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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from St. John's, New Brunswick, dated Nov. 14, 1793, reports dull business and scarce money due to war, despite cheap markets. A privateer brig owned by George Younghusband, commanded by Capt. Boyd, armed with 12 four-pounders and 10 swivels, manned by 50 men, is nearly ready to cruise, possibly in the recipient's bay.
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"Business is very dull with us, at present. -This cursed war makes us suffer greatly. Although we have a fine market, and every thing cheap, money is very scarce.
"We have a privateer fitting out here: She is a brig, and is nearly ready for sea; the property of George Younghusband; mounting 12 four pounders and 10 swivels, manned with 50 men—commanded by Capt. Boyd—who will sail in a few days, on a cruize—perhaps in your bay."
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St. John's, N. B.
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Nov. 14, 1793
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Business is dull due to war, with scarce money despite cheap markets. A privateer brig owned by George Younghusband, commanded by Capt. Boyd, mounting 12 four-pounders and 10 swivels, manned by 50 men, is nearly ready for sea and will cruise soon, possibly in the recipient's bay.