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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.022.02 Author/Creator: Montgomery, John, fl. 1778-1795 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 7, 1778 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 31 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

First page contains a copy of his last letter dated June 25, 1778 (see GLC01450.022.01 for letter). States he has included a copy of the last letter. Advises on the status of accounts and drafts (possibly involving wine trade with Portugal). Explains that a convoy from England has informed them that British Admiral Augustus Keppel's fleet had taken into possession two French frigates and an armed schooner of the Arethusa near the island of Ushant. The fleet also had an engagement with another French frigate and refers him to the Gazzette News for details. This engagement near Ushant was considered indecisive. Comments that they expect the French to declare war any day. The French had already signed an alliance with the colonies on May 4, 1778. Newton, Gordon, and Johnston were merchants from Madeira.

Montgomery, John, fl. 1778-1779
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786

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