Bancroft, George. History of the United States. 6 vols. New York, 1884-85.
A few references to naval history.
Barney, Mary. Memoirs of Commodore Joshua Barney. Boston, 1832.
Not satisfactory.
Beatson, Robert. Naval and Military Memoirs of Great Britain, 1727-1783. London, 1804.
Contains accounts of some of the important naval engagements of the Revolution.
Bigelow, John. Works of Benjamin Franklin. 10 vols. New York, 1887-88.
Contains valuable original material for Franklin’s naval services in Paris.
Bolton, C. K. Private Soldier under Washington, New York, 1902.
A few references to the navy.