Another member of the list was kind enough to forward this to me: From the NY Times of Nov 27, 1869 in the Marine Intelligence column Ship Hudson, Pratt, from London Oct. 23, and Isle of Wight 26th, with mdse. and 293 passengers, which arrived 25th, and anchored outside the Bar, came up to the City this P.M., and reports having had fine weather up to the Banks, since mostly W. and N.W. gales; been 15 ds. to the westward of the Banks; Nov. 12, was in co. with ship Edith, (*Br.,) from Liverpool for New York. From it, though, I have a couple of questions about what things might mean. what is "anchored outside the bar" at the port of New York or New York City? the ship Edith is followed by (*Br.,)...any idea what that might mean? i'd appreciate it if you can shed some light here for me! Thanks Jeff