Kings ships aid Portugal against insults to commerce
Letters report King of Spain sending six ships of the line to protect Portuguese commerce until six men of war can be outfitted for that purpose. The confederate powers acknowledge the United States as dependent, reflecting tensions with England. The Swedish envoy arrives, presenting credentials to the States General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Spain
Portugal
United States of ‘America
Hague
States General
Wartime Vessel Movements Charted From Port Listings
Shipping notices show H I P L N E W S Deal OZ 107 Wind. departed for Madeira aboard Dromedary and other ships including Carysfort Squirrel Sprightly Surprize Habella Cuitieliz Belle for Sr. Euttatia. Rived at Fairmouth Pally Harding from Newfoundard. Smyrna hosts St Sphidia Gurazonick from London Cork Ranger Wod from Portsmouth and Marie Sebla Lubza from L fbsn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaro Rived
Fairmouth
Pally
Harding
Newfoundard
Smyrna
St. Sphidia
Gurazonick
London
Cork
Ranger
Wod
Portsmouth
Marie Sebla
LubZa
L. Fbsn
Jamaica News report of Admiral Rowley arrival and Jamaica safety
Letters from Jamaica dated August 14 report Admiral Rowley arriving with ten sail of the line and four thousand land forces, securing Jamaica from the enemy. The Havana prison exchange brought 42 English prisoners including Lt. Loupe and 11 privates. Reports say a large Spanish fleet with Guichen was seen sailing, with a second fleet returning to the Havana. A separate Kingston dispatch notes rains hindering operations yet promising supply and fortification progress at the lake entrance. The Nelly flag ship brought news of a potential 35,000-troop Montan descent gathering at Cape François, while a Rhode Island brig was captured and embargo orders extended to inland ports. Benjamin Lyon died at his residence near Toss Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Sandwich
Packer
Jamaica
Rowley
London
Guichen
Cape
Havannah
M. Guichen
Pacquet
Montego
Bay
Achooner
Loupe
Goth
Mobile
Hayward
Guadaloupe
Gibson
Ierraca
Roberts
John
Péter
Pensacokes Egepi Melony
Leith
Kiangston
Kingston
St. Joan
Germaine
Pgifelion
Bithau
Fck
Fat
Alfoth
Nelly
St. Domingo
Hispaniola
Cape Francois
St. Dominigo
Léacat
King Flor
Fulgir
Cornwallis
Lion
Sultan
He@or
Ruby
Bristol
Rhode Island
Chevalier de Ternay
St. Jago de la Vega
Penn
Toss
Benjamin Lyon
Laurence Dundas
Edinburgh
Devent
William Miller
General de Kalbe
Camden
Rutherford
Gregory
Maryland
Torbay
America
Scotland
Resolution
Douglas
Majely
Apollo
Firth
Hartlepool
Brett
Reilly
West India Squadron
Havre de Grace
Marines
Wright
Petersburgh
Hull
Dunkirk
Liverpool
Beaumaris
Butilly
Marseilles
Mont. J
Paris
Amsterdam
Polly
Davidsons Rose
Andre
Doros
Thy
Martinelle
Clark
Charles
Town Packer
Carr
St. Augustine
Hawke
Stacer
Biddy
Rountee
Dart
Wilson
Beréy
Scott
New York
Fraternity
Muffon
Strumpet
Gilbert
Bermudas
Little William
Laing
York
Jolly
S. Kitt’s
Jesse
M‘gaffin
Antigua
Tarcar
Patterson
Maria
Stockholm
Ab Tiolle
Malmoe
Bow-street
G. Bishop
Pol’ Office
Chapel Street
Poyntz
Robert Poyntz
Countess of
Hatton Garden
Willis
Fleet Arrives and Worsening Conditions at Port Royal
The article details a large convoy under Admiral Rodney arriving at Port Royal and listing ships and regiments aboard. It notes severe pay shortages and famine among British troops on the island, with assemblies debating relief and ongoing detachments for foreign service amid strained treasury funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afsem'ly
Pcatherines Kihgfed
His Majésty
Drew
Cornwallis
Sultan
