American & British Prisoners Of Mass. Page 5.

This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page 5., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Dorrington and end with Fote, ) Those names highlighted in ( red ) will be British.

These records were copied right from the records and for this reason there are many miss spelled words. So if you don’t find the surname you were looking for try a different spelling.
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601. Dorrington, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

602. Dorriuque, Pierre. Seaman; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the "Rainbow" at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.

603. Dotem, Edward. Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co.; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset; " roll dated Plymouth, Nov. 10, 1778.

604. Doten, Thomas. 2d Lieutenant, brig " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston; engaged July 23, 1777; discharged April 21, 1778; service, 8 mos. 29 days; reported commissioned Sept. 4, 1777; also, petition to the Governor and Council signed by said Doten, stating that he commanded the ship " Russel," bound from Salem to Hispaniola, which on her outward passage was captured by the Halifax Packet and carried to New York, that he was then paroled to Flatt Lands, Long Island, until some time in Nov., 1782, when he was permitted to go on parole to Boston in the cartel sloop " Betsey " in order to effect his exchange for a prisoner of equal rank, failing which he was to return to New York on or before the middle of Feb., 1783, and requesting that measures be taken to effect his exchange; advised in Council Jan. 30, 1783, that the Commissary of Prisoners be directed to exchange a British prisoner of equal rank for said Doten

605. Doten, Torias. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary ; reported taken in the privateer " Hope."

606. Dotey, James. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; reported taken in a trading-vessel

607. Dotey, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28,1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; reported taken in the privateer "Independence."

608. Dotey, Samuel. Boy; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28,1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; reported taken in the privateer " Independence."

609. Dow, Isaac. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

610. Dow, Jeremiah. Capt. Kimble's co.; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

611. Dow, Solomon. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

612. Dowing, Richard. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " Rainbow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him without receipts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.

613. Downe, William. List dated Feb. 2-4, 1778, of prisoners to be exchanged for British risoners under parole to be returned by Col. Johonnott; said Downe, Conductor of Stores, etc., to be exchanged for John Chrosier, Ensign; reported confined at Long Island.

614. Downes, Edward. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30,1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

615. Downes, William. Lieutenant, Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Feb. 9, 1779; reported resigned Feb. 9, 1779; also, 2d Lieutenant, Col. Crane's regt.; return of officers for clothing, certified at Boston, Sept. 25, 1778; also, 2d Lieutenant, Capt. Lieut. John Callender's co., Col. Crane's regt.; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec., 1778, dated Providence; also, petition dated Boston, Jan. 25, 1780, signed by said Downes, stating that he had held a commission in Col. Crane's (Artillery) regt., from which he had secured 41 dismissal and then entered the state service as Lieutenant of Marines, on board the brigantine " Tyrannicide," serving until the vessel was destroyed; he then had been commissioned as Captain of Marines, on board the ship "Protector," in which capacity he had served from Oct. 14, 1779, but as in consequence of a new establishment for the " Protector," no Captain of Marines is provided for, and he is in consequence reduced in rank and rating to a LieutenDownes, William, ant, he respectfully protests against being compelled to accept a rating for prize shares in a lower class than the one for which he was originally commissioned; petition also states that he had spent 5 years in service, had been held prisoner by the enemy for 18 months, and had three times lost all his clothing, twice with the army, and once on Penobscot expedition.

616. Downes, " Winwohth." Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

617. Downs, Barnaras. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.

618. Downs, Jo's., Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners, and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell" by Capt. Josiah Godfrey Aug. 6, 1777.

619. Downs, William. Letter of instructions dated Nov. 3, 1777, from the Council to Capt. Thomas Randall, Commissary, directing him to effect the exchange of said Downs, Conductor of stores, and other prisoners at Long Island, for British officers to be forwarded to New York in a cartel; also, parole agreement dated Boston, Nov. 7, 1777, signed by British officers, prisoners at Boston, granted permission to proceed to New York, agreeing to return unless the Massachusetts officers specified for exchange were released; said Downs, Conductor of stores, to lie exchanged for Ensign John Chrosier.

620. Dowse, Elias. Seaman; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel" Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; reported taken out of the schooner "Gen. Gates " (privateer), by the British brig " Hope."

621. Dotlh, James. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.

621.Dotle, Michael. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard dated Cambridge, Sept 13, 1775; Capt. Smith's co.; reported confined in the guardhouse two nights by [Col.] James Pitts for stealing. [See Michael Dole.]

622. Draper, Aaron. Marine; list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favourite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary [year not given]; said Draper to be exchanged for Isaac Robertson, Seaman.

