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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.286 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Protest of the capture of the British ship Helen by the French |
| Date | 26 September 1759 |
| Author | Ward, Thomas (1733-1760) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | The ship was captured on its way to St. Christopher and forced to land at Port au Prince. Recounts in detail the circumstances that resulted in the Helen's misfortune. Issued by Ward as secretary and public notary of Rhode Island. |
| Subjects | Caribbean French and Indian War France Commerce Merchants and Trade Maritime Military History |
| People | Ward, Thomas (1733-1760) |
| Place written | Newport, Rhode Island |
| Theme | French & Indian Wars; Naval & Maritime; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |