Josiah Smith diary, 1780-1781.

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Josiah Smith diary, 1780-1781.

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Diary kept by Smith while a British prisoner of war in Saint Augustine, Fla., during the American Revolution. Includes details on British naval operations off the coast of South Carolina and Florida and British involvement with the Spanish in the West Indies. Also includes a biographical sketch of Josiah Smith (1804-1871), South Carolina clergyman.

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Smith, Josiah, 1704-1781

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Great Britain. Royal Navy

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Richard Howe, Earl Howe, was born in London, England, on March 19, 1726, the son of Emanuel Scrope Howe (1699-1735) and Mary Sophia Charlotte von Kielmansegg (1703-1782). Around 1735, he joined the crew of the merchant ship Thames, and in July 1739 he joined the 40-gun Royal Navy ship Pearl . Howe then served on several ships in the Caribbean and off the South American coast. After being promoted to lieutenant in 1744 and post captain in 1746, he continued his military service in th...

Smith, Josiah, 1731-1826

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Merchant and public official of South Carolina. From the description of Josiah Smith diary, 1780-1781. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984401 Charleston, South Carolina merchant and financial agent born in Cainhoy, St. Thomas's Parish, South Carolina. Josiah Smith, Jr. married Mary Stevens (1741-1795). During the American Revolution Smith served in the South Carolina General Assembly and as agent for the United States lottery. A patriot, Smith was taken prisoner during the ...