This interesting recruitment advertisement for the privateer ship Revenge appeared in the Nova Scotian Gazette on Jan. 12, 1779:


Revenge Privateer.

Commanded by Capt. James Gandy, Who has been on several cruises, and met with great Success.

All Gentlemen Volunteers; Seamen, and able bodied Landsmen, who wish to acquire Riches and Honor, are invited to repair on board the Revenge Privateer ship of War, now laying in Halifax Harbour; mounting Thirty Carriage Guns, with Cohorns, swivels, &c bound on a Cruize to the Southward for four Months against the French, and all His Majesty's enemies, and then to return to this Harbour.
All volunteers will be received on board the said ship - or by Captain James Gandy, at his Rendezvouse at Mr. Proud's Tavern near the Market House, where they will meet with all due Encouragement, and the best Treatment; Proper Advance will be given.


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