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Thursday, 23 January 2020

Sea tidings from Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Bataviasche koloniale courant dated 27 April 1810

The23rd arrived after sustaining problems in the Strait finally the American ship Thames master Pickens which left 15 December New York. On board were seven passengers and she was loaded with European provisions and stores.(1)
The 24th arrived a wankang with as master the anachoda Auw Akwoei from Atchin laoded with some stores.

Note
1. The item dated 18 May 1810 reported that her cargo consisted for instance of corn, red wine, brandy, cheese, bacon, salted flesh, butter, tobacco and vinegar. The cargo was bought by the government and could be bought from her by the citizens.