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The marine?
Marine Before the
present invasion of this state by the British under the command of General
Phillips, we had three vessels of 16 guns, one of 14, five small gallies,
and two or three armed boats. They were generally so badly manned
as seldom to be in condition for service. Since the perfect possession
of our rivers assumed by the enemy, I believe we are left with a single
armed boat only.
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