Hector McNeill papers, 1773-1908; bulk: 1773-1787 by Hector McNeill
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Papers and correspondence of captain Hector McNeill, commander of the frigate Boston during the Revolutionary War. Collection includes an autobiography of his early life and his capture by Indians during the French and Indian War (written in 1773); a list of the crew of the frigate Boston, 1777; a manuscript copy of the journal kept by Benjamin Crowninshield in the Boston, 21 May - 21 August 1777; and sketches of the engagement of the frigates Boston and Hancock with the H.M. ships Rainbow, Flora, and Victor, 7 July 1777.
Samuel Tucker journal [transcribed extracts], 1778 by Samuel Tucker
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Extracts from the journal of captain Samuel Tucker, kept on board the frigate Boston from 11 Feb - 6 Nov. 1778. Passengers on the frigate included John Adams, who was on his way to his first diplomatic mission in France. A copy of a letter to Samuel Tucker from William Vernon and James Warren explains Adams's presence on the ship. Tucker's journal entries describe the voyage to France and the return trip to Boston, including the weather, sailing conditions, the crew's activities, and ships captured and held as prizes by Tucker and his crew.
Commodore Samuel Tucker by J. H Sheppard
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1872
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Captain Hector McNeill of the Continental Navy by Gardner Weld Allen
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2009
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