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NAVAL DOCUMENTS OF

The American Revolution

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First page of the treaty of alliance between France and the United States of America

NAVAL DOCUMENTS OF

The American Revolution

VOLUME 11

AMERICAN THEATER: January 1, 1778–March 31, 1778
EUROPEAN THEATER: January 1, 1778–March 31, 1778

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Vol. 10 edited by Michael J. Crawford.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: v. 1. American theatre: Dec. 1, 1774-Sept. 2,

1775. European theatre: Dec. 6, 1774-Aug. 9, 1775. — v. 2.
American theatre: Sept. 3, 1775–Oct. 31, 1775. European theatre:
Aug. 11, 1775-Oct. 31, 1775. American theatre: Nov. 1, 1775-Dec.
7, 1775 [etc.] — v. 10. American theater: October 1,

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1777–December 31, 1777. European theater: October 1, 1777–
December 31, 1777.

1. United States. Navy-History-Revolution, 1775-1783-
Sources. 2. United States-History, Naval-Sources. 3. United
States-History-Revolution. 1775-1783-Naval operations.
I. Clark, William Bell, 1889-1968, ed.

II. Morgan, William James, ed. III. Crawford, Michael J.
E271.U583

ISBN 0-945274-51-3

973.3'5

64-60087

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Each volume of this series is a reminder of the key role played by William Bell Clark, original editor. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the navies in the American Revolution, his initial selections and arrangements of materials compiled over a devoted lifetime provided a framework on which subsequent efforts have continued to build.

SECRETARY OF THE NAVY'S ADVISORY
SUBCOMMITTEE ON NAVAL HISTORY

Dr. David Alan Rosenberg (Chair)
Rear Admiral Thomas Brooks, USN (Ret.)
Vice Admiral George W. Emery, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral Mack C. Gaston, USN (Ret.)
Dr. John B. Hattendorf

Rear Admiral John T. Kavanaugh, USN (Ret.)
Rear Admiral John M. Kersh, USN (Ret.)
The Honorable Susan M. Livingstone
Mr. Burt Logan

Dr. Michael A. Palmer
Dr. James R. Reckner
Dr. William L. Stearman
Ms. Virginia Steele Wood

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