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BNL.704.001
17-24 Apr 1704:22 (1)
The 18 currant, came in a sloop to this port from Virginia,
the master informed Governour Cranston Esq. he was chased by
a topsail shallop off of Block-Island, which he judged to be
a French privateer, and that there was two other vessels in
her company, which he judged to be her prizes. Whereupon
his honour being concerned for the publick weal and safety
of her Majesties good subjects, immediately caused the drum
to beat for voluntiers, under the command of Capt. Wanton,
and in 3 or four hours time fitted and man'd a brigantine,
with 70 brisk young men will arm'd, who sail'd the following
night, . . . [7 lines]
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