623. Drasrack, . Lieutenant, 1st Pennsylvania battalion; list of officers returned as prisoners dated New York, Sept. 5, 1776.

624. Dratte, John, West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely, sworn to in Hampshire Co., April 14, 1779; residence, West Springfield; engaged for town of West Springfield; joined Col. D'Armont's regt.; term, 3 years or during war; reported probably either a prisoner of war or belonging to troops of convention.

625. Drew, Lerreis, Kingston. Private, Capt. Peleg Wadsworth's (Kingston) co. of Minute-men, Col. Cotton's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Marshfield; service, 11 days; also, Sergeant, Capt. Peleg Wadsworth's co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's (16th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1,1775; enlisted May 1, 1775; service,3 mos. 8 days; also, company return dated Oct. 7, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Camp at Roxbury, Nov. 6, 1775; also, Capt. Samuel N. Nelson's co., Col. Aaron Drew, Lerreus, Willard's regt.; pay abstract for travel allowance, etc., from Fort Edward to Kingston, via Albany, dated Plymouth, Dec. 20, 1776; also, same co. and regt.; pay abstract for travel allowance to Skeensborough, via No. 4 or Charlestown, dated Boston, Jan. -, 1777; also, Lieutenant, Col. William Shepard's regt.; Continental Army pay acconnts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31,1779; also, Capt. Isaac Pope's co., Col. Sliepard's regt.; return of men in service on or before Aug. 15, 1777, dated Feb. 1, 1779; reported taken prisoner Dec. 28, 1777; also, Capt. Isaac Pope's (5th) co., Col. Shepard's (3d) regt.; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Providence; appointed Jan. 1, 1777; reported taken at Derby, Penn., Dec. 27, 1777; also, Captain, Col. Shepard's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31,1780; reported as serving 34 mos. as Lieutenant, 84 mos. as Captain; also, Captain, 4th regt., Gen. Glover's brigade ; return of officers dated Boston, Dec. 14, 1780; reported " late a prisoner from New York; " also, list signed by Col. William Shepard of 4th Mass. regt., of officers recommended for promotion, dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 24, 1780; advised in Council Dec. 19, 1780, that said officers be commissioned; said Drew reported as having been a prisoner of war from Dec. 27, 1777, and as entitled to rank of Captain from April 14,1780,in case of his exchange; also, recommendation dated Springfield, June 23, 1781, signed by Col. William Shepard of 4th Mass. regt., asking for a commission as Captain for said Drew, Lieutenant, in room of Capt. Cooper, retired, to date from April 14, 1780, said Drew having been in captivity at New York for almost 3 years and not exchanged until" some time last winter " and therefore failed to fill his proper vacancy at the time; advised in Council June 26, 1781, that said Drew be commissioned; also, Captain, 6th co., Col. William Shepard's (4th) regt.; muster rolls for June-Sept., 1781, dated Phillipsburg and Camp Continental Village; reported a prisoner of war at New York (also given Long Island); also, regimental return dated CampPeekskill, Aug. 31,1781; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts; reported absent with leave; also, muster roll for Dec., 1781,dated York Hutts; also, muster roll for Jan., 1782, dated York Hutts; reported on general court-martial at Fishkill; also, muster roll for Feb., 1782, dated York Hutts; also, regimental returns from Feb. 22, 1782, to April 12, 1782, dated Cantoument, 1st Brigade; also, list of officers promoted, as returned by N. Drew, Major, commanding 4th Mass. regt.; said Drew resigned commission as Captain in 4th regt. April 9, 1782, and Capt. Lieut. Caleb Clap of 9th regt. commissioned in his stead.

626. Drew, William. Drummer, Capt. Benjamin Rider's co., Col. Lothrop's regt.; service, 10 days; company marched from Plymouth to Bristol, R. I., Dec. 11, 1776, on an alarm; also, Capt. Nathaniel Goodwin's co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt.; detached Sept. 25, 1777; discharged Oct. 31, 1777; service, 1 mo. 6 days, on a secret expedition against Newport, R. I.; also, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co., Col. Josiah Whitney's regt ; enlisted July 29, 1778; discharged Sept. 13, 1778; service, 1 mo. 16 days, at Rhode Island; company raised in Plymouth Co.; also, Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co.; service, 2 days; company marched to guard prisoners from the British ship " Somerset;" roll dated Plymouth, Nov. 10,1778.

627. Driooe, Paul. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

628. Driver, John. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.

629. DucKiNFiELD, Samuel, Bostou. Seaman; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; re- ported taken in the " Viper."

630. DuFEUn, Thomas. Seaman ; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissaiy of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Rainbow " at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.

