This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page13., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Read and ends with Serjant , ) 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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1662. Read, Ebenezer. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissarj' [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Read, a INIaster, reported taken in a jjrize of the sloop "Rover" (privateer) by the British ship "Milford."
1663. Read, James. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Read reported as belonging to Virginia.
1664. Read, Jajies. List of prisoners sent from New York Ln the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Read reported as belonging to Virginia and as havmg been employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut. [Name appears twice on list.]
1665. Read, "William. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by Jolm Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1666. Rkdacez, Charles. List of French prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to he exchanged ; reported a §eaman ; letter from Bat. Fox, Commissary, to the Commissary of Prisoners at Boston, dated on hoard the " Rainhow " at Halifax, Oct. 8, 1778, accompanymg list, requests that said men he exchanged for British prisoners.
1667. Bedkor, Henry, Sandisfield. Private, 6th co.. Col. Brooks's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 12, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Sandistield ; credited to town of Sandisfield ; also, Capt. Robert Allen's co., Col. Icliabod Alden's regt.; return endorsed "1778;" mustered by County Muster Master Barber and by a Continental Muster Master; reported fur- loughed; also, (late) Capt. Allen's co., (late) Col. Alden's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and who had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Fort " Harkei-men," Feb. 26, 1779; also, Capt. Asa Cobuni's (Light Infantry) co., (late) Col. Alden's (6th) regt. ; muster roll for March and April, 1779, dated Fort Harkimer; also, Capt. Jonas Parker's co., Lieut. Col. Jolin Brooks's (7th) regt. ; muster roll for Jan., 1781, dated "West Point; reported taken prisoner Jan. 22, 1781.
1668. Reed, Is-Aac. Private, Capt. Abner Cranston's co., Col. Asa Whitcomb's regt. ; muster roll dated Camp at Ticonderoga, Nov. 27, 1776; enlisted Jan. 1, 1776; reported killed or taken prisoner Oct. 12, 1776.
1669. Reed, Nathan. Private, Lieut. Benjamin Miles's detachment from Col. Jonathan Grout's regt. ; entered service Dec. 21, 1780; discharged Jan. 4, 1781; ser^dce, 14 days ; detachment escorted prisoners of war from Rutland to New London to be exchanged Dec. 26, 1780.
1670, Reed, Oliver. Letter from Edward Brooks to Hon. James Bowdoin, dated Halifax Barracks, Nov. 8, 1777, asking that arrangements be made for the exchange of said Reed, 3d Lieutenant, ship "Tartar," and other prisoners confined in barracks at Halifax.
1671. Reed, Robert. 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 Reed, with other riflemen, confined 3 nights by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1672. Reed, William. 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.
1673. Rees, Stoker. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Prize Master.
1674. Remich, Christopher. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His ISfajesty's ship " Rambow," and certified Nov. 10, 1777, by George Collier, as having been liberated by him with- out receii)ts being given for them as there were no Selectmen to sign at places above named.
1675. Remmick, John, Cape Cod. List of prisoners brought the second trip from Rhode Lsland, as returned by John Ayres, dated Boston, Jan. 23, 1777 ; said Remmick, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the " Viper."
1676. Remmon, James, Falmouth. Descriptive list dated Feb. 20, 1782; Capt. Rufiis Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. J. Brooks's (7th) regt. ; age, 23 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 7 in. ; complexion, black ; haii', black ; occupation, laborer ; birthplace, Falmouth; residence, Falmouth; enlisted Dec. -, 1779; enlistment, during war; also, Capt. Lincoln's co., Lieut. Col. Brooks's (7th) regt.; li.st of men taken prisoners subsequent to Jan. 1, 1781 ; said Remmon taken prisoner Oct. 17, 1781, at Croton river ; reported exchanged June 20, 1782.
1677. Reudy, Peter. 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.
1678. Rew, Jos'h. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Rew reported as belonging to " Breton," as havmg lived ia Virginia, and as employed in the sloop "Richard."
1679. Reynolds, Amos. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel " from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as retvu-ned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1680. Reynolds, Mingo. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co.. Col. Christopher Green's (1st Rhode Island) battalion ; muster roll dated July 6, 1778 ; enlisted Jiu'ie 4, 1778; enlistment, tluring war; reported joined since last muster; also, same CO. and battalion ; muster rolls for Sept., 1778-Feb., 1779; reported absent with leave in Sept., 1778, absent without leave in Oct., 1778, on fatigue duly in Dec, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported on command at " Obdikes Newton ; " also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) CO., Col. Greene's battalion ; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Green- wich ; reported absent without leave ; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779; reported a prisoner of war in July, a prisoner at Newport in Aug., a prisoner in Oct.
1681. Rhode Island, Newport, Newbury. Private, Capt. Moses Greenleaf's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupjjer's regt. ; Continental Army pay accoimts for service from Feb. 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1777 ; reported taken in-isoner July 7, 1777 ; also, same CO. and regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778 ; residence, Newbuiy ; engaged for town of Newbury ; mustered by County and Continental Muster Masters ; re- ported taken prisoner at " Hubelton."
1682. Rhodes, Charles. 1st Lieutenant, brigantine "General Gasden " (privateer); petition dated Boston, Aug. 18, 1778, signed by John Horn, of Providence, in behalf of Messrs. Bourdeaux & Co., owners, asking that he be commissioned as commander of said vessel ; ordered in Coimcil Aug. 18, 1778, that a commission be issued ; also, list of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Lieutenant ; also. Prize Master, on board the armed ship "Deane," commanded by Capt. Elisha Himnan ; descriptive list of officers and crew, dated Boston, Nov. -, 1780; age, 30 yrs. ; complexion, light.
1683. Rhods, Benjamin, Arundel. Capt. Jesse Dorman's co.. Col. James Scammon's (30th) regt. ; order for boxinty coat or its equivalent in money dated Cam- bridge, Oct. 27, 1775; also, Capt. Daniel Merrill's co., Col. Samuel Brewer's regt.; return [year not given] ; residence, Arundel ; enlisted for town of Wells; enlistment, 8 months; reported taken prisoner Dec. 27, 1777.
1684. RicCARD, John Holden. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston m the cartel "Swift" Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prisoners ; reported a Master.
1685. Rice, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissaiy of Pris- oners ; reported a Seaman.
1686. Rice, 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 Seaman.
1687. Rich, Barnabas. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Rich taken in the slooj) "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1688. Richards, Samuel. 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 Richards confined 11 nights by Gen. Washington for firing his gmi.
1689. Richardson, Edward, "Williamstown. Private, (Jth co.. Col. John Bailey's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 27, 1777, to Sept. 19, 1777; reported killed Sept. 19, 1777; also, Capt. Isaac Warren's (6th) co., Col. Bailey's regt.; company return dated Camp Valley Forge, Jan. 24, 1778; reported taken prisoner.
1690. Richardson, Moses. List dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776, of men who served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners.
1691. Richardson, "Rubard." Capt. Baker'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.
1692. Richardson, "Wait'm." Private, Capt. Richardson's co. ; list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin.son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1693. RiCKER, Enoch. 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.
1694. Riddle, Edwakd, 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.
1695. RmER, Benjamin. Boy (also given Seaman), brigantine " Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Clouston ; engaged Aug. 29, 1777 : discharged Sept. 14, 1777 ; service, 16 days ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York 178-."
1696. Rider, David, Yarmouth. Private, Capt. Joshua Gray's co., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, towards Marshfield ; ser- vice, 2 days; also, Capt. Lot Crowell's co.. Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " lost on Cape Cod Nov. -, 1778.
1697. Rider, Joseph. 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 Emei-son, Commissary; said Eider, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1698. Rider, Paul. Capt. Lot Crowell's co., Col. Nathaniel Freeman's regt. ; service, 13 days, on an alarm at Daitmouth and Falmouth in Sept., 1778; also. Private, same co. and regt. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners belonging to the [British] ship " Somerset " lost on Cape Cod Nov. -, 1778.
1699. Rider, Peter, IVIarshfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Col. John Cushing's (2d Plymouth Co.) regt.; residence, Marshfield; engaged for town of Marshfield (also given Hanover) ; jomed Capt. Stetson's CO., Col. Marshall's regt. ; tenn, 3 years; also, list of men mustered by James Hatch, Muster Master for Plj-mouth Co. ; Col. Marshall's regt. ; age, 20 jts. ; enlisted by Capt. Isaiah Stetson; reported received Contmental bounty; also. Private, 8th co., Col. Gamaliel Bradford's regt.; Continental Army pay ac- counts for service from Feb. 19, 1777, to Dec. 20, 1777: reported a prisoner; also, Capt. Isaiah Stetson's co., Col. Bradford's regt. ; pay abstract for sub- sistence, dated Boston ; enlisted Feb. 19, 1777 ; marched April 15, 1777 ; credited with 25 days allowance ; also, same co. and regt. ; return [year not given] ; mustered by Comity and Continental Muster Masters ; aho, same co. and regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, etc. ; enlisted Feb. 19, 1777 ; joined March 22, 1777 ; reported died Feb. -, 1778.
