Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 to Joshua Mauger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03902.020 Author/Creator: Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1777 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
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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