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Privateering news and naval actions reported from Bergen to Port Royal
The letter from Bergen dated March 31 describes French privateers seizing ships including Ogilvie's ship from Lisbon and Turnbull's vessel, with captures near Jamaica and Port Royal. Other reports note sloops Savage and Wasp sailing for Milford and Bristol, and arrangements for further convoys from Jamaica. Local incidents include accidents, trials, and civic notices, plus medical advertisements and government auctions in London.
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Bergen
Norway
Ogilvie
Leith
Lisbon
Turnbull
Blyth
Dysart
Falmouth
Savage
Wasp
Milford
Liverpoole
Bristol
Thomas
Penzance
Isaac
Guibert
Guernsey
Quebec
Conry
Mary
Forbes
Clive
Banquett
London
Jamaica
Sally
Courtney
Cork
St. Kitts
Polly
Troup
Virginia
Dover
Downs
Sirene
Valleur
Lively
Admiral Holmes
Cape Francois
Hispaniola
France
Port Royal
Bien Aime
Charles
Kelly
Said- Jamaica
Martinico
Wolfe
Glasgow
Blockells