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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Captain Edward Abbott's letter from Dantzic reports the capture of his ship Julian by a French privateer, landing of cargo with nankeens sold illicitly, six crew members pressed into French service, and one bribed to join the privateer. Mr. Bell is pursuing a claim in Paris. Presented as proof of revoked Berlin and Milan Decrees and French friendliness toward the US.
Merged-components note: Continuation of the letter from Captain Abbott across pages, providing details on capture and proof regarding French decrees; relabeled to foreign_news as it concerns international events affecting US shipping.
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The following letter from Captain Edward Abbott, of the Julian, of this port to his owners, furnishes conclusive proof that the Berlin and Milan Decrees are revoked! and that the government of France is in the most friendly disposition towards the United States, their Citizens, and Seamen.
The Julian, was captured by the Danes, released, and afterwards taken on her voyage from Gottenburgh to Petersburgh by a French cruizer, and carried into Dantzic.
[Register.]
DantzIc, July 7:
"Gentlemen,
"I wrote to you on the 14th and 27th May, and informed you of my unfortunate capture
which took place on the 4th of that month.
They have turned me and the crew on shore, and have landed the cargo, part of which (say the nankeens) they have privately sold. I am well informed by the inhabitants, that there was very little nankeen in the town when the brig was brought here, and now I can see all the French with new nankeen pantaloons on. Mr. Bell has gone to Hamburgh, on his way to Paris to prosecute the claim, and as it may take up 12 months before the business is finished, I now beg, gentlemen, that you will release me. The mate can take charge of the brig when she is cleared, and proceed agreeably to Mr. Bell's order. Please write to me by the same conveyance that you do to Mr. Bell—say to the care of Messrs. P. Irish, at Hamburgh, and he will forward the letter to Dantzic. Should Mrs. Abbott wish to write I beg you to take charge of the letter and forward it. In the mean time gentlemen, I wish you would furnish her with a little money during my absence.
I intreat, gentlemen, you will write to me soon, & let me know whether you can release me or not. The owners of the privateer, (Messrs. Andrews and Wolf) have, with the governor, contrived to PRESS SIX OF MY CREW, and sent them on to Flushing, to MAN the FRENCH Fleet at that place! The names of the people are as follows:
Edward Preble,
John Green,
Samuel Eusen,
Thomas Hooker,
John Knowles, and
James Barkley.
James Apt has taken a bribe, and entered on board the privateer that captured the brig.
With due respect, I remain,
Gentlemen, your obedient servant,
EDWARD ABBOTT.
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Dantzic
Event Date
July 7
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six crew members pressed into french fleet at flushing: edward preble, john green, samuel eusen, thomas hooker, john knowles, james barkley. james apt bribed to join privateer. cargo landed, nankeens privately sold. claim prosecuted in paris.
Event Details
The Julian was captured by Danes, released, then taken by French cruiser to Dantzic on voyage from Gottenburgh to Petersburgh. Crew and captain turned ashore. Cargo landed, part sold privately. Mr. Bell gone to Paris for claim. Captain requests release to return home.