American & British Prisoners Of Mass. Page 12.

This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page12., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Pearce and ends with Raywood , ) 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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1535. Pearce, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.

1536. Pearce, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Com- missary [year not given] ; said Pearce, a Seaman, reported taken in a prize of the " Columbus" retaken by the British ship " Liverpool."

1537. Pearce, Morrice. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.

1538. Pearce, Shep'd [ ?]. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.

1539. Pearse, Giles. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777; reported a Master.

1540. Pearse, "^i\'"iLLiAM. Return for rations of officers of the brigantine " Tyrannicide," commanded by Capt. Jonathan Haraden ; said Pearse credited with rations from April 28, 1778, to May 8, 1778, 10 days ; reported a prisoner.

1541. Pearthues, Mich'l. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; reported a Seaman ; 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.

1542. Peas, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. Jeremiah Hickok's co., Lieut. Col. Sears's regt. ; enlisted Aug. 6, 1781 ; service, 28 days; reported taken prisoner Sept. 2, 1781 ; regiment raised in Berkshire Co. to serve for 3 months. Roll endorsed " Col. Elisha Porter's Reg't."

1543. Peas, Edmund. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reijorted taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

1544. Peas, James. 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.

1545. Peas, Nathaniel. Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Lsrael Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

1546. Pease, Ebenezer. Council warrant, dated Boston, June 27, 1785, for £45 5s 4d, drawn in favor of said Pea.se, late a soldier in Capt. Hickok's co., on account of his wages while a prisoner with the enemy from Sept. 7, 1781, to July 26, 1783.

1547. Pebody, Andrew, 1st. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. .30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers ; reported a Seaman .

1548. Pebody, Andrew, 2d. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.

1549. Pebody, " Bimsly," Jr. Capt. Newhale's co. ; copy of a 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.

1550. Peck, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; reported a Steward ; also. Steward, schooner "Active," commanded by Capt. Andrew Gardner; pay roll for wages for 1 month due under contract with the government, dated Boston, Oct. 6, 1778.

1551. Peckham, " Clements." List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.

1552. Pedrick, Benjamin. List of prisoners at Halifax, comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated Marble- head, Dec. 15, 1777 ; said Pedrick, Boy, to be exchanged for Cuthbert Smally, Boy; also. Boy, brigantine " Tyrannicide, '"commanded by Capt. John Allen Hallet ; engaged July 9, 1778 ; discharged Dec. 18, 1778.

1553. Peet, Robert. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British i>risoners sent from New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Peet, a Seaman, to be exchanged for John Hickey, Seaman (also given John Gould, Seaman) .

1554. Peirce, William. Capt. P-ter'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.

1555. Pell, Thomas, Philadelphia. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Lieutenant.

1556. Peltro, Andrew. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given].
1557. Pendem, John, Taunton. Private, 4th co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; Con- tinental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 18, 1777, to July 7, 1777; residence, Taunton ; reported taken prisoner; also, Capt. James Cooper's co.. Col. Bradford's (12th) regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Feb. 18, 1777, to April 30, 1777 ; credited with 71 days allowance ; also, same CO. and regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported joined May 1, 1777, taken prisoner July 6, 1777; also, same co. and regt. ; return dated Feb. 1, 1778 ; residence, Tauuton ; enlisted for town of Taunton; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters; reported missing July 6, 1777.

1558. Pendexter, Charles. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.

1559. Pendexter, Samuel. List of prisoners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scar- borough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed •" Josiah Godfrey's Papers ; "

1560. Pendrick, 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.

1561. Penn, Jeremiah. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence

1562. Perikner, Joseph. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fislikill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mu.stered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; arrived at Fish- kill Juno 14, 1778; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly. [See Joseph Barkner and Joseph Prickner.]

1563. Perin, Felix. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged ; reported a Seaman ; 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.

1564. Perkins, Abraham. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1565. Perkins, Ephraim. 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.

1566. Perkins, Houghton. Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards; service, 1 day, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776.

1567. Perkins, Houghton. Council order dated Dec. 24, 1777, directing the Commissary of Prisoners to send in the next cartel bound to Halifax Sergt. John Brant and Peter Moore to be exchanged for David Greelay and said Perkins, re- spectively, the latter being held prisoners at Halifax.

