Montgomery, John, fl. 1778-1795 to Mr. Newton, Gordon, and Johnston

GLC01450.022.07

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GLC#
GLC01450.022.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 13, 1779
Author/Creator
Montgomery, John, fl. 1778-1795
Title
to Mr. Newton, Gordon, and Johnston
Place Written
Lisbon, Portugal
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Letter signed as Montgomery, Sealy, and Co. Details accounts of shipments of wine and sundries. Discusses insurance and safety of the convoys and states that there are 4 or 5 Spanish ships off the coast. Reports that the British fleet is guarding the Channel and a small squadron has gone to Ireland. Remarks that there is talk of peace due to the mediation of the Empress of Russia (Catherine) and the States of Holland who he believes would otherwise be in favor of the British. Newton, Gordon, and Johnston were merchants from Madeira.

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