Maritime News From June 20 Observes Arrivals and Departures
The item reports ships and captains in port and at sea, noting Grand Fleet movements and arrivals. Daal sails June 18 on Dolphin to Grenada while Discovery and others remain in the Downs awaiting orders. Vessels listed include Flora from Dunkirk and Dorothy from Memel with several other ships arriving at Leith and Dublin.
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Leith
Peggy
Curtie
St. Lucar
Galley
Power
Lisbon
Bacchus
Lindsay
Oporto
Dublin
Brit
M‘calm
Bristol
Murphy
Ourdeaux
Extra
Portmouth
Downs
America
Plymouth
News from Quebec and Bermuda Amid War News
The Boston–London sheet notes Quebec might be invested by Provincials and Canadians. Commodore Hopkins reportedly landed in Bermuda and seized valuables. Jamaica reports a Ranger privateer being opposed by a British squadron. the Ranger killed and wounded several, then captured. Other items include ships bound for North America, and Windsor castle preparations for royal reception.
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Quebec
Hopkins
Bermudas
Hannel
Jamaica
Nantucket
Cape Nichola Mole
Ranger
Miles Hudson
Fink
Fire at Keston in Reflard devastates homes
A deadly blaze struck Keston in Reflard on a Wednesday in May, fanned by hot sun and strong winds. Twenty dwellings and many outbuildings burned, with most household goods lost. Authorities warn against imposters and arrange future relief under local gentlemen supervision. Contributions are to be sent to Mr. KEM at the Hall House in Betton for immediate aid.
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Westmoreland
Appleby
Lancashire
Castle of
Lancaster
Daniel Greenwood
Robert Whitehead
William Miles
James Lake
John Jones
Robert Reynolds
Christopher Saunders
Robert Street
Tyburn
Street
Newgate
Green Yard
London
Salep
Loyd
Prade
Richard Lloyd
Los
Beltix
Ratland
da Caulion
Keston
Reflard
Uppnghim
Kem
Hailhouse
Betton
West India Merchants Notes on Barbadoes Petition
A London Evening Post piece discusses a Barbadoes Assembly petition to the King amid sugar trade strains. It recounts drafts offered, the assembly’s cautious stance, and a proposed address advocating broader American peacemaking and provision concerns.
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London Evening Post
Barbados Sugar Colonists Urge Relief Over Food Shortage
A Sugar Colonist pleads to the British Crown in Lloyds on June 8 1776 for aid as provisions run short in Barbados and eighty thousand enslaved people face hunger. He argues ministerial policies raise prices in the West Indies by fifty percent and warns famine looms unless relief is secured.
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House of Commons
England
Ireland
West India
Egypt
Europe
Atlantic
Boston
Jobbs
West-India
West-Indies
America
British Islands
Fife
Lloyd?s
Sugar Co Cnif
France
London
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Tom
Haslam
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Carlisle
Custom-House
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St. Nicholas
Deptford
Kear
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Robert Harley
Edward George
George Palmester
Long George
Joseph Pearson
His Majesty
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Shadwell
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Roqmsey
Hants
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Romsey Lara
Market Square
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la Shedt
Winchyter
Southampton
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Strad
Swan
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