, 263, 308, 357, 444, 489. 
 Riley, Levi & Co., 322, 455. 
 Rily, Ackley, 459. 
 Rinaldi, Charles, 459. 
 Rindge, Isaac, 62. 
 Ringgold, James, 375. 
 Ringgold, Thomas, 232. 
 Rlilag Slates, 444. 
 Rising Sun, ship, 445; sloop, 444. 
 Ritchie, William, 249, 258. 
 
 Rittenhouse, David, 86. 
 
 Ritters, Edward, 451. 
 
 Roach, John, captain, 35, 68, 375. 
 
 Roach, Thomas, 322, 449. 
 
 Roan, William, 246. 
 
 Rob, James, 460. 
 
 Robards, William, 131. 
 
 Robarts, Eliphalet, 416. 
 
 Robb, Thomas, 277. 
 
 Robbins, Josiah, 263. 
 
 Robbins, Samuel, 372, 433. 
 
 Roberdeau, Daniel, 485. 
 
 Roberts, Charles, 470. 
 
 Roberts, David, 307. 
 
 Roberts, Edmund, 223, 406, 492. 
 
 Roberts, John, 435. 
 
 Roberts, Josiah, 447. 
 
 Robertson, Arthur, 251. 
 
 Robertson, James, 292. 
 
 Robertson, John, 239, 240, 418, 460. 
 
 Robertson, Patrick, 324. 
 
 Robeson, Andreas, 41. 
 
 Robeson, James, 332. 
 
 Robeson, William, 188. 
 
 Robin Hood, ship, 445. 
 
 Robins, Jonathan, 342. 
 
 Robins, J. D., 309, 447. 
 
 Robins, Moses, 433. 
 
 Robinson, David, 221. 
 
 Robinson, Ephraim, 314. 
 
 Robinson, Isaiah, captain, 23, 32, 41, 43, 
 
 45, 134. 
 Robinson, James, captain, 23, 34, 40, 42, 
 
 130, 142, 396. 
 Robinson, John, 9, 460. 
 Robinson, Joseph, 415. 
 Robinson, Thomas, 221. 
 Robinson, Timothy, 241. 
 Robinson, William, jr., 380. 
 Robust, ship, 445. 
 Roch, Francis, 397. 
 Rochambeau, Comte de, 175. 
 Rochambeau, ship, 446; snow, 446. 
 Rochester, boat, 446. 
 Rocke, Philip & Co., 221. 
 Rockwell, William & Co., 428. 
 Roddey, Samuel, 376, 469. 
 Rodez, John, 51. 
 Rodney, Csesar, 50. 
 Rodney, Thomas, 183. 
 Rodrigue, Hortalez & Co., 158. 
 Roe, Zebulon, 329. 
 
 Roebuck, 31, 34; letters of marque, 446. 
 Rogers, Daniel, 417, 449. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 537 
 
 Rogers, Daniel R., I'L':!. 
 Rogers, John, 220, L':iO, :!13, 429. 
 Rogers, John G., L':!7, l'(i7, 2VI1, ol7, 407, 
 
 412, 479, 4S2. 
 Rogers, Samuel, S'M, 4ti(i, 479. 
 Rogers, Uriah, 279, 421, 484. 
 Rogers, William, captain, lis, 22.5, 314. 
 Rogers, W— , 261. 
 Rolland, Edward, IW;-;, 4S1. 
 lloiiiai, sloop, 440. 
 liiiiiinliiti, brigantine, 447. 
 Root, .hiuathan, 222. 
 Ropes, David, 258, 272, 274, 354, 426. 
 Ropes, Nathaniel, 472. 
 Ropes, Samuel, 424. 
 Rose, Alexander, 231. 
 Rose, Samuel, 370. 
 Hox,; brig, 447 ; ship, 447. 
 Ross, David, 227, 400, 447. 
 Ross, John, 240, 273, 423. 
 Ross, Robert, 423, 465. 
 Ross, William, 219. 
 A*o.v.s brig, 447. 
 Round, James, 385. 
 
 Round, , 278. 
 
 Horei; schooner, 448 ; ship, 448. 
 
 ]>orer Oidhi/, schooner, 448. 
 
 Rowe, John, 18, 53, 54, 57, 64, 66, 74, 77, 
 
 92, 94. 
 Rowe, Joseph, 493. 
 Rowland, Andrew, 219. 
 Rowland, Edward, 359. 
 Hoinil ioin'.'i, ship, 449. 
 Roxburgh, Alexander, 459. 
 Roxeiu; brigantine, 449. 
 Rozubo, John, 292. 
 Bdbii, brig, 449; brigantme, 449. 
 Rudolph, Eaton, 296. 
 Rum, 124, 129, 1.38, 144. 
 Rumsey, Benjamin, 398. 
 Runneil, Pieter, 123, 127. 
 Rush, Charles. (.%,'Push.) 
 Rush, Joseph, 480. 
 Russell, Chambers, 224, 256, 281, 306, 341, 
 
 365, 474, 488. 
 Russell, Edward, 426. 
 Russell, John, 121, 462. 
 Russell, Joseph, 238, 269, 275, 411, 436, 
 
 448, 494. 
 Russell, Stephen, 383. 
 Russell, Thomas, 224, 237, 281, 302, 306, 
 
 309, 332, 341, 342, 353, 365, 377, 434, 
 
 443, 474, 488. 
 Russell, William, 233, 373, 374. 
 
 Ru.ssell t^ Goodwin, 231. 
 
 Russell & Jarvis, 363. 
 
 Rust, Henry, 258, 275, 354, 364, 480. 
 
 Rutland, Thomas, ;>88. 
 
 l-iutledge, sloop, 450. 
 
 Rye, David, 241. 
 
 S, 
 
 Sarlu'in, 23, 30, 34, 35, 39. 
 
 Sackett, James, 278. 
 
 Sitro Bob, schooner, 450. 
 
 Sadler, Emery, 418. 
 
 Safford, William, 435. 
 
 Sage, Comfort, 244, 252, 266, 323, 484. 
 
 Sage, El)enezer, 266, 271. 
 
 Sage, Xathan, 284, 347, 392, 399, 454. 
 
 Sage, Timothy, 308, 347. 
 
 Sailcloth, 57, 139. 
 
 Sailors, British, on American vessels, 29; 
 
 Delaware fleet, 58, 61; French, in 
 
 American service, 79; disabled, 90; 
 
 returned from France, 91; from 
 
 Spain, 144; revolt of American, 96; 
 
 impressment, 120; treatment, 178. 
 Sails, 69. 
 Saint, John, 289. 
 Si. Anthony, 52, 196. 
 St. Barbe, Wyatt, 466. 
 ,SV. Clair, ship, 463. 
 St. Eustatius, stores, 40. 
 St. Helena, ship, 463. 
 St. James, ship, 463, 464. 
 St. John, Hooker, 495. 
 St. John, schooner, 464. 
 St. John Kepomecnui, brigantine, 464. 
 St. Joseph, 52, 54. 
 
 St. Lawrence, vessels captured on the, 95. 
 St. Lucia, captured by French, 142. 
 SI. ^^ary's Packet, ship, 464. 
 .SV. Patrick, brigantine, 465; sloop, 465. 
 SdkniHineler, cutter, 450; schooner, 450. 
 Salem, brigantine, 450; schooner, 451; 
 
 sloop, 450. 
 .S'rt/< )/( Packet, ship, 451. 
 Salisbury, Jonathan, 351. 
 Sdlisburtj, brigantine, 451. 
 SaUii, sloop, 11, 38, 112, 212; letters of 
 
 marque, 451, 452, 453. 
 Salmon, George, 409, 492. 
 Sdliiion, schooner, 453. 
 Salt, 22, 38, 73, 139. 
 Salter, John, 365. 
 Salter, Richard, 241, 470. 
 Salter, Titus, 381. 
 
538 
 
 IXDEX. 
 
 ^altonstall, Ann, 279, 3S9. 
 
