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Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
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The trading ship Minerva, Capt. Clement, arrived in Boston after 56 days from London, having been chased and boarded by a French privateer of 18 guns on September 7 in the North Atlantic. The privateer's lieutenant inspected papers, insulted the crew, and plundered livestock despite pleas for unwell lady passengers.
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Arrived the regular trading ship Minerva, captain Clement, 56 days from London. September 7, at 5, A.M. lat. 48, 5, long. 22, 12- after a chase of 17 hours, it falling calm, was brought to and boarded by a French privateer ship of 18 guns, whose lieutenant-after examining our papers, using insulting language, and threatening to send the passengers on board his ship, called the boat's crew on board, ordering them to take our fresh stock, which they did, and plundered us of one hog, three geese, and five dozen of ducks and fowls. When told we had on board several ladies unwell, and requested they would not deprive them of the fowls, with the politeness of French privateersmen replied, "Let them eat salt beef?"
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Lat. 48, 5, Long. 22, 12
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September 7
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plundered of one hog, three geese, and five dozen of ducks and fowls
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After a 17-hour chase ending in calm weather, the Minerva was boarded by a French privateer ship of 18 guns. The lieutenant examined papers, used insulting language, threatened to send passengers aboard, and ordered the crew to take fresh stock, plundering livestock despite requests to spare it for unwell lady passengers, replying sarcastically.