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Letter from William Savage to Richard Caswell
Savage, William
May 30, 1779
Volume 14, Pages 106-107

W. SAVAGE TO GOV. CASWELL.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

New Bern, 30th May, 1779.

Sir:

The Bearer waits upon your Excellency for two letters of Marque Commissions, one for the Brig Rainbeau, burthen about

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100 Tons, 10 carriage Guns, 4 Swivels, 25 men, Martin Ferns, Commander; Savage & Westmore & Mr. Roulhac, owners. The other for the Brig Fanny, Burthen, about 120 Tons, 10 carriage Guns, 4 Swivels, 25 men, Thomas Alderson, Commander; Savage & Westmore, owners. The Bonds necessary to be signed will be perfected at any time. They should be sent here, or to Edenton, and the Bearer will pay for the Commissions.

I am, with the greatest respect,
Your Excellency's Mo. ob. humble Serv't.,
W. SAVAGE.
Gov. Caswell.