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Letter from Colonel Wingate to the New-Hampshire Congress He finds it absolutely necessary that a person acquainted with the Rivers and Tides in the Harbour be appointed to take charge of the Ship and Fire-rafts. [1775-11-02] Wingate, Joshua, Colonel. [S4-V4-p0021] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
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COLONEL WINGATE TO NEW-HAMPSHIRE CONGRESS.
Fort Sullivan, Sevey' s Island, November 2, 1775.
GENTLEMEN: I find it absolutely necessary that a person well acquainted with rivers and tides in the harbour be appointed to take the charge of the ships and fire-rafts; also, that a Surgeon be appointed constantly to reside and take care of the troops on Sevey' s Island, in case of accidents, which we are constantly exposed to, independent of what might be feared from the attacks of an enemy. To the first department I have appointed Captain Robert Parke, of Portsmouth, and to the latter Dr. Samuel Wigglesworth, of Durham; in which I beg the acquiescence of the honourable Congress, and that they would be pleased
to ratify the same.
JOSHUA WINGATE.
To the Honourable the Congress at Exeter.
Letter from Colonel Wingate to the New-Hampshire Congress