Naval actions off Virginia yield prizes and strategic holds
General Mathew reports successful sea operations with Lt Bradley's privateers and the Chesapeak squadron boarding and capturing rebel vessels including the 14 gun Black Stake. Destroys magazines at Suffolk, blocks Hampton and James River approaches, securing Portsmouth and Elizabeth River. urges reinforcements to cement royal authority and end rebel trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Hitchcock
Johnson
Black Stake
Thad
Creek
Orcer
Chesapeak
Elizabeth River
Hampton
James River
Cnesapeak
Portsmouth
America
Mathew
Suffolk
Garth
Return of Ordnance and Stores at Virginia port May 1779
Documented muster of cannon, shot, powder, and stores captured at Portmouth and nearby forts in Virginia during May 1779. Totals include twenty four and nine pounders, carriages, projectiles, and equipment, with details of officers and prisoners among the captured crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Collier
Sir Henry Clinton
Portsmouth
River Elizabeth
Province of
Virginia
Edward Mathew
Trax
Portmouth
Firgitia
H. Rogers
Liewt
Royal Artillery
N. B
Fort Nelson
Sufilk
Virginia Militia
Lewes horse races announce extensive plate events
The notice describes July race meetings at Lewes with stalls and entries for horses, maidens, and subscriptions. It lists purses including Duke of Richmond plates, match races, and sweepstakes with weights, ages, and conditions. Subscriptions and entry fees are detailed with deadlines and steward names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewes Downs
His
Coffe-house
Lewes
Stephen Weller
Duke of Richmond
Eat
Mr. O’kelly
Elipfe
Duke of ‘Richmond
Eclipse
O'Kelly
Sir J. Shelley
Hyena
Ae. C. Bunbury
Gimcrack
Wolfey
Lir Grosvenor
Herod
Seraphina
Mc Fox
Bellard
Lucretia
Mr. Brand
Ld Egremont
H. Fetherston
H. Ft
Eagle
Eagle. Mr. Vernon's c. By Pantalon, Out of Trismph’s Dam. Mr. Walk Rs B.c. Clod
Tuit
Oanname M. O’kelly
Brother Co Entychur
Sir J. Lade
Syphon
Ea Bunbury
Gr. c
Giméetack
Anthony
Ams
J. Latte
Shelley
H P. B. Legge
C. Wyndh
C. Wyndham
Mark
D. of Richmond
F. Poole
Deke
Gay
Phillippo
Sir Ferdinand
Tom
Satellite
J. Jennings
Watts
Ld Grosvenor's
Mfatch’em
Bonduca
C. Shelley
Snap
Phreebe
Mr. Compton
C. _ Bunbury
Sultana
Mr. Vernon
Pantelon
Nettletop
C. Bunbury
O'Kell
B. c
D.of
Richmond
ZUBS
Criber S. Ld Egremont
J. Lade
Snip
Okelly
Eclips
Tartar
Lewes Cousse
Brighthelm
Sol
Deke of
Sussex
Stephen Weiler
T. Pelham
Sie H. Fetherstonhaugh
Weatherby
Stamp Duties Clarified by Commissioners Edict
Translation of a 17th century act detailing stamp duties on parchment and papers. It prohibits inflated charges for engraving and writing on parchment, sets fees by the number of sheets, and enforces penalties of ten pounds with treble costs for overcharging. C Be Beresford signs as Pro-Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuly
Foot Guards
Foot
Marines
Chelsea Hospital
John Powell
C. BE
Beresford
Great Britain
England
Wales
London
Daniel Paterson
His Majesty
T. Carnan
St. Paul’s
Ct Cross Road
K. Weson
C. Price
R. Johnson
Price
Robot Grigin
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Shepperdson
Nansemond
Wellels
Navy
Fune
Royal Hospital
Chélsea
Dragoon Guards
Herman . Nail
White Lion-Court- Cormhill
Theed
Pinipot-lane
Herman Nail
Methold
Sles
Eetoee Phe
Thoras Clarke
John Elliot
Richard Barrett
Weymouth
Dorset
Copartners
Guildhall
Fsid
Halle
James Turner
Ludlow
Furner
Striwier
Psernoster-row
Adais
Jowe
Fleet Arce
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