Hiring privateers to take British ships... Rev. War...
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July 30, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1778 Inside has a note that: "...the King of Spain has openly declared...to preserve a strict neutrality in the quarrel between Great Britain and the American Colonies..." and more (see). The same page has "In Congress", a document noting that: "...we have granted...license & authority to John Brown, mariner, commander of the brigantine called the Dispatch...to fit out...in a warlike manner...& the crew thereof, by force of arms, to attack, subdue & take all ships & other vessels whatsoever, carrying soldiers, arms, gunpowder...to any of the British Armies..." with much more (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice, clean condition.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, very nice, clean condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