1700. RicGGS, Jeremiah. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 177(5]; said Kiggs rejiorted taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1701. Riling, John. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the tenn 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., Deinity Muster blaster, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
1702. Riphald, George. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from tlie time of their arrival at Fishkill, agreeable to resolve of April 20, 1778, returned as mustered by Heniy Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Ma.ster, dated Fishkill, Aug. 1, 1778 ; engaged for town of Boston ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
1703. Ritchardson, Solomon. Capt. Newhale's co. ; list of prisoners taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; re- ported taken prisoner at Fort "Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1704. Roach, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissaiy of Prisoners; reported a Seaman.
1705. Roach, John. Sergeant, Capt. Mills's co.. Col. Joseph Vose's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to March 1, 1778 ; reported deserted ; also, Capt. Abraham Tuckerman's co.. Col. Vose's regt. ; muster roll for Dec, 1777, sworn to at Camp near Valley Forge; engaged Jan. 1, 1777; term, during war ; reported a prisoner with provost guard ; also, descriptive list of deserters from Col. Joseph Vose's (1st) regt., dated Camp Highlands, July 13, 1780 ; age, 23 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 9 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, brown ; birthplace, Ireland.
1706. Roach, Thomas. 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 Captain of an armed vessel.
1707. Road, John. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; re- ported as Mate of a merchant vessel.
1708. Roads John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Roads, Mate, to be exchanged for Timothy Rindon, Mate.
1709. RoBERSON, James. Fifer, 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.
1710. Robert, Andrew. List of prisoners brought ui the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1711. ROBEKTS, Benjamin. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles "Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1712. Roberts, Josiah. Certificate dated Halifax Harbor, Oct. 7, 1778, signed by said Roberts, Master, and others, certifying that none of the American prisoners, of whom they fonned 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 pro- ceed 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 prisoners, as retm-ned by Bat. Fox, Commissary of Prisoners ; said Roberts reported Master of an armed vessel.
1713. Robins, 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, Commissarj'; said Robins, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading A^essel.
1714. Robinson, Caleb. List of officers taken prisoners by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to be ex- changed for British officers taken prisoners by Maj. Gen. Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777; .said Robmson, Captain, to be exchanged for Lord Petersham, Captain, of the 29th regt.
1715. Robinson, Charles, West Sprmgfield (also given Springfield). List of men raised to servo in the Continental Anny, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely; residence, AYest Springlield ; engaged for town of West Springfield ; joined Capt. Herion's co.. Col. Hazen's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war; said Kobinson, with others, reported as prisoners of war or convention troops ; also, Private, Capt. Liebert's co.. Col. Hazen's regt. ; Contmental Army pay accounts for service from April IL 1779, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, return certified at Camp Peekskill, Nov. 9, 1779, of oflacers and men belonguig to Massachu.setts in Col. ]Moses Hazen's regt. ; Capt. Liebert's co. ; rank, Private ; enlisted April 11, 1779 ; enlistment, during war ; also, Col. Hazen's regt. ; Continental Anny pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780; residence, Spring- field; reported died in 1781.
1716. Robinson, George. Private, Capt. Benjamin Heywood's co., Lieut. Col. Calvin Smith's (6th) regt. ; mu.ster roll for July, 1781 ; enlisted March 23 (also given March 29) , 1781 ; enlistment, 3 years ; reported deserted (also given taken prisoner) July 24, 1781; also, muster roll for Sept., 1781, sworn to at Camp Bald Hill; reported joined from captivity Sept.-, 1781, and mustered from July 1, 1781 ; also, return for wages for the year 1781 ; wages allowed said Robinson from March 23, 1781, to Oct. 1, 1781, 6 mos. 9 days ; reported deserted Oct. 21, 1781.
1717. Robinson, Jos. Li.st of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Robinson rei)orted as having been taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1718. Rodman, Isaac. Private, Capt. Elijah Lewis's co.. Col. Christopher Greene's (1st Rhode Island) battalion; muster roll dated July 6, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Sej)t., 1778-Feb., 1779; enlisted Feb. 5 (also given Feb. 25), 1778; enlistment, duruig war; reported absent with leave in Nov., 1778, on fatigue duty in Dec, 1778; also, same co. and battalion; muster roll for March, 1779, dated East Greenwich; reported on fatigue duty; also, Capt. Lewis's (2d) co., Col. Greene's battalion; muster roll for April, 1779, dated East Greenwich ; also, Capt. Lewis's (3d) co.. Col. Greene's battalion; muster rolls for July, Aug., and Oct., 1779, dated East Greenwich ; reported a prisoner of war in July, 1779, prisoner at Newport in Aug., 1779; also, same co. and battalion; muster rolls for Nov. and Dec, 1779, dated Newport.
1719. RoFFE, Samuel. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exchanged for British prisonei-s, as retmTied by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given].
1720. Rogers, Andrew. 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 Master.
1721. Rogers, Benjamin, Newburyport. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777 ; reported a Master.
1722. Rogers, James. List of prisoners brought to Marbleliead in the cartel "Pacific" to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Rogers, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " by the British brig " Hope."
1723. Rogers, 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 Rogers, a Seaman, to be exchanged for John Tracy.
1724. Rogers, Prince. Private, Lieut. Samuel Knowles's co., Maj. Zenas "Winslow's regt. ; service from Sept. 6 to Sept. 13, 1778, 6 days, on alanns at Bedford and Falmouth ; also, Private ; service, 1 day, under Lieut. Samuel Knowles, guard- ing prisoners from the British ship " Somerset," cast ashore on Cape Cod, also giiarding them while at Eastham, and marching them to the next town, by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman ; roll dated Nov. 6, 1778.
1725. Rogers, Samuel. 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.
1726. Rogers, William. Petition dated " Kingston," Guard-ship, Oct. 20, 1777, signed by James Reid, stating that he had been taken prisoner Sept. .3-, 1777, while a passenger on board the transport " Jamieson and Peggy," commanded by Capt. James Paterson, bound from Cork to New York, by the privateer "General Washington," owned by Messrs. Seers and Smith, of Boston, and commanded by said Rogers, Captain, and placed on board the "Kingston," guard-ship, Sept. 27, 1777, and requesting liberty to go ashore in order to attend to his private affairs ; ordered in Council Oct. 25, 1777, that the Commissary of Pris- oners be directed to permit the said James Reid to come ashore in accordance with his petition.
1727. Rolland, Joseph. List of prisoners discharged from the British sloop '-'Himter" and sent on board the cartel " Silver Eel " by order of Sir George Collier Oct. 9, 1778 ; said Rolland reported as liaviag been confined in Halifax prison.
1728. Rollins, Joseph. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measures be taken for the exchange of said Rollins and other prisoners confined 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.
1729. ROLSTON, John. Report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Maj. Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book ; said Rolston confined by Adj. Jolinson for selling nun to the soldiers and suffering them to be drunk at his tent after seasonable hours contrary to orders.
1730. RoOL, Stephen. Private, Capt. John Spoor's co., Col. John Brown's regt. ; entered service July 18, 1780; service, 3 mos. 2 days; reported taken prisoner Oct. 19, 1780; regiment raised in Berkshire Co. to reinforce Continental Army for 3 months.
1731. RoRGERS, Jonathan. Account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset " at Harwich and thence to Yarmouth ; service, 2 days.
1732. Ross [James ?], Cape Porpoise. List of American prisoners landed in New Eng- land by Capt. Solomon Rider, Master of the shallop " Seatiower," of Yannouth, N. S. ; said Ross, Captain, belonging to Cape Porpoise, taken by the "Mil- ford" off Georges Banks, reported to have been landed at Falmouth, Mass., Jan. 12, 1777.
1733. Roster, Antony, Newton. Private, Colonel's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt.; Continental Army i)ay accounts for service from Aug. 27, 1779, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Newton ; credited to town of Newton ; reported a Frenchman ; also, descriptive list endorsed " "W pomt January lltli 1781 ; " Capt. "William Parks's CO., Col. Benjamin Tapper's (10th) regt. ; age, 30 (also given 29) jts. ; stature, 5 ft. 3 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, dark ; residence, Newton ; engaged Aug. 27, 1779, by Capt. Parks; term, during war; reported deserted to the enemy (also reported a prisoner) March 9, 1780.
