Citation - Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu): 1771.05.02

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Index Entry Drum, in Falkland's Island, spoils of war taken from British 
Location Falkland Islnd 
Citation
VGW(HU.771.051
2 May 1771:11 (1031)
Inventory of effects upon the Great Malouine or Falkland's-
Island, previous to the taking possession of it by the
forces of his Catholic Majesty, viz. . . [12 lines]
Nine Peruvian hens, and a cock.
A drum (emblem of inanity) on which was inscribed G. R.
An old schooner, without a steerage. . . [2 lines]
These are the invaluable goods, according to the inventory,
for the recovery of which we have spent near three millions
of money! . . .


Generic Title Virginia Gazette-Williamsburg (Hu) 
Date 1771.05.02 
Publisher Purdie, Alex., and John Dixon 
City, State Williamsburg, VA 
Year 1771 
Bibliography B0048504
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