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Letter to Editor
January 10, 1810
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter to the editors highlighting that since the Chesapeake affair over two years ago, the British have ceased impressing Americans and capturing U.S. vessels, unlike the French who seized hundreds, including the Acteon, Henrietta, Brutus, Mars, Julia, and Mary, many recaptured by the British. It ends with a quote from St. Luke implying British aid.
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MESSRS. EDITORS
Ever since the affair of the Chesapeake, by the English totally ceased to impress Americans from our ships, nor since that time, that is above two years, have their cruisers captured or detained thirty American vessels.
But of the hundreds seized by the French, of which the accounts of 31 were received last week only, many, and amongst others the Acteon, Henrietta, Brutus, Mars, Julia and Mary, included in that list, were re-captured and rescued by the British, from French fraternity, or the liberty of the seas, a la Francoise, that is confiscation, plunder and imprisonment.
"Which now of these, thinkest thou was neighbour unto him that fell among thieves?"
St. Luke.
MESSRS. EDITORS
Ever since the affair of the Chesapeake, by the English totally ceased to impress Americans from our ships, nor since that time, that is above two years, have their cruisers captured or detained thirty American vessels.
But of the hundreds seized by the French, of which the accounts of 31 were received last week only, many, and amongst others the Acteon, Henrietta, Brutus, Mars, Julia and Mary, included in that list, were re-captured and rescued by the British, from French fraternity, or the liberty of the seas, a la Francoise, that is confiscation, plunder and imprisonment.
"Which now of these, thinkest thou was neighbour unto him that fell among thieves?"
St. Luke.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Historical
Political
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Commerce Trade
What keywords are associated?
Chesapeake Affair
British Impressment
French Seizures
American Vessels
British Recapture
What entities or persons were involved?
Messrs. Editors
Letter to Editor Details
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Messrs. Editors
Main Argument
since the chesapeake affair over two years ago, the british have stopped impressing americans and capturing u.s. vessels, in contrast to the french who have seized hundreds, many of which were recaptured by the british.
Notable Details
Quote From St. Luke: 'Which Now Of These, Thinkest Thou Was Neighbour Unto Him That Fell Among Thieves?'
Lists Seized Ships: Acteon, Henrietta, Brutus, Mars, Julia, Mary