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Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.57 Author/Creator: Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779 Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: September 22, 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Groves reports the capture of the British schooner Revenge. The schooner, formerly commanded by Hugh Gorden, is expected to arrive at Beverly Port.

Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779
Gorden, Hugh, fl. 1779

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