 Saltonstall, Bocca, 439. 
 
 f^altonstall, Dudley, captain, 42, 99, 104, 
 
 106, 393. 
 Saltonstall, <;ibeon, 175, 272, 438. 
 h^altonstall, Gilbert, 248. 
 Saltonstall, Gurdon, 240, 260, 203, 279, 
 
 283, 287, 314, 323, 324, 359, 370, 388, 
 
 :;89, 421, 435, 438, 439, 443, 444, 446, 
 
 461, 484, 492. 
 Saltonstall, -^lary, 248, 272, 323, 421, 446. 
 Saltonstall, 3Iary, W., 443. 
 Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 370. 
 Saltonstall, Winthrop, 272, 323, 389, 440, 
 
 444. 
 Sampson, brigantine, 453; schooner, 453. 
 Samson, Gideon^ 492. 
 Samuel, brigantine, 454; sloop, 204. 
 Sanborn, Caleb, 390, 393, 420, 424. 
 Sanborn, jMe.'^hech, 446. 
 Sanders, Bradbury, 229. 
 Sanders, Daniel, 479. 
 Sanders, Thomas, 424. 
 Sandford, Thomas, 482. 
 Sands, Kichardson, 260, 319. 
 SandiisJ:;;, 36. 
 Samhricli, or Lonl Sandiricli, 116, 141, 143, 
 
 144. 
 Sanforil, Benjamin, 288. 
 SantVird, John, 465. 
 Sanford, William, 467. 
 San Francisco de I'anlu alias Valenciano, 
 
 90, 91, 98, 100- 101, 102, 104, 105. 
 Sansum, John, 373. 
 Surith, sloop, 454. 
 Saratoga, 140, 143, 147, 150, 151, 152, 153, 
 
 155, 156, 157, 158, 161, 167, 206; 
 
 letters of marque, 432, 454. 
 Sargeant, William H., 254, 400. 
 Sargent, Daniel, 229, 236, 259, 2()(!, 281, 
 
 291, 293, 409, 411, 412, 425, 430, 440, 
 
 441, 445, 449, 490. 
 Sargent, Elias, 291. 
 Sargent, John Osborne, 318. 
 Sargent, Nathaniel, 266, 279, 291. 
 Sartjent, Paul Dudley, 464. 
 Sargent, Winthrop, 24, 40, 291, 310, 312, 
 
 314, 317, 318, 417, 418. 
 Sartine, Antoine Eaymund de, 172. 
 Sasportas & Le Boeuf, 480. 
 Satisfaclioii, schooner, 454. 
 Sav.cy Jack, ship, 454, 455. 
 Saucy Queen, schooner, 455. 
 Saunders, John, 345. 
 
 Saunders, Joseph, 291. 
 
 Saunders, Thomas, 320, 321, 410, 411, 451, 
 471. 
 
 Savage, John, 437, 494. 
 
 Savage, Lemuel, 465. 
 
 Savage, Nathan, 491. 
 
 Savage, Samuel Phips, 92. 
 
 Savage, Thomas, 390. 
 
 Savage, schooner, 455. 
 
 Sawyer, John, 303. 
 
 Sawyer & Blakes, 390. 
 
 Scalion, William, 93, 409, 420. 
 
 ScaiiniicH, schooner, 455. 
 
 Srarboroitgh, ship, 455. 
 
 Seheniierhorn, Cornelius, 3,21. 
 
 Schuyler, Philip, ^Major-Creneral, 34, 84. 
 
 SclMi/ll-ill, brig, 455; brij;antine, 456. 
 
 Schweighauser, John Daniel, 20, 155, U)7. 
 
 Scorpion, brigantine, 45{i. 
 
 Scotdi Iriih, boat, 456. 
 
 ScofcJi Trick; boat, 456. 
 
 Scott, George, 230, 277, 293, 323, 333. 
 
 Scott, William, 335. 
 
 Scott, Irwin and Cowper, 199. 
 
 Scourge, ship, 456. 
 
 Scovell, Dan., 233, 263, 444. 
 
 Scranton, John G., 272, 334, 335. 
 
 Sea books, 81. 
 
 Seabrook, Nicholas B., 318. 
 
 Seaflower, brigantine, 456; schooner, 457; 
 sloop, 457. 
 
 Seagrove, James, 290. 
 
 Seal of admiralty, 181. 
 
 Seaman, Richard, 334. 
 
 .SV(( Xjimph, 16. 
 
 Searle, George, 409, 422, 450. 
 
 Searle, James, 93, 108, 276. 
 
 Sears, Daniel, 342. 
 
 Sears, David, 230. 
 
 Sears, Isaac, 196, 230, 277, 293, 308, 311,' 
 314, 323, 324, 333, 352, 353, 385, 419. 
 (See also Sears & Smith.) 
 
 Sears, Zachariah, 436. 
 
 Sears & Smith, 411. 
 
 Seavey, Mark, 449. 
 
 Seaward, John, 381. 
 
 Seaward, Joseph, 198. 
 
 Seaward, Henry, 381. 
 
 Sebastian, ship, 457. 
 
 Secret correspondence committee letter.s, 
 12, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26; member- 
 ship, 26. 
 
 Seignora Bernardn. See Sigiiara Bernardo. 
 
 Seixas, Benjamin, 302. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 539 
 
 Selden, William Gary, 361. 
 Sellars, James, 302. 
 Sellew, Thomas. ''.79. 
 Seloover, James, 332, 418. 
 Semple, William, 358, 393, 395, 414. 
 Senegal, schooner, 458. 
 Serapis, 125, 145, 213. 
 Service, James, 404. 
 Seveir, Joseph, 416, 427. 
 Sewall, Jonathan M., 15, 36, 47, 49, 50. 
 Sewall, Samuel, 439. 
 Sewall, Stephen, 493. 
 Seymour, Thomas, 240, 322, 384, 423. 
 Seymour, Thomas Y., 240. 
 Shackford, Jonas, 299. 
 Shackford Josiah, 268. 
 Shaker, galley, 458. 
 Shaler, Timothy, 249, 380. 
 Shallus, Jacob, 439. 
 Shapley, Eeuben, 287. 
 Sharp, John, 232. 
 Sharp, Samuel, 448. 
 Sharpe, Peter, 292, 309, 379, 429. 
 Shatswell, Richard, 258, 362, 462, 480. 
 Shattuck, John, 221, 403, 410, 422, 423. 
 /" Shattuck, William, 223, 234, 283, 294, 310, 
 
 368, 385, 403, 410, 422, 423. 
 Shaving Mill, boat, 458. 
 Shaw, Daniel, 225. 
 Shaw, Nathaniel, jr., letters to, 15, 16, 23, 
 
 48, 67, 148, 149, 151, 157; mentioned, 
 
 22, 77, 148, 225, 240, 262, 312, 370, 
 
 398, 399, '439, 440, 446. 
 Shaw, Thomas, 225, 291, 333, 370, 399, 
 
 446. 
 Sheafe, Jacob, jr., 233, 334, 387. 
 Sheafe, James, 334, 475. 
 Sheaff, William, 381. 
 Sheaffe, ^Nlaria, 466. 
 Sheaffe, Sarah, 466. 
 Shed, Hannah, 310. 
 Shed, James, 310. 
 Shed, Thomas, 249. 
 Sheds, Joseph, 230, 248. 
 Shee, Bertles, 192, 465. 
 Sheffield, Acors, 344. 
 Sheffield, Isaac, jr., 360. 
 Shelally, galley, 459. 
 Shellelagh, ship, 458. 
 Shepard, Jeremiah, 383. 
 Shepherd, James, 51, 59, 61, 62, 82, 197, 
 
 202. 
 Sherburne, Samuel, 322, 470. {See also 
 
 Spence & Sherburne. ) 
 
 Sherburne, Thomas, 322. 
 
 Sherman, Daniel, 407. 
 
 Sherman, John, 227, 457. 
 
 Sherman, Roger, 185. 
 
 Sherwood, Hugh, 408. 
 
