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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In Portsmouth on January 12, a deputation thanked Capt. Montague and officers of HMS Fowey for aid during a recent alarming fire and for assisting distressed trading vessels; the captain pledged continued support when consistent with duty.
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The address was politely received; and Captain Montague having thanked them, was pleased to say, "He ever would be disposed to grant every assistance in his power, when consistent with his duty."
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Portsmouth
Event Date
Last Week
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the address was politely received; captain montague thanked them and promised to grant every assistance in his power when consistent with his duty.
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A deputation from this town waited on Capt. Montague and the other Gentlemen officers on board his Majesty's ship the Fowey, and delivered them a card of thanks for the important aid they afforded at a late alarming fire in that town, and for the constant readiness they have always shewn to assist every trading vessel in distress.