631. DuGARD, Samuel. Master, schooner " Marblehead ;" portage bill made up for voyage from Boston to Bilboa dated Boston ; engaged Jan. 17, 1777 ; discharged May 10, 1777; service, 3 mos. 23 days; also, Master of a merchant vessel; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Nov. 9, 1777, as re- turned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries ; also, petition dated Jan. 15, 1778, signed by Mark Lafitte of Salem, owner of the brigantine "Rhoda" (privateer), asking that said Dugard be commissioned as commander of the brigantine; ordered in Council Feb. 11, 1778, that a commission be issued.

632. DuGUAED, Samuel. Captain ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Duguard to be exchanged for Capt. "William Carmichael.

633. DuMis, John. Mate ; list of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fetty- place, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marblehead, Dec. 15, 1777; said Dumis to be exchanged for John Bryant, Mate.

634. Dunbar, David. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

635. Dunbar, Jesse, Halifax. List of prisoners sent on board the guard-ship " Adams " by the Board of War, as returned by Joseph Dobel, Sept. 8, 1777 ; reported re- ceived July 17, 1777.

636. Dunbar, John. Sergeant, Capt. Edward Slocum's co., Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) regt. ; muster roll for July, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; enlisted Feb. 17, 1777 ; enlistment, 3 years ; reported reduced in rank July 22, 1779, and prisoner in quarter-guard.

637. Dunbar, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

638. Dunham, Josh. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Hali- fax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.
639. Dunham, Stlvesteii. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

640. Dunn on account of wages, etc., due her late husband, said Dunn, who was taken prisoner at White Plains; also, order for said allowance dated Oakham, March 18, 1778, signed by Rachael Dunn, payable to Thomas Whipple

641. DuNNEL, Joseph. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt.; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777; discharged Oct. 8, 1777 ; service, 16da}"s; company called out by order of Gen. Gates and marched to Bennington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln. Roll sworn to at Boston.

642. DusTiN, Moses. 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Thomas Cogswell's co., Col. Baldwin's (26th) regt.; pay abstract for April, 1776; also. Lieutenant, 26th regt.; list of men re- turned as having lost articles at the evacuation of New York Sept. 14, 1776 ; also, list of prisoners, taken by Lieut. Gen. J. Burgoyne, to be exchanged for prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; said Dustin, 1st Lieutenant, to be exchanged for D. Durnford, Engineer.

643. Dutch, , Ipswich. Petition signed by Ebenezer Dutch, brother of Dutch, addressed to the Council, stating that said Dutch and one Ebenezer Symms, both of Ipswich, were prisoners on board the guard-ship at New York although the rest of the crew of the vessel to which they belonged had been exchanged, and re- questing the Council to place two British prisoners at his disposal to be exchanged for them ; ordered in Council Dec. 24, 1777, that the Commissary of Prisoners deliver two prisoners to Ebenezer Dutch to be sent to New York at his expense to secure the exchange of his brother and Ebenezer Symms.

644. Button, Ephraim, Westford. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Fletcher's co.. Col. Jonathan Reed's (6th Middlesex Co.) regt., dated Littleton, Sept. 17, 1777; residence, Westford; engaged for town of Westford; joined Capt. Ballard's co., Col. Alden's regt.; term, 3 years, to expire in 1780; also, Private, Capt. William Hudson Ballard's co.. Col. Brooks's (late Alden's) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 3, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. Ballard's co., Col. Ichabod Alden's battalion; muster return dated Albany, Jan. 12, 1778; reported mustered by Col. Barrett, Muster Master for Middlesex Co., and by a Continental Muster Master; also, Capt. Ballard's CO., 6th regt., lately commanded by Col. Ichabod Alden; return of men in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777; reported taken prisoner Nov. 11, 1778; also, 1st co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) rogt. ; return made up to Jan. 1, 1780; enlisted April 3, 1777 ; also, Capt. White's co.. Col. Brooks's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to April 3, 1780.

645. DwYER, Thomas. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage," to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported talvcn in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."

646.Dyer, Charles, Plymouth. 2d Lieutenant, brigantine "Independence;" list of officers ; commissioned Sept. 19, 1776 ; said Dyer appointed in the room of Solomon Higgins who resigned; also, 2d Lieutenant, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Sept. 23, 1776; service to July 5, 1777, 9 mos. 13 daj'S ; also, Lieutenant ; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Commissarj- ; reported taken in the " Independence " (privateer) ; also, 1st Lieutenant, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged Aug. 20, 1777 [service not given] ; also, same vessel and commander ; roll for advance pay for 1 month dated Boston, Nov. 13, 1777; also, 1st Lieu- tenant, brigantine " Hazard," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; list of offi- cers of State Navy; commissioned Nov. 15, 1777; also, 1st Lieutenant, same vessel and commander; engaged Aug. 20, 1778; discharged May 20, 1778; ser- vice, 9 mos. ; roll dated Boston ; also. Lieutenant ; list of officers and crew of the brigantine " Hazard " who received shoes taken from the prize ship " Live Oak " [year not given] .

