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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Commodore Macdonough resigns command of the USS Guerriere, delivers emotional farewell speech to officers and crew in Gibraltar, and receives a superb sword from the crew as a token of respect.
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A letter from an American officer in Gibraltar states that Commodore Macdonough, in resigning the Guerriere, assembled his officers and crew, and after reading his suspension and order to deliver the ship to his next in command, he with much feeling thanked them for the support they had lent him, and the willingness they ever evinced to obey his orders, when he had the honour to command; expressed the regret he felt in leaving them; and solicited them to observe towards Lieutenant Gordon, the same line of conduct. He concluded by saying, "My good fellows, I wish you well, with all my heart." The crew of the Guerriere have presented Commodore Macdonough with a superb sword, in testimony of their respect and affection.
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commodore macdonough resigned command of the guerriere and was presented with a superb sword by the crew.
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A letter from an American officer in Gibraltar states that Commodore Macdonough, in resigning the Guerriere, assembled his officers and crew, read his suspension and order to deliver the ship to his next in command, thanked them for their support and obedience, expressed regret in leaving, solicited continued good conduct towards Lieutenant Gordon, and concluded with well wishes. The crew presented him with a superb sword in testimony of their respect and affection.