French perfidy warned in Monitor on treaty breaches
From the Monitor no. 393 warns that French infringement of earlier treaties risks renewed war and loss of North American gains. It asserts France’s long pattern of evasion, predicts renewed encroachments, and urges steadfast British resolve to defend Acadia, Canada, and Ohio Valley against French influence and Indian alliances.
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Anrhours
Monitor
M . Jatt
Great Britain
Aix
de Chaypelle
France
Pricain
Acadia
Nova-Scotia
Bay of Fundi
River of
O. John
Canada
Niagara
Crown Point
Fort du Quesne
Ohio
Mississippi
America
Mississippi River
North America
House of Bourton
Bricazin
Britannia part owner writes aboard in ship terms
A fragment from a citizen addressing a Barron, asserting ownership of the good ship Britannia and role as supercargo. He claims nautical knowledge to judge sailing maneuvers and to assist on deck when needed, though not a full seaman.
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Britannia
Seaaman
Turbulent Voyage of Will Timoneer and the Wefer Strait
An aged narrator recounts a perilous Atlantic voyage where navigator Will Timoneer misleads the crew by steering north rather than west causing delays, near-wrecks, and protracted toil. Jack North eventually seizes the helm, steering into safety while Timoneer is pensioned but mocked, ending with the captain condemning his former pilot and fellow sailors.
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Goody Tripe
Wefer
Timoneer
Billingsgate
Tripe
Will Timoneer
Will
Lizard
North America
Goody
Co Ffe¢R
Ewa
Rotherhithe
Jack North
Chacha
Swabber
Jack
Tim
Augustus Albion
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