Sparks, Jared. American Biography, 2nd Ser. Vol. IX. Gammell’s Life of Samuel Ward. Boston, 1846. Contains a bit of important information with reference to the founding of the navy. Sparks, Jared. Gouverneur Morris. 3 vols. Boston, 1832. Volume I contains Morris’s description of an ideal secretary of the navy. Spears, J. R. History of Our Navy. 5 vols. New York, 1897-99. The account of the Continental navy is somewhat popular. Staples, W. R. Annals of Providence. Providence, 1843. Of some value for 1775 and 1776. Stevens’s Facsimiles. 24 portfolios. London, 1889-95. Valuable for the diplomatic relations between England and France for 1776 and 1777, and for the movements of American vessels in European waters during these years. Sumner, W. G. Financier and Finances of the American Revolution. 2 vols. New York, 1891. Gives a few facts about Morris’s career as Agent of Marine. Town, Ithiel. Some Details of the American Revolution. New York, 1835. Of slight value for naval history. Waite, H. E. Origin of the American Navy. Boston, 1890. Contains letters written by John Adams, Elbridge Gerry, and John Langton in 1813. These relate chiefly to the services of Washington’s fleet at Boston. Wells, W. V. Life and Public Services of Samuel Adams. 3 vols. Boston, 1865. Adds to our knowledge of Samuel Adams as member of the Marine Committee. Wharton, Francis. Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence, 1775-1783. 6 vols. Washington, 1889. Of primary importance for the history of the naval services of American representatives in foreign countries. Williams, Gomer. Liverpool Privateers. Liverpool, 1897. Valuable for the sea fights of the Liverpool privateers. Winsor, Justin. Narrative and Critical History of the United States. 8 vols. Boston and New York, 1884-89. Volume VI contains a history of the Revolutionary navy by E. E. Hale. Brief and suggestive. THE STATE NAVIES THE NAVY OF MASSACHUSETTS Amory’s James Sullivan. 2 vols. Boston, 1859. Throws some light upon Massachusetts’s prize courts. Austin’s Elbridge Gerry. 2 vols. Boston, 1828-29. Contains information in respect to prize courts. Boston Gazette for 1775-1783. Boston. Of the highest value for the cruises, engagements, and prizes of the Massachusetts navy. Clowes. W. L. Royal Navy. 7 vols. Boston and London, 1897-1903. Volume IV contains an account of the naval battle at the mouth of the Penobscot. Continental Journal and Weekly Advertiser for 1775-1783. Boston. Supplements the Boston Gazette.