Relief of Quebec Narrated From British Ships
From the London Gazette details aboard His Majesty s ship Isis and the Surprize, Martin sloop, and accompanying vessels recount the March to May relief operation against rebel forces near Quebec. Capt. Douglas reports landing detachments at Point Levi and the Lower Town, pursuing retreating rebels, recapturing the Craspee, and noting arrivals of Niger Triton and other transports with troops. General and naval officers commend perseverance amid ice, fog, and storms as relief ships approach.
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Dougilas
Isis
Quebec
Jebertay
Hamilton
Lizard
Hunter
Portland
St. Peter's
Anthtoliie
St. Lawrence
Cape
Ise Aux Condres
His Majesty
Martin
Plymouth
Douglas
Wacbinias
Linzee
Carleton
Baron of Ogebee
Point Levi
Sifis
Douglas Arther
Harvey
Montreal
Surprize
Douglas’ Fetters
Niger
Halifax
Lutwidge
Triton
Lord Howe and
Baté
Queen
Agnes
Beaver
England
Gulph
Ritzeburtel
Schmidt
Spithead
Rhett
Specht
St. James's
Kinge
Christopher *Qivty
Francis ‘Ames Buchanan
Kinsale
Charles Fort
Kingdom of Ireland
Nicholas Price
Prisoner Robert Knowles Sealed Letter Heist
Saturday night about nine, Robert Knowles was conducted in the gaol here for sealing a letter out of the prison. The incident prompted an investigation into jail security and potential further unauthorized communications.
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Neorcafile
Fune
Robert Knowles
Arrivals and Passages of Ships to and from London Ports
Arrivals at Liverpool Bristol Madeirat and Barcelona list ships from Grenada Barbadoes Hamburg and London sailing for America or returning to various ports. Notable vessels include Experiment Lynx Prifeila Whealy Hyfo Lively Hall and Barbadose Planter with multiple other Indiamen and trade ships noted from St Kitts Grenada and Portland.
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NEW S . Dear
Junz
Wind
S.W
Colebrooke
Experiment
Grenada
Arc
Lynx
Pérlaf
Prifeila
Whealy
Hinnah
Hyfo
Colt Ruft
de Boer
Mataritta
Alida
Lively Hall
America
Ferrett
Ward
Valliant
Houghton
St. Eustin
Smith
le Vincent's
Bristol
Brilliant
Richards
Barbadoes
Madeirat Maquis
Rockingham
Hamiton
Echo
Stark
Harris
Wilfon
Eden
Hughes
Blackburn
Ann
Duncan
London
Barcelona
Dunbar, Snelling
Edward, Hebbert
Lynn
Rachael, Pallans
Stockton
Quebec
Lord Hoe
Oswald
Bute
Clapp
Judge
Fromi i-Adon
Distressed voyage reports and wartime dispatches from Halifax to Jamaica
The letter describes storms and ship damage near Jamaica and Portmsouth. Captains Addis of Rig Green River and Richards of Brilliant report weather, fog, and casualties, with troops disembarking and fortifying works in Halifax. Other items note earthquakes in France, Russian affairs, and local court sentences in Hindon and Cambridge.
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Jamaica
Addis
Green
Janatéa
Boston
All Wall
Portsmouth
Capt. Richards
Brilliant
Brisol
Barbadoes
Preston
Feet
Hotham
Nowvalbwell
Export and import resolutions of Congress 1776
In Congress on March 6 1776 resolutions permit export of certain goods from the Thirteen United Colonies to any world region not under the King’s dominion and restrict shiploads of molasses. They allow import of goods except those from the King’s dominion and East India tea, with duties. Slavery ban stated. penalties for contraband imports. By order of the Congress, John Hancock, President.
