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Collection Reference Number GLC02542.08
From Archive Folder Collection of correspondence of the North Family 
Title Journal of voyage from New York City aboard the Raleigh
Date 10-29 November 1780
Document Type Diary
Content Description The unsigned manuscript, apparently British in origin, was written while on the Frigate "Raleigh," commanded by Captain James Gambier. Gives list of passengers, who are all officers and says they are bound for the Chesapeake. On 12 November his destination changes to Cape Fear, North Carolina. Sees several ships of the line before leaving New York. Mentions a storm on 17 November. Says they captured several ships during their voyage southward. Heard the British fleet became separated on 17 November because of the "gale."
Subjects Navy  Global History and Civics  Revolutionary War  Maritime  Military History  Extreme Weather  Battle  Soldier's Diary  
Theme The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859