American vessel Dickenson seized in Bristol amid Continental loading
The Bristol Journal reports the American snow Dickenson seized near Bristol after bringing warlike stores for the Continental army from Philadelphia to Nantes. The cargo valued around 6000 pounds includes arms powder candles and staves. The ship and cargo are under government inspection as captains Mefton and merchants Montandouin Frere face actions.
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Bristol Journal
Snow Dickenson
William Merton
Matter
Philadelphia
Nantzin
Old France
Continental Army
Congress
Montandouin and Frere
Nantz
France
Bristol
Channel
London
England
Mefton
William Mefton
Merlrs
Montandouin
Frere
Capes
Ajidon
Noute
Cape May
Lighthouse
Virginia
Bayard, Jackson & Co
P.S
Meilis, Montandouin and Frere
Dickenson
Sally
Rowland
Neptune
Collins
Aurora
Hecky
Montgomery
Bethel
Martin
Continental Congress
Ne Grand Army
Cambridge
New England
Delaware River
Privateers and ships fitted by Congress in 1776
Philadelphia February 16 1776 a true list of privateers outfitted by Congress in January with commanders and forces. The Alfred 32 guns 300 men. the Columbus 32 guns 300. the Andrew Doria 16 guns 200. the Sebastian 14 guns 200. the Providence 12 guns 150. List of Delaware river gullies with commanders. 13 frigates ordered to be built with 36 guns each at Maryland Philadelphia and Rhode Island, plus a floating battery of 105 feet keel mounting 18-pounders rowed by 50 oars and carrying 300 men. Also 30 fire rafts. They have sunk 50 chevaux-de-frize to block English ships.
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Dickinson
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Chatham
Alexander
Camden
Ears
Burke
Blear
Efingham
Mear
Bulldog
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Hambilton
Thompson
Rangers
M’gomary
Hancock
Adams Moore
Warren
Merton
Maryland
Rhode Island
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St. Paul's Churchyard
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America
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