Dials Nov 26 and ships listing under way and arrivals
On November 20 a notes list details arrivals and sailings of ships under the British flag. Vessels named Minerva Stirling Castle Adventure Dials Alday Hardie for Cork and Samuel Baigrie for Jamaica appear with other arrivals from Labradore Chester London Dublin and Newfoundland ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Dublin
Majesty
Minerva
Stirling” Castle
Adventure Dials
Alday
Hardie
Cork
Samuel
Baigrie
Jamaica
Arjrived Orde Ann, Pinson
Labradore
Dartmouth
Thomas,Gilson
Chester
Newfoundland
Friendship
Wilson
London
Peggy
Jefferson
Ditto
Alice
Blake
Dove, Henter
Mary
Mulroney
Milford
Amity, Smith
Ponetta, Fox
Newcundland
Hope
Mudge
Prosperous
Thomas
Betty
Cogner
Sally
Patly
Sparke
Dito
Kiary
Barton
Ainta
Poole
Amnie
Clyde
Oswald
Batty
Belfast
Sarah
Garrus
Privateer in Boulogne Harbour Receives King’s Pension Reward
Authentic intelligence from Boulogne reports a privateer sought refuge there while pursued by English cruizers. A battery fired on the attackers, forcing them to retreat. a pension of five hundred livres was granted in thanks for services and defense of peace. Admiralty letters confirm convoy protection for Senegambia trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulogne
Monsieur Champler
The
Marine
Monfeur Ferndus
Monsieur-Champler
M. de Sartine
Admiralty
Senegambia
Philip Stevens
Folen Shoolbred
Arrival and status of British generals amid war news
The report notes a vessel from St Augustin Florida reaching two days earlier as of October 7, suggesting New York intelligence could reach by October 7 or 22, with possible November 1 arrivals. Burgoyne’s situation is deemed hopeless, Howe’s prospects doubtful, and American control of Philadelphia heightens British difficulty. Virginia troops threaten Burgoyne’s left flank as Howe lags, with nonmarching after a key 16th action. Additional items include a new writ for Midhurst, Derby named Treasurer, a Lord Crosbie marriage, and London Assurance governance changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustiné
Florida
New-York
Philadelphia
Burgoyne
Midhurst
Sussex
John Ord
Duchy Court of Lancaster
John Skynner
Earl of Derby
Earl of Carlisle
Viscount Crosbie
Earl of
Ireland
Miss Sackville
George Germaide
Corporation of the London Assurance
Birchinlane
John Barker
Thomas Dinely
Deve
Buller
América
Europe
America
England
Great Britain
Boston
Lexington
Bunker’s Hill
Quebec
New York
Canada
Ticonderoga
Jerseys
William Howe
Delaware
Virginia
Chesapeak Bay
His Majesty’s Address and War Policy Amid Rebellion
The King thanks the Commons for their loyal address and support in restoring peace and happiness, pledging to use power for the good of the people. A Guildhall prize draw lists (illustrative) large winnings, while the Proclamation extends bounty time to December 31. Lieut Agnew is named Captain of HM sloop Hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
House of Commons
Guildhall
Lieut
Agnew
Hazard
Speech of the Duke of Richmonn on the American War Crisis
Postscript style remarks from the Duke in the House of Lords on the current American conflict. He warns of dangers to liberty, argues Britain cannot subdue America by force, critiques ministry influence and governance since the Revolution, and condemns war cruelties while urging justice and prudent restraint. He cites Lexington, Bunker's Hill, Philadelphia, and Saratoga as campaign milestones and calls for humane restraint amid ongoing struggle.
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New York
England
Great Britain
America
Germany
Bo Alt
Joose
Jubitur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sam
De-Sarfine
Philip “Stevens
Johp Shoolbred
Postscript
Duke of
Richmonn
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