1734. KouNDLET, Sajiuel. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prison- ers sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Roundley, Mate, to be exchanged for Daniel Christeen, Mate ; also, 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 Roundley, Mate, to be exchanged for Robert Thompson, Mate.
1735. Rowell, Israel. 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.
1736. Rowell, Willllji. 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.
1737. Rowen, George. List of prisoners sent from Newport, B. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1738. RowLES, Jere. List of prisoners at Halifax comprising Capt. Edward Fettyplace, Jr., and crew, to be exchanged for British prisoners, dated ^Marblebead, Dec. 15, 1777 ; said Rowles to be exchanged for Christopher Bond, 3Iate.
1739. Rowley, Rich.\,rd. 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.
1740. Roy, Peter. 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.
1741. RuMiLL, Abner. Return made by Capt. John "Walton to Capt. Brooks, dated Cam- bridge, Nov. 5, 1777, of men belonging to l.st Cambridge co. who had engaged to serve in Capt. Brooks's co. as guards over prisoners that surrendered with Gen. Burgoyne.
1742. Rumrill, Abner. Enlistment agreement dated Cambridge, Nov. 2, 1777, signed by said Rumrill and John Choate. engaging themselves to serve under Capt. Brooks as guards to prisoners who surrendered with Gen. Burgojnie ; also, Ser- geant, Capt. Caleb Brooks's co.. Col. Brooks's regt. of guards; joined Nov. 4, 1777 ; service to April 3, 1778, 4 mos. 29 days, at Cambridge ; also, Capt. Edward Richardson's co., Col. Thomas I'oor's regt. ; engaged June 11, 1778, 3 daj's jire- ceding march ; discharged Jan. 29, 1779 ; service, 8 mos., at North river, N. Y., including 12 days (240 miles) travel home ; roll dated Watertown ; also, same CO. and regt.; i)ay roll for Sept., 1778, dated "West Point; also, same co. and regt. ; pay roll for Nov., 1778, dated King's Ferry.
1743. RussEL, Lewis. ' List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax to be exchanged for British prisoners by order of Sir George Collier, June 28, 1777, as returned by John Emerson. Commissary; said Russel, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the ship ' ' Betsy Washington ' ' (privateer) .
1744. RussEL, Richard. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1745. Russell, Benjajmin. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont. Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Russell, Seaman, to be exchanged for Otter Perrin, Seaman.
1746. Russell, Seth. Council warrant, dated Nov. 19, 1770, for £6 10s, drawn in favor of said Russell, to pay for sundry articles lost in the fight of April 19, 1775, at which time he was taken prisoner.
1747. Russell, W., Portsmouth. Certificate dated Boston, Aug. 3, 1780, signed by said Rus- sell and others, returned prisoners, certifying that they had been kindly treated by the residents of Cape Fourchu, N. S., and particularly by Waitstill Lewis, who had conveyed them to Massachusetts without charge, and requesting that this service be properly recognized.
1748. Rust, Henry. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures be taken to effect their release, endorsed " Aug't 11. 1780 ; " signature of said Rust appears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.
1749. Ryon, James, Gorham (al.so given Windham) . Private, Capt. Mayberry's co., Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 7, 1777; residence, Gorham; reported taken prisoner July 7, 1777 ; also, Capt. Richard Maybery's co.. Col. Ebenezer Francis's regt. ; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Jan. 5, 1777, to time of aiTival at Bennington ; credited with 75 days allowance ; 346 miles travel allowed said Ryon ; also, Capt. Mayberry's co.. Col. Benjamin Tupper's regt. : return dated Jan 25, 1778; residence, Windham ; engaged for town of Windham ; mu.stered by Maj. Ilsley, County Muster Master, and Col. Varrick, Continental Muster Master; reported taken prisoner July 7 [1777].
1750. Sabens, Josiah. Private, Capt. Peter Porter's co.. Col. John Brown's (Berkshire Co.) regt. ; entered sers'ice Sept. 22, 1777 ; left service Oct. 8, 1777 ; service, 16 days; company called out by order of Maj. Gen. Gates and marched to Ben- nington, thence escorted 169 prisoners to Spi'ingfield by order of Gen. Lincoln.
1751. Salisbury, Ammon. 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.
1752. Salter, Joseph. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Salter, Prize Master, reported taken m a prize brig of the schooner " General Putnam " (privateer) , by the British ship " Milford ; " also, 2d Lieutenant, brigautino "Tyrannicide," commanded bj' Capt. John Allen Hallet; engaged July 9, 1778; discharged Dec. 18, 1778; also, petition dated Boston, April 26, 1779, signed by Samuel Gale, in behalf of himself, Benjamin Needham, and others, owners of the schooner " Raven " (privateer) , asking that said Salter be commissioned as commander of said vessel lyuig at Marblehead ; ordered in Council April 26, 1779, that a commission be issued.
1753. Sampson, Stephen. List of prisoners sent m the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1754. Sanders, Daniel. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures be taken to effect their release, endorsed "Aug't 11. 1780;" signature of said Sanders ajipears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return. [Name crossed out on return.]
1755. Sandman, Samuel. 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.
1756. Sanger, Thomas. Seaman, brigantine "Freedom," commanded by Capt. John Cloiiston : engaged Aug. 31, 1777 ; discharged March 6, 1778 ; service, 6 mos. 6 days ; also, list of men endorsed " prisoners at New York " [year not given].
1757. Sanley, Jasper. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Balldon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1758. Sanson, Thomas. List oT prisoners sent in the cartel " Silver Eel" from Halifax to Boston Oct. 8, 1778, to be exchanged for Briti.sli prisoners, as returned by Bat. Fox, Commissary' of Prisoners; reported Lieutenant of an armed vessel.
1759. Satchell, Jonah. 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.
1760. Saunders, Jesse. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax bj^ order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, commissaiy ; said Saunders, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1761. Saunders, John. Petition signed by Paul Hussey, of Nantucket, asking that measui'es be taken for the exchange of said Saunders 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.
1762. Saunders, Robert. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier Jmie 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, commissary; said Saunders, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Alfred."
1763. Saunders, Thomas. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Comniissary of Prison- ers ; reported a Master.
1764. Sawyer, Amos. Report of guard detail and prisoners under confinement, dated Ticonderoga, Sept. 26, 1776, made to Maj. Gen. Gates, taken from Col. Ephraim Wheelock's Orderly Book ; said Sawyer, of Gen. Bricket's brigade, confined by Col. Wajaie, on suspicion of coxmterfeiting and passing the currency of Rhode Island.
1765. ScHLANDON, " Detloff," Bostou. 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; arrived at Fishkill June 14, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordmgly.
1766. ScHOFF, Albert (also given Albrecht) , West Springfield. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army, as returned by Capt. Levi Ely ; residence, "West Springfield; engaged for town of "West Springfield; jomed Col. D'Amout's regt. ; term, 3 years or during war ; said Schoff and others reported as prisoners of M-ar or convention troops ; also, Private, Col. Armand's Legion (Independent corps taken into Continental service, agreeable to resolve of June 25, 1778) ; list dated July -, 1778.
1767. ScHULTZ, Joshua. Capt. Joseph Balch's co., Col. Crafts's regt. ; list of men who received bounty from April 30, 1777, to Dec. 30, 1777, 8 months. [See Christian Shoults and Joan Shoults.] SCHXJLTZ, Leopold, Boston. List of men raised in Suffolk Co. for the term of 9 months from the time of their arrival at Fi.sbkill, 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; arrived at Fishkill June 18, 1778 ; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly. Schumann, Heinrich. Private, Col. Armand's Legion (Independent corps taken into Continental service, agreeable to resolve of June 25, 1778) ; list dated July -, 1778.
1768. Scot, James. List dated Sept. 12, 1777, of prisoners sent on shore at Sheepscot river and Townsend from His Majesty's ship " llainbow," 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 ; reported as Master of the brig " Joseph."
1769. Scot, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1770. Scott, John, Nobletown. Private, Capt. John McKinstry's co., Coi. John Pater- son's regt. ; company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; also, list of prisoners sent from port of Halifax by order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary ; said Scott, Private, reported as having been taken at Canada ; also, pay ab- stract dated Boston, July 7, 1777, for travel allowance from Boston to their respective homes allowed said Scott and other prisoners " lately arrived in a Cartel," as returned by Lieut. Joseph Welch; Col. Patterson's regt.; rank, Private; residence, Nobletown ; said Scott credited with allowance for 8 days (160 miles) travel.
