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General Return of Vessels, Stock & other Articles taken from the Rebels by the Associated Refugees & other Loyalists between the Comencement of the Association & the 10th June 1779. February 1779- Narriganset [? faded]- 1 Sloop, 19 Oxen & Cows, 166 Sheep. February 1779- Prudence- 102 Horses. April 6th 1779- Nantucket- 2 Brigantines, 2 Schooners, 8 Boats. April 26th 1779- Noman's Land- 2 Oxen & Cows, 580 Sheep, 200 Lambs. May 8th 1779- Point Judith- 2 Boats, 53 Oxen & Cows, 1000 Sheep, 400 Lambs, 15 Calves. May 19th 1779- Narishawn- 32 Horses. May 21st 1779- Quidnecit- 29 Oxen & Cows, 17 Sheep, 11 Hogs, 6 Lambs, 8 Calves. June 6th 1779- South Kingston- 35 Oxen & Cows, 80 Sheep, 36 Lambs, 15 Calves. Total- 2 Brigantines, 2 Schooners, 1 Sloop, 10 Boats, 134 Horses, 138 Oxen & Cows, 1843 Sheep, 11 Hogs, 642 Lambs, 38 Calves. Sundries- 1 Cargoe Tobacco & Lumber and 1 Cargoe Lumber on board Brigs, 16 vessels sails, 180 Casks oyl, 12 Cass. Whale Bone, 3 tons Barr iron, 3 tons Cordage, 15 Hhds molasses, 2 bbls sugar, 1 Cask refind. Spermalaste [?], 15 Bbls Beef, 1 Cask Pearl Ash, & variety of small articles. 42 stands of Small-Arms with Bayonets & Cartouch Boxes. Prisoners at different times 35 among whom are some persons of considerable Note.
Ed. WINSLOW Lt. Coll: Comdt. Refugees
Newport 10th June 1779 In the subsequent excursions thirteen prizes were taken by the Refugee Vessels 3 of 'em arm'd Vessels. Accot. of sales of property taken from the Rebels amounts by the Agents certificate to £ 23,427/18/ 6 Sterlg. Septr. 16., 1779.
University of New Brunswick, Edward Winslow Papers, Reel 152, 1-131. Click here for ---> Regimental History Main Page More Loyal Associated Refugees History
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