Rumored Privateer Threats Prompt Northern Coast Watch
In August 1778 officials warn Belfast inhabitants after reports that four large privateers may reach the Northern coasts from French ports. Dispatches urge early intelligence, coastal vigilance, and possible stationing of troops to guard Belfast, with naval actions and convoy movements linked to ongoing Atlantic hostilities.
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Drake
Belfast
Gch
Clonmel
Kinsale
Ser
RI. Heron
France
S. Hamilton
Washington and Gates Join Forces at New York Blockade
Historic dispatch reports General Washington and General Gates advancing with about 8000 troops to seize New York, establishing a land blockade equal to the sea. D E laing’s fleet sailed toward Guadaloupe before crossing the Atlantic, while sixteen Cork victualers reached New York two days before d Estaing’s arrival. Mails still run Dover to Calais though ships stay off the French harbor. A duel between Colonel Cadwallader and French General Conway left Conway mortally wounded. Dublin Castle notes 14 August 1773. the Lord Lieutenant has received information.
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Belfa
Admiralty
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Portsmouth
Gibraltar
Minorca
Princess Amelia
Gans
Lion
Britannia
Rooguns
Brest
Isabella
Hindman
Tom
Lee
Marlborough
Dawson
Bersey
Patuxant
Albion
Rose
Ann
Elizabeth
Fadzean
Glaneur
Moor
Wilson
England
New York
Hydra
Thomas Lloyd
Deptford
Guernsey
St. Martin
Gootons
Cape Francois
Harve de Grace
Hartwell
Plymouth
le Despencer
Maney
Melally
Bailey
Dispatch
Pool
Putnam
Baker
Newfoundland
Oporto
Boston
Ranger
Mediterranean
Dragoons
Cox-heath
General Washington
North River
General Gates
D'Elaing
Guadaloupe
Amerca
Corke
d’Estaing
Friday Morning and Saturday Afternoon Time Fragments
Fragmented OCR notes show times described as Friday Morning 44 M after 5 o'clock and Saturday Morning 27 M after 6 Accephoon or M after. Context incomplete but indicates scheduled time references across two days with unclear terms.
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