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William McIntyer, Coxswain

     Son of Esther McIntyre (1717-1776) and Neal McIntyre, Sr. (1718-1776) of Boston, William McIntyer or McIntyre was born on 27 April 1747 at Boston. His brothers included Neal McIntyer (1743-1812) who operated a store on Portsmouth’s Spring Hill and … Continue reading

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John Thompson, Gunner

     John Thompson’s Continental Navy service is most fully documented in Philadelphia’s Exemplification Book 11 Page 225 where he clearly articulates serving as Armourer on the sloop Hornet from 6 May 1776 to 10 October 1776 and subsequently as Armourer … Continue reading

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Charles Bulkley, Lieutenant

     As the Revolution erupted, Charles Bulkley was returning from a voyage to the West Indies when off Montauk Point his vessel was boarded by a tender of the British frigate Rose under Captain Wallace who informed the crew of … Continue reading

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Delaware River and Bay Pilots- A Devious Plan

Earlier I wrote about a devious Revolutionary War plan centered on engaging two Delaware Bay pilots and one additional pilot capable of maneuvering through the “Chevaux de Freize” guarding the Delaware River and protecting Philadelphia and secreting to New York … Continue reading

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Woodward Abraham, Seaman

A 2” x 7” manuscript document signed by the Quartermaster General of the Continental Army Timothy Pickering was sold as Lot 35034 in the June 2009 Heritage Historical Manuscripts Auction #6026. Dated 7 May 1784 at Philadelphia, the document reads … Continue reading

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