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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Capt. Beak arrived in Charleston from Turks Island reporting that about five weeks prior, the New York privateer ship Oliver Cromwell under Capt. John Nicholl wrecked on the Caicos with all crew and most cargo saved except the hull. A Philadelphia ship carrying Hon. Col. Beckford also wrecked nearby, with much cargo salvaged. Adm. Coates's squadron was cruising near Cape Francois.
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Capt. Beak arrived this Week from Turks Island, informs, that about 5 Weeks ago, the Privateer Ship Oliver Cromwell, John Nicholl, Commander, of New-York, was lost on the Caicos's: as was also about the same time a Ship from Philadelphia, wherein the Hon. Col. Beckford was Passenger: That almost every Thing except the Hull of the Oliver Cromwell was saved, and all the Crew; and a great Part of the Philadelphia Ship's Cargo. And that Adm. Coates's Squadron was at Sea, cruizing near Cape Francois.
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Caicos
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About 5 Weeks Ago
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almost every thing except the hull of the oliver cromwell was saved, and all the crew; and a great part of the philadelphia ship's cargo
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The Privateer Ship Oliver Cromwell, John Nicholl, Commander, of New-York, was lost on the Caicos's about 5 Weeks ago, as was a Ship from Philadelphia with Hon. Col. Beckford as Passenger. Adm. Coates's Squadron was at Sea, cruizing near Cape Francois.