 Shewell, Robert, 194, 203, 262, 291, 297, 
 
 301, .361, 425, 4S4. 
 Shillaber, William, 281. 
 Ship carpenters, 141. 
 Shipman, Elias, 336. 
 Shipping, intelligence of, 18, 25, 33; cost 
 
 of building, 160; neutral, 163, 166, 
 
 179; protection, 189, 190. 
 Shirley, Thomas, 41. 
 Shirtliff, William, 348. 
 Sholes, Cyrus, 461. 
 Shore & McCormiso, 255. 
 Showitz, Owen, 346. 
 Shumway, John, 387. 
 Sidcomb, W— , 384. 
 Siddons, Josiah, 292. 
 Sidman, Isaac, 235, 236, 237, 454. 
 Signals, British Naval, 9, 69; continental, 
 
 38, 81; French, 159. 
 Signora Bernardo, sloop, 457. 
 Sigourney, Elisha, 221, 270, 296, 334, 435, 
 
 441, 475. 
 Silsbee, Nathaniel, 184, 262, 274, 283, 284, 
 
 285, 297, 331, 334, 426, 441, 446, 468, 
 
 475, 481. 
 Simes, John, 287. 
 Simes, Joseph, 381. 
 Simmons, Abram, 131. 
 Simmons, Isaac, 131. 
 Simmons, Isaiah, 310, 423, 442. 
 Simmons, James M., 320. 
 Simmons, Jeremiah, 389, 397. 
 Simmons, John, 131. 
 Simmons, Lucas, 131. 
 Simmons, Thomas, 320, 412, 430. 
 Simms, Charles, 344. 
 Simms, Joseph, jr., 341, 465. 
 Simon, Peter, 11. 
 Simpson, Joseph, 475. 
 Simpson, Thomas, 167, 169. [See also 
 
 Timpson. ) 
 Sims, George, 387. 
 Sims, Joseph, 251, 348, 379, 408. 
 Sims, Wooddrop, 251, 348, 379, 408. 
 Sinclair, William, 326. 
 Siren, ship, 459. 
 Sisson, Preserved, 244. 
 Sitton, Waters, 309. 
 Skillin, Joseph, 308, 385. 
 
540 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Skillirn, William, 493. 
 
 Skillman, Isaac, 230. 
 
 Skimmer. {See Skinner.) 
 
 Skiner, Theodore, 392. 
 
 Skinner, Abram, 148. 
 
 Skinner, Daniel, 459. 
 
 Skinner, Henry, 57, 229. 
 
 Skinner, Jerusha, 459. 
 
 Skinner, Samuel, 348. 
 
 Slader, Benjamin, captain, 162, 163. 
 
 Slater, Benjamin, 245, 442. 
 
 Slemaker, John, 243. 
 
 Sliter, Thomas, 241. 
 
 Sloan, John P., 333, 410. 
 
 Smallcorn, Samuel, 233. 
 
 Smedley, Samuel, 337, 435. 
 
 Smiley, Alexander, 353. 
 
 Smith, Abiel&Co., 240. 
 
 Smith, Barzilla, 236. 
 
 Smith, Benjamin, 245. 
 
 Smith, Daniel, 373. 
 
 Smith, David, 321, 371, 411. 
 
 Smith, Edward, 253, 331. 
 
 Smith, Elias, 264, 394. 
 
 Smith, Elisha, 405. 
 
 Smith, George, 338. 
 
 Smith, Hugh, 403, 480. 
 
 Smith, Isaac, 40, 70, 94, 236, 284, 377, 
 
 466, 474, 483. 
 Smith, James, 91, 324, 325, 343, 347, 361. 
 Smith, Jasper, 428. 
 Smith, Jonathan, 237, 305, 331. 
 Smith, Joseph, 244, 252, 271. 
 Smith, Josiah, 93. 
 Smith, Lemuel, 252. 
 Smith, Leonard, 285. 
 Smith, Meriwether, 177, 179. 
 Smith, Micajah, 295. 
 Smith, Paschal Xelson, 230, 277, 293, 308, 
 
 311, 323, 379, 419. (See also Sears & 
 
 Smith.) 
 Smith, Phineas, 328. 
 Smith, Resolve, 177. 
 Smith, Richard, 307. 
 Smith, Robert, 23, 2.32. 
 Smith, Robert, & Hewes, 20, 72, 97, 
 
 139, 199. 
 Smith, Samuel, 222, 247, 315, 362, 364, 
 
 365, 389, 408, 419, 427, 448. 
 Smith, Sargent, 411, 445. 
 Smith, Silas, 241, 261, 262, 270, 296, 334, 
 
 404. 
 Smith, Thomas, 309, 386, 434. 
 
 Smith, Uriah, 288, 289, 375, 452. 
 Smith, William, 63, 67, 70, 73, 75, 85, 87, 
 
 88, 89, 98, 113, 122, 128, 217, 228, 
 
 232, 236, 237, 242, 247, 256, 265, 282, 
 
 284, 329, 363, 387, 398, 429, 485. 
 Smith, Bowdoin, Hunter & Co., 324, 325. 
 Smith & Codman, 236. 
 Smith, Johnstone & Co., 395. 
 Smith, Matthews, & Co., 358. 
 Smith, Tallcott, King & Co., 348. 
 Smithers, Michael, 454. 
 Smithurst. (/See Smithers. ) 
 Smoot, John, 332. 
 Snake, brigantine, 459; sloop, 459. 
 
 Snedlie, J , 357. 
 
 Snell, Robert, 249. 
 Snell, Samuel, 250. 
 Snider, Fredrick, 236, 259, 276, 295, 301, 
 
 348, 364, 382, 457, 467, 468, 472. 
 Snoddey, James, 481. 
 Snow, Benjamin, 346, 435. 
 Snow, Samuel, 383. 
 Snow, Thomas, 483. 
 Snowden, Isaac, 295. 
 Snowden, Joseph, 318. 
 Sobier, Edward, 483. 
 Solgado, Juan Antonio, 90. 
 SoUew, Thomas. See Sellew. 
 Solly, Nathan, 218. 
 Somersall, Richard, 359. 
 Somenet, schooner, 459. 
 Somes, Benjamin, jr., 473. 
 Somes, Isaac, 287, 402, 473. 
 Somes, John, 473. 
 Somes, Nehemiah, 228, 266, 298, 389, 411, 
 
 419, 431, 482, 490, 495. 
 Souder, John, 257, 258, 455. 
 South Carolina, continental agent, 28; 
 
 privateers, 54; fleet sent to, 117, 123. 
 Southern, William, 61. 
 Southmayd, Anna, 434. 
 Sooy, Joseph, 422. 
 Spain, fitting out vessels, 12; assurances 
 
 to, 107. 
 Spanish Fame, brigantine, 459, 460. 
 Spanish Packet, ship, 460. 
 Spars, 132, 135. 
 Speake, Francis, 421. 
 Spear, David, jr., 222, 279, 335, 361, 391, 
 
 412, 433, 479. 
 Spear, Josiah, 267, 271, 274, 309, 328, 329, 
 
 342, 368, 426, 447. 
 Spear, Nathan, 335, 394. 
 
 > 
 
INDEX. 
 
 541 
 
 Spear, William, 412. 
 
