Account and letter book : manuscript, 1778-1779.

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Account and letter book : manuscript, 1778-1779.

An account book of the merchant ship Aggie; with copies of letters to John Esdale and Co., dated 17 Sept. 1778-16 Dec. 1779, concerning the difficulties of trade during the British occupation of New York, the fitting out of expeditions for the conquest of South Carolina, the escape of Count D'Estaing, the capture of the ship Revenge, the cost and selling price of provisions, and other topics.

1 v. (56 leaves) ; 33 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7799814

Houghton Library

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John Esdale and Co.

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Estaing, Charles Henri, comte d', 1729-1794

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French naval officer. From the description of Charles Henri, comte d'Estaing papers, 1778. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71010000 French naval commander. From the description of Letter, 1778 Sept. 19, Boston Harbor, to John Avery. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 173844565 Charles-Henri, Comte d'Estaing (1729-1794) was a Vice-Admiral of France, Lieutenant General of the Armies of the King, Commander-in-Chief of his most Christian Majesty's Forces...

Revenge (Galleon)

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Aggie (Ship)

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Mitchell, William Ansel

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