Since most of Saltonstall's armed vessels were square rigged, maneuvering in the confined harbor against wind and tide would have been difficult, and he mistrusted the sullen privateer captains, many of whom joined under threat of impressment.
Wadsworth wrote again on Aug. 13, 1779 to his wife, telling her that the "work" at Bagaduce likely would take longer than expected and that "the Harmony between the Fleet & Army is not perfect Unison."
Saltonstall was known to be difficult, while Gen. Lovell was generally pleasant and thought to be a good leader.