1771. Scott, William, Peterborough. Lieutenant, Capt. William Scott's co. of Minute- men, Col. Paul Dudley Sargent's regt., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 ; service to April 23, 1775, 3 days ; also, Capt. Scott's CO., Col. Sergent's (28th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; engaged AprU 23, 1775; service, 3 mos. 16 days; also, company return dated Oct. 6, 1775 ; reported a prisoner at Boston [name crossed out on return].
1772. Scraxton, Job. 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.
1773. ScuTiEN, Antoine. 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 above list, requests that said men be exchanged for British prisoners.
1774. Sears, David. Private, Capt. Solomon Higgins's (Eastham) co. ; enlisted July 13, 1775; discharged Dec. 31, 1775; service, 6 mos. 3 days, in defence of seacoast; also, Sergeant, Capt. Benjamin Godfrey's co., Col. John Cushing's regt.; ser- vice from Sept. 25, 1776, 1 mo. 29 days, at Rhode Island ; roll dated Newport and sworn to in Barnstable Co. ; also, account dated Eastham, Nov. 8, 1778, rendered by said Sears and others, for 1 day's service guarding prisoners belonging to the British ship " Somerset " at Eastham and thence to Harwich by order of Maj. Gideon Freeman.
1775. Sears, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; service, 4 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarduig prisoners belonging to [British] shij) " Somerset." Roll sworn to at Yarmouth, Jan. 1, 1779.
1776. Sears, Jack. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ajtcs, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1777. Sears, John. Capt. Micah Chapman's co., Col. Freeman's regt.; service, 3 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth and Falmouth Sept. (i, 1778 : also. Private, same co. and regt. ; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belong- ing to [British] ship " Somerset " cast ashore on the Cape ; roll sworn to Jan. 12, 1779; also, Sergeant, Capt. Elisha Hedge's co. ; marched Sept. 13, 1779; discharged Sept. 18, 1779 ; service, 5 days ; comi^any detached from militia for service at Falmouth on an alarm ; roll sworn to in Barnstable Co.
1778. Sears, Joshua, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and de- livered to Capt. Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretaiy, dated Newport, Feb. II, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1779. Sears, Lot, Yarmouth. Order on Mr. Jaffries, Paymaster to the Colony troops, payable to Capt. Samuel King, dated Camp at Hull, Aug. 30, 177G, signed by said Sears and others belonging to Capt. King's co., for advance pay for 1 month, etc. ; also, Private, Capt. Samuel King's co.. Col. Josiah Whitney's regt. ; ser- vice from July 26, 1776, 4 days preceding march, to Dec. 1, 1776, 4 mos. 9 days, including travel (85 miles) home ; roll dated Camp at Hull ; also, Capt. Micah Chapman's co.. Col Freeman's regt.; service, 2 days, probably in Nov., 1778, guarding prisoners belonging to [British] ship " Somerset " cast ashore on the Cape; roll sworn to Jan. 12, 1779.
1780. Seavery, Peter. List of prisoners to he retmTied 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 Seavery, Seaman, to be exchanged for Archibald Marson, Seaman.
1781. Seaward, "William. 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.
1782. Seawards, John. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; said Seawards, Prize Master, reported as having been taken in the ship " General Gadsden " by the ship " Daphne."
1783. Seers, Enoch, Boston. 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.
1784. Sellers, James. List of prisoners brought to Marbleliead in the cartel " Pacific " to be exclianged for British ijrisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commis- sary [year not given] ; said Sellers, Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel by the British ship " Milford."
1785. Selley, " Mathey," Cape Ann. List of prisoners returned from New Y'ork in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777; reported a Seaman.
1786. Selman, Jacob. List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swiff from Halifax to Bos- ton Nov. 9, 1777, as returned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commissaries; reported a Seaman.
1787. Senness, Samuel. 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.
1788. Serjant, Samuel. 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, retiimed as mustered by Henry Rutgers, Jr., Deputy Muster Master, dated Fish- kill, Aug. 1, 1778; engaged for town of Boston; arrived at Fislikill June 9, 1778; reported a prisoner of war and rejected accordingly.
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American & British Prisoners Of Mass. Page 12.
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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.
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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.
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American & British Prisoners Of Mass. Page 11.
This information is on the Soldiers & Sailors of Massachusetts. This information will cover the Americans and British, this is page11., of ?, the names on this page will start with ( Moret and end with Payson , ) 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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1427. MoRET, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1428. Morgan, Benjamin, Manchester. Capt. Benjamin Kimball's co.. Col. John Mans- field's regt. ; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Morgan and others, dated Cambridge, July 1, 1775 ; also. Private ; list of men returned as serving on main guard under [Lieut.] Col. L. Baldwin at Prospect Hill, dated July 16, 1775; also, Capt. Kimball's CO., Col. Mansfield's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 17, 1775; service, 2 mos. 18 days; also, Capt. Kimball's co., Col. John Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson ; company return dated Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Winter Hill, Dec. 30, 1775 ; also, Capt. Kimble's CO. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Wash- ington Nov. 16, 1776.
1429. Morgan, Jacob. Capt. Kimble's co. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of tlie 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1430. MoRGON, DixEY, Salem. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1431. MoRiARTY, Thomas. Petition signed by John Moriarty, of Salem, stating that he had sent his son, said Thomas Moriarty, privateering "this Summer; " that the said Thomas, with 30 men, had been captured and they were held prisoners at St. Johns, Newfoundland ; that said prisoners would be sent on board British ships of war if not exchanged, etc., and requesting that authority be given the petitioner to send the sloop " Freemason," fitted out at his own expense, as a cartel to redeem the prisoners ; advised in Council Oct. 10, 1781, that His Excellency be requested to grant a flag to the sloop " Freemason."
1432. MoRONK, James. 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 Morone with other riflemen confined 3 niglits by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1433. Morrison, 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.
1434. Morrison, 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 Seaman.
1435. Morrison, Newman, Connecticut. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Morrison reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the •' Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1436. Morse, Benjamin, Framingham. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, March 2, 1777; Capt. Child's CO., Col. Wesson's regt. ; also, Private, (late) Capt. Child's (6th) co., Col. Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Framingham ; credited to town of Framingham ; also, Capt. Abraham Child's co.. Col. James Wesson's regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by Col. Barber, State Muster Master; reported taken prisoner Dec. 28 [year not given]; also, Corporal, Capt. J. Edes's co.. Col. Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780,. to Dec. 31, 1780; also. Private, Capt. William Watson's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Wesson's (9th) regt. ; return for clothing for the year 1780; also, descrip- tive list dated Hutts, three miles from West Point, Jan. 28, 1781; Capt. Edes's CO., 9th Mass. regt. commanded by Col. H. Jackson; rank. Corporal; age, 22 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 10 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, dark ; occupation, yeoman ; residence, Framingham ; enlisted Feb. 28, 1777, by Capt. Child ; en- listment, during war.
1437. Morse, Ebenezer. 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.
1438. Morss, Mark. Capt. Lowe'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.
1439. Morton, David, Plymouth. Private, Capt. Jesse Harlow's co., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Marshfield; service, 11 days; also, Capt. Thomas Mayhew's co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 1, 1775; service, 3 mos. 8 days; also, company return dated Oct. 7, 1775; also, return of men raised to -serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Robert Finney's co., 1st Plymouth Co. regt. ; residence, Plymouth ; engaged for town of Plymouth ; joined Capt. Donham's co.. Col. Bailey's regt. ; term, 3 years; also, list of men mustered by James Hatch, Muster Master for Plymouth Co. ; Col. Bailey's regt. ; age, 29 yrs. ; enlisted by Capt. Dunham ; also, Sergeant, 8th co.. Col. John Bailey's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 3, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. George Dunham's (8th) co.. Col. Bailey's (1st) regt.; company return [year not given] ; reported a prisoner at Philadelphia; also, Capt. Judah Alden's co.. Col. John Bailey's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 3, 1780.
1440. Morton, George. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildou, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1441. Morton, George. Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset." Roll dated Plymouth, Nov. 10,"^ 1778.
1442. Moss, Samuel. 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.
1443. Motley, Samuel. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed 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."
