From Philadelphia to Boston 1776 naval and land actions amid raids
Reports describe privateers and prize ships from Jamaica and Portmouth returning to Philadelphia and Boston with rum sugar and cargo. Reinforcements, captures, and prisoner transports detailed. Militia and Continental forces move on Staten Island Harlem and Amboy with mentions of Howe, Gates, and Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chance
William
Barbadoes
London
Laf
Amercan
Hacflein
Mil Lait
Canada
Carlyon
Quebec
New-York
Howe
Themeo Beard
Thompson
Col
Irvine
Cape
Wilb Ar Duncan
Currie
Hoge
Bird
M'Calla
M‘kenzie
Staten Island
Eghad
Harlem
Chave
Lord Sterling
Fed
Fago’s
Frog’s Point
Sound
Tafnighs
Tamfold
Harlerh River
Dobb’s Ferry
Ajine
Fago’s Point
Lee
Amboy
Statensland
Portsmouth
O&ober
Thomas Falmer
Bourdeaux
Falmoath
Portmouth
England
Guébic
Newbury
Fratagem
Watertown
Boston
Columbus
Abraham. Whipple
Antigua
Ireland
Salem
Massachusetts
Souther
Falmouth
mails from Holland and Madrid report siege at St Theresa castle
Letters from Corunna describe a packet boat from Buenos Ayres with news that on leaving there the Portuguese besieged the castle of St Theresa. Prince Gallitzin quotes intelligence that Russian troops under Proforowki took Precop in Crim Tartary, aiming to compel the Porte to fulfill the Treaty of Peace. Other letters allege Turkish actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Corunna
Buenos Ayres
St.Theresia
Hague
Prince de Gallitzin
Russia
Proforowki
Precop
Crim Tartary
Vienna
Berlin
Porte
Fire devastates Elecoral Palace and kills official
A blaze at the Elecoral Palace on the 14th night destroyed the palace and its contents. The Bicor fled to the hotel of the master of the horse as Pages escaped nearly naked. About sixteen people died or were wounded, including Aulic Counsellor Breuning, said to be dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulic
Breuning
War drains finances as Rhode Island affair flops
Commentary on the Rhode Island incident criticizes privateers disruption and winter hazard. It notes Britain’s underutilized naval force, public expense from troops and provisioning, and argues the conflict is costly folly. Reports also cover Westminster elections, court notices, and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Newport Harbour
Clintons
London Gazette
Sullivan
Howe
Carleton
Bristol
Bonny
Deal
Polly
House of Commons
Joseph Stacpoolé
Elys
Gapper
Josiah Milledge
Westminster Geet
King’s Bench
Edward Jones
Holywell
Flint
Court of Chancery
Kensington
Southwell Lane
Tower Street
Mary Jackson
Berkley Square
Murry Wilson
J. Gittos
Temple Bar
London
St. Mary’s Church
Extraordinary Gazette Echoes War Frustration and Fear
The piece derides ministerial reports and the Gazette as false, mocks Howe and Clinton, and laments British conduct. It notes failed campaigns from New York toward Quebec, heavy losses, and widespread American readiness. It contrasts Dutch laughter with British pretensions and questions leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millers
Gazette
Philadelphia
Aris
Washington
Congress
Howe
George
Lord George
Peter Parker
General Clinton
Belleisle
Holland
Lord Chatham
New-York
Carleton
Crown Point
Ticonderoga
Albany
Quebec
America
Europe
Carlton
Fame of Lord Germain in War and Gazettees
A London Evening Post letter praises Lord GEORGE GERMAIN for commanding prestige in war, claiming he outdoes Marlborough in creating Extraordinary Gazettes rather than victories. The text mocks old heroes, notes postal ad duties, and lists stock prices and financials with era terms and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Lord George Germain
Dean Swift
Earl of Peterborough
John Duke of Marlborough
Money Matters in Piccadilly Seeks Quick Loans
An old notice offers discreet loan help from Me. Bertie in Piccadilly to nobles, gentry, ladies of fortune, clergy, and other estates. It promises expeditious accommodation, candor, secrecy, and immediate attention to applications in person or by letter, reflecting the era’s credit practices and social hierarchies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie
Vite
Piccadilly
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Greelav
Greely
Bolton
Marblehead
Williamsburg
Virginia
Jamestown
Baltimore
Chingoteague
Jamaica
Ty Mbaro
Blaze Castle
Barbas
Eagle
Paine
Grenada
C. O
Salém
Waters
Dolphin
Newbury-Port
West Indies
Ipswich
House of Delegates
General Congress
Taille
Barthen
South West
Gilmore
Zgth Oarties
Christian
Broad River
Rutherford
North Carolina
J. Masste
Stoeks
India
South Sea
Consol
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