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Folio 333: Statement by John Douglas, commander of the schooner Lady Caroline, from...

Catalogue reference: SP 78/300/134

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SP 78/300/134
Date
1776 Sept 14
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Folio 333: Statement by John Douglas, commander of the schooner Lady Caroline, from Philadelphia, loaded with provisions. When 5 miles off land, he was chased by an English frigate and a sloop, both firing many shots. The French frigate could not get out of the harbour. He had abandoned his ship one mile from the harbour.

Date and place: 1776 Sept 14 Molé St Nicholas.

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Copy certified by Gayton Enclosed in f.323 Copy
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The National Archives, Kew
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