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Arrival of Perseverance Brings News From Bristol to Philadelphia
The Perseverance under Capt. William son arrives in Philadelphia after 46 days from Bristol. A French squadron with five ships of the line, five frigates, and two transports carrying troops has reached the harbour roads. A corvette and brigantine anchor while the rest remain at sea. Capt. John Warren’s squadron is soon to arrive in the area.
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Williamson
Bristol
Philadelphia
John Warren
St. Helen’s
Count Bernstorff
Copenhagen
Prussia
Electorate of Hanover
England
James Saumarez, Bart
Black Rocks
Ci &E
Villaret Joyeule
Earl Howes
Brest
Lloyd's
Gantheaume
Italy
John Borlase Warren
Leghorn
Egypt
Vienna
Constantinople
Alexandria
la Fayette
France
America
Sweden
Carlferona
Paris
Moniteur
Wen Hee
Aboukir
Chef D’escadron
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