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Lot 14:
The Federal Republican and Commercial Gazette was published from1808 to 1813 in Georgetown, DC. This is issue number 1039 of 1063. The main article is a narrative by Captain Randlett of the schooner Pocahontas. The Pocahontas left Boston for Gibraltar in February 1812 discharging its cargo after 35 day voyage. On return it was captured by Portuguese pirates and headed to the Caribbean. The story ends with the British in charge as the US was a war with England. Dimensions of frame 25" x 19".
Condition: Good condition but not examined out of the frame
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