Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 to Joshua Mauger

GLC03902.020

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GLC#
GLC03902.020-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
22 July 1777
Author/Creator
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Title
to Joshua Mauger
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
4 p. : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
Road to Revolution

There is no word of the "Adamant" which should have returned from Nova Scotia long ago. A ship arrived with letters from Admiral Montague describing how the British Frigate "Fox" was taken by two American ships, The "Handcock" [sic] and the "Boston." Fears a war with France is unavoidable. Remarks: "France, Spain & Holland are all supporting the Americans, and at the Same time Carrying on the Trade of this Kingdom. In which we our selves encourage them, because we can get our property Insured on board their Ships at a less Premium than on our own."

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