MANLEY, JOHN
\mˈanlɪ], \mˈanlɪ], \m_ˈa_n_l_ɪ]\
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(1733-1793), born in England, but settled in Marblehead, Mass., was commissioned by Washington to cruise off Boston and intercept Gage's supplies, October 24, 1775. He opened the naval operations of the Revolution by capturing the "Nancy," laden with military supplies, on November 29. In 1776 he was made the second captain in the U.S. navy, and commanded the "Hancock" in 1776 and 1777, and privateers subsequently. He was twice made a prisoner. In 1782 he commanded the "Hague."
By John Franklin Jameson