1444. MouLTHROP, JuDE. 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.
1445. MotJLTON, James. 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.
1446. MouNTFORD, John. 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.
1447. Mugford, "William, Salem. List of men belonging to Salem reported as prisoners with the enemy [year not given].
1448. Mugford, "William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1449. MuNBO, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1450. Munro, Nath. 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 Munro, Private, reported as having been taken in the privateer " General Gates " by the British brig "Hope."
1451. MuNYON, Edmund. Receipt dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Munyon and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, for Continental service ; also, Private, Capt. Richard- son'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 Washing- ton Nov. 16, 1776.
1452. Murch, Johx. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Murch reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1453. MuRFEE, William. Sergt. Enos Dean's detatchment of guards; service, 15 days, 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.
1454. Murray, William. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Paciilc " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Com- missary [year not given].
1455. MuRROw, James. 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; reported Captain of an armed vessel.
1456. Mtrick, Chkistopher, Nantucket. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777, returned as received of Capt. Josiah Godfry by Nathaniel Shiverick, Chairman of committee of Falmouth.
1457. Nations, 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 Seaman
1458. Nayson, Uriah. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Nayson reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1459. Neal, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1460. Neal, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1461. Neals, Jonathan. 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.
1462. Neet, Robert. 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, Commisskry of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1463. Nelson, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, giiarding prisoners from the [British] ship "Somerset." Roll dated Plym- outh, Nov. 10, 1778.
1464. Nelson, Joseph. Private, Capt. "William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the [British] ship "Somerset." Roll dated Plym- outh, Nov. 10, 1778.
1465. Nesbit, James. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifaxby order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Nesbit, a Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1466. Newall, Henry. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Seaman.
1467. Newell, Amos. 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].
1468. Newell, Collet. 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 Newell, Lieutenant of Marines, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer), by the British brig " Hope."
1469. Newman, William. 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].
1470. Nichols, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1471. Nichols, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1472. Nichols, Robert. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1473. Nicholson, George. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to he exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Nicholson, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) , by the British brig "Hope."
1474. Nick, John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for Britisli prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Nick, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Flint, Seaman; also, list of prisoners .sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as retiirned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1475. Nick, Richard. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1476. NiCKERSON, Gideon, Cape Cod. 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 Seaman.
1477. Nicolas, Giles. 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.
1478. NicoLL, Herbert. 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 Nicoll, Private, reported as having been taken in the schooner "General Gates" (privateer) by the British brig "Hope."
1479. NiMBLETT, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prison- ers sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Nimblett, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Harrymond, Seaman.
1480. Nock, Sylvester. 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.
1481. Norris, James. Li.st of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to bo exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777 ; said Norris, Captain, to be exchanged for Capt. Dowling, of the 20th regt.
1482. NORRis, John. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising ofiScers and crews of 5 privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court, asking that measures be taken to effect their release [year not given] ; signature of said Norris appears with others, probably owners and agents of the captured privateers, affixed to said return.
1483. Norris, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1484. North, Samuel. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for Britisli prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said North reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner " General Putnam " (privateer) , by the British ship " Milford."
1485. North, Samuel. 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.
1486. Norton, Jonathan, Newbury (also given Newburyport) . Private, Capt. Ben- jamin Perkins's CO., Col. Moses Little's (17th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 9, 1775 ; service, 12 weeks ; reported a prisoner in Boston ; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; age, 20 yrs. ; also, account show- ing sums of money to be paid from the public treasury to sundry persons for losses sustained at battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill ; amounts allowed in Council June 13, 1776 ; entry credits amount due to heirs of said Norton.
1487. Norwood, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Norwood, Surgeon, reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (pri- vateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1488. Noughtrop, David. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1489. Nowell, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].
1490. Nurs, Mitchel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; Capt. P-ter's [ '.'] co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1491. Nurs, Samuel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; Capt. P-ter's [ ?] co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776
1492. Nurse, Ebenezer. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Nurse reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner "General Putnam " (privateer) by the British ship " Milford."
1493. Nutter, William. 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.
1494. Nutting, Jonathan, Boston. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; residence, Boston ; reported a Steward.
1495. Nutting, Jonathan, Reading. List of prisoners belonging to the town of Read- ing who were on board the sloop " Woolf " (privateer), and were carried to New York [year not given].
1496. Oakes, Caleb. Capt. Enoch Putnam's co., Col. Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance pay, signed by said Oakes and others, dated Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, 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.
1497. Oaks, George. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Oaks, Seaman, to be exchanged for Gilbert Cannadey, Seaman ; also, list of pri-soners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scar- borough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed " Josiah Godfrey's Papers ; " also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as retiirned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commis.saries; reported a Seaman.
1498. Oaks, Jacob. 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 ] .
1499. Obrian, John. Capt. Farley's co. ; entered service Aug. 9, 1779; term, 9 months; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
1500. Oldson, Alexander. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- sliip " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
1501. Oliver, James. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpout, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Oliver, a Seaman, to be exchanged for John Swaney, Seaman.
1502. Oliver, James. Petition dated Boston, Dec. 20, 1777, signed by Susannah Oliver, mother of said Oliver, Midshipman, stating that he had been taken on board the ship " Hancock," commanded by Capt. John Manley, and was held a pris- oner at Halifax, and requesting that James Malcolm, a Midshipman belonging to the frigate " Fox," a prisoner on one of the prison-ships in Boston harbor, might be exchanged for said Oliver ; ordered in Council Dec. 20, 1777, that the Commissary of Prisoners be directed to forward the aforesaid James Malcolm in the next cartel bound to Halifax in order to effect his exchange for said Oliver.
1503. Orne, Josiah. Return showing number of prisoners, comjirising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures he taken to effect their release, endorsed " Aug't 11. 1780 ; " signature of said Orne appears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.
1504. Osborn, George. List dated His Majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777, of prisoners released in exchange for British prisoners, by order of Lord Howe, and permitted to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nan- tucket ; said Osborn, a Master, exchanged for James Foot, a Master.
1505. Osborne, David. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1506. Osburn, Peleg. Capt. E. Cumston's co.. Col. Greaton's (3d) regt. ; list of 9 months men ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
1507. Page, Josiah. Capt. Kimble's (Kimball'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.
1508. Page, Levi, Leominster. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 8th Worcester Co. regt., as returned by Capt. John Joslin, Jr.; residence, Leominster; engaged for town of Leominster ; joined Capt. Warner's co.. Col. Marshal's regt. ; term, 3 years; also. Private, 3d co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1770; also, Capt. William Warner's (6th) co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; re- turn of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported taken prisoner Feb. -, 1770; also, Capt. Warner's co., Col. Marshall's (10th) regt.; muster rolls for Jan. and April, 1779, dated West Point; enlisted April 1, 1777; ((/.so, Capt. Parks's co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to April 1, 1780; reported discharged April 1, 1780.
1509. Pain, Sylvanus. Account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset " at Harwich, and thence to Yarmouth ; service, 2 days.
1510. Pairce, John, Boston. Private, Colonel's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 7, 1777, to March 8, 1777 ; residence, Boston ; reported taken prisoner March 8, 1777.
1511. Palmer, 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 Palmer, Cajitain, to be exchanged for Ralph Monkhouse, Captain.
1512. Palmer, Jos'a. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Ri.sing Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1513. Palmes, Richard. Petition dated July 5, 1780, signed by said Palmes, Captain of Marines, frigate " Boston," of the Continental navy, stating that he had been taken prisoner by the enemy at the time of the capture of Charleston, S. C, May 12, 1780, and had been placed upon parole not to engage in the war until exchanged for a British prisoner of equal rank, and as Hector McNeil, Captain of Marines of the British ship " Somerset," cast away near Cape Cod, was under a similar parole, requesting that he might be certified to be ex- changed for said McNeil ; ordered in Council July 5, 1780, that Joseph Henderson, late Commissary of Prisoners, be directed to carry out the ex- change as requested; also, Captain of Marines, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged May 1, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 13 mos.
1514. Parish, Matthew. 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 Parish, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1515. Parker, Barna. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1516. Parker, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Parker, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Collan, Seaman.
1517. Parker, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Parker reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1518. Parker, John. 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.
1519. Parker, Thomas. 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 Parker, Lieutenant, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
1520. Parkham, Richard Otis. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1521. Parmeter, James, Oakham. Private, Capt. John Reed's co.. Col. Brooks's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 11, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779 ; reported taken prisoner Nov. 11, 1778 ; also, Capt. Reed's co.. Col. Icha- bod Alden's regt.; return dated Jan. 12, 1778; residence, Oakham; enlisted . for town of Oakham ; mustered by Capt. Newhall, Muster Master for Worces- ter Co., and by a Continental Muster Master ; also, Capt. John Reed's co., (late) Col. Alden's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and wlio had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Cherry Valley, Feb. 24, 1779.