 Speedwell, boat, 461; brigantine, 460; 
 
 schooner, 460; sloop, 461. 
 Spence, John, 405, 450. 
 Spence, Keith, 238, 322, 470. 
 Spence & Sherburne, 238, 470. 
 Spencer, Hannah, 434. 
 Spencer, Isaac, jr., 434. 
 Spencer, James, 220. 
 Spencer, Joseph, 290, 404. 
 Spencer, Samuel, 491. 
 Spider, galley, 461. 
 Spitfire, boat, 462; brig, 461; brigantine, 
 
 461, 462; schooner, 462. 
 Spofford, Isaac, 457. 
 Spooner, George, 486. 
 Spooner, Shubael P., 326. 
 Sprague, Joseph, 272, 303, 418. 
 Sprigs, Joseph B., 328. 
 Spring Bird, schooner, 462. 
 Spry, William, captain, 19, 49. 
 Spy, schooner, 72, 181. 
 Sj>y, boati 462, 463; schooner, 462. 
 Squire, Joseph, 293, 302, 463. 
 Staclj, Edward, 207. 
 Stacpole, Joshua, 381. 
 Stacy, Samuel, 458. 
 Stanly, Edward, 451. 
 Stanly, James, 459. 
 Stanly, John Wright, 237, 246, 253, 276, 
 
 319, 321, 325, 348, 359, 452, 453, 476. 
 Stanton, Ebenezer, 260. 
 Stanwood, Joseph, 233, 248, 314. 
 Stanwood, Solomon, 467. 
 Stark, Daniel S., jr., 399. 
 Starlcweather, Ephraim, 463. 
 Starr, George, 266. 
 Starr, James, 275, 415. 
 Starr, Jonathan, jr., 298. 
 Starr, Josiah, 467. 
 Starr, Justus, 348, 349. 
 Starr, Timothy, 323. 
 Stedman, Nathan, 491. 
 Steel, Thomas, 233, 300, 301, 309, 353, 
 
 479. 
 Stephens, David, 344, 432. 
 Stephens, Joseph, 432. 
 Stephens, Walter, 321, 411. 
 Stepney, Magnes, 269. 
 Sterett, David, 292. 
 Sterett, or Sterrett, John, 227, 228, 232, 
 
 245, 292, 459, 470, 481. 
 Steval, P — , and son, 20. 
 Stevens, David, 249. 
 
 Stevens, John, 52, 370, 426. 
 
 Stevens, Paul, 378. 
 
 Stevens, Philip, 464. 
 
 Stevens, Robertson, 276. 
 
 Stevens, William, 273. 
 
 Stevenson, David, 459. 
 
 Stevenson, John, 246. 
 
 Stevenson, Robert, 268, 289, 290, 362, 378. 
 
 Steward, John, 438. 
 
 Steward, Stephen, 67, 252, 311, ."7H, 404, 
 
 405, 419. ^ 
 
 Stewart, Alexander, 220, 235, 254, 275, 
 
 316, 328, 359, 401, 435. (See also 
 
 Stewart & Totten. ) 
 Stewart, Charles, colonel, 158. 
 Stewart, David, 248, 285, 349, 355, 375, 
 
 409, 414, 454, 477, 487, 492. 
 Stewart, George, 367. 
 Stewart, James, 352. 
 Stewart, John, 318, 340, 395, 41:!. 
 Stewart, Walter, 273. 
 Stewart & Totten, 275, 401, 413, 476. 
 Stickney, John, 240, 331, 373, 427, 437. 
 Stickney, Joseph, 373, 427. 
 Stickney, Theodore, 427. 
 Stillman, George, 437. 
 Stillman, Samuel, 357. 
 Stillwell, Enoch, 329, 397. 
 Stillwell, John, 251, 348, 372, 450, 463. 
 Stimpson, Samuel, 411, 490. 
 Stimpson, Thomas, 349. 
 Stimson or Stinson, James, 449. 
 Stimson, Jeremiah, jr., 267, 412, 469. 
 Stites, Thomas, 272. 
 Stith, Bassett, 281. 
 Stockdale, Alexander, 260. 
 Stocker, Ebenezer, 393, 403, 420, 446, 477. 
 Stocker, Hugh, 313, 468. 
 Stocker, Philemon, 420. 
 Stockholm, Aaron, 275, 328. 
 Stoddard, Noah, 304, 455. 
 Stodder, David, 70. 
 Stokell, John, 456. 
 Stone, Amos, 310. 
 Stone, John, 373. 
 Stone, Joshua, 300. 
 Stone, Robert, 232, 320, 369. 
 Stone, William, 16, 163. 
 Storer, Ebenezer, 40, 70. 
 Storer, Samuel, 390. 
 Stores, continental, naval, 16, 20, 44; for 
 
 voyage to Europe, 33; at Baltimore, 
 
 80; at Cape Fran(;'ois, 146; sale of 
 
 public, 119, 121; protection, 148; in 
 
 France, 176. 
 
542 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Story, Alexander, 426. 
 
 Story, Ralph, 353. 
 
 Story, William, 79, 92, 175. 
 
 Stout, John, 346. 
 
 Stover, Jamea, 406. 
 
 Stratton, Henry, 397. 
 
 Stretch, J—, 337. 
 
 Stretch, William, 310, 365. 
 
 Strickland, William, 280. 
 
 Stroling, Thomas, 352. 
 
 Strong or Stronge, Jedidiah, 333. 
 
 Strong, Matthew, 222, 258, 379, 411, 415, 
 
 425, 464. 
 Strong, William, 260. 
 Strout, Joseph, 261. 
 Stuart, James, 488. 
 Studson, Joshua, 272. 
 Sturdy Beggar, brig, 465; brigantine, 465. 
 Sturgis, Russell, 228, 343, 475. 
 Stutson, Edward, 483. 
 Success, boat, 467; brig, 467; brigantine, 
 
 466; schooner, 98, 466; ship, 466; 
 
 sloop, 466. 
 Suffolk, boat, 467. 
 
 Sugar, 124, 129, 138, 139, 140, 144, 147. 
 Sullivan, James, 261, 288. 
 Sullivan, John, major general, 80, 200, 
 
 201. 
 Sumner, Benjamin, jr., 416. 
 Sumner, Ebenezer, 354, 427. 
 Sumner, Samuel, 458, 473. 
 Supplies from France, 19. 
 Surprise, 43, 107; letters of marque, 467, 
 
 468. 
 Susanna, brigantine, 468; sloop, 468. 
 Sumnnah, brigantine, 14, 19, 47, 49, 50, 
 
 51, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 82, 88, 
 
 99, 197, 198, 200, 201, 202. 
 Sutter, James, 276. 
 Sutton, Woolman, 401, 477. 
 Swain, Isaac, 301. 
 Swaine, Aaron, 440. 
 Swaine, James, 328. 
 Swaine, Uriah, 286. 
 Su-(iUijii; brigantine, 469; cutter, 470; 
 
 schooner, 469; sloop, 469. 
 Swan, Ebenezer, 338, 486. 
 Swan, James, 400, 422. 
 Simn, 85, 87; letter of marque, 470. 
 Swanwick, John, 244, 264, 313, 378, 414, 
 
 ■180. 
 Swasey, Nathaniel, 21.s. 
 Swasey, Samuel, 285, 441. 
 Swazey, Joseph, 268. 
 
 Sweeny, Doyle, 214. 
 
 Sweepstakes, brigantine, 470. 
 
 Swift, Elisha, 274. 
 
 Swift, Zephaniah, 426. 
 
 Smft, boat, 471; brig, 471; brigantine, 
 
 471; cutter, 470, .472; galley, 471; 
 
 schooner, 470, 471; sloop, 470. 
 Sword, John, 220. 
 Symmes, Andrew, 317. 
 Symmetry, 192. 
 
 Talbot, Silas, captain, 119, 122, 128, 132, 
 136, 148, 315. 
 
 Talbot, brigantine, 472. 
 
 Talcott, Samuel, jr., 314. 
 
 Tallcott, Matthew, 307, 348. 
 
 Tallmadge, Benjamin, 269. 
 
 Tamany, schooner, 472. 
 
 Tandy, Smyth, 306. 
 
 Tandy, William, 306. 
 
 Tannatt, Thomas, 300, 329, 409. 
 
 Tanner, John, 251, 259. 
 
 Tanner, William, 358. 
 
 Tans Verrill, Thomas, 406. 
 
 Tappan, Abraham, 488. 
 
 Tappan, Caleb, 248, 363. 
 
 Tappan, Daniel, 248. 
 
 Tappan, Edward, 427. 
 
 Tappan, Joseph, 248, 463. 
 
 Tartar, boat, 472; brig, 473; galley, 473; 
 schooner, 472, 473. 
 
 Tatagay, Antoine, 376. 
 
 Tate, James, 303, 427. 
 
 Tatem, Benjamin, 309. 
 
 Taylor, Elias, 251. 
 
 Taylor, John, 235, 289, 452. 
 
 Taylor, John M., 325. 
 
 Taylor, Joseph, 418. 
 
 Taylor, Robert, 350. 
 