647. Dyer, James. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Boston to Halifax Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

648. Earl, David. Captain ; list of prisoners to be exchanged for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel "Favourite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Earl to be exchanged for Capt. Owen Neel.

649. Earl, John, Rhode Island or Connecticut. Letter from Thomas Stone, Commissary, to the Council, dated Marblehead, Nov. 26, 1776, stating that said Earl, Master of the "Alfred," had been brought with other prisoners to Marblehead for ex- change, and agreeing to accept the master of a transport sent by the Governor of Rhode Island in exchange for him.

650. Earl, John. Lieutenant; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissarj' [year not given] ; reported taken out of a prize of the " Columbus " retaken by the British ship "Liverpool."

651. East, John, Mendon. Seaman; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; reported taken in the " Viper."

652. Eaton, Robert. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

653. Eaton, Samuel. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

654. EcKRON, Daniel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.

655. Edely, Charles. Boatswain ; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Edely reported as having been taken in the schooner "Gen. Gates " (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."

656. Edgerton, Eliphalet, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island, in exchange for British prisoners, and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell," by Capt. Josiah Godfrey Aug. 6, 1777.

657. Edmonds, Jonathan. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift," Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

658. Eeds, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners delivered to Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.

659. Eggers, Johan, Boston. Descriptive list of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill ; Col. Hatch's regt. ; age, 18 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 6 in.; complexion, light; residence, Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778; also, list of men returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; reported a prisoner of war and re- jected accordingly.

660. Eldred, Samuel, Rochester. Sergeant, Capt. Earl Clap's co. of Minute-men, Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt., which marched in consequence of the alarm of April 19, 1775; service, 12 days; also, Capt. Earl Clap's co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 2, 1775; service, 3 mos. 6 days; also, company return dated Oct. 7, 1775; also. Lieutenant, Col. John Bailey's (2d) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. George Dunham's (8th) co., Col. John Bailey's (1st) battalion; return of men who joined before Aug. 15, 1777; also, Col. Bailey's regt.; list of officers dated Boston, May 19, 1779; reported a prisoner at New York ; also. Col. Baile3''s regt. ; return of officers for clothing certified at Dorches- ter, Sept. 24, 1779; reported taken prisoner Dec. 28, 1777, and not exchanged to date ; also, same regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Ezra Badlam ; return of officers dated Boston, Dec. 7, 1779; reported a prisoner; also, Capt. Dunham's co., Col. Bailey's regt. ; company return [year not given] ; reported a prisoner at Phila- delphia; also, Col. Bailey's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780.

661. Elkin, Benjamin. Seaman ; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Elkin to be received in exchange for John Gibbins, Seaman.

662. Ellenwood, Elisha. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

663. Ellery, Nathaniel, Cape Ann. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Ellery and others, returned prisoners, stating that they had been kindly treated by the residents at Cape Fourchu, Nova Scotia, and particularly by Waitstill Lewis who had conveyed them to Mass. without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.

664. Ellinwood, John. Capt. Lowe's co.; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776 ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

665. Elliot, Samuel. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

666. Elliot, Simeon, Marblehead. Master; list of prisoners brought from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.

667. Ellis, Hugh. Seaman, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 17, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 4 days ; also, list of prisoners released in exchange for British prisoners by order of Lord Howe, dated His Majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777 ; prisoners reported to have been allowed to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nantucket; said Ellis exchanged for Thomas Mispelly, Seaman.

668. Elsies, Jonathan, Middleborough (also given Scituate). List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, April 27, 1777; Capt. Turner's co., Col. Bradford's regt.; also, Private, (late) Capt. Thomas Turner's (3d) co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's (14th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 14, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Middlebor- ough ; credited to town of Middleborough ; reported taken prisoner ; also reported missing July -, 1777 ; also, Capt. Turner's co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; return of men in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777; enlisted April 1, 1777; joined April 10, 1777; reported missing since the evacuation of Ticonderoga; also, same co. and regt. ; muster return [year not given] ; residence, Scituate ; mustered by Conti- nental and County Muster Masters; term, 3 years; also. Corporal; account rendered against the United States by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for amounts paid officers and men of Col. Bradford's regt. on account of depreciation of their wages for the first three years' service in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1780.

