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Page 637
... Capt . Sherriff , of his Majesty's sloop Lily , giving an account of the capture of a French brig letter of marque , pierced for 18 guns , from Bourdeaux bound to Gua- daloupe ; also an English brig , her prize , both of which were ...
... Capt . Sherriff , of his Majesty's sloop Lily , giving an account of the capture of a French brig letter of marque , pierced for 18 guns , from Bourdeaux bound to Gua- daloupe ; also an English brig , her prize , both of which were ...
Page 638
... Capt . Sherriff ; Express , Lieut . Dowers ; and Mosambique , Lieut . Jackson , Culloden , Powerful , Caroline , Fox , Victoire , Samarang , Seaflower , Jaseur , and Worcester transport . Griesse ; and by copies of the correspon- dence ...
... Capt . Sherriff ; Express , Lieut . Dowers ; and Mosambique , Lieut . Jackson , Culloden , Powerful , Caroline , Fox , Victoire , Samarang , Seaflower , Jaseur , and Worcester transport . Griesse ; and by copies of the correspon- dence ...
Page 639
... Capt . Sir John Gore , to whom I have pledged myself with simplicity and good faith . It will afford me considerable satisfaction to con- sult with your Excellencies on all occur- rences , incidents , and circumstances , conducive to ...
... Capt . Sir John Gore , to whom I have pledged myself with simplicity and good faith . It will afford me considerable satisfaction to con- sult with your Excellencies on all occur- rences , incidents , and circumstances , conducive to ...
Page 641
... Capt . Creyke , of the Eclipse sloop , detailing the state of affairs at Oporto . H. M. S. Eclipse , off the Bar of Oporto , June 20 . Sir , Since the account I had the honour of delivering to you on the 10th June , Oporto has undergone ...
... Capt . Creyke , of the Eclipse sloop , detailing the state of affairs at Oporto . H. M. S. Eclipse , off the Bar of Oporto , June 20 . Sir , Since the account I had the honour of delivering to you on the 10th June , Oporto has undergone ...
Page 642
... Capt . Daly returned with certain information , that the French army had gained the pass , and had halted only a few miles from the town , and were expected to enter that light or next day . Capt . Daly also made every possible ...
... Capt . Daly returned with certain information , that the French army had gained the pass , and had halted only a few miles from the town , and were expected to enter that light or next day . Capt . Daly also made every possible ...
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