Engagement Between Cork Fleet and French Sailors
An 1778 New York letter recounts a naval engagement near Cork where the Cork fleet attacked two French ships. The battle lasted about an hour with heavy exchange of fire. Capt. Kidd commanded, and casualties included Captain Dowd of the Sovereign, viewed as a British hero. The report ends with a political moralizing letter from a New York reader.
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New -York
Serremser Fe
Cork
Kmopets
Roffia
London
Kidd
America
Cap
Britannia
Wheatley
Soveriga
Flinn
Boyd
Engaes
Killea Sorreewet
Dowd
Bonner
Chace
Sovereign
Arrival of William Livingston and Wintram in New-Forefey
The fragment notes the arrival of William Livingston titular governor and Wintram in a city called New-Forefey, highlighting the scene as a moment of notable popularity and authority. The text appears as a courtly address or ode praising their presence and influence.
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William Livingston
New-Forefey
Wintram
Reward for Lost Uland Watchpiece In Halifax vicinity
Ten Guineas reward is offered for a loft on Cornwallis's Uland September 34. A gold watch with cap and jewel bearing maker Threlkeld London, a lion rampant holding a flag with a motto Fersiter deferndit Triumphans, a steel chain with four cornelian stone ears, two cyphers and a figure engraved. Finder who returns it to Capt Hewett of the Lord Regiment at Halifax earns the reward.
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Uland
Hewett
Halifax
Trade Terms for Spirits and Provisions on Sale
Mr. Brymer offers Jamaica Spirit in hogsheads Grenades and Barbadoes Rum in old tierces 50 gallon drums St Kitts Sugar in tierces Coffee in barrels 224 pounds Quebec Flour from the factory New Rice in tierces and half tierces all on moderate terms for cash only.
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Jamaica
Do. Do
St. Kitts
Quebec
Imported Stock at Halifax From James Browne Auction
A broad sale notice from James Browne at Halifax announces a large and elegant assortment offered at wholesale and retail. The list includes fashionable caps, shawls, lace, ribbons, fans, gowns, garb, linens, silks, jewelry, gloves, shoes, and a variety of textiles and dry goods. Market terms and settlement details are given as Browne urges compliance for accounts and promises favorable terms to country shopkeepers.
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Finot
Jewlery
Farcin
Callimanco
India
Haberdalberg
Manchester
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Oraint
of ‘Oslaarvy
William
Darknels
Vicar O' Bray
Cheilt
Sentimental Society
New-York
Mr. Brymer
John Ashley
Hercot
James Browne
Piers
Charles Hill
Windsor
William Obri
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