669. Elvessox, Simox. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington, Nov. 16, 1776.

670. Elwood, Samuel. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in tne cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

671. Emerson, William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

672. Emerton, Ephraim. Petition dated Salem, Dec. 18, 1777, signed by said Emerton, in behalf of Elias H. Derby and others, of Salem, asking that he be commissioned as commander of the schooner " Congress" (privateer) ; ordered in Council Dec. 19, 1777, that a commission be issued ; also, petition dated Boston, Oct. 5, 1779, signed by Joseph Grafton, asking that said Emerton be commissioned as commander of the In-igantine "Saratoga" (privateer); ordered in Council Oct. 5, 1779, that a commission be issued; also, petition dated Boston, Oct. 8, 1781, signed by Benja- min Hammatt, Jr., in behalf of Josiah Orne and others, of Salem, owners of the brigantine " Hound" (privateer), asking that said Emerton be commissioned as commander of the brigantine; advised in Council Oct. 8, 1781, that a commission be issued ; also, return of prisoners comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war [year not given] ; signature of said Emerton with other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.

673. Emery, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary, [year not given] ; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."

674. Englesbt, Cudworth (also given Cuthbert). OflScer of Marines; list of American prisoners sent to Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; also. Lieutenant of Marines, brigantine "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; list of officers of State Navy; com- missioned June 29, 1778; also. Lieutenant of Marines, State brig" Hazard," com- manded by Capt. Williams ; engaged June 20, 1778 ; discharged Oct. 16, 1778 ; service, 3 mos. 26 days.

675. Engols, Samuel. Capt. Isaac Hall's co.. Col. Bond's regt. ; certificate of service in support of an order for bounty coat dated Medford, Oct. 25, 1776, signed by Capt. Hall, stating that said Engols had been a prisoner in Canada and had not re- ceived a coat.

676. Erhart, Daniel, Boston. Descriptive list of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill; Col. Hatch's regt.; age, 36 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 5 in. ; complexion, dark ; residence, Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778; also, list of men returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; reported a prisoner of Avar.

677. Ervin, Joseph. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington, Nov. 16, 1776.

678. Essex, John. Boatswain; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

679. EsTERBROKS, JoHN, Sr. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co.. Col. Freeman's regt.; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship "Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.

680. EuER, Eleazer. Private, Capt. Nathaniel Lothrop's co., Col. Freeman's regt.; ser- vice, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship " Somerset" from Barnstable to Plymouth. Roll dated Barnstable, Nov. 9, 1778.

681. Evans, John. List dated Boston harbor, on board the brig " Reprisal," Feb. 10, 1778, of men belonging to the crew of the brig " Reprisal," commanded by Capt. James Brown, taken Feb. 19[?], 1778, by a British frigate; also. Seaman; list of pris- oners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Mr. Charles Waller, Commissary of prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778.

682. Evans, Leonard. List dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777, of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres.

683. Evens, Andrew, Biddeford. Private, Capt. Zebulon King's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) i-egt. ; muster rolls for June-Sept., 1781 ; reported on command at West Point June-Aug., 1781; also, muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781, dated York Hutts ; reported taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781 ; also, descriptive list dated Feb. 20, 1782; Capt. Zebulon King's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt.; age, 17 (also given 16) yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 2^ (also given 5 ft. 2) in. ; complexion, light; hair, brown (also given light) ; occupation, farmer; residence, Biddeford; engaged for town of Biddeford ; engaged April 15, 1781 ; term, 3 years ; also, same co. and regt. ; list of men taken prisoners subsequent to Jan. 1, 1781 ; said Evens taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781, at Croton river; exchanged June 20, 1782; also. Private, 5th co. ; order dated Oct. 17, 1783, for wages for May-July [year not given], appearing in a registev of orders accepted on account of wages; also, same co. ; order dated Dec. 26, 1783, for wages for Aug.-Dec. [year not given] , appearing in a register of orders accepted on account of wages.

684. EvERSON, Ephraim. Cook, brigantine " Independence"," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson; engaged May 3, 1776; service, 4 mos. 19 days; roll dated Plymouth; also, same vessel and commander; service from Sept. 23, 1776, to July 5, 1777, 9 mos. 13 days ; also, list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange, by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Com- missary ; reported taken in the privateer " Independence."

685. EvERaoN, Stlvanl's. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax for exchange by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson, Com- missary ; reported taken in the privateer " Hope."

686. Fabins, Peard. Private, Capt. Benjamin Ward, Jr.'s co. ; enlisted Jan. 22, 1776; ser- vice, 4 mos. 7 days ; company raised in Salem and stationed there for defence of seacoast; also. Seaman; list of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favorite " [year not given] ; reported taken in the merchant service.

