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- GLC#
- GLC02542.08-View header record
- Type
- Documents
- Date
- November 10, 1780 to November 29, 1780
- Title
- [Journal of voyage from New York City aboard the Raleigh]
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.4 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
The unsigned manuscript, apparently British in origin, was written while on the Frigate "Raleigh," commanded by Captain James Gambier. Gives list of passengers, who are all officers and says they are bound for the Chesapeake. On 12 November his destination changes to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Sees several ships of the line before leaving New York. Mentions a storm on 17 November. Says they captured several ships during their voyage southward. Heard the British fleet became separated on 17 November because of the "gale."
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