 Taylor, Samuel, 351. 
 
 Taylor, William, 278, 359, 375, 418. 
 
 Taylor, Yelverton, 254, 386. 
 
 Taylor, , 7S. 
 
 Tazewell, John, 23. 
 Tempci'f, ship 473. 
 
 Temple, John, 390, 394, 456. 
 
 Temple, Joseph, 266. 
 
 Tents, 16. 
 
 Ternay, Charles Louis d'Arsae, Cheva- 
 lier de, 155, 159. 
 Terrible, schooner, 473. 
 Terror, schooner, 473. 
 
 Tetard, Benjamin, 231, .340. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 543 
 
 Thatcher, Elisha, 347. 
 
 Thayer, Ebenezer, 29. 
 
 Thayer, Nathaniel, 248, 425. 
 
 Therese, 146. 
 
 Thetis, brigantine, 474; schooner, 474. 
 
 Thierry, Charles Savage, 135. 
 
 Thing, James, 377. 
 
 Thomas, Joshua, 344. 
 
 Thomas, Lewis, 327. 
 
 Thomas, Peth, 384, 391. 
 
 Thomas, Thomas, 260, 384, 391, 402. 
 
 Thomas, WiUiam, 276, 304, 395, 418, 475. 
 
 Thomas, brigantine 474; ship, 474. 
 
 Thompson, Benjamin, 278. 
 
 Thompson, Cornelius, 230, 249. 
 
 Thompson, Ebenezer, 231, 233, 287, 318, 
 
 333, 361, 376, 402, 410, 436, 492. 
 Thompson, Henry, 355. 
 Thompson, John, 409. 
 Thompson, Sanford, 244, 307, 484, 491. 
 Thompson, Thomas, captain, 17, 18, 26, 44, 
 
 45, 47, 52, 72, 210, 223, 234, 470, 490. 
 Thompson, William, 255, 458, 481. 
 Thomson, Charles, 196, 204, 254, 398. 
 Thomson, David, 301, 319, 361, 457. 
 Thomson, George, 217. 
 Thomson, John, 195. 
 Thorn, ship, 474. 
 Thorndike, Henry, 298. 
 Thorndike, Israel, 456, 458. 
 Thorndike, Larkin, 267, 299, 304, 394. 
 Thorne, Henry, 473. 
 Thome, 117, 118, 119, 126. 
 Thoroughgood, brig, 475. 
 Thrash, Phillip, 465. 
 Thrasher, schooner, 475. 
 Three Friends, 76; letters of marque, 475. 
 Throop, Dyar, 279. 
 Thunderer. {See Foudroyant.) 
 Tibbets, Henry, 284. 
 Tibbets, John, 470. 
 Tibbitt, James, 349,-465. 
 Tibbs, IMatthew, 347. 
 Tiger, schooner, 475; sloop, 476. 
 Tilden, Joseph, 369. 
 Tiley, James, 433. 
 Tileston, James, 302, 450. 
 Tileston, Onesiphorus, 261, 338, 376. 
 Tilghman, ]\latthew, 472; letter, 9. 
 Tilley, John, 225. 
 Tillinghast, Daniel, 16, 22, 23, 27, 47, 53, 
 
 r!6, 57, 238, 464. 
 Tillinghast, Henry II., 365. 
 Timber, at Savannah, 78; ship, 108. 
 
 Timpson, Thomas, 312, 400. (S«e also 
 
 Simpson. ) 
 Tinker, James, 253, 359. 
 Tinker, Silvanus, 387, 452. 
 Tinker, Stephen, 225, 253, 276, 359. 
 Tisdale, William, 72. 
 Tisdall, James, 458. 
 Titcomb, Benjamin, 302. 
 Titcomb, J—, 260. 
 Titcomb, Nicholas, 329. 
 Titcomb, Moses, 483. 
 Titcomb, Richard, 228. 
 Titcomb, William, 260. 
 Tittle, John, 248, 471. 
 Titus, sloop, 476. 
 Tobacco, 62. 
 Tod, Alexander, 294. 
 Tod, William, 294. 
 Todd, :\lichael, 283, 293, 311, 336. 
 Tom Johnson, 476. 
 Tom Lee, ship, 476. 
 Tonson, Guillermo, 90. 
 Tootell, James, 238, 395. 
 Tories, in Southern States, 19. 
 Torrey, John, 9. 
 Torrey, Samuel, 241, 362. 
 Torrey, William, 264, 327, 415, 473. 
 Totten, Eobert, 220, 316, 328, 359, 435. 
 
 ( See also Stewart & Totten. ) 
 Totten, brigantine, 476. 
 Towne, Benjamin, 221. 
 Townsend, Eben, 452. 
 Toy, Benjamin, 349. 
 Tracy, James, 333. 
 Tracy, Jared, 311. 
 Tracy, John, 247, 281, 320, 343, 353, 355, 
 
 388, 390, 393, 394, 420, 424, 425, 446, 
 
 456, 465, 466, 474, 477, 488, 493. 
 Tracy, Nathaniel, 98, 100, 101, 247, 281, 
 
 320, 353, 376, 390, 393, 420; 424, 425, 
 
 446, 456, 465, 466, 477, 
 Tracy, Thomas, 425. 
 Tracy & Jackson, 99, 317, 333. 
 Trask, Joseph, 443. 
 Trask, Philip, 98, 100. 
 Trask, Samuel, 243, 341, 417. 
 Traverse, Matthias, 395. 
 Treadwell, Jacob, 55, 61, 82, 88, 223, 381. 
 Treadwell, Robert Odiorne, 287, 301. 
 Treaty, with France, &c., 19, 24. 
 Treene, William, 289, 432. 
 Trefethen, AVilliam, 334, 475. 
 Trescot, North C. , 220. 
 Trial, 65, 66, 71. 
 
544 
 
 IKDEX. 
 
 Trimble, James, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 
 222, 223, 224, 226, 228, 229, 230, 232, 
 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 
 246, 247, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 
 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 262, 265, 
 267, 268, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 
 278, 279, 280, 282, 283, 285, 286, 288, 
 289, 290, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 
 297, 298, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 
 306, 308, 309, 310, 312, 313, 315, 316, 
 317, 319, 321, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 
 329, 330, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 
 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 
 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 354, 355, 356, 
 357, 358, 359, 361, 363, 364, 365, 366, 
 367, 368, 371, 372, 373, 375, 376, 377, 
 379, 380, 381, 3S2, 385, 386, 387, 388, 
 3S9, 390, 391, 393, 395, 397, 398, 399, 
 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 
 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 
 416, 417, 422, 423, 424, 425, 427, 42S, 
 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434, 435, 438, 
 439, 440, 442, 443, 444, 445, 447, 449, 
 450, 452, 453, 454, 455, 457, 458, 460, 
 ■ 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 467, 468, 470, 
 472, 473, 474, 476, 477, 478, 480, 481, 
 484, 485, 489, 490, 493. 
 
 Trinnner, boat, 476. 
 
 Tripe, Silvanus, 360. 
 
 Trippe, Levin, 353, 473. 
 
 Trislriiin Sliaiidi/, brigantine, 477. 
 
 Trithitt, Daniel, 359. 
 
 Triton, brigantine, 477. 
 
 Tritten, William, 245. 
 
 Trojan, schooner, 477. 
 
 Trooper, brig, 477; brigantine, 477; ship, 
 478. 
 
 True Blue, schooner, 478. 
 
 Truebee, John, 417. 
 
 Truman, Jonathan, 492. 
 
 Trumbull, David, 283, 240, 269, 327, 329, 
 347, 374, 387, 393, 423, 426, 437. 
 
 Trumbull, Eunice, 360. 
 
 Trumbull, John, 233, 310, 312, 320, 346, 
 379, 387, 398, 416, 433, 451, 452, 472, 
 486. 
 
 Trumbull, Jonathan, governor, 22, 27, 58, 
 70, 71, 84, 97, 145, 171, 193. 
 
 Trumbull, Jonathan, jr., 219, 266, 269, 
 295, 312, 323, 329, 3.58, 370, 398, 402. 
 
