Gives a most excellent account of the fight between the Continental frigate “Trumbull” and the Liverpool privateer “Watt.”
Outlook, January 3, 1903. Tragedy of the Lost Commission by James Barnes.
A brief, but excellent, account of the exploits of Captain Gustavus Conyngham.
Pennsylvania Archives, 1st Ser. 12 vols. Philadelphia, 1852-56.
Of special value for the movements of the Continental vessels in the Delaware river and bay.
Pennsylvania Packet for 1775-1783. Philadelphia.
Valuable for the movements of the Continental vessels and the Pennsylvania privateers. The prizes which were sent into Philadelphia are advertised in its columns.
Providence Gazette for 1775-1783. Providence.
Valuable for Continental vessels in 1775 and 1776. Contains names of prizes.
Rhode Island Historical Society Publications, VIII. Providence, 1900. Papers of William Vernon and the Navy Board.