687. Fallass, Stephen. Descriptive list of officers and crew of the ship " Aurora " (pri- vateer), commanded by Capt. David Porter, dated Boston, June 16, 1781 ; age, 24 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. ; also, list of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given] .

688. Fardin, William. Gunner, Capt. Buckland's co.. Col. John Crane's regt. ; Continen- tal Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 6, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777.

689. Farnsworth, Peter. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship "Milford."

690. Farrell, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Hali- fax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

691. Farrinton, Theophilus. Capt. Newhall's co. ; list dated Fort Lee, Nov. 16, 1776, of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt. ; reported as taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

692. Farrow, John. Seaman ; list of American prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Com- missaries ; also, list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

693. Farkow, "William, North Carolina. List of prisoners sent from New York [year not given] in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Comm. Godfrey ; reported employed on the schooner " Torn " (" Tomison ").

694. FArcHArx, Jean. Seaman ; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Rainbow " at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying the list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.

695. Fears, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] .

696. Feathergill, Richard, Harwich. Private, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co., Col. Dike's regt. ; pay abstract for gun and blanket money dated Boston, Feb. 24, 1777 ; also, same co. and regt. ; service from Dec. 3, 1776, to March 1, 1777 ; also, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co., Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt.; payroll for Oct., 1777; service, 31 days, on a secret expedition to Rhode Island ; also, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship "Somerset "at Har- wich and from thence to Yarmouth ; roll dated Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778.

697. Feebens, Peard. Gunner's Mate ; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [j'ear not given]; reported taken in the schooner "Gen. Gates" (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."

698. Felt, Eliphalet. Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards ; service, 1 day, by order of the Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent the escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776; also, Matross, Capt. Samuel Fales's (Taunton) co. of matrosses. Col. G. Williams's regt., [Gen.] G. Godfrey's brigade; service, 26 days, including travel to Slade's Ferry in Swanzey, on the alarm at Rhode Island of Dec. 8, 1776.

699. Felt, John. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men talica from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

700. Felt, William. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

701. Felt, William. Private, Capt. Benjamin Ward, Jr.'s co.; enlisted Jan. 22, 1776; dis- charged Aug. 19, 1776; service, 6 mos. 26 days; reported transferred to the " Massachusetts; " company raised in Salem and stationed at that place for de- fence of seacoast; also. Seaman, brigantine "Massachusetts," commanded by Capt. Daniel Souther; engaged Aug. 17, 1776; discharged Dec. 21, 1776; service, 4 mos. 4 days; also, Seaman, brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden; engaged Oct. 1, 1777; discharged Aug. 11, 1778; service, 10 mos. 14 days; reported taken prisoner; roll sworn to at Salem.

702. Feltch, Amos. Private, Lieut. Colonel's co., Col. Bigelow's (15th) regt.; engaged July 19, 1779 ; term, 9 months ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780 ; also reported deceased.

703. Felte, Joseph. Capt. Newhale's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

704. Felton, Samuel, Boston. Seaman; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; reported taken in a schooner; also, list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel '< style="color:#cc0000;">William Read, Seaman.

723. Flacatt, Charles. Private, Maj. Ball's co.. Col. Sheppard's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to June 20, 1777; reported taken prisoner; also, Capt. Lebbeus Ball's co.. Col. William Shepard's regt.; return of men in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777; reported taken prisoner June 20, 1777.

724. Fleming, James. Seaman; list of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel '♦ Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone. Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in a trading vessel by the British ship " Milford."

725. Flenner, Edward, Philadelphia. Seaman ; list of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; re- ported taken in a brig.

726. Flinn, Thomas. Petition signed by Will Powell and James Bowdoin, Jr., merchants, of Boston, owners of vessels captured by the enemy, the captains of which were detained on board the prison-ship at New York, asking that measures be taken to efTect the exchange of said Flinn, Captain of the schooner " Dove," bound from Philadelphia, and Capt. Barnabas Gardiner ; ordered in Council June 3, 1777, that the petition be granted, and that the Commissary of Prisoners be directed to effect the exchange of certain British prisoners for said Flinn and others ; Capt. Cocks to be exchanged for said Flinn.

727. Flint, Nathaniel. Seaman ; list of American prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commis- sary of prisoners.

728. Flirt, John. Seaman ; list of American prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.

729. Flurry, Charles. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in the sloop " Rover" (privateer), by the British ship " Milford."

