Orders are received at the Commissioner's office here, for the sail-makers of this dock-yard to work double days, in order to give the greatest dispatch in making sails for the ships that are fitting at this port for America.
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The Milford of twenty-eight guns, commanded by John Burr, Esq; is nearly fitted, and will sail from hence in a few days for America.
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The Carysfort, of twenty-eight guns, is put into commission at this port, and the command given to Robert Fanshaw, Esq. She is also to go to America.
1. Pennsylvania Evening Post, February 20, 1776.
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Document Details
Date:
Volume:
Volume 3
Series:
European Theatre from November 1, 1775, to January 31, 1776
Page Number:
406