Errata
Despite the author’s best efforts, a small number of typographical errors and accidental omissions were extant in the original publication. While these are minor and do not have any bearing on the manuscript as a whole, the author has, after the fact, made the attempt to correct them. For some early readers, there may be a small number of these errors that could possibly cause mild confusion. These are listed below along with the necessary corrections.
Page 31 – The correct title for referring to John Hatton should read “… Collector of His Majestys Customs …” not Customers.
Page 61 – The correct name of the vessel mentioned in the newspaper article is the DEFIANCE, not the DEFINANCE.
Page 76 – The first article listed in the Peter’s cargo should be listed as rum.
Page 77 – In Robert Morris’ letter to John Hancock, the phrase on the 8th and 9th line should read, “… I sent these Papers to the Council of Safety who Committed the Men to Gaol, …”
Page 88 – Captain Cregier’s report states the crew was deprived of their rum, not run.
Page 117 – There are actually 14 New Jersey Admiralty Court cases contained in the Court of Appeals in Cases of Capture. Although the cases of the sloop Diamond and schooner Dolphin were tried at the same time and place, the court considered them separate.
Page 276 – The newspaper article quoted concerning the so called “Long Beach Massacre” comes from the New York Loyalist Royal Gazette and appeared in the edition of November 2, 1782.
Page 282 – The footnote, # 238, concerning the story of John Bacon’s capture and death should read:
George F. Fort. “An Account of the Capture and Death of the Refugee John Bacon. New Egypt, NJ, April 8, 1846” New Jersey Historical Society Proceedings, Vol 1. No 4, 1846, pp 151-153.
Page 303 – The footnote, # 256, should read:
The attack on Middletown Point occurred on May 27, 1778. [See page 312]
Page 320 – The newspaper article from the Pennsylvania Packet should be dated 1782, not 1781.
Page 328 – The date of Governor Livingston’s letter to General Washington is January 1, 1782.
Page 388 – The statement concerning the Delaware Bay and River should read, “… Delaware Bay and lower river, ...”