730. Fltn, John, Boston (also given Lynn and Newburyport) . Private, Capt. Daniel Whiting's co.. Col. Jonathan Brewer's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; en- listed May 5, 1775 ; service, 3 mos. 4 days ; also, order for bounty coat or its equiv- alent in money dated Cambridge, Oct. 26, 1775; also, Capt. Daniel Whiting's co.. Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt. ; muster roll dated Camp at Ticonderoga, Nov. 27, 1776; enlisted Feb. 7, 1776; discharged Nov. 8, 1776; also. Private, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 15, 1777, to Jan. 15, 1780; reported discharged Jan. 15, 1780; residence, Boston ; credited to town of Lynn ; also, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co.. Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 15, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 74 days allowance; resi- dence, Newburyport; also, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; return made by Ensign Nehemiah Emerson, dated Jan. 25, 1778 ; residence, Lynn ; engaged for town of Lynn ; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters ; reported taken prisoner at " Hubelton ; " also, list of men raised for the 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster in a return dated Camp Totoway, Oct. 25, 1780; also. Private, Capt. William Watson's co., 3d Mass. regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Milieu; muster roll for Feb., 1783; balance of term of enlistment unexpired, 1 yr., 1 mo., 21 days.

731. FoLETT, Philip. Seaman; list of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as returned bj' Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Folett to be exchanged for Nye Flayman, Seaman.

732. FoLGER, Stephen. List dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777, returned by John Ayres, endorsed " prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island."

733. FoLLARD, Tobias, Boston. List of men raised by the town of Boston to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 9 months, certified by J. Hatch, Colonel of Boston regt., at Boston, May 26, 1778, as delivered to Maj. Thomas Cogswel, of Col. Vose's regt. ; endorsement on list dated Roxbur}', May 27, 1778, signed by Col. Joseph Vose, states that the men in question will be receipted for to Gen. Warner at Fishkill; Col. Hatch's regt.; age, 25 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in.; complexion, light; hair, light; eyes, light (also given dark) ; residence, Boston; also, list of men returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Deputy Muster Master, dated Fish- kill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; arrived at Fishkill, June 9, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war, and rejected accordingly.

734. FoLLETT, Thomas. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; reported taken in a prize of the sloop "Rover" (privateer) , by the British ship "Milford."

735. FoMATE, Jean. Seaman ; list of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston, Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary of prisoners, to the Commissary of prisoners at Boston, dated on board the " Rainbow" at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanying said list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.

736. Foot, Thomas, Georgetown. Private, Capt. George White's co., Col. Benjamin Tup- per's (10th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 16, 1777, to Jan. 1, 1779; reported discharged Jan. -, 1779; also, Capt. White's co., Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; billeting allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 16, 1777, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 66 days allowance ; also, Capt. White's CO., Col. Tupper's regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778, made by Capt. White ; residence, Georgetown ; engaged for town of Georgetown ; mustei'ed by Col. Var- rick, Continental Muster Master, and County Muster Master Ilsley; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.

737. Forbes, Stephen. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.

738. Ford, Abel, Worthington. Private, Lieut. Constant Webster's co. ; engaged Aug. 15, discharged Aug. 23 [year not given, probably 1777] ; service, 12 days, travel included ; company marched from Worthington on an expedition to Bennington to reinforce army under Gen. Stark and returned home, via Northampton, con- ducting prisoners from Bennington ; also, Private, Colonel's co.. Col. Thomas Nixon's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1778, to July 1, 1778; reported deserted; also, list dated Worthington, June 15, 1779, re- turned by Capt. Ebenezer Webber, of men serving in the Continental Army to the credit of the town of Worthington, either for the war, or until Jan. 1, 1780; also. Col. Thomas Nixon's (6th) regt.; list of deserters dated Camp Ten Eyck, Aug. 27, 1780; age, 25 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 10 in.; complexion, light; hair, light; eyes, blue ; occupation, wheelwright ; birthplace, Hampshire Co. ; residence, Worthington; reported deserted in 1779; also reported never joined.

739. Forguson, Arthur. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that meas- ures be taken for the exchange of said Forguson and other prisoners confined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.

740. Forguson, James. Sergeant, Capt. Peter Porter's co., Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt. ; enlisted Sept. 22, 1777 ; discharged Oct. 8, 1777 ; service, 16 days ; com- pany called out by order of Maj. Gen. Gates and marched to Bennington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Springfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.

741. FoRGUSTON, John, South Carolina. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island, in exchange for British prisoners, and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell," by Josiah Godfrey Aug. 6, 1777.

742. Forster, Isaac. Seaman ; list of American prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

743. Forster, James. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel," from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.

