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Several Officers late of the Trumbull Frigate on Parole (October 1781)

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Joe

Robert Morris letter of October 6, 1781 to Richard Yates, loyalist merchant of New York City, “Sir- I have just received advice that several Officers late of the Trumbull Frigate are on Parole on Long Island but much distressed for … Continue reading →

James Stephenson, Mariner

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Joe

According to his pension application S-41,188, James Stephenson was born in 1757 or 1758. His find-a-grave memorial posted online indicates Stephenson’s birth date as 6 May 1755. Pension testimony indicates that Stephenson entered the Continental Navy brig Andrew Doria, by … Continue reading →

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Andrew Campbell, Private of Marines

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Joe

The Pension Application of Andrew Campbell W-20,828 indicates the Private of Marines was residing in Delaware at the time of his entering on board the Andrew Doria on 14 December 1775. This date of enlistment is substantiated in the “Account … Continue reading →

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John McCoy, Seaman

Posted on July 8, 2023 by Joe

The story of Continental Navy seaman John McCoy is revealed largely through the two wills he authored prior to his death between 3 March and 17 May 1777. The first of the two was penned by John McCoy of the … Continue reading →

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Partial List of Pilots in Continental Service

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Joe

The following list of 6 Pilots engaged for Continental service is compiled from the “Statement of claims which have been adjusted and allowed at the Treasury Department…on the 27th of March 1792” and published beginning page 387 in American State … Continue reading →

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