American Independence and the French Revolution 1760-1801 by S. E. Winbolt

Author:S. E. Winbolt [Winbolt, S. E. (Samuel Edward)]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-08-26T22:00:00+00:00

Cannon 67, from six to two pounders. Two frigates built for 30 and 36 guns were burnt by the rebels on the forts being taken. The guns aboard them, and two gallies, which were likewise burnt, amounted to above 30. One sloop with 10 guns fell into our hands. The whole loss above 100 pieces.

Powder, cartridges fitted, cannon and musquet shot, immense quantities.

Every article belonging to the laboratory in the greatest perfection. Other stores, such as portfires, match, harness, spare gun-carriages, tools, instruments, &c. &c. in great plenty. A large quantity of provisions. The boom and chain which ran across the river from Fort Montgomery to St. Anthony’s Nose is supposed to have cost 70,000 l. Another boom which was destroyed near Fort Constitution must likewise have cost the rebels much money and labour. Barracks for 1,500 men were destroyed by Major-Gen. Tryon at Continental Village, besides several storehouses and loaded waggons, of the articles contained in which no accounts could be taken.

CHATHAM’S LAST LETTER AND SPEECH (1778).

Source. —Correspondence of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham. Vol. iv., pp. 518 et seq.

[From a draught in the handwriting of Lord Pitt.]

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