Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Capt. Thomas Paine” in entry united-states-of-america-rhode-island of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
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Seven French privateers capture Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Block Island, but part of the fleet, entering the harbor of Newport by night, fails in its surprise......July 14, 1690
Capt. Thomas Paine , from Newport, attacks five French privateers near Block Island, who withdraw after several hours' fighting......July 21, 1690
Admiralty act passed, conferring power of admiralty court on the ge...
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