The American Commissioners to Schweighauser
AL (draft): Massachusetts Historical Society; two copies: National Archives
<Passy, July 16, 1778: We have ordered Lieut. Simpson, commanding
the Ranger, to sea as soon as possible; please furnish
him promptly with what he needs. The British prisoners on
these ships are to be left behind, in such custody as you advise;
we shall try tomorrow to get the ministry’s orders for
their lodging.>
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