1568. Perkins, John. Petition signed by David Parkins and others, for and in behalf of said John Perkins and others belonging to Capt. John Black's co.. Col. Jonathan Brewer's regt., asking allowances for lost guns, bounty coats, etc. ; certificate dated Hutchinson, April 22, 1776, signed by Capt. Black, cer- tifies that said Perkins was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775, that he had received letters from him while in jail at Boston, and that said Perkins had never received bounty coat asked for; certificate signed by the Selectmen of Hutchinson, certifies that David Parkins was father of said John Perkins; also, order on the Committee of Clothing, payable to Jolin Mason, dated Watertown, Oct. 19, 1776, signed by said Perkins, for money due in lieu of a bounty coat; also, certificate dated Hutchinson, Oct. 18, 1776, signed by the Selectmen, certifying that said Per- kins was a soldier in Capt. John Black's co.. Col. Jonathan Brewer's regt., in the " last years Campaign " and had not received a bounty coat or value thereof; certificate endorsed " p'd Oct. 25th 1776."

1569. Perry, Aaron. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1570. Perry, George. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.

1571. Person, Jonathan, Salem. List of men belonging to Salem reported as prisoners with the enemy [year not given].

1572. Peters, .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].

1573. Pew, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Pew, a Private, reported as having been taken at Canada.

1574. Peyton, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1575. Pfeil, George, Boston. Descriptive list of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778; Col. Hatch's regt.; age, 18 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 2 in.; com- plexion, 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 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.

1576. Phebens, James. 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.

1577. Phebens, " Perd." List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel "Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Phebens, Mate, to be exchanged for James Brown, Mate.

1578. Phebens, William. Capt. Brown'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.

1579. Phibens, " Pierd." 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; reported a Seaman.

1580. Philips, Elijah. Private, Capt. Farley's co., Col. Wesson's (9th) regt.; entered service July 4, 1779 ; term, 9 months ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.

1581. Phillips, William. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel "Swift," Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commis- saries; reported a Seaman.

1582. Phillops, Philo. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co.. Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion ; muster roll for Sept., 1778; also, same co. andbattalion; muster rolls for Sept., Oct., and Nov., 1778, Jan. and Feb., 1779; enlisted March 15 [year not given, probably 1778] ; dlso, same co. and battalion ; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported sick in quarters ; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co.. Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion ; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; enlistment, dur- ing war; a^so, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co.. Col. Greene's battalion ; muster roll for July, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported a prisoner of war; also, same co. and battalion ; muster roll for Aug., 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported a prisoner at Newport ; also, same co. and battalion ; muster roll for Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported sick but present ; also, .same co. and battal- ion ; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec, 1779, dated Newport.

1583. Phinney, Timothy. Capt. Nathaniel Lbthrop'sco., Col. Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset " from Barnstable to Plymouth.

1584. Phips, Solomon. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777 ; reported a Master.

1585. Pickering, William. Receipt dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Pickering and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, for Continental service; also. 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.

1586. PiCKvroRTH, John. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Pickworth, Seaman, taken in a prize of the " Inde- pendence " (privateer), of Boston, by the British ship " Milford."

1587. PiCQUET, MosES Alien. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Picquet, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Blamper, Seaman (also given William Farrell, Seaman) .

1588. PiERPOiNT, Robert. Council warrant, dated April 18, 1777, for £1000, drawn in favor of said Pierpoint, Commissary of Prisoners, to defray the charges of his ofHce.

1589. PiERPONT, Robert. Order dated Feb. 14, 1778, directing said Pierpont, (late) Commissary of Prisoners of War, to deliver over to Joseph Henderson, the newly appointed Commissary, the charge and custody of the prison-ship " Ris- ing Empire," and a list of the names and ranks of prisoners confined on board said vessel.

1590. Pike, James. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; re- ported a Master.

1591. PiKETS, MosEs. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, SejJt. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard; said Pikets, of Capt. Merrit's co.. Col. Glover's regt., confined 21 nights by Col. Jehonett (Johonnot) for disobeying orders and damning his officer.

1592. Piles, William, Providence. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.

1593. Piles, William, Rehoboth. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777, returned as received of Capt. Josiah Godfry by Nathaniel Shiverick, Chair- man of Committee of Falmouth.

1594. PiLLEK, William, Portsmouth. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.

1595. Pilliger, Daniel. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777. [See Daniel Pillegar.]

1596. Pillsbury, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prison- ers sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].

1597. PiNCHEON, Benjamin. Private, Capt. Calvin Partridge's co.. Col. Josiah Whit- ney's regt.; marched July 30, 1778; discharged Sept. 13, 1778; service, 1 mo. 15 days, at Rhode Island ; company raised in Plymouth Co. ; also, Capt. E. Cumpston's co.. Col. Greaton's regt. ; return taken from Lieut. James Davis's book [year not given] ; reported a prisoner of war Feb. 3, 1780.

