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Advert for sale of ship by auction
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert for sale by auction of the ship, the Lucea, thoroughly calculated for the West India Trade.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Dec 3rd 1774
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Advert for freight or passage
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert for freight or passage on the ship, the Sally, for Baltimore and Maryland.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Nov 19th 1734
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Advert; opening of shop
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert announcing the opening of a shop by Mary Dawson, selling tea, sugar, etc.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Nov 19th 1774
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Notice about Relief Fund for Sailors
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Notice from Trustees of the Relief Fund for Sailors. The Fund, to date, have supported 253 sailors or their families, that they can take donations and bequests and that sailors must make sure that their proper name is entered on the muster roll of the crew or they cannot be helped. (Sailors paid out of their wages into the insurance fund).
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Nov 12th 1774
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Adverts: freight or passage, ship lease
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Adverts for freight or passage to Nevis, in the Caribbean, on the ship, the Neptune, and for the lease of the ship, the Liveoak.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Nov 12 1774
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Sale by auction of ship
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert for sale by auction of the ship, the Favourite, well calculated for the African Fruit, or any other trade that requires dispatch (speed).
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Oct 22 1774
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Advert for turtles just imported
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert for turtles just imported, 1s – 1s 10d per lb (roughly 10 – 18p per kilo in today’s terms).
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Oct 15 1774
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Election notices, retirement request
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Notices placed by Matthew Brickdale and Henry Cruger, asking for support in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections. Notice of support for Lord Clare’s candidacy and a letter asking him to retire.
Cruger and Burke were elected, whilst Clare trailed miserably in the poles.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Oct 8th 1774
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Advert: insurance of warehouse and goods
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Advert for Bristol Universal Fire Office, for insurance of warehouse, trade goods etc against loss or damage by fire.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Oct 8th 1774
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Adverts for passage or freight
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From Bonner and Middleton’s Bristol Journal – editorials all talk of either rebellions in America or French wars.
Adverts for passage or freight on the ship, the Friendship, for Maryland, America, and the ship, the Polly, for Jamacia.
In 1776, the thirteen American colonies began fighting for independence from Britain. France, Spain and Holland supported the Americans. North America supplied the Caribbean islands with large amounts of food and supplies. The American colonies also bought a large amount of the sugar, rum and molasses produced. The resulting war seriously disrupted transatlantic trade, and Bristol merchants were affected by this. In the Caribbean, 3,000 slaves died as a result of food shortages caused by the war.
Date: Oct 1 1774
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