Liveblogging the American Revolution: November 13, 1776: John Paul Jones
The Continental Navy ship Alfred...:
...commanded by John Paul Jones, along with Continental sloop Providence, commanded by Hoysted Hacker, capture the British transport Mellish, carrying 10,000 winter uniforms later used by Gen. George Washington’s troops.Three days later, Alfred captures the British brig Hetty off the New England coast.
