History of Maritime Connecticut During the American Revolution, 1775-1783, Volumen2Essex institute, 1925 |
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... bound in from South Carolina , was taken by a Brit- ish frigate off Montauk Point . They scuttled the Betsey and set her on fire . Some of these chartered vessels were equipped in a meagre way , for defence , while on these perilous ...
... bound in from South Carolina , was taken by a Brit- ish frigate off Montauk Point . They scuttled the Betsey and set her on fire . Some of these chartered vessels were equipped in a meagre way , for defence , while on these perilous ...
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... bound from thence on a Cruise , and whereof the aforesaid Bridger Goodrich is owner , and navigated with 100 men , and by and with said brigantine or vessel or with the crew thereof , to attack , surprise , seize and take all ships and ...
... bound from thence on a Cruise , and whereof the aforesaid Bridger Goodrich is owner , and navigated with 100 men , and by and with said brigantine or vessel or with the crew thereof , to attack , surprise , seize and take all ships and ...
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... bound to Lloyds Neck , L. I. , for fuel for the British army in New York , according to Captain Smith's de- position . Libel proceedings on both cases in Hartford County Maritime Court , Sept. 10 , 1777. Decree granted in favor of ...
... bound to Lloyds Neck , L. I. , for fuel for the British army in New York , according to Captain Smith's de- position . Libel proceedings on both cases in Hartford County Maritime Court , Sept. 10 , 1777. Decree granted in favor of ...
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... bound and have put on board eight carriage guns and men sufficient to fight them . The bearer Stephen Tinker is in command . Its possible we may fall in with some homeward bound ships , and that we might make the most of what should ...
... bound and have put on board eight carriage guns and men sufficient to fight them . The bearer Stephen Tinker is in command . Its possible we may fall in with some homeward bound ships , and that we might make the most of what should ...
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... bound to West Indies with provisions , linen , and 800 firkins of butter , which was driven ashore on Narragansett Beach by the ship of war Amazon , but was gotten off safely and brought in for libel . In February , 1777 , a large ...
... bound to West Indies with provisions , linen , and 800 firkins of butter , which was driven ashore on Narragansett Beach by the ship of war Amazon , but was gotten off safely and brought in for libel . In February , 1777 , a large ...
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12 guns April Armed Boat Betsey Bonded Bonders Boston bound brig Brig Defence Brigantine British brig British privateer British schooner British sloop brought Bulkley Capt captured the British cargo carriage guns Coit commander commissioned Cong Connecticut Privateer Cont County Maritime Court crew Cromwell cruise Decree granted Ebenezer Elisha Hinman enemy Fairfield favorable decree frigate Galley Groton Hartford County Haven honor Howland Interrogatory this Deponent Jabez James John Jonathan Jonathan Trumbull Joseph July June late master Letter of Marque libel Lieut Lieutenant London for libel Long Island Sound March Marines Maritime Court records Mate Middletown Nathaniel Shaw Nicoll Fosdick Norwich officers papers port prisoners privateer sloop prize prize master prize-master provisions sail Saltonstall Sandy Hook Saybrook schooner seamen sent Sept Seth Harding Stonington taken Thomas tons burthen Vice Admiralty West Indies Wethersfield William Witnessed York
Pasajes populares
Página 20 - That in all cases an appeal shall be allowed to the Congress, or such person or persons as they shall appoint for the trial of appeals; provided the appeal be demanded within five days after definitive sentence, and such appeal be lodged with the Secretary of Congress within forty days afterwards ; and provided the party appealing shall give security to prosecute the said appeal to effect ; and in case of the death of the secretary during, the recess of Congress, then the said appeal to be lodged...
Página 168 - In witness whereof the master or purser of the said ship hath affirmed to three bills of lading all of this tenor and date, the one of which three bills being accomplished, the other two to stand void. And so God send the good ship to her desired port in safety. Amen, dated in London the day of September, 7679 George Churchey.
Página 13 - Chapter the seventh, it is enacted that the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain or the Commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral of Great Britain for the time being or any three or more of them or...
Página 19 - That all such ships of war, frigates, sloops, cutters and armed vessels as are or shall be employed in the present cruel and unjust war against the united colonies, and shall fall into the hands of, or be taken by, the inhabitants thereof, be seized and forfeited to and for the purposes hereinafter mentioned.
Página 21 - ... rule, declaring their property, wherever found upon the water, liable to seizure and confiscation, and enacting, that what had been done there, by virtue of the royal authority, were Just and lawful acts, and shall be so deemed; from all which it is manifest, that the iniquitous scheme concerted to deprive them of the liberty they have a right to by the laws of nature and the English constitution, will be pertinaciously pursued; it being therefore necessary to provide for their defence and security,...
Página 29 - Any officer or soldier who shall begin, excite, cause, or join in, any mutiny or sedition...
Página 30 - April, 1800, it is provided that "all crimes committed by persons belonging to the navy which are not specified in the foregoing articles shall be punished according to the laws and customs in such cases at sea.
Página 12 - That we have granted, and, by these presents, do grant, licence and authority to , mariner, commander of the , called the , of the burthen of tons or thereabouts, belonging to , mounting carriage guns, and navigated by men, to fit out and set forth the said , in a warlike manner, and by and with the said , and the...
Página 111 - Range avoid cruizing on the same Ground. If you should happen to take Prizes in sight of each other the Rules which take place among private Ships of War are to be observed in the distribution of the Prize money. 9. In case of retaking the Vessel of any Friend to the American Cause, I will recommend it to such Person to make a suitable Compensation to...
Página 113 - ... to attack, seize, and take the ships, and other vessels, belonging to the inhabitants of Great Britain, or any of them, with their tackle, apparel, furniture, and lading, on the high seas, or between high and...