Publication Fund Series Volume 16 (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.1884 Excerpt: ... by making a Redoubt, which will defend the landing on the Neck, between the Neck Guard and the lines. Received an Account from Captain Handfield, of the taking of a Sloop from Annapolis with Hay, and carried into Penobscot River. Three Companies of the 40th. arrived this day, under the Command of Captain McLean. Monday, July 1jth. Everything very quiet this day, nor any extraordinary News. Tuesday, July 18th. Everything very quiet on all sides, our People employed on the Back end, closing the Battery at the Block House into a Redoubt. Wednesday, July 1gth. The Report of the Rebels erecting a Work on Phips's Farm of last night, appears to be without foundation, as no traces of one can be seen this day; in other respects very quiet; five Companies of 22d., of 45th. and two of the 40th. arrived and landed this day, which Comprehends the whole Troops expected from Ireland. Thursday, July 20th. Nothing Extraordinary. A report from the Observation of a Serjeant or two, of the Enemies being at Work on Forsters Hill, opposite the Neck, but no Credit given to the Report. Friday, July 21st. Nothing extraordinary. The Rebels remain very quiet, more so than usual; a Report of the Light house at the entrance of the harbour being destroyed. Saturday, July 22d. Everything remains very quiet, the destruction of the Light house confirmed. Some Sheep arrived and two Bullocks. The Admirals Boats, as usual took at least half; inquiry made into it, done without the Admirals orders. A Ship appeared this morning off, but bore away for Marblehead; not known from whence she came or whom she is. Sunday, July 2jd. Everything remarkably quiet. Monday, July 24th. Every thing quiet without; the duty ordered to be taken by such and such Regiments Light Infantry and Grenadiers 4th., 18th....