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Retaken English Vessels and Indian Captives Off Cape Breton
The account describes a fierce night action where Captain Eliot and Broadstreet repelled Indian attackers, many killed in the water or aboard the vessels. Several ships were retaken including the Benjamin and Filsher, with captains and crews listed as slain. News from London notes naval movements, political appointments, stock quotes, and upcoming publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Robinson
Vesles
New-Ergand
Benjamin
Aaron Musharry
Brown
Salem
Filsher
Timothy Hord
Speedwell
Walter Price
John Turner
John Stacey
Marblehead
Samuel Buck
Cape Ann
Samuel Stevens