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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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British expedition under Major Gen. Keir captured the pirate rendezvous town of Ras-ul-Khyma in the Persian Gulf after six days of resistance, suffering about 50 casualties including Major Wolesworth killed. Arabs retreated to hills and groves; one chief later surrendered.
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Salem, May 27.
We are indebted to Capt. West, of the ship George, arrived yesterday, for a file of Calcutta papers to the 3d of February.
The Calcutta Journal of Jan. 24, contains an official account of the capture of the town of Ras-ul-Khyma, the rendezvous of the pirates in the Persian Gulf, by the British expedition under Major Gen. Keir, after a resistance of six days. The loss of British was about 50 killed and wounded—among the former Major Wolesworth. The Arabs effected a retreat to the neighboring hills and date groves. One of the Chiefs after the retreat, returned and gave himself up to the British.
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Ras Ul Khyma, Persian Gulf
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As Reported In Calcutta Journal Of Jan. 24
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british loss about 50 killed and wounded, including major wolesworth killed; arabs retreated to neighboring hills and date groves; one chief surrendered after retreat
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The British expedition under Major Gen. Keir captured the town of Ras-ul-Khyma, rendezvous of pirates in the Persian Gulf, after six days of resistance.