Privateering

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The "Martha and Elizabeth" Taken by the Spanish, 1747

Transcription of an extract from Salisbury Journal 26th January 1747 reads: "The "Martha and Elizabeth", Seagar, from Newfoundland for Pool. and the "Roscof" Privateer of Guernsey, are both taken by the Spanish."
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The "Thomas" of Poole and French Privateers, 1746
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The "Thomas" of Poole and French Privateers, 1746

Extract from Salisbury Journal of 4th August 1746 concerning a letter about the capture of the "Thomas" of Poole, Captain Parsons. They were taken by French Privateers who left one Englishman on board. This man, when his captors were sleeping, managed to bring the vessel and the four Frenchmen on board to Dover pier.
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War with France, 1756
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War with France, 1756

Extract from the Salisbury Journal for 31 May 1756. War declared on France. Shipping movements curtailed. "Fox", privateer, preparing to sail.
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