The Surprising Adventures of the Brigantine Rebecca: Incidents in the West India Trade of 1762.

The article discusses merchant and ship owner Richard Waln, Jr. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the West India trade of 1762. The author begins by talking about the role of a merchant during the war years of the 1760s. Waln's ship, "Rebecca," which he purchased in 1762 is mentioned. The author also mentions an embargo on all the Northern Colonies which Waln had to deal with before "Rebecca" could sail. Subjects of the article also include the capturing of the "Rebecca" by a privateer, "Rebecca's" captain John Warner, and ransom bills.