1598. PiNCHiN, Benjamin. Capt. Cumpston's co., 3d Mass. regt. ; list of 9 months men ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.

1599. PiNDEB, James, Newburyport. Private, Capt. Ezra Lunt's co.. Col. Moses Little's (17th) regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted July 17, 1775; service, 2 weeks 1 day ; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; age, 25 yrs. ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Prospect Hill, Nov. 14, 1775 ; also, list of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 2d Essex Co. regt., as returned by Maj. Ralph Cross ; residence, Newburyport ; engaged for town of Newburyport ; joined Capt. fTabez Lane's co.. Col. Nixon's regt. ; term, during war; also, receipt for bounties iiaid said Pinder and others for enlisting into the Continental Army, sworn to March 8, 1777, as having been paid by Col. Benjamin Brown, Muster Master; also, Private, Capt. Benjamin Heywood's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt. ; muster rolls for Jan.- April, 1781, dated West Point ; reported on command at New Windsor in Jan., 1781; also, muster roll for July, 1781 ; also, muster roll for Aug., 1781, sworn to at Peekskill ; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781, sworn to at Camp Bald Hill ; reported taken prisoner Sept. 5, 1781; also, descriptive list dated Jan. 1, 1782; Capt. Benjamin Heywood's co., 6th Mass. regt. ; age, 30 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 10^ in.; complexion, light ; hair, brown; occupation, ship carpenter; birth- place, Newburyport; residence, Newburyport; enlistment, during war; re- ported taken prisoner Sept. 5, 1781 ; joined from captivity June 20, 1782 ; also, Capt. Heywood's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt.; muster rolls for June, July, and Aug., 1782; ofco, Capt. Heywood's co., 6th Mass. regt. ; mus- ter roll for Nov., 1782; also, Capt. Heywood's (4th) co.. Col. Benjamin Tup- per's (6th) regt.; muster rolls for Dec, 1782, and Jan., March, and April, 1783 ; also, register of contingencies in Capt. Heywood's co., 6th Mass. regt. ; said Pinder furloughed June 10, 1783, until declaration of peace ; also, order on Capt. Howard (Hey wood) , payable to John Stockman, dated Newbury- port, April 9, 1784, signed by said Pinder for wages for service in 6th Mass. regt.

1600. PiNKHAM, Seth. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Pinkham and other prisoners con- fined on board prison-ships at New York ; ordered in Council Aug. 12, 1777, that the petition be granted and that a cartel be sent to New York.

1601. Pitcherd, George. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.

1602. Pitman, Peter. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British j^risoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.

1603. Plunkett, Abraham. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Brown's co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

1604. PoHLE, Henry, Boston. Descriptive list of men raised by tlie town of Boston to serve in the Continental Army for the term of fl months, certified by J. Hatch, Colonel of Boston regt., at Boston, May 26, 1778, as delivered to Maj. Thomas Cogswell, of Col. Vose's regt. ; Col. Hatch's regt. ; age, 36 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 10 in.; complexion, dark; hair, black; eyes, gray; residence, Boston; en- dorsement on list, dated Roxbury, May 27, 1778, signed by Col. Joseph Vose, states that the men in question were to be receipted for to Gen. Warner, at Fishkill ; also, list of men raised in Suffolk Co. to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 9 mouths from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, as returned by Stephen Badlam, Super- intendent for said county, dated Dorchester, June 29, 1778 ; conducted to camp by Maj. Thomas Cogswell ; also, list of men returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston ; arrived at Fishkill June 9, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.

1605. Poland, Joseph, Beverly (also given Cape Ann arid Topsfleld). Private, Capt. John Low's CO., Col. John Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 12, 1775; service, 2 mos. 25 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775; also, list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Low's co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16,-1776; also, Corporal, Capt. Page's co., Col. Tupper's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 4, 1778, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Topsfield ; credited to town of Beverly; reported as serv- ing 2 mos. 27 days as Private, 18 mos. as Corporal ; also reported discharged ; also, Maj. William Lithgow's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. ; muster roll for March, 1779, dated West Point ; enlisted April 4, 1777 ; enlistment, 3 years ; ■ reported " On Com'd in the Smiths works ; " also, return of men raised in Essex Co. for Continental service, agreeable to resolve of Dec. 2, 1780; engaged for town of Beverly ; engaged March 12, 1781 ; term, 3 years ; also. Sergeant, Col. Tupper's regt. ; statement of Continental balances; wages for 3 mos. service allowed said Poland ; balance certified Dec. 7, 1782.

1606. POMEROY, Joel. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles "Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.

1607. Poor, Increase. Capt. Putnam's co. ; copy of a 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. [Name crossed out on list.]

