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The Brig Nancy, First Revolutionary War Prize

Word of the capture of the Nancy was received by Gen. Washington in November 1775. Upon his request that a court be established to deal with prize cases, the Court of Appeals was established later that month. Nancy provided much needed war material.

Located in Revolutionary War Prize Cases - Captured Vessels » Massachusetts » Babcock v. The Ship Nancy » Page 2

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