Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1751.01.31

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Index Entry Drum, on ship, as signal to board 
Location At sea 
Citation
VGW(HU.751.006
31 Jan 1751:21 (5)
An instance of Spanish treachery, in the reign of Queen
Elizabeth, and the gallant defense of the English, extracted
from the English history. . . . [2 paragraphs]
   He had scarce taken these precautions, before the
corrigedor returned with two boats . . . the signal to board
the ship sword in hand being given with a drum brought for
that purpose, they drew their rapiers, which 'til then were
artfully concealed, and poured into the ship with great
fury, on all sides at once. . . .


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1751.01.31 
Publisher Hunter, William 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1751 
Bibliography B0048110
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