1608. Poor, Patrick, Capt. Putnam's co. ; copy of a 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.

1609. Poor, Richard, Topsham. Private, Capt. George White's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, Capt. White's co.. Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Dec. 10, 1776, to time of arrival at Bennington ; credited with 103 days allow- ance ; 378 miles travel allowed said Poor; also, Capt. White's co.. Col. Tup- per's regt. ; return dated Jan. -, 1778; residence, Topsham ; enlisted for town of Topsham; mustered by County Muster Master Ilsley and Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master.

1610. Pope, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778,'as returned by Thomas Baildon , Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.

1611. Pope, John. Receipt dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Pope and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, for Continental service; also, list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; Capt. Richardson's co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776, also reported " at Long Island."

1612. Porter, Aaron, Beverly. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, May 25, 1777; Col. Crane's regt. ; also, Corporal, Capt. Burbeck's co., Col. John Crane's (Artillery) regt.; Continen- tal Army pay accounts for service from May 1, 1777, to May 14, 1780; resi- dence, Beverly; credited to town of Beverly; enlistment, 3 years (also given during war) ; also, Capt. David Briant's co., Col. Crane's regt. ; pay rolls for Jan.-Sept., 1777; wages allowed said Porter from May 14, 1777; reported a prisoner with the enemy Sept. 11, 1777 ; also, Capt. Henry Burbeck's co., Col. Crane's regt. ; pay rolls for Oct., Nov., and Dec, 1777 ; reported enlisted May 1, 1777; also reported a prisoner on parole in Oct., 1777.

1613. Porter, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as re- turned by Bat. Fox, Commissary ; reported a Seaman.

1614. Porterfield, James. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].

1615. Posey, John, Marblehead. Capt. Francis Symonds's co., Col. John Glover's regt. ; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Posey and others, dated Cam- bridge, June 27, 1775; also, Private, same co. and regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted June 12, 1775; service, 1 mo. 22 days; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cambridge, Dec. 25, 1775; also, Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.

1616. Potter, " Rescdm " (also given "Resteme"), Boston. List of prisoners dis- charged 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; also. Seaman, brig "Hazard," commanded by Capt. John Fos- ter Williams; engaged Jiily 12, 1779; service to Sept. 6, 1779, 1 mo. 26 days; stature, 5 ft. 6h in.; nationality, American.

1617. Potter, Stephen. List of prisoners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scarborough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed " Josiah Godfrey's Papers;" also, Seaman, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries.

1618. Potts, John. 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.

1619. Powell, John. 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; reported a Lieutenant.

1620. Powell, Richard. 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; reported a Seaman.

1621. Power, Pierce. Seaman, brigantine "Independence," commanded by Capt. Simeon Samson ; engaged May 2, 1776 ; service to Sept. 22, 1776, 4 mos. 20 days ; roll dated Plymouth ; also, list of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1622. Pratt, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Pratt, Seaman, to be exchanged for Hugh Mears, Seaman.

1623. Presbry, John. Pay roll of Sergt. Enos Dean's detachment of guards; service, 1 day, by order of Committee of Correspondence, etc., in order to prevent escape of Highlanders and other prisoners from Taunton jail during the alarm of Dec. 8, 1776.

1624. Pribbel, Joseph. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prisoners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pierpont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Pribbel, Prize Master, to be exchanged for Charles Steward, Mate.

1625. Primmer, Leonard. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildou, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.

1626. Pritchet, James. Petition addressed to the General Court, dated Sept. 15, 1777, signed by said Pritchet, a native of Great Britain , who had been taken prisoner and brought into Newburyport by Andrew Giddings, Comman der of the brigan- tine " Civil Usage," and confined on board a guard-ship in Boston harbor, stat- ing that he was desirous of becoming a subject of Massachusetts and a soldier in the army, and asking that he be liberated for that purpose ; ordered in Coun- cil Sept. 19, 1777, that the prayer of the petitioner be granted.

1627. Pkoctok, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Proctor, Prize Master, reported as hav- ing been taken in the privateer " Freedom."

1628. Proctor, Samuel. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British pris- oners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Proctor, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Smith, Seaman.

1629. Prooser, John. Capt. Newhale's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hiitchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.

1630. Prosser, William. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Prosser, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Thomas and William " but as properly belonging to the "Warren" (privateer).

1631. Prouty, Caleb. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.

1632. PuGH, Ross (also given Rees) , Philadelphia. List of men mustered hy Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, Feb. 2, 1777 ; Maj. Eben Stevens's (Artillery) battalion; also, Matross, Capt. Lillie's co., Col. John Crane's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 29, 1777, to July 7, 1777 ; residence, Philadelphia ; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777.

