Memorials of the Professional Life and Times of Sir William Penn (Volume 1); From 1644 to 1670 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1833. Excerpt: ... against the pass, to intercept the rebels in their intended going over. 9th.--Early this morning I answered the letters, and sent away with the first of the tide, about six of the clock, 10 barrels of powder (providing 10 more, ready for the next), with 4 cwt. of match, 6 cwt. of musquet-bullet, 6 granadoes, and ordered 4 more on board of Brown, to be delivered also. I took order with Mr. Sutherland for the going down of the hoy, to make a survey along the shore, where any store of cattle were feeding, that so we might with convenience prey upon them, for the relief of the garrison. I received another letter from the lieutenant-colonel, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of the forementioned ammunition, and requesting my company at Bonratty, to consult about the present affairs. The tide serving about five afternoon, I went up in our pinnace; about nine I was with him, who told me the hoy's going to Ferriter's Island was altogether unnecessary, in regard of the present industry of the rebels being more than usual and agreeing with his intelligence of their necessity, either instantly to gain, or suddenly to quit, the place; and so would not admit of such a procrastinate supply. After this he requested my advice about the riding of a vessel at the pass, to hinder the rebels' coming into the corhasse,1 which pass I viewed, and held it fitting. This being done, he informed me of a skirmish between us and the rogues. Our men, digging a trench to secure the foresaid corhasse, were set upon by the rebels, intending to beat them from their works; but, with the loss of 15 men, shamefully retreated. I considered the want of wood in the garrison, and took order for a timely supply. It growing late, and the lieutenantcolonel having business to do, I took leave of...