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On October 13, 1775... - 10/13/2013 6:44:41 AM

Kirata

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In the Continental Congress, Philadelphia, 13 October 1775

Resolved, That a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionable number of swivels, with eighty men, be fitted, with all possible despatch, for a cruise of three months, and that the commander be instructed to cruize eastward, for intercepting such transports as may be laden with warlike stores and other supplies for our enemies, and for such other purposes as the Congress shall direct.

That a Committee of three be appointed to prepare an estimate of the expence, and lay the same before the Congress, and to contract with proper persons to fit out the vessel.

Resolved, that another vessel be fitted out for the same purposes, and that the said committee report their opinion of a proper vessel, and also an estimate of the expence.

May Providence bless your ships and all who sail in them.

Happy 238th Birthday, Navy.

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RE: On October 13, 1775... - 10/13/2013 8:55:50 AM

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I agree, happy birthday navy

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RE: On October 13, 1775... - 10/13/2013 9:51:54 AM

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Yes Happy Birthday.

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RE: On October 13, 1775... - 10/13/2013 1:24:37 PM

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And many happy returns!

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RE: On October 13, 1775... - 10/15/2013 5:02:42 AM

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But what do you buy for the international super power that has every thing?

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RE: On October 13, 1775... - 10/15/2013 9:35:49 AM

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A battlestar, because a carrier that's limited to two dimensions is just sooooo 20th century.

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