744. Foss, Thomas. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Silver Eel " Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

745. Foster, Charles, Kingston. Listof prisoners sent on board the guard ship " Adams " by the Board of War, as returned by Joseph Dobel Sept. 8, 1777 ; said Foster reported received Aug. 26, 1777.

746. Foster, David. 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Abijah Bangs's 8th (3d Harwich) co., 2d Barnstable Co. regt. of Mass. militia ; list of officers chosen in said regiment, as returned hy Joseph Doane ; ordered in Council April 20, 1776, that said officers be commissioned ; reported commissioned April 20, 1776 ; also. Lieutenant, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co., Maj. Zenas Winslow's (2d Barnstable Co.) regt.; service, 7 days, on the alarms at Bedford and Falmouth in Sept., 1778; also, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship "Somer- set," at Harwich, and thence to Yarmouth; roll dated Harwich, Nov. 9, 1778; also, same co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," at Harwich, and thence to Barnstable; roll dated Harwich, Nov. 9, 1778.

747. Foster, George. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

748. Foster, James. Private, Capt. Abijah Bangs's co., Col. Dike's regt. ; pay roll for gun and blanket money dated Boston, Feb. 24, 1777; also, same co. and regt; service from Dec. 13, 1776, to March 1, 1777; credited to town of Harwich; also, Capt. Bangs's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the British ship " Somerset " at Harwich, and from thence to Yarmouth ; roll dated Harwich, Nov. 9, 1778.

749. Foster, John. Seaman ; list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

750. Foster, Joseph, Chelmsford (also given Kittery). Private, Major's co.. Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 6, 1777 ; enlistment, during war ; reported a prisoner from July 6, 1777 ; also reported deceased.

751. Foster, Joseph. Petition to the Council dated Boston, Dec. 19, 1777, signed by Wil- liam Foster, of Boston, brother of said Joseph Foster, asking that measures be taken to effect the exchange of said Foster who had been a prisoner on board one of the guard-ships at New York since the previous April ; also, order of Council to Commissary of Prisoners, dated Dec. 20, 1777, directing him to permit James Coates, Master of the brigantine " Fame," to proceed to Providence, R. I., and to go in a flag of truce from thence to Newport, provided Maj. Gen. Spencer would allow him one for that purpose, he giving his parole upon his arrival at Newport or New York to procure the liberation of said Foster, taken in the brigantine "Defence," commanded by Capt. Pickering, or, in case said Foster should have been released, to return a prisoner of equal rank, or return himself in 1 month's time ; also, list of prisoners dated Feb. 24, 1778, to be exchanged for British pris- oners under parole to be returned by Col. Johonnot ; said Foster to be exchanged for James Coats, Master of brig " Fame."

752. Foster, Joseph. Seaman ; list of American prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners.

753. Foster, Line. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

754. Foster, Samuel, Kingston. List of prisoners sent on board the guard ship " Adams " by the Board of War, as returned by Joseph Dobel, dated Sept. 8, 1777; reported received Aug. 26, 1777.

755. Foster, Stephen, Groton. Private, Capt. Asa Lawrence's co., Col. William Prescott's regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 25, 1775; service, 3 mos. 8 days ; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; reported killed in battle or taken prisoner June 17, 1775; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Oct. 30, 1775.

756. Foster, Timothy. Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards ; service, 14 days, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent the escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776.

757. Fowler, Benjamin. Seaman; list of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel '* Swift" Nov. 9, 1779, as returned by B. Fox.

758. Fowler, John. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island, in ex- change for British prisoners, and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell," by Capt. Josiah Godfrey, Aug. 6, 1777.

759. Fowler, Philip, Tewksbury. Capt. Benjamin Walker's co. ; order for advance pay dated Camp at Cambridge, June 6, 1775, signed by said Fowler and others ; [name cancelled on order] ; also. Corporal, Capt. Benjamin Walker's co.. Col. Ebenezer Bridge's (27th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted April 28, 1775; service, 1 mo. 23 days; also, certificate dated Tewksbury, April 2, 1776, signed "by Lieut. John Flint, stating that said Fowler, a soldier iu (late) Capt. Walker's CO., Col. Bridge's (27th) regt., was taken prisoner or killed at Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, and had not received the coat due him ; a/50, order dated Andover, April 2, 1776, given by Esther Fowler, for a coat or its equivalent in money due her hus- band, said Fowler ; also, list of men who received money from the public treasury for losses sustained at battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill ; amounts allowed in Council June 13, 1776 ; the sum of £4 10s. allowed heirs of said Fowler, deceased.

760. Fowler, Philip. Gunner; list of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage," to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Fowler taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."

761. FoTE, Stlvanus. Seaman; list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary.