Papers of John Adams, volume 4

2 August.

7 August.

5 August., 5 August 1776 JA Continental Congress, Board of War

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5 August., 5 August 1776 Adams, John Continental Congress, Board of War
5 August.

5 August. The congress resolved that commanders of American naval vessels or privateers be allowed to enlist sailors taken from the enemy and that those who refuse enlistment be held and exchanged for American sailors; that Rufus Putnam be appointed an engineer with the rank of colonel and pay of $60 per month ( JCC , 5:630).