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New York Gazette
Philadelphia
Congress
United Colonies
Great Britain
Ireland
Joan Hancock
Privateers Ordered to Ransom Merchants or Scuttle Ships
Information from city merchants reports Congress has ordered privateers to ransom captured merchant ships at about half value with ransom on board as security. Refusal may lead to taking cargoes off and scuttling vessels. Reinforcements for Admiral Gayton’s squadron on the Jamaica station to sail early next month. The Queen of England, Capt Arnold, with provisions for Bolton army, arrived at Port Royal after being reported captured by Provincials.
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Congress
Admiral Gayton
Jamaica
Queen of England
Arnold
Corke
Bolton
Marblehead
Pore Royal
Harle y letter to Hereford clergy and freemen 1776
Thomas Harley sends thanks to the Gentlemen clergy and Freenolaers of Hereford for the unanimous support in Parliament on May 3 1776 He vows to serve the rights of the people constitutional liberties and the true interest of the country with constant attention and loyalty.
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Hereford
Parliamency
Reward offered for Sheffield glass cutter John Hill
A notice from Sheffield dated 14th May 1776 warns against employing John Hill a glass cutter who fled his servitude on the 76th day of April. He is described as about 40 years old, 5 feet 4 or 5 inches tall, with sandy hair, wearing a light coat and hat. Elizabeth Rivington is authorized to be informed of his whereabouts and a reward of two guineas plus expenses is offered for his capture and delivery.
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Garrick
Mijesty
New Ate
Henry Uignvan
Cba
Transportacion
O'd Bailey
Aea
Harka v. Fa. Bugley
Ely
Sarah Gaffett
Johe D Sais
Ofan
Ain ‘Thornton
Burgh
Suffolk
Benjamin. D.wson
Mills Halley
Woodbridge
James Mirdbelly
St. Marylesbonne
Wm.Gunthorp
Jan Tangy Orneanes
Highgate
Joseph- Stephenson
Throgmertot-streets
Knightsbridge
Jones
Jortes
Swan Inn
Middleton
Boyne
Plymouth
Islington
Edward Cockrell
John Meare
Ratcliff-cross
St Dunestan
Stepney
Middlesex
Mart’s-Mercer
Atten
Guildhall
London
Lucas
Broun-street
Holborn
Thomas Ward
Guild Ord
Surry
Merschant
Attornes
Mul Ward
Shawe
Henrietta -Street
Covent-garden
William Payne
Liberty of the Rolls
Carpenter
Guildhill
John Hamer
Littlewood Cross
Ireris
Lancashire
Baitepmaker
White-horse
Rochdale
Richard Holt
Griffith
Wolftanton
Staffordeshire
Matter
Roe Suck
Newe Castle
Lyne
Wright Birkett
Stoke Newington
William, Maiti
Pope's-head-alley
Brokers, and Partners
Londin
Henry Docket
Birtgingham
Warwickshire
Mercer
Draper
William Sutb Li’s
Innheldery
Bull-@reet
Doffingham
Stephen Taylor
Ea Smithfield
Middletex
Chégrey
Rodager
Anced
Isaac Twycross
Wartviek
Lawrence Pountney
Jane
Jobin Taylor
Spital-square
Sheffield
John Hill
Elizabeth
John Huli
Address to HEREFORD county voters from Walwys
The letter thanks the Independent Gentlemen and Freeholders of HEREFORD for support in a public canvass dated May 3774. It defends integrity, laments ministerial influence, affirms continued loyalty to liberty, and vows future cooperation with Freeholders in defense of public freedom.
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Hereford
Keng Ybar
Lemath
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London Gazette
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Asi
Halifax Harbour
My. Tait
Nantasket
Warsaw
Russia
Germany
Orleans
Champagne
Burgogne
Actaouth
France
Hamburgh
Marquis of
Hindon
King’s Bench
Canbridge
Lord Mansfield
Thomas Wooldridge
Bridge Ward
Thomas ‘Wooldridge
Michael Matlow
George Blakiston
John Bell
Merchant-Taylor School
Freteford
Thomas Harley
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