American
Soldier
American Soldier
7
Being chased into the Harbor by four British Ships of War, we then sent our whole force and strained every nerve for the defense of the Town.
5
I was ordered by the Colony to go to the Island of Bermuda in order to seize on the Gunpowder in the British Magazines.
4
I have never received a Farthing of Prize Money either for Artillery Ammunition or Vessels.
3
I received orders from Congress to proceed to Charleston in South Carolina, for the purpose of Co'operating with General Lincoln in the defense of that Capitol.
Congress had further distinguished me with the Command of the Providence Frigate then fitting for Sea at Newport.