1633. Putman [Jeremiah]. 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 ; Ensign Johnston to be exchanged for said Putman, a prisoner at Long Island.

1634. Putnam, Joseph. Private, Capt. John Howard's co.. Col. Jonathan Holman's regt.; service, 24 days, with Northern army at the time of the reduction of Gen. Burgoyne; mileage for 295 miles allowed said Putnam ; warrant for pay allowed in Council May 4, 1778; also, Capt. John Putnam's co. ; return dated June 22, 1778; company detached from Col. John Holman's regt. to serve for 21 days at Providence, R. I. ; also, Capt. John Putnam's co., Col. Wade's regt.; enlisted June 20, 1778; service, 26 days; company marched from Worcester Co. June 20, 1778, to join army under Gen. Sullivan at Providence for 21 days ; roll dated Sutton ; also, list of 9 months men mustered by Thomas Newhall, Muster Master for Worcester Co.; Capt. Woodbury's co., Col. Davis's regt.; engaged for town of Sutton; mustered June 29, 1779; also, Maj. Keith's co. ; entered service July 10, 1779; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780; term, 9 months.

1635. Putnam, Peter. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.

1636. Putnam, Thomas. Receipt dated Fort "Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Putnam and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, for Continental service ; alxo, Private, Capt. Richard- .son's CO. ; copy of a 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.

1637. Quarl, William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.

1638. Quarry, George. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1639. QuELMEiN, Peter. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.

1640. QuiNCEY, Edward. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; said Quincey, Sea- man, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."

1641. QuiNNBR, Abraham, Marblehead. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Quinner, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a schooner.

1642. Quint, James. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to I Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners ; reported a Seaman.

1643. QuMON, John. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard ; said Qumon, with other riflemen, confined 3 nights by Col. Thompson for mutiny.

1644. QuRCK, William. List of prisoners appearing in a return of the main guard, dated Cambridge, Sept. 13, 1775, signed by Ephraim Corey, Captain of the guard ; said Qurck confined 18 nights for attempting to pass the sentries " to Boston."

1645. QuRM, John, Philadelphia. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.

1646. Radford, Thomas. Capt. Baker's co. ; copy of a 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.

1647. Ralf, Richard, Cape Cod. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777; said Ralf, a Seaman, reported as having been taken in the brig " Viper."

1648. Ramond, James. Private, Capt. Rufus Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. John Brooks's (7th) regt.; muster roll for Oct. and Nov., 1781; enlistment, during war; reported taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781.

1649. Ramsdel, Timothy. 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 ; also reported at Long Island.

1650. Ramsdil, Shadrach. Capt. Newhale's (Newhall'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.

1651. Ramsey, William. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely, sworn to in Hampshire Co., April 14, 1779; engaged for town of West Springfield; joined Col. Hazen's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war ; reported a transient ; said Ramsey, with others, reported as prisoners of war or convention troops.

1652. Randal, Thomas. Parole agreement dated Boston, Nov. 7, 1777, signed by British oflScers, prisoners at Boston, who had been granted peftiiission to ]3roceed to New York, agreeing on their part to return unless the Massachusetts officers specified for exchange were released ; Capt. Hamilton Maxwell to be ex- changed for said Randal, Captain, under parole.

1653. Randall, Nath. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Randall reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."

1654. Randell, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship ' Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.

1655. Randols, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.

1656.Rawth, Ebenezer. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.

1658. Ray, David. List of prisoners sent from Port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Ray, a Private, reported as having been taken at Canada.

1659. Raymond, Edward. Certificate dated Halifax Harbor, Oct. 7, 1778, signed by said Raymond, Captain, and others, certifying that none of the American prisoners, of whom they formed a part and who were to be sent to Boston in the cartel " Silver Eel " to be exchanged for British subjects, had been compelled to proceed on board, but that all the convalescents went of their own free will and at their earnest desire; also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel "Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British pris- oners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners.

1660. Raymond, George. Communication addressed to His Excellency, John Hancock, dated Boston, Jan. 29, 1783, signed by Paschal N. Smith, requesting that measures be taken to exchange Capt. Thomas Roper, of the brig " Hope," sailing under a letter of marque and bound from Lancaster to Anquilla and which was taken and brt)ught into Boston by the ship " Fortune," Capt. Bil- lings, for said Raymond, Captain, who had been taken in the "Hermione" and carried a prisoner to New York some time previously ; advised in Council Jan. 29, 1783, that Maj. John Hopkins, Commissary of Prisoners, be directed to effect the exchange.

1661. Raywood, Sim'n. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the "Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.