1522. Parnell, James. Capt. Addison Richardson's co., Col. Mansfieald's regt.; order for advance pay, signed by said Parnell and others, dated Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, Capt. Richardson's co.. Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) regt.; company receipt for wages for Sept., 1775, dated Camp Winter Hill; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Camp Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775; 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.
1523. Parsons, Benjamin. 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.
1524. Parsons, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1525. Parsons, Jos., Beverly. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Ris- ing Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Par- sons reported as belonging to Beverly and as employed in privateering.
1526. Parter, "Northal." List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1527. Partereh, John. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speed- well " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1528. Partridge, David. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1529. Partridge, Jon'h. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1530. Patch, David, Hadley (also given Charlestown, N. H.) . Private, Capt. Eliakim Smith's CO., Col. Jonathan Ward's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; en- listed June 30, 1775; service, 1 mo. 4 days; also, Capt. Moses Kellogg's co.. Col. Ward's regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775]; reported "On Command to Quebec;" also, certificate dated Hadley, June 14, 1776, signed by Capt. Moses Kellogg, certifying that said Patch, a soldier in his company in " the Last Years Campaign," had received a gun belonging to Enos Smith, of Hadley, and had carried the same with him to Canada in Col. Arnold's detachment, where said Patch was killed or taken prisoner, and that the owner of the gun had not received any pay therefor; also, petition of Enos Smith, of Hadley, for compensation for loss of a gun, stating that said Patch was in Capt. Eliakim Smith's co.. Col. Jonathan Ward's regt., at the time the gun was delivered to him.
1531. Patterson, Ephraim, 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.
1532. Patterson, John, Lenox. Colonel, 26th regt. ; service from April 22, 1775, to May 7, 1775, 16 days ; also, Colonel ; general order dated Headquarters, Cam- bridge, July 22, 1775, making disposition of the forces about Boston and dividing the army into three grand divisions to consist of two brigades each ; said Patterson's regt., of Massachusetts, assigned to a brigade to be com- manded by Brig. Gen. Heath, which with another brigade and a reserve corps for defence of the several posts north of Roxbury, were to be commanded by Maj. Gen. Putnam ; said Patterson's regt. at No. 3 to take post at No. 1 and the redoubt between that and No. 2; ft^.so, communication dated Ticon- deroga, June 3, 1777, signed by said Patterson, stating that Capt. William Goodrich, who had been taken prisoner at Quebec " Winter before last " and had been exchanged, had served as Major of brigade in said Patterson's brigade " since the first of March last " but had not been commissioned, and asking that a commission be issued ; ordered in Council June 26, 1777, that Capt. Goodrich be commissioned as Major in said Brig. Patterson's brigade ; also, Brigadier General ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780.
1533. Payne, Nathaniel, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayers, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Seaman.
1534. Payson, Samuel, Roxbury. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Ebenezer Gore's (1st) co.. Col. William Mcintosh's (1st Suffolk Co.) regt., sworn to Feb. 21, 1778; residence, Roxbury; engaged for town of Roxbury; joined Capt. Marshal's co.. Col. Marshall's regt. ; term, 3 years, to expire April -, 1780 ; also, list of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, Jan. 8, 1777 ; Capt. Christopher Marshall's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; also. Private, 4th co., Col. Mar- shall's 10th (also given 11th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for ser- vice from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 6, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777; also, Capt. Christopher Marshall's co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Dec. 17, 1776, to Feb. 1, 1777 ; credited with 47 days allowance ; subsistence also allowed for 11 days (220 miles) travel on march from Boston to Bennington.
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1427. MoRET, Joseph. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1428. Morgan, Benjamin, Manchester. Capt. Benjamin Kimball's co.. Col. John Mans- field's regt. ; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Morgan and others, dated Cambridge, July 1, 1775 ; also. Private ; list of men returned as serving on main guard under [Lieut.] Col. L. Baldwin at Prospect Hill, dated July 16, 1775; also, Capt. Kimball's CO., Col. Mansfield's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 17, 1775; service, 2 mos. 18 days; also, Capt. Kimball's co., Col. John Mansfield's (19th) regt. commanded by Lieut. Col. Israel Hutchinson ; company return dated Winter Hill, Oct. 6, 1775 ; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Winter Hill, Dec. 30, 1775 ; also, Capt. Kimble's CO. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Wash- ington Nov. 16, 1776.
1429. Morgan, Jacob. Capt. Kimble's co. ; copy of a list of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchinson, of tlie 27th regt., dated Fort Lee; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1430. MoRGON, DixEY, Salem. List of prisoners returned from New York in the schooner " Speedwell " Aug. 3, 1777.
1431. MoRiARTY, Thomas. Petition signed by John Moriarty, of Salem, stating that he had sent his son, said Thomas Moriarty, privateering "this Summer; " that the said Thomas, with 30 men, had been captured and they were held prisoners at St. Johns, Newfoundland ; that said prisoners would be sent on board British ships of war if not exchanged, etc., and requesting that authority be given the petitioner to send the sloop " Freemason," fitted out at his own expense, as a cartel to redeem the prisoners ; advised in Council Oct. 10, 1781, that His Excellency be requested to grant a flag to the sloop " Freemason."
1432. MoRONK, James. 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 Morone with other riflemen confined 3 niglits by Col. Thompson for mutiny.
1433. Morrison, 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.
1434. Morrison, 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 Seaman.
1435. Morrison, Newman, Connecticut. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Rising Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Morrison reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the •' Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1436. Morse, Benjamin, Framingham. List of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, March 2, 1777; Capt. Child's CO., Col. Wesson's regt. ; also, Private, (late) Capt. Child's (6th) co., Col. Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 18, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; residence, Framingham ; credited to town of Framingham ; also, Capt. Abraham Child's co.. Col. James Wesson's regt. ; return dated Jan. 25, 1778; mustered by Col. Barber, State Muster Master; reported taken prisoner Dec. 28 [year not given]; also, Corporal, Capt. J. Edes's co.. Col. Wesson's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780,. to Dec. 31, 1780; also. Private, Capt. William Watson's (Light Infantry) co., Col. Wesson's (9th) regt. ; return for clothing for the year 1780; also, descrip- tive list dated Hutts, three miles from West Point, Jan. 28, 1781; Capt. Edes's CO., 9th Mass. regt. commanded by Col. H. Jackson; rank. Corporal; age, 22 yrs. ; stature, 5 ft. 10 in. ; complexion, dark ; hair, dark ; occupation, yeoman ; residence, Framingham ; enlisted Feb. 28, 1777, by Capt. Child ; en- listment, during war.
1437. Morse, Ebenezer. 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.
1438. Morss, Mark. Capt. Lowe'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.
1439. Morton, David, Plymouth. Private, Capt. Jesse Harlow's co., which marched April 20, 1775, in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Marshfield; service, 11 days; also, Capt. Thomas Mayhew's co., Col. Theophilus Cotton's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; enlisted May 1, 1775; service, 3 mos. 8 days; also, company return dated Oct. 7, 1775; also, return of men raised to -serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Robert Finney's co., 1st Plymouth Co. regt. ; residence, Plymouth ; engaged for town of Plymouth ; joined Capt. Donham's co.. Col. Bailey's regt. ; term, 3 years; also, list of men mustered by James Hatch, Muster Master for Plymouth Co. ; Col. Bailey's regt. ; age, 29 yrs. ; enlisted by Capt. Dunham ; also, Sergeant, 8th co.. Col. John Bailey's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Feb. 3, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779; also, Capt. George Dunham's (8th) co.. Col. Bailey's (1st) regt.; company return [year not given] ; reported a prisoner at Philadelphia; also, Capt. Judah Alden's co.. Col. John Bailey's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Feb. 3, 1780.
1440. Morton, George. List of prisoners sent from Halifax to Boston in the cartel " Swift " Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildou, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1441. Morton, George. Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset." Roll dated Plymouth, Nov. 10,"^ 1778.
1442. Moss, Samuel. 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.
1443. Motley, Samuel. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed 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."
1444. MouLTHROP, JuDE. 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.
1445. MotJLTON, James. 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.
1446. MouNTFORD, John. 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.
1447. Mugford, "William, Salem. List of men belonging to Salem reported as prisoners with the enemy [year not given].
1448. Mugford, "William. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1449. MuNBO, John. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1450. Munro, Nath. 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 Munro, Private, reported as having been taken in the privateer " General Gates " by the British brig "Hope."
