Caulkins, Frances M. History of New London, Connecticut. New London, 1852.
A few valuable references to the Continental navy.
Clark, Thomas. Naval History of the United States. Philadelphia, 1814.
The earliest history of the United States navy. Has considerable merit. Gives sources of his information. His interviews with naval officers constitute original material.
Clowes, W. L. Royal Navy. 7 vols. Boston and London, 1897-1903.
Chapter XXXI, Volume III, and Chapter I, Volume IV, are important sources for the engagements of Continental vessels with vessels of the Royal Navy. Scientific treatment. Some sources have been used which are not accessible in America. The most important contribution to the history of the Continental navy since Cooper’s naval history, written in 1839.
Connecticut Colonial Records for 1775-1776; Connecticut State Records for 1776-1780. Hartford, 1890, 1894-95.
Contains references to the Continental vessels built in Connecticut.
Connecticut Gazette for 1775-1783. New London.
Contains important bits of information relating to the movements of the Continental vessels.