Naval dispatches and privateer activity near Scarborough 1779
A London Evening Post letter reports captured ships from Amsterdam by a Dunkirk privateer, 16 guns, ransoms of 490 guineas each, with word Paul Jones hires the Countess of Scarborough. It notes the Serapis near repair, a French frigate launched and another larger frigate planned, two 18 gun French cutters at Texel, and calls for Admiralty vigilance in the North Sea to curb Jones and protect Harwich Humber and the Firth of Forth. York 24, 1779.
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Zephyr
John Pier
Henry Poitgate
Amsterdam
Dunkirk
J. F. Clox
France
Serapis
Syas
Pallas
Countess of
Scarborough
Texel
Jones
York
D’estaing
Jamaica
Ireland
Franklyn
Archibald Campbell
Dalling
Paul Jones
Portsmouth
Crawford
Quebec
Will published letter from Lieutenant General Burgoyne guards resignation
In a few days a will be published a letter from Lieutenant General Burgoyne to his correspondents hints at his resignation. The document includes correspondence between the sev ERates of Wear c and Kin regarding his return to Asin. Printed by J. Almon opposite Burlington-house Piccadilly.
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Liutenant
Burgoye
Wear
Asin
J. Alnon
Burlington-house
Piccadilly
New Morning Newspapr London Courant and Westminster Chronic
Announcement of a new daily in London to be titled The London Courant and Westminster Chronicle. It promises prompt public affairs coverage, political and commercial notices, and general entertainment. Edited by J. Almon, publisher, with offices at Burlington House Piccadilly. printed and published daily at three pence.
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Konoon Courant
Westminster
J. Almos
Burlington- Huse
Piccadilly
London Courant
Alimon
Burlington House
Lodon
Londonstone
Frederick Melling
Lawrencelane
Cheapside
Melling
Dowgate Hill
Free Trade calls and election cautions from 1779 notices
Fragmented notices urging counties to send instructions to Irish Parliament for free trade, plus cautions to electors about careful voting. Advertisements include patent shot and sale of gun powder and related items, with rental details for Putney garden and nursery grounds auction.
Portentous War Time Notices and Lottery Advertisements
Postscript reports military maneuvers around St John and Quebec fronts with mentions of Westen army rumors and Jamaican defense plans. The Philadelphia and New York ports chronicle retakes, privateers, ship engagements, and Commodore Talbot’s crew bravery. Ireland’s debt looming. Paul Jones knighted. theatre notices, lotteries, printed ads, and a London innkeeper appeals for patronage.
Privateers raid and prize ships near New London
Norfolk reports from Norwich on July 6 describe a 300 ton privateer prize from Liverpool to New York and a prize schooner with rum and sugar arriving at New London. A large warship and two tenders anchored off New London lighthouse, signaling intent to visit the town. Captain Timothy Parker, formerly of the Oliver Cromwell, arrived in New London with a flag.
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Continental Loop Argo
Silas Talbot
Sendy Hook
Salem
Talbot
New York
Jamaica
Boston
Norwich
New Bondon
Defertee
S Mall
Liverpool
New London
New Haven
Timothy Parker
Oliver Cromwell
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Parlement
Gour Pire
WOOD
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gaBae
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Charles Atwell
Mo Gurney
Bel-yatd
Temple
Bar
Ogoddi
Palatine
Lancashire
Parliament of
Manchester
Borough of
Taun Yon
Oseph Jewson
CrooksFed-lane
Fith-treet-hill
High Court of Chancery
Edward Leeds
Lincoln's Inn
London
Putney
Postscript
Boston Independent Chronicle
Chatham
St. John’s
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ingersol
Monmouth
Bond
St. Eullatin
Singerfel
Columbia
Hodson
Malaga
Harlem
Rodgers
Young
West Indies
Lewis Town
North Carolina
Galatea
Bofa Bay
Minerva
Adetter
Preston
Mesfrs. Watsons
Deal
Maidrone
Prudent
Helena
Notfgreen
Phillips
Madeira
Fontena le Comee
la Clermont
Ss. Domingo
Bourdeaux
Portland
Newfoundland
Plymouth
Ben
Nevin
Vernon
John Hanforth
Lad Lane
Castleton
Wood-street
Castle Inn
Wood Street
Guildhall
Sharman
Adventuress
Bank of
England
Royal Exchange
Hazard
Wenham and Co
Hoochet Place
Margray and',Co
Fleet-street
Dye
Jotta
Comal
Tae
India
New Navy Assurance
Discovery Ticketa
P Onnam
America
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