Allan Gardiner
Eig
Bristol
Toby Caulfield
Baby
John Cowling
Efc
Niger
Europe
Port ‘Royal
London
St. Lucia
George Brydges Rodney
Elizabeth
F. Maitland
Stirling Castle
Carkett
Rowley
Duckworth
Magnificent
Elphinston
Princess Royal
Go Grafton
Affleck
Conqueror
Dickson
Albion
emm-Rawyers
Walsingham
Ehaddares
Nicolas
Thomas
Berwick
Keith Suart
Barbadoes
Spanih Main
Hopewell
Royal Briton
William
M’cormick
Providence
Francis
Betsey
Sitters
Dunmore
Chambre
Lord Harrington
Royal Artillery
Sally
Jane
Keppel
Loyal Club
Flora
Dundas
Nancy
Naomi
Nanty
Cook
George
John
Deer
Lenox
Hay
Diana
Cleveland
Augustus
Cafar
Fowler
Nathaniel Bailey
Moss
Afton Hall
Shepherd
Mary
Ann
Princess-Royal
Ruthven
Old Harbour
Power
Nottingham
Hands
Claggith
Humphries
Pallas
Waings
Frazier
Samuel
Whickback
Effort
Howton
Ann An
Jamaica
Lord
Howe
Frances
Success
M‘millan
Torbay
Commodore Walsingham
Windwad
Antiguay
St. Kits
Nevis
M‘cormick
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Cristopher’s
Earl and Countess of
Harrington
Stewart
Earl of Bute
Garth
Kingston
Porcu‘pide
North Side
Coones Hawke
Gatken
Xin
Bermuda
N. E
Pheonix
Hyde Parker
Pensacola
His
Lion
Roby
Bristel
Ulysses
Unicorn
Scarborough
Port Royal
England
Naval actions and Caribbean dispatches reported by The Punch
The Punch reports a cruise narrative detailing Perkins reconnoitering a 26-ship squadron including frigates, capturing three prizes. It notes a Spanish squadron with land forces sailing for Havana, Guichen bringing 5,000 troops to Hispaniola, widespread illness and hospital overcrowding, and Cape houses requisitioned. A North Carolinian prize arrives loaded with pork and provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crt
Perkins
Havannah
Guichen
Hifganiola
Notheng
Cape
Hispaniola
St Jago de Cuba
North
Cornwallis's Orders After Victory at Camden 1780
Royal Gazette report from Camden dated August 17 1780 describes Lord Cornwallis praising troops for their action on the 16th, with thanks to officers Rawdon Webster Tarleton Hamilton and others. Updates cover privateers captures near Cape François, Nassau reports from New Providence, and maritime movements including French fleet activity and naval dispositions. Occurring items include royal family news from Windsor and Kew, court appointments, and public notices of transfers and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Lord Cornwallis
Lord Rawdon
Webster
Tarleton
M‘leod
Brigade
England
Brigate
Manly
Doyle
Con ‘Rd
King
Windsor
Kew
Eastbourn
Litchfield and Coventry
Williams
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Italy
Counselotor Macdonald
Earl Gower
William Mortyn Owen
Montgomeryshire
Bankruptcy Notice Listing Names and Dates
Fragmented OCR notes announce bankruptcy and dividends with names including John Carrocthers, John Bod, and Nathanel T. fin. scattered locations like Lincoln, Tamworth, Langham and Guilhall appear. Entries mention Guilhall London and Tamworth as dates range from Oct to Nov, with certificates and payments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johs Garford
Wikhamson
Enox
Chang OG
Gidhall
Ohn Carrocthers
Nor
Atche Crash and Mitre, Cie
He Sealey Styles Lely
Lincoln
Guilde Hall
London
John Bod
Tamworth
Roger
Arethe House of Wai
Rice
Che &Y Save
Ate Bee
Lace
Hornsey
Middlesex
Guil Hall
Nathanel T.fin
Osate of
Langham
Efsex
Mitlzr
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Ottobér
France
Flandes
The
South Carolina Gazette
Charles Touin
Duesday
Earl Corniwallis
Charles Town
Cicely
Hutchists
New’ Providence
Gilchfitt
Greyhound
New Providence
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