1451. MuNYON, Edmund. Receipt dated Fort Washington, Aug. 17, 1776, signed by said Munyon and others belonging to Capt. Addison Richardson's co., for wages for Nov. and Dec, 1775, for Continental service ; also, Private, Capt. Richard- son'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 Washing- ton Nov. 16, 1776.
1452. Murch, Johx. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Murch reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1453. MuRFEE, William. Sergt. Enos Dean's detatchment of guards; service, 15 days, 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.
1454. Murray, William. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Paciilc " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Com- missary [year not given].
1455. MuRROw, James. 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; reported Captain of an armed vessel.
1456. Mtrick, Chkistopher, Nantucket. List of prisoners landed at Falmouth Sept. 2, 1777, returned as received of Capt. Josiah Godfry by Nathaniel Shiverick, Chairman of committee of Falmouth.
1457. Nations, 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 Seaman
1458. Nayson, Uriah. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Nayson reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1459. Neal, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1460. Neal, John. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as re- turned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1461. Neals, Jonathan. 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.
1462. Neet, Robert. 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, Commisskry of Prisoners ; reported a Seaman.
1463. Nelson, Ebenezer. Private, Capt. William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, giiarding prisoners from the [British] ship "Somerset." Roll dated Plym- outh, Nov. 10, 1778.
1464. Nelson, Joseph. Private, Capt. "William Crow Cotton's co. ; service, 2 days, guarding prisoners from the [British] ship "Somerset." Roll dated Plym- outh, Nov. 10, 1778.
1465. Nesbit, James. List of prisoners sent from port of Halifaxby order of Sir George Collier June 28, 1777, to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by John Emerson, Commissary; said Nesbit, a Seaman, reported as having been taken in a trading vessel.
1466. Newall, Henry. List of prisoners sent from New York to Portsmouth, N. H., to be exchanged for British prisoners [year not given] ; reported a Seaman.
1467. Newell, Amos. 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].
1468. Newell, Collet. 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 Newell, Lieutenant of Marines, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer), by the British brig " Hope."
1469. Newman, William. 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].
1470. Nichols, Benjamin. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich" and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1471. Nichols, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship "Lord Sandwich," and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778; reported a Seaman.
1472. Nichols, Robert. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison-ship "Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1473. Nicholson, George. List of prisoners brought to Marblehead in the cartel " Pacific " to he exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given]; said Nicholson, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) , by the British brig "Hope."
1474. Nick, John. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for Britisli prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Nick, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Flint, Seaman; also, list of prisoners .sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as retiirned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Prison- ers; reported a Seaman.
1475. Nick, Richard. List of prisoners sent in the cartel "Swift" from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1476. NiCKERSON, Gideon, Cape Cod. 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 Seaman.
1477. Nicolas, Giles. 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.
1478. NicoLL, Herbert. 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 Nicoll, Private, reported as having been taken in the schooner "General Gates" (privateer) by the British brig "Hope."
1479. NiMBLETT, John. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British prison- ers sent to New York in the cartel " Favorite," as returned by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary of Prisoners [year not given] ; said Nimblett, Seaman, to be exchanged for William Harrymond, Seaman.
1480. Nock, Sylvester. 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.
1481. Norris, James. Li.st of prisoners taken by Lieut. Gen. Burgoyne to bo exchanged for British prisoners taken by Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates, dated Albany, Oct. 24, 1777 ; said Norris, Captain, to be exchanged for Capt. Dowling, of the 20th regt.
1482. NORRis, John. Return showing number of prisoners, comprising ofiScers and crews of 5 privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court, asking that measures be taken to effect their release [year not given] ; signature of said Norris appears with others, probably owners and agents of the captured privateers, affixed to said return.
1483. Norris, Thomas. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1484. North, Samuel. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for Britisli prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said North reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner " General Putnam " (privateer) , by the British ship " Milford."
1485. North, Samuel. 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.
1486. Norton, Jonathan, Newbury (also given Newburyport) . Private, Capt. Ben- jamin Perkins's CO., Col. Moses Little's (17th) regt.; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775 ; enlisted May 9, 1775 ; service, 12 weeks ; reported a prisoner in Boston ; also, company return [probably Oct., 1775] ; age, 20 yrs. ; also, account show- ing sums of money to be paid from the public treasury to sundry persons for losses sustained at battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill ; amounts allowed in Council June 13, 1776 ; entry credits amount due to heirs of said Norton.
1487. Norwood, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Norwood, Surgeon, reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (pri- vateer) , of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1488. Noughtrop, David. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1489. Nowell, Samuel. List of prisoners to be returned in exchange for British pris- oners sent in the cartel " Favourite " [year not given].
1490. Nurs, Mitchel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; Capt. P-ter's [ '.'] co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776.
1491. Nurs, Samuel. List of men taken from the Orderly Book of Col. Israel Hutchin- son, of the 27th regt., dated Fort Lee ; Capt. P-ter's [ ?] co. ; reported taken prisoner at Fort Washington Nov. 16, 1776
1492. Nurse, Ebenezer. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given] ; said Nurse reported taken in a prize brig of the schooner "General Putnam " (privateer) by the British ship " Milford."
1493. Nutter, William. 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.
1494. Nutting, Jonathan, Boston. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayres, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; residence, Boston ; reported a Steward.
1495. Nutting, Jonathan, Reading. List of prisoners belonging to the town of Read- ing who were on board the sloop " Woolf " (privateer), and were carried to New York [year not given].
1496. Oakes, Caleb. Capt. Enoch Putnam's co., Col. Mansfield's regt. ; order for advance pay, signed by said Oakes and others, dated Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, 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.
1497. Oaks, George. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpont, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777; said Oaks, Seaman, to be exchanged for Gilbert Cannadey, Seaman ; also, list of pri-soners sent from His Majesty's ship " Scar- borough " on board a cartel Nov. 9, 1777, endorsed " Josiah Godfrey's Papers ; " also, list of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Nov. 9, 1777, as retiirned by Josiah Godfrey and B. Fox, Commis.saries; reported a Seaman.
1498. Oaks, Jacob. 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 ] .
1499. Obrian, John. Capt. Farley's co. ; entered service Aug. 9, 1779; term, 9 months; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
1500. Oldson, Alexander. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- sliip " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol, March 7, 1778.
1501. Oliver, James. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pierpout, Com- missary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Oliver, a Seaman, to be exchanged for John Swaney, Seaman.
1502. Oliver, James. Petition dated Boston, Dec. 20, 1777, signed by Susannah Oliver, mother of said Oliver, Midshipman, stating that he had been taken on board the ship " Hancock," commanded by Capt. John Manley, and was held a pris- oner at Halifax, and requesting that James Malcolm, a Midshipman belonging to the frigate " Fox," a prisoner on one of the prison-ships in Boston harbor, might be exchanged for said Oliver ; ordered in Council Dec. 20, 1777, that the Commissary of Prisoners be directed to forward the aforesaid James Malcolm in the next cartel bound to Halifax in order to effect his exchange for said Oliver.
1503. Orne, Josiah. Return showing number of prisoners, comjirising officers and crews of five privateers belonging to Salem, Marblehead, and Cape Ann, taken by a British ship of war, accompanying a petition to the General Court asking that measures he taken to effect their release, endorsed " Aug't 11. 1780 ; " signature of said Orne appears with those of other owners and agents of the captured privateers affixed to said return.
1504. Osborn, George. List dated His Majesty's ship " Eagle," off New York, April 25, 1777, of prisoners released in exchange for British prisoners, by order of Lord Howe, and permitted to pass into Connecticut and the island of Nan- tucket ; said Osborn, a Master, exchanged for James Foot, a Master.
1505. Osborne, David. List of prisoners delivered Col. Gabriel Johonnot by Charles Waller, Commissary of Prisoners at Rhode Island, March 17, 1778 ; reported a Seaman.
1506. Osburn, Peleg. Capt. E. Cumston's co.. Col. Greaton's (3d) regt. ; list of 9 months men ; reported taken prisoner Feb. 3, 1780.
1507. Page, Josiah. Capt. Kimble's (Kimball'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.
1508. Page, Levi, Leominster. List of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from 8th Worcester Co. regt., as returned by Capt. John Joslin, Jr.; residence, Leominster; engaged for town of Leominster ; joined Capt. Warner's co.. Col. Marshal's regt. ; term, 3 years; also. Private, 3d co.. Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from April 1, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1770; also, Capt. William Warner's (6th) co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; re- turn of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777 ; reported taken prisoner Feb. -, 1770; also, Capt. Warner's co., Col. Marshall's (10th) regt.; muster rolls for Jan. and April, 1779, dated West Point; enlisted April 1, 1777; ((/.so, Capt. Parks's co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to April 1, 1780; reported discharged April 1, 1780.
