Dismasted vessel from New York reaches Jamaica
On Oct 7 Caer Hicks, from New York, reported at lat 1338, lon 70, a totally dismasted ship with head and cutwater gone. Spaniard paid 300 dollars to a spared mate to pilot toward America. Also noted Jamaica Kingston news and a proclamation on export restrictions read at the court-house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.A. Kaneston
Jamaica
Caer. Hicks
New-York
America
Scudamore Winde
Kingston
New
Arrival of multiple ships at Dublin port in December era
The ship news lists several vessels arriving at Dublin in December including Filley Foal from London, Nancy from Kerry, Iron Bull, and others such as Pathienia from Lisbon, Tuscany from unknown, Olive. Branch, and Jersey Unity from various origins. It notes wind NW and a voyage for the River Union Rycer sailing from Dublin with various ships remaining prior arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Union
Rycer
Dublin
Fallowing Porte
Filley Foal
Baker
London
Nancy
Kerry
Iron Bull
Dartmouth
Patriot leaders seek examination of Generals Gage and Burgoyne
A London letter notes plans by patriotic members to push debates after the recess on the state of American affairs. It also reports on Amsterdam financiers resisting sending 10,000,000 to France, Prince Orlow’s party at the Stadtholder’s court, and movements of officers for Hanover and Minorca. Letters describe a West Indies mail, captures of American vessels, transport wrecks, and a lottery drawing in Guildhall with prize outcomes. Crime items about a burglary and a goldsmith case are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon,d.o N
Gage
Burgoyne
America
Hague
Amsterdam
Childers
France
Prince Orlow
Stadtholder
Prince Stadtholder
Paris
Hér
Petersbourg
Bauer
London
Hanover
Minorca
West Indies
Falmouth
Hillsborough
Blackhall
Iwo
Congress
Plymouth
Bullig
Bristol Hot-Wells
Guildhall
Whitehall
Bowner
Wattle-street
Oxford-street
Murder charge at Bow Street over crime tied to father
Reports from Bow Street describe Robert Williams facing a murder charge in connection with the October murder of Henry, with evidence including a hat and wig linked to the prisoner and testimony from witnesses. The case also notes prior robberies and subsequent discharges from earlier proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow-street
John Fielding
Robert Williams
Henry
John Pratt
Percy-street
Dloomsbury
Philip Vincent
Vincent
Daniel Hopkins
Laurence Robinson
Newgate
Justice Addington
Lo Hale
Brookfeld
Young
John. Manby
Fenning
Elizabeth Rose
Joseph
Merton Road
Manby
Fell
Leadenhall Street
London
Chapel Royal
Hayes
Pinckney
Edward i Littleton
Ramshaw
Cooper
Redcross-street
Bath
Alderman Biggs
The United Colonies Confederation Article I to XIII
The text outlines the formation of a United Colonies of North America Confederation from 1775 with a general Congress, a rotating executive council, and shared defense and welfare duties. It defines membership, revenue by poll taxes, delegation rules, war powers, relations with Native nations, and provisions for amendments and future joining colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Colonies
North America
Dérapates Hall
Gongresiyy
Uch
Congréss
Pazercal AB
Circemitahods
Antapols
Mary
Congress
Great Britain
Caluny
Great Council
Onondega
General Congress
Quebec
St. John
Nova Scotia
Bermudas
East
West Floridas
Laf
Bolton
Charlestown
America
Great-Britain
Trade restraint debate in Great Britain cited
A fragment from a historical document discusses freeing provisions to foreign nations in need and a six month period after July, tied to a late British parliamentary act restraining Confederate trade. It references pleated phrases and archaic spellings, indicating a 19th century or earlier source about wartime trade policy and humanitarian harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brittany
Trade freedom decree amid colonial discontent
Fragmentary text recalls a colonial era act declaring ports open to ships from all European states that protect and promote commerce. It outlines removal of restrictions on trade with Europe, except for tea and commerce with Britain and its West Indies, and pledges support for two years after its start to maintain free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jle
Europe
Brita
Ueland
British West-India Island
Great Britain
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Tyroe
Warwickshire
Brentwood
Ingatestone
Little- Wharley
Bulwan
Sey Billerica
Stroud-Greer
Wakering
Leigh
Effext
Robson
Lincoln’s Inn
Hathwell
South
Telemachus
John Hawkesworth
Ly ND. Falce, MD
B. Law
No. 13
Avemary-lane
Ludgatestreet
J. Robson and Co
New Bond. Street
R. Biamire
Charitig-cross
Amelia
Gunnersbury
J. Dix
St. John” S'Eate
Society of Virtuous Women
Monkwell Street
Januay S
James Fordycze
D.D
T. Cadell
Strand
Feedyce
W. Hooper
M.D
N.B
L. Davis
Holborm
J.robson
New Bond-freet
Avemary-Jane
G. Robinson
Patemofter- Row
Thomas .Jackson
Fleet-market
P ‘Jackson
Anderson
Squire
Vigtoe
Oyal
General Core
Aioe
Defty
Arliggton
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