When was it published?

September 5, 1815 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Domestic News September 5, 1815

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Perry, Commodore Decatur, Capt. Grennell, Capt. U., American Consul At Gibraltar

Q: What keywords are associated?

Commodore Decatur, Algerine Frigates, Treaty No Tribute, Mediterranean War, Vessel Captures, Java Frigate

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What is this article about?

An officer from the Java frigate delivered a memorandum from Commodore Perry reporting that Commodore Decatur captured two Algerine frigates, two sloops of war, and smaller vessels, then made a treaty requiring no tribute. Captured vessels were restored to Algerines but seized by Spaniards. Decatur notified the American consul at Gibraltar of the war's end, ensuring safe Mediterranean navigation.

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On Sunday an officer from the Java frigate came up to town, and furnished us with the following memorandum, which was sent by Commodore Perry,

"Boarded the schr. Cumberland, capt. Grennell, out 3 days from Gibraltar, bound to Alexandria, reports, that Commodore Decatur had captured two Algerine frigates, two sloops of war, and several smaller vessels. He had made a treaty, by which no tribute is to be given. The vessels taken from the Algerines were restored to them, and afterwards seized by the Spaniards.

Capt. U. saw an extract of a letter from Commodore Decatur to the American consul at Gibraltar, requesting him to notify the Americans of the conclusion of the war, and that they could navigate the Mediterranean in safety."

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Commodore Decatur Algerine Frigates Treaty No Tribute Mediterranean War Vessel Captures Java Frigate

What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Perry Commodore Decatur Capt. Grennell Capt. U. American Consul At Gibraltar

Where did it happen?

Mediterranean

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Mediterranean

Event Date

On Sunday

Key Persons

Commodore Perry Commodore Decatur Capt. Grennell Capt. U. American Consul At Gibraltar

Outcome

captured two algerine frigates, two sloops of war, and several smaller vessels; made a treaty with no tribute; vessels restored to algerines then seized by spaniards; conclusion of the war allowing safe navigation.

Event Details

Officer from Java frigate brought memorandum from Commodore Perry: Boarded schr. Cumberland, Capt. Grennell, from Gibraltar to Alexandria, reporting Decatur's captures and treaty. Capt. U. saw Decatur's letter to consul notifying end of war.