i8o Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Eben Hazard. 1776. May 3. New York. 



The " Roebuck," of 44 guns, on shore on the east bank of the Brandy- 

 wine; eight row galleys, the Province ship and "Reprisal" have gone 

 down to take her. A. L. S. i p. IV, 84. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1776. May 7. Philadelphia. 



Consternation caused by the firing of the alarm guns, on account of 

 three men-of-war which were descried coming up the bay. The " Roe- 

 buck " got off without sustaining any damages. Franklin will see by the 

 papers what a formidable armament to expect; 45,000 commissioners 

 at least, of various nations, commanded by Lord Howe. A. L. S. i p. 



IV, 86. 



From R[ichard] Bache. 1776. May 14. Philadelphia. 



The action between their armed boats and His Majesty's ship, the 

 " Roebuck," of 44 guns, and "Liverpool," of 28 guns, off Wilmington; 

 the latter got a severe drubbing. A. L. S. i p. IV, 87. 



From [Gen. George Washington]. 1776. May 20. New York. 



Transmits enclosed letter, the others he received with this he for- 

 warded to Congress. On the 17th received news of our troops being 

 obliged to raise the siege of Quebec, with the loss of their cannon, a 

 number of small arms, provisions, etc. Had hoped that the troops 

 would maintain their position and, on the arrival of the two bri- 

 gades detached from hence, consisting of ten regiments, our block- 

 ade, bravely kept up for a long time by a handful of men, would 

 terminate in the reduction of Quebec and our consequent possession of 

 the important country to which it belongs. Regrets its effect on his mis- 

 sion in that country. A. L. S. 3 p. [S. torn out.] IV, 88. 



Fro7n Eben Hazard. [1776. May.] 



Will watch the sloops from Albany and forward the Doctor's bed- 

 ding as soon as it comes to hand. A. L. in 3d P. i p. XLIV, 234. 



From W[illia]ni Prichard. 1776. June 10. Philadelphia. 

 Has applied to several printers for work, but in vain. Begs Frank- 

 lin to allow him the use of his types and press for a short time, as he 

 is offered the printing of several small things; promises to return them 

 whenever required and to pay for their use. A. L. S. I p. IV, 89. 



