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are in general firmly

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:07
are in general firmly attachd to the american cause, most fervently deprecate their being finally seperated from the united states. His soul was refreshd to hear me say that i did not apprehend any danger of itthat the idea would, in my opinion, be abominated by the eastern states, and, as far as i could judge, by all the rest. He says, that the creeks the chictaws, which are the most numerous tribes of indians, consisting of at least 8 perhaps 10 thousand gun men, are our staunch friends. The heads of them have lately spoken to him in this language, we stand on the same ground with you, we drink the same

afloat. Her materials are

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:05
afloat. Her materials are acknowledgd to be of the best kind, well put together. It is said she will make a prime sailer if not too taunt masted. Others say, that the construction of her hull is such as to require a lofty sail. There are many speculations about her. As i am not a judge in the matter, i am prudently silent hear the opinions of those who are connoisseurs. All agree that her owners have much at stake, that it will be a very great oversight in them if they should ever risque her with unskilfull or unprincipled officers or pilots. My due regards to mr dana, be assured that i am very cordially his

the great character you

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:04
the great character you have given him. The very short time he stayed here the business i have been engagd in, prevented me the honor, which i very much covetted, of conversing with him frequently. Congress have appointed colo john laurens envoy extraordinary at the court of versailes, mr dana will be regularly informd that he is to go to russia. Before i conclude i must let you know, that the ship which was set up in massachusetts while you was there, and which, it was proposd, should be named, the oceana,1 has since been compleatly finishd and is now

compleat victory obtaind the

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:03
compleat victory obtaind the 16th instant by his majesties troops under my command, over the rebel southern army, that brave army checkd the progress of the troops under his command on the 16th of august and the militia have since, in several instances, given him ample proofs of a firm attachment to the publick cause, as well as bravery and alertness which he did not expect, and which i believe have disconcerted their general plan.the hands of those people, if not already, will very soon be taught to war their fingers to fight. Arnolds conspiracy was to have wrought wonders, but gracious heaven

defeated it. We have

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:03
defeated it. We have so often seen in the course of this conflict, the remarkeable interposition of divine providence in our favor, as to convince me, that the attempts of our enemies to subdue us, will be but gnawing a file. Your publick letters have been well receivd. I have been favord with only two from you since you left boston. One was deliverd to me by my worthy patriotick friend mr a lee, the other by the count de noailles, who lately spent a few days in this city. He appears to be a most amiable young nobleman, i believe you have not said too much in

in season for its

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:02
in season for its subsistence. The people at large, as far as i can learn, are as determind as ever to support their independence, for that end to carry on the war with vigor. If our ally can furnish us with a decided naval superiority, i think there will be the fairest prospect of bringing this great contest to a happy conclusion the next year.altho the enemy have gaind the possession of charleston, they have not succeeded to their wishes in that quarter. They do not find the people so pliable as they flatterd themselves they should. Notwithstanding cornwallis boasting letter to lord george, of a

ours to be, and

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 00:00
ours to be, and so interresting to mankind. Our creator has given us understanding, strength of body and a country full of provisions. We must make a good use of them, hoping that his blessing will crown our virtuous struggle. He helps those who make proper exertions to help themselves. Such exertions are now making. The states are called upon for an army of 35,000 men and from past experience of the great expence, as well as inutility of temporary drafts, they are resolvd to have a well appointed army early in the field inlisted for the war. And effectual measures are taken for the purpose of providing magazines
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