 Trumbull, Joseph, 232. 
 
 Trumbull, 27, 42, 72, 100, 115, 117, 119, 
 128, 139, 140, 143, 144, 147, 148, 149, 
 155, 157, 158, 159, 161, 164, 166, 172, 
 176, 177, 178; letter of marque, 478. 
 
 Truxtun, Thomas, 209, 226, 327, 350, 355, 
 
 400, 463. 
 Tri/al, prize, 71. 
 Tryall, schooner, 478, 479. 
 Tryon, Moses, 357, 389, 399, 454. 
 Tuck, William, 380. 
 Tucker, Ebenezer, 365. 
 Tucker, Henry, 22. 
 Tucker, John, 275, 281, 322, 445, 481. 
 Tucker, Jonathan, 222, 391, 445. 
 Tucker, Samuel, 105, 107, 169, 222, 290, 
 
 303, 311, 335, 37S, 388, 446, 474. 
 Tuckerman, Elias, 471. 
 Tudor, Samuel, captain, 132, 133. 
 Tudor, William, 474. 
 Tudor & Laurence, 69. 
 Tupper, Benjamin, 68. 
 Tupto, Timothy, 462. 
 Turn of Times, schooner, 479. 
 Turnbull, George, 341. 
 Turnbull, William, 326, 342, 364, 371, 377, 
 
 395, 423, 447. 
 Turner, Elisha, 294. 
 Turner, George, 193, 206, 234, 381. 
 Turner, John, 295, 457, 474. 
 Turner, Philip, 361. 
 Turner, Simeon, 446. 
 Turner, Thomas, 276. 
 Twin Sisters, ship, 479. 
 Twining, Nathaniel, 472. 
 Two Brothers, ship, 479; sloop, 479, 480. 
 Tioo Esthers, ship, 480. 
 Ttvo Friends, brigantine, 480; sloop, 480. 
 Tii:o Rachels, brigantine, 480. 
 Tii'o Sallys, schooner, 480. 
 Two Sisters, schooner, 481. 
 Tybalt, brigantine, 481. 
 Tybout, Andrew, 265, 477, 478. 
 Ti/ger, brigantine, 481; ship, 481; sloop, 
 
 481. 
 Tyler, David, 457. 
 Tyler, George, 457. 
 Tyler, Isaac, 120, 126. 
 Tyler, Joseph, 267, 259, 449. 
 
 U. 
 
 lilysses, ship, 4S2. 
 
 Umon, brig, 483; brigantine, 482; polacre, 
 
 482; schooner, 482; ship, 483; sloop, 
 
 483. 
 United States, privateers owned l)y, 252, 
 
 276. 
 United Stairs, 199. 
 Unity, brig, 196, 197; brigantine, 484; 
 
 schooner, 483; sloop, 17, 18, 29,41, 45. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 545 
 
 Usher, Robert, 495. 
 "Ustariz y Leal, 91. 
 Ute, John, 223. 
 
 Vail, Peter, 495. 
 
 Valendano. (See San Francesco de Paula. ) 
 
 Vallance, Nicolas, 350, 379, 385, 386, 493. 
 
 Vallerun, Freman, 380. 
 
 Van Bibber, Abraham, 232, 367, 498. 
 
 Van Bibber, Isaac, 257, 366, 367, 390, 
 
 398, 450, 489, 493. 
 Van Bibber & Crockett, 374. 
 Vance, John, 187, 238. 
 Vanderspiegel, JIargaret V., 311. 
 A"an Duerson, William, 379, 392. 
 Van Dyck, Abraham, captain, 145, 150, 
 
 151, 153. 
 Van Dyck, Henry, 287. 
 Van Dyke, Nicholas, 71. 
 Van Emburgh, John, 281. 
 Vans, William, 344, 354, 362. 
 Vansise, Joseph, 319, 368. 
 Van Tromp, brigantine, 484; ship, 484. 
 Vanuxem, James, 282, 347, 483. 
 Vanuxem & Clark, 347. 
 Van Voorhis, Daniel, 328. 
 Van Voorhis, John, 328. 
 Van Zandt, Jacobus, 28. 
 Vaudreuil, Louis Philippe de Regaud, 
 
 Marquis de, 193. 
 \'aughan, Thomas, 50. 
 Veillon, James, 326. 
 Vengeance, 113; letters of marque, 484, 
 
 485. 
 Ventades, Miguel de, 89. 
 Vemis, brig, 486; brigantine, 485, 486; 
 
 schooner, 485, 486; ship, 486. 
 A'erdue, Karloguen, Payan & Co., 401. 
 Vermont, boat, 486. 
 Vernon, Fortesque, 222, 335. 
 Vernon, Thomas C, 222, 811, 446. 
 Vernon, William, 49. 
 Vesey, Joseph, 220, 422. 
 Vessels, John, 237. 
 Vessels, sale of captured, 11; fitting out 
 
 in Europe, 12; New Hampshire, 13; 
 
 purc"hase, 14, 15, 37, 41; building at 
 
 Hanover, 14; at Boston, 38, 49; 
 
 equipping, 19, 37; from France, 25, 
 
 35; wrecked, 129; cooperation with 
 
 France, 180. 
 Vicary, John, 280, 308. 
 5212—06 35 
 
 Vilo, James, 344. 
 
 Vinal, John, 353, 465, 466. 
 
 Vincent, George, 317. 
 
 Vincent, Joseph, 345. 
 
 Viper, boat, 358, 432, 487; brig, 487; 
 schooner, 487; ship, 487. 
 
 Virgin, brigantine, 487. 
 
 Virginia, cruise, 26, 27; free of British 
 cruisers, 32; frigates, 52, 58, 70, 86; 
 scouting ship, 62; gallies, 95; priva- 
 teer bonds, 186, 187, 189, 194; priva- 
 teer owned by, 261. 
 
 Virginia, 35, 42, 45, 54, 55, 59, 61, 67, 69, 
 73, 98, 213; lettersof marque, 487,488. 
 Volunteer, galley, 48^; schooner, 488. 
 Vulture, brigantine, 488; schooner, 488. 
 
 W. 
 
 Wade, Francis, 413. 
 
 Wadsworth, Fenn, 392. 
 
 AVadsworth, James, 97, 428. 
 
 Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 80, 81, 88, 85. 
 
 Wadsworth, Peleg, 241, 457. 
 
 ^A'ages of seamen, payment, 35, 40, 80, 
 169, 178; New Hampshire regula- 
 tion, 58; of ship carpenters, 141. 
 
 AVainwright, John, 429. 
 
 Waitt, Aaron, 281, 321, 327, 391, 445, 462, 
 479, 482. 
 
 Waitt or Wait, John, 262, 348. 
 
 Waitt, Samuel, 370, 426, 
 
 AValch, Richard, 388. 
 
 Waldo, James, 411. 
 
 Waldo, Jonathan, 231, 479. 
 
 Waldron, Jonathan, 860, 437, 452, 484. 
 
 Wales, Nathaniel, 290, 415, 459. 
 
 Wales, Stephen, 400. 
 
 Walker, Benjamin, 211, 212, 213. 
 
 Walker, Charles, 12, 18. 
 
 Walker, John, 355. 
 
 AValker, Samuel, 315. 
 
 AValker, Thomas, 270, 821. 
 
 Wallace, Charles, 227, 234, 245, 292, 309, 
 312, 317, 327, 355, 896, 398, 408, 419, 
 440, 461, 465, 493. 
 
 Walmsley, John, 287, 390. 
 
 AValsh, Heyran, 403. 
 
 AValsh, John, 240, 272. 
 
 Walters, Jacob, 245, 326. 
 
 AValton, George, 32, 33, 34, 35. 
 
 Wand, William, 245, 370. 
 
 AVard, Benjamin, jr., 267, 450. 
 
 Ward, James, 346, 467. 
 
546 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Ward, Joshua, 240, 247, 262, 271, 307, 
 
 362, 383, 451, 481. 
 Ward, Henry, 315, 341, 350, 365, 466. 
 ( Ward, Miles, jr., 247, 248, 262, 273. 
 