1509. Pain, Sylvanus. Account dated [Harwich, Nov. 7, 1778], rendered by Capt. Abijah Bangs, for amounts due men who guarded prisoners from the [British] ship " Somerset " at Harwich, and thence to Yarmouth ; service, 2 days.
1510. Pairce, John, Boston. Private, Colonel's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 7, 1777, to March 8, 1777 ; residence, Boston ; reported taken prisoner March 8, 1777.
1511. Palmer, 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 Palmer, Cajitain, to be exchanged for Ralph Monkhouse, Captain.
1512. Palmer, Jos'a. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Ri.sing Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; reported as belonging to Connecticut and as employed in the " Oliver Cromwell," of Connecticut.
1513. Palmes, Richard. Petition dated July 5, 1780, signed by said Palmes, Captain of Marines, frigate " Boston," of the Continental navy, stating that he had been taken prisoner by the enemy at the time of the capture of Charleston, S. C, May 12, 1780, and had been placed upon parole not to engage in the war until exchanged for a British prisoner of equal rank, and as Hector McNeil, Captain of Marines of the British ship " Somerset," cast away near Cape Cod, was under a similar parole, requesting that he might be certified to be ex- changed for said McNeil ; ordered in Council July 5, 1780, that Joseph Henderson, late Commissary of Prisoners, be directed to carry out the ex- change as requested; also, Captain of Marines, Continental frigate " Deane," commanded by Capt. Samuel Nicholson ; engaged May 1, 1781 ; service to May 31, 1782, 13 mos.
1514. Parish, Matthew. 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 Parish, Seaman, reported as having been taken in the privateer " Hope."
1515. Parker, Barna. List of prisoners brought in the first cartel from Rhode Island, as returned by John Ayres, dated Providence, Jan. 18, 1777.
1516. Parker, Benjamin. List of prisoners to be received in exchange for British prisoners sent to Halifax in the cartel " Swift," as attested by Robert Pier- pont, Commissary, dated Oct. 9, 1777 ; said Parker, Seaman, to be exchanged for John Collan, Seaman.
1517. Parker, John. List of prisoners on board the cartel " Hostage " to be exchanged for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776] ; said Parker reported taken in the sloop " Retrieve " (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1518. Parker, John. 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.
1519. Parker, Thomas. 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 Parker, Lieutenant, reported as having been taken in the schooner " General Gates " (privateer) by the British brig " Hope."
1520. Parkham, Richard Otis. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison- ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1521. Parmeter, James, Oakham. Private, Capt. John Reed's co.. Col. Brooks's regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from March 11, 1777, to Dec. 31, 1779 ; reported taken prisoner Nov. 11, 1778 ; also, Capt. Reed's co.. Col. Icha- bod Alden's regt.; return dated Jan. 12, 1778; residence, Oakham; enlisted . for town of Oakham ; mustered by Capt. Newhall, Muster Master for Worces- ter Co., and by a Continental Muster Master ; also, Capt. John Reed's co., (late) Col. Alden's regt. ; return of men who were in camp on or before Aug. 15, 1777, and wlio had not been absent subsequently except on furlough, etc., certified at Cherry Valley, Feb. 24, 1779.
1522. Parnell, James. Capt. Addison Richardson's co., Col. Mansfieald's regt.; order for advance pay, signed by said Parnell and others, dated Cambridge, June 8, 1775; also, Capt. Richardson's co.. Col. Israel Hutchinson's (19th) regt.; company receipt for wages for Sept., 1775, dated Camp Winter Hill; also, order for bounty coat or its equivalent in money dated Camp Winter Hill, Oct. 27, 1775; 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.
1523. Parsons, Benjamin. 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.
1524. Parsons, Jonathan. List of prisoners sent from Newport, R. I., in the prison ship " Lord Sandwich " and landed at Bristol March 7, 1778.
1525. Parsons, Jos., Beverly. List of prisoners sent from New York in the cartel " Ris- ing Empire," as returned by Commissary Godfrey [year not given] ; said Par- sons reported as belonging to Beverly and as employed in privateering.
1526. Parter, "Northal." List of prisoners sent in the cartel " Swift " from Halifax to Boston Sept. 30, 1778, as returned by Thomas Baildon, Commissary of Pris- oners; reported a Seaman.
1527. Partereh, John. List of prisoners discharged from prison-ship at Rhode Island in exchange for British prisoners and sent to Boston in the schooner " Speed- well " Aug. 6, 1777, by Capt. Josiah Godfrey.
1528. Partridge, David. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1529. Partridge, Jon'h. List of prisoners on board the cartel "Hostage" to be ex- changed for British prisoners, as returned by Thomas Stone, Commissary [year not given, probably 1776]; reported taken in the sloop "Retrieve" (privateer), of Casco Bay, by the British ship " Milford."
1530. Patch, David, Hadley (also given Charlestown, N. H.) . Private, Capt. Eliakim Smith's CO., Col. Jonathan Ward's regt. ; muster roll dated Aug. 1, 1775; en- listed June 30, 1775; service, 1 mo. 4 days; also, Capt. Moses Kellogg's co.. Col. Ward's regt.; company return [probably Oct., 1775]; reported "On Command to Quebec;" also, certificate dated Hadley, June 14, 1776, signed by Capt. Moses Kellogg, certifying that said Patch, a soldier in his company in " the Last Years Campaign," had received a gun belonging to Enos Smith, of Hadley, and had carried the same with him to Canada in Col. Arnold's detachment, where said Patch was killed or taken prisoner, and that the owner of the gun had not received any pay therefor; also, petition of Enos Smith, of Hadley, for compensation for loss of a gun, stating that said Patch was in Capt. Eliakim Smith's co.. Col. Jonathan Ward's regt., at the time the gun was delivered to him.
1531. Patterson, Ephraim, 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.
1532. Patterson, John, Lenox. Colonel, 26th regt. ; service from April 22, 1775, to May 7, 1775, 16 days ; also, Colonel ; general order dated Headquarters, Cam- bridge, July 22, 1775, making disposition of the forces about Boston and dividing the army into three grand divisions to consist of two brigades each ; said Patterson's regt., of Massachusetts, assigned to a brigade to be com- manded by Brig. Gen. Heath, which with another brigade and a reserve corps for defence of the several posts north of Roxbury, were to be commanded by Maj. Gen. Putnam ; said Patterson's regt. at No. 3 to take post at No. 1 and the redoubt between that and No. 2; ft^.so, communication dated Ticon- deroga, June 3, 1777, signed by said Patterson, stating that Capt. William Goodrich, who had been taken prisoner at Quebec " Winter before last " and had been exchanged, had served as Major of brigade in said Patterson's brigade " since the first of March last " but had not been commissioned, and asking that a commission be issued ; ordered in Council June 26, 1777, that Capt. Goodrich be commissioned as Major in said Brig. Patterson's brigade ; also, Brigadier General ; Continental Army pay accounts for service from Jan. 1, 1780, to Dec. 31, 1780.
1533. Payne, Nathaniel, Cape Cod. List of prisoners exchanged at Rhode Island and delivered to John Ayers, as returned by M. Reed, Secretary, dated Newport, Feb. 11, 1777 ; reported a Seaman.
1534. Payson, Samuel, Roxbury. Return of men raised to serve in the Continental Army from Capt. Ebenezer Gore's (1st) co.. Col. William Mcintosh's (1st Suffolk Co.) regt., sworn to Feb. 21, 1778; residence, Roxbury; engaged for town of Roxbury; joined Capt. Marshal's co.. Col. Marshall's regt. ; term, 3 years, to expire April -, 1780 ; also, list of men mustered by Nathaniel Barber, Muster Master for Suffolk Co., dated Boston, Jan. 8, 1777 ; Capt. Christopher Marshall's co., Col. Thomas Marshall's regt. ; also. Private, 4th co., Col. Mar- shall's 10th (also given 11th) regt. ; Continental Army pay accounts for ser- vice from Jan. 1, 1777, to July 6, 1777; reported taken prisoner July 6, 1777; also, Capt. Christopher Marshall's co.. Col. Marshall's regt.; subsistence allowed from date of enlistment, Dec. 17, 1776, to Feb. 1, 1777 ; credited with 47 days allowance ; subsistence also allowed for 11 days (220 miles) travel on march from Boston to Bennington.