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I did myself the pleasure [of] Writing pr Cap. Pitt informing of the Situation of the Enemy down at Norfolk, Since which have been Joined by Cap. [John Thomas] Boucher2 and A Brig he had in Convoy, from the Certainty he has of the Tenders being so Numerous about the Cape, he is now halling the Brig up A Creek in this River,3 and there to lay untill A more favourable...
Date: 28 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Two hours since I wrote you, Since which have discovered five Sail of Topsail Vessels which had been at An Anchor off Windmill point one of them Wears A broad pendt suppose the Commadore. She & another Capital Ship is now under way Standing up the Bay, we apprehend there may be a Fleet under Windmill point at anchor as we heard the Commadore fire A Gun the Signal for Weighing. I am now...
Date: 28 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Your order of the 25th Inst came to hand Yesterday Noon 3 oClock, I was then off Wecomoco, About an hour after we imagine the Governors boat past us, the Commadore still continued at anchor, but as the Weather was thick imagine the Boat past her (Commadore): The other two Ships that was under way stood into the mouth of Rappahanock & supposed Anchor'd as we stood off and on all the Ebb and...
Date: 29 May 1776
Volume: Volume 5
Gentln I Received yours this Morning pr Middleton, and ordered him down on, the Lookout, I have not discovered any thing of the ships since I left them off Windmill point but apprehend should they intend up the Bay you will certainly hear of them this Evening; I am now proceeding with the ship up to Baltimore, where shall expect your further orders, I am Gentlemen [&c.]
Date: 1 June 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I was favoured with your commands last evening, but too late to get the ship under way.2 Am now proceeding with the ship and tenders, and shall lose no opportunity in getting to Annapolis as soon as possible, to wait your further commands. I am, gentlemen, [&c.]
Date: 4 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
I was favor'd with your orders of the 16th I shall finish heaving down the Ship this Evening, and expect to Sail from this on Sunday or Monday at farthest. I have been detain'd in Caulking the Ship all round. This, have sent by the small Tender to wait your further orders untill the Ship comes down. The large Tender Sails this Morning with the two Eighteen pounders, Shot, Wads &ca ー I am [...
Date: 18 July 1776
Volume: Volume 5
The bearer Mr Morris waits on you, with an Application to have Mr [Gilbert] Middletons privateer2 Stop'd and examined for 4 Desirtors from the Frigate,3 Circumstances are very strong that they are, or will be onboard her, for the particulars of which refer to him, this I hope you'll think necessary, for should thee not be an example made of those, if to be found, 30 odd...
Date: 1 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
I do hereby Certifie that Mr Thomas Walker has served as first Lieutt of Marines onboard the Ship Defence myself Commander, and as such, did his Duty as an able Officer, Dureing which Service it appeared Mr Walker had been brought up to the Sea, and as he is desireous of Serving in that department, think him exceeding worthy of promotionー
Date: 18 August 1776
Volume: Volume 6
I received yours desiring my attendance to adjust the Defence's accounts. I was under the necessity immediately upon my return here of sending the Clerk and. Purser down to the Eastern Shore after men of the Frigate2 and expect their return in five or six days, when I certainly will attend with them for that purpose, let my business with the Frigate be ever so pressing. I am Gentn [...
Date: 28 September 1776
Volume: Volume 6
In absence of Capt. Cook I would recommend to you to consider the necessity of immediately sending off all the Defence's hands that lays in your power. I will assist your officer that you shall think proper to send wlth them. Please to show this to Mr Purviance and consult him on the occasion th,at he may send word of to the Council of Safety. I shall make the best of my way 't,o Philadelphia. I...
Date: 13 December 1776
Volume: Volume 7
An hour's detainment of the Tide gives me an opportunity of writing the particulars of yesterday's action at Trenton — Genl Washington with about four thousand Men crossed on the Christmas night and surrounded the town; the enemy was surprised, and collected confusedly; after a short resistance they grounded their arms and surrendered to the amount of 7 50 (Hessians solely) ; they lost 30 killed...
Date: 27 December 1776
Volume: Volume 7
I have Just recieved your Excellencys Letter of Yesterday, in which am charged of impressing Men into the service, and other ways Distressing the inhabitants of this State, I shall not undertake to dispute your Excellencys Authority for so accusing but shoud have thought it only consistant with the Justice those at the head of Affairs ought to exercise to given the person accused at least, a...
Date: 25 April 1777
Volume: Volume 8
I was yesterday served with a resolve of Congress in consequence of a complaint by your Excellency with regard to my empressing men onboard the Frigate, and the Letter I wrote your Excellency on that occasion by which I find the Congress disapproved of my conduct, and order me to make such Satisfaction as shall be approved of by the Executive power of the State of Maryland It has never been my...
Date: 5 May 1777
Volume: Volume 8
In Convention
The Delegates of the Province of Maryland to James Nicholson Esquire
We reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism Valour Conduct and Fidelity Do by these Presents constitute and appoint You to be Captain of the Ship called the Defence in the Service of this Province fitted out for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof and for the Defence of our Liberties, You are...
Date: 12 January 1776
Volume: Volume 3
I am sorry my necessity had obliged me to detain the Defences Tender,1 which your Excellency was oblidging enough to lend my officer. I beg leave to assure your Excellency that Armed Boat2 I brought from Baltimore for this purpose, I am obliged to send over to Sharpes Island after some Deserters with my Master, Mate, and four men. it is nine days since and have not yet heard...
Date: 21 January 1778
Volume: Volume 11
I Received your Excellency's Letter of the 12th. Inst. pr. Mr. Sleymaker.1 Since which apprehend you have received the Marine Committees desiring your assistance and the continuance of the use of the Boat Dolphin2 to the Ship.3 My Ship4 is now prepaired to go down again and altho' there is but little...
Date: 15 March 1778
Volume: Volume 11