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Newspaper Advertisement for a New York goldsmith and jeweler selling his wares

An advertisement for a sale of assorted jewelry and hardware in New York.

Newspaper article describing two runaway servant boys

A pair of silver sugar tongs attributed to the 18th century New York silversmith Myer Myers.

Advertisement for various ideas for sale

A newspaper printed in Albany for the week of July 15, 1782.

A layout of the city plan of Albany, particularly including military fortifications. Includes a map of Albany's central fort, Fort Frederick.

The map of Kingston Harbor includes depths, places to drop anchor, landmarks, and ways to enter ports, as well as descriptions of how to pilot between the ports. In other words, it is a navigation chart.

In this letter, Admiral Rodney expresses his concerns regarding the Free Port Act. He contends that it enriches the French and the Spanish while hurting British commerce.

In this cartoon Admiral Rodney straddles the French Admiral DeGrasse after a decisive victory in the Battle of the Saintes while a British sailor cheers on as French officers beg at his feet.