 Ward, Miles, 3d., 285. 
 ' Ward, Nathan, 263, 268, 273, 420. 
 Ward, Nahum, 368. 
 Ward, Samuel, 229, 238, 272, 275, 302, 
 
 307, 308, 316, 334, 355, 362, 364, 383, 
 
 409, 415, 420, 433, 468. 
 Ward, Simon E.', 350. 
 Ward, Thomas, 340, 451. 
 Warden, John, 429. 
 Wardwell, John, 52. 
 Ware, Henry, 342. 
 Ware, Joseph, 375. 
 Waring, Clement, 278. 
 Warner, Elias, 18. 
 Warner, Elisha, captain, 27, 28, 29, 38, 
 
 39, 43, 64. 
 Warner, John, 372. 
 Warner, Nathaniel, 312. 
 Warner, -Seth, 452. 
 Warrants, petty officers, 47. 
 Warren, G— , 446. 
 Warren, James, 49. 
 Warren, Peter, 446. 
 J^'arren, 35, 39, 42, 68, 71, 72, 83, 99, 100, 
 
 105. 
 Washington, George, 9, 11, 37, 40, 55, 
 
 72, 73, 107, 118, 123, 135, 138, 142, 
 
 145, 150, 151, 155, 157, 159, 176. 
 Washington, brigantine, 9, 30, 76, 114; 
 
 schooner, 489; ship, 489, 490; sloop, 
 
 192, 202, 489. 
 Wasp, boat, 490; brigantine, 490; schooner, 
 
 9, 16, 28, 31, 32, 33. 
 Wastineys, John, 404. 
 Waterbury, David, captain, 86. 
 Waterman, Asa, 311, 358. 
 Waters, Daniel, captain, 76, 78, 202, 306, 
 
 388. 
 Waters, Joseph, 447, 460. 
 Waters, Samuel, 255. 
 Waters, Thomas, 232, 369, 493. 
 Watkins, Abraham, 420. 
 Watson, Ebenezer, 387. 
 Watson, James, 387. 
 Watson, jNIarston, 230, 406. 
 Watson, Thomas, 245, 259, 335, 338, 369, 
 
 493. 
 Watson, Wilham, 24, 38, 40, 380. 
 Watt, John, 405. 
 Wait, 148. 
 
 Waiters, William, 398, 414, 428, 474, 494. 
 
 Wattson, George, 96. 
 
 "Weare, Meshech, 125, 146, 196, 198, 259, 
 
 305, 314, 446, 450. 
 Weare, Bedford, 390, 461. 
 Weare, Samuel, 390. 
 Weare, Thomas Wibird, 446, 461. 
 Weasel, brigantine, 491; schooner, 491. 
 Weatherby, Jesse, 402. 
 Weaver, Benjamin, 265. 
 Weaver, Joseph, 365. 
 Webb, Barnabas, 253. 
 Webb, Benjamin, 268. 
 Webb, Jonathan, 275, 302, 374. 
 Webb, Joseph, 219, 329, 346. 
 Webb, Nathaniel Coit, 331, 426, 427. 
 Webb, Oliver, 427. 
 Webb, Samuel, 435. 
 Webb, Stephen, 443. 
 Webb, & Young, 373. 
 Webber, Benjamin, 449. 
 • Webber, Ignatius, 256, 387. 
 Webster, Luke, 354. 
 Wedge, M— , 260. 
 Weekes, Benjamin; see Wickes. 
 Weeks, Nathaniel, jr., 489. 
 Weems, Daniel, 493. 
 Weems, David, 311, 375, 489. 
 Weems, William, 375, 419. 
 Welch, Daniel, jr., 454. 
 Welcome, Thomas, 331, 468. 
 Welh, Aaron, see Welsh. 
 Welles, Arnold, 263, 315. 
 Welles, Arnold, jr., 263, 315. 
 Welles, George, 266. 
 Welles, John, 266, 334, 347, 370. 
 Welles, Samuel, 400. 
 Welling, Thomas, 488. 
 Wellman, Adam, 355. 
 Wells, Charles, 231, 407, 434. 
 Wells, James, 221. 
 Wells, Joseph, 384, 391, 450. 
 Wells, Peter, 236, 361, 412. 
 Wells, Thomas, 474. 
 Wells, Cowper & Co., 494. 
 Welsh, Aaron, 399. 
 Welsh, David, 470. 
 Welsh, John, jr., 328, 425. 
 Welsh, Thomas, 341, 466. 
 Wentworth, George, 55, 61, 82, 88, 226, 
 
 267, 268, 390, 420. 
 Wentworth, John, 24, 221, 261, 317, 376, 
 
 462. 
 Wentworth, Joshua, 40, 353, 381, 449. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 547 
 
 Weroat, John, ■_':!, iS, 7(>, 78, 'JOri. 
 West, Benjamin, 285, 8:W, 353, :^79, 486, 
 
 ■ 487. 
 West, Jabez, 887. 
 West, Nathaniel, o02, 88:!. 
 West, Samuel, 281, 426. 
 West, Samuel 1\I., 219, 291. 
 West, William, 101, 275, 286, 385. 
 irr.s-/ F.orida, 181, 146, 150, 166, 167. 
 West Indies, eruise, 13, 14, 30; stores, 37, 
 
 88; British vessels, 149; American 
 
 vessels, 210. 
 Westcot, Xioholas, 284. 
 West cot, Richard, 249. 
 
 Westcot, , colonel, 129. 
 
 Wetherhead, John & Co., 391. 
 
 AW'tmore, Seth, 290. 
 
 Wetzel, John, 381. 
 
 ]\'i:rford, 76; letter of marque, 491. 
 
 Wharton, James, 10, 17s, 179, 182, 309, 
 
 310, 401. 
 Wharton, John, 71, 81, 119, 169, 170, 401, 
 
 415. 
 AVheatley, Arthur,. 276. 
 AVheeler, David, 884. 
 Wheeler, Nathaniel, 418. 
 Wheelwright, Eliezer, 822, 828, 391. 
 Wheelwright, John, 289, .881. 
 Wholden, Jonathan, 298. 
 )yiiiiii, brigantine, 492. 
 Whipple, Abraham, 36, 42, 91,. 115, 117, 
 
 1,85, 138, 139, 149, 169, 211. 
 AVhipple, Oliver, 62. 
 Whipple, William, 48, 182, 284. 
 Whi.stler, John, 277. 
 White, Artemas, 104. 
 White, Benjamin, 448. 
 White, Ebenezer, 241, 462. 
 AVhite, Henry, 2.82, 396, 461, 471. 
 White, riugh\^- Co., 491. 
 White, Jacob, 491. 
 White, James, 86. 
 White, John, 281, 350, 871. 
 White, Joseph, 361, 448, 460. 
 AVhite, Justice, 457. 
 AVhite, Luca, 90. 
 White, Nathaniel, 259. 
 White, Peter, 90, 91, 102. 
 White, Sims, e(:)lonel, 79. 
 White, Thomas, 448. 
 White, Townsend, 371. 
 White, William, 242, 319, 367, 466. 
 White \- Cushini:, 436. 
 White A Darby, 361. 
 
 ]yhiU- Oak, ship, 492. 
 
 Whiteside, Peter, 2.89, 244, 251, 264, 313, 
 
 315, 85(1, 878, 407, 477. 
 Whiting, Joseph, 488. 
 Whitmarsh, Rufus, 463. 
 Whittlesey, Azariah, 402, 438. 
 Whittlesey, Chauncey, 892. 
 Whittridge, Livermore, 290, 298, 394. 
 Wiekes, Benjamin, 244, 247, 264, 387. 
 Wiekes, Lambert, 12, 26, 34, 212, 214; 
 cruise in West Indies, 14; letters from, 
 13, 14, 29, 35, 39, 47; lettera to, 18, 26, 
 27. 
 Wickhani, Thomas, 828. 
 Widersheim, Ernst Ludwig de, 122, 128. 
 
 Widou' Wiidnuin, schooner, 492. 
 Wier, AVilliam, 274, 852. 
 
