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Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Letter from St. Kitts dated June 3, 1800, reports arrival of U.S. frigate Philadelphia under Capt. Decatur, Petapsco sloop, and a brig with stores. Commodore arrived on 21st with Adams, sailed on 23rd cruise, recapturing schooner Betsey. Connecticut took two privateers and one recapture; Adams made prizes; three prizes received this week.
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"I embrace the opportunity of the Florida, to drop you a few lines; and begin with the pleasing intelligence of the arrival of the frigate Philadelphia, Capt. Decatur, and the Petapsco sloop, with a brig with stores. From your report, we expected to see in the Philadelphia, a fine ship of war; and our expectations have been realized. Her commander is much respected here, as are all our commanders and officers. On the 21st we had the pleasure of receiving the Commodore, accompanied with the Adams; and, on the 23d they sailed on a cruise. The former recaptured a schooner, called the Betsey, with Dry Goods. Wines. &c. from Philadelphia. The Connecticut has taken two privateers and one recapture. The Adams has also made some prizes, but it would be tedious to particularize; however, you may rest assured they are as vigilant as ever. This week we have already received three prizes."
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St. Kitts
Event Date
June 3d, 1800
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recapture of schooner betsey with dry goods, wines, etc.; connecticut took two privateers and one recapture; adams made some prizes; three prizes received this week.
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Arrival of frigate Philadelphia, Capt. Decatur, Petapsco sloop, and brig with stores. Commodore arrived on 21st with Adams, sailed on 23d cruise and recaptured Betsey. Connecticut and Adams active in captures.