 Wigg, William H., 824. 
 AViggin, Andrew, jr., 259. 
 
 Wiggin, Joseph, 248, 253. 
 
 WikTicks, John, 217, 218, 228, 291, 292, 
 293, 305, 306, 342, 348, 866, 872. 
 
 AVilcox, Low & Co., 472. 
 
 Wilcox, Samuel, 305. 
 
 AVilds, Jacob, 321, 822, 828, 330. 
 
 Wdlr:i, brigantine, 492 ; sloop, 492. 
 
 Wilkins, William, 396. 
 
 Wilkinson, John, 434. 
 
 AVill, William, 439. 
 
 AA'illcomb, William, 456. 
 
 AA'illet, Hope, 239. 
 
 AA'illett, John, 411. 
 
 AVillets, Enoch, 306, 879. 
 
 WiUcii d- Minla. (See Wdlliaminta.) 
 
 AVillez, Eleazer, 479. 
 
 Wdliam, ship, 492, 493. 
 
 ^Yilliaminta, schooner, 493. 
 
 AVilliams, Benjamin, 255. 
 
 AA'illiams, Charles, 225, 269. 
 
 AA'illiams, Deodat, 285. 
 
 AVilliams, Elisha, 268, ;^57. 
 
 AA'illiams, Emily, 350. 
 
 AA^illiams, Ephraim, 333. 
 
 Williams, Ezekiel, 808, 822, 333, 350, 
 444, 458, 455, 489. 
 
 AA'illiams, George, 255, 331, 884, 885, 426, 
 447, 450, 482. 
 
 AA'illiams, George, jr., 231, 2.S6. 
 
 AA'illiams, Henry, 450, 487. 
 
 AA'illiams, Henry, jr., 4.50. 
 
 AA'illiams, James, 110, 221, 226, 238, 235, 
 276, 286. 295, 340, 455, 4"0. 
 
 AVilliams, John, 88.i. 
 
 Williams, John Foster, 228. 
 
548 
 
 INDEX. 
 
 Williams, Jonathan, 66. 
 
 Williams, Joseph, 217, 221, 264, 265, 277, 
 
 291, 367, 369, 379, 383, 399, 415, 423, 
 
 435, 470, 479, 486, 494, 495. 
 Williams, Lemuel, 345, 448, 462. 
 Williams, Moses, 333. 
 Williams, Samuel, 301, 302, 303, 330, 331, 
 
 356, 415, 416, 426, 450, 474, 477, 487. 
 Williams, Samuel W., 444. 
 Williams, Sarph & Co., 399! 
 Williams, Solomon, 472. 
 Williams, Thomas, 417, 493. 
 Williams, William, 320, 329, 358, 360, 
 
 370, 429, 484, 488, 491. 
 Williamson, David, 360. 
 Williamson, Hugh, 202. 
 Williamson, John, 230. 
 Willing, Thomas, 322, 425. 
 Willing, Thomas and Robert Morris, 30. 
 Willing Lass, brig, 493; brigantine, 493. 
 Willing Maid, schooner, 494. 
 Willis, Benjamin, 236. 
 Willis, Enoch. (See Willeta.) 
 Willis, William, 246, 274, 356, 478. 
 Wills, John Sek, 320. 
 Willson, Hugh, 275, 435. 
 Wilson, Alexander, 280. 
 Wilson, James,' 141, 144, 188, 427. 
 Wilson, John, 303, 322, 425. 
 AVilson, Joseph, 422. 
 Wilson, Philip, 338. 
 Winder, William, 119, 167. 
 Winder, William, jr., 292. 
 Winderson, Matthew, 230. 
 Windship, Amos, 269, 467. 
 Wine, 138, 140, 142, 143, 147, 150, 151, 
 
 158. 
 Winfield, Charles, 131. 
 Winfleld, Thomas, 131. 
 Wing, Joshua, 456. 
 Wing, Peter, 228, 292. 
 Wingate, Edmund, 488. 
 Winn, George & Co., 331. 
 Winning, John, 285, 295. 
 ^Vinship, Jonathan, 473. 
 Winthrop, John, 369, 425, 485. 
 Winthrop, Samuel, 105. 
 Wise, John, 429. 
 Wise, William, 493. 
 AVisickinson, James, 249. 
 Wiswall, Oliver, 315. 
 Withem, Benjamin, 389. 
 Witherle, Joshua, 297, 304, 431, 490. 
 
 Woelpper, D— , 349. 
 
 Wolcott,. Gar^hom, 308. 
 
 Wolcott, Simon, 225, 370, 414. 
 
 Wolcott, Solomon, 333. 
 
 Wolf, Henry, 274. 
 
 Wolf, ship, 494. 
 
 Wollcot, Thomas, 374. 
 
 Wood, Benjamin, 268. 
 
 Wood, Matthew, 14, 47, 50, 56. 
 
 Woodberry, Asa, 471. 
 
 Woodberry, Herbert, 290, 343. 
 
 Woodberry, Thomas, 437, 471. 
 
 Woodbridge, Dudley & Co., 240. 
 
 Woodbury, William, jr., 403. 
 
 Woodhull, Abraham Cooper, 293, 302, 
 
 463. 
 Woodhull, Richard, 242. 
 Woodward, Ebenezer, 333, 341, 342, 352, 
 
 417, 422, 437, 442, 488. 
 Woodward, John, 341. 
 Woolsey, George, 326. 
 Woolsey, William, 248, 326. 
 Wooster, Thomas, 469. 
 Woosier, sloop, 494. 
 Wootten, William, 374. 
 Wootten & Hambleton, 324. 
 Wormsted, Robert, 340, 342. 
 Wormwell, Benjamin, 9. 
 Worthen, Ezekiel, 437. 
 Worthington, Elias, jr., 273. 
 Worthington, William, 279, 329, 358, 471. 
 Wright, Dudley, 492. 
 Wright, John, 219, 263, 279, 308, 310, 346, 
 
 357, 388, 399, 444, 454, 489. 
 Wright, J. H., 428. 
 Wright, Phineas, 132. 
 Wright, Timothy, 243. 
 Wright, Willard, 266. 
 Wright, William, 242. 
 Wyer, Eleazer, 321. 
 Wyer, William, 317, 425. 
 Wylly, Thomas Paul, 246. 
 Wyllys, Hezekiah, 346. 
 Wyllys, Samuel, 430. 
 Wynkoop, Henry, 352. 
 Wyth, A—, 374, 384, 406, 444. 
 Wythe, George, 131. 
 
 Yancey, James, 306, 456. 
 Yeardsley, William, 360. 
 Yeates, Joseph, 379. 
 Yeates, Thomas, 370. 
 
INDEX. 
 
 549 
 
 Yeats, Jeremiah, 296. 
 
 Yellott, Jeremiah, 227, 245, 292. 
 
 Yeomans, Reuben, 368. 
 
 York, Joseph, 441. 
 
 York, schooner, 494; sloop, 494. 
 
 Young, Archibald, 403. 
 
 Young, Charles, 192, 465. 
 
 Young, Daniel, 374. 
 
 Young, Hughj^, 254, 266, 276, 277, 279, 
 
 309, 365, 3g§r''t02, 422, 459. 
 Young, James, 240. 
 Young, Joanna, 206. 
 Young, John, 17, 20, 46, 49, 72, 75, 157, 
 
 158, 161, 167, 206, 243, 281, 349, 373, 
 
 485. 
 Young, Joshua, 266, 
 
 Young, Knox & Co., 333, 469. 
 
 Young, Levi, 448. 
 
 Young, Michael, 245, 259, 335. 
 
 Young, Peter, 328, 400, 402. 
 
 Young, Samuel, 278, 352, 356, 367, 423. 
 
 Young, William, 475, 488. 
 
 Young & Webb, 373. 
 
 Young Cromwell, schooner, 494, 495. 
 
 Young Lion, galley, 495. 
 
 Young Neptune, schooner, 495. 
 
 Z. 
 
 Zandt, , 282. 
 
 Zephyr, brigantine, 495. 
 Zollickhoffer, John C, 480. 
 
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