Foreign News July 6, 1810

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American Seaman, Glasgow Jail, Recruit Seduction, 95th Regiment, Count Wellington Ship, Desertion Attempt

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On the 9th inst., Allan Hart, an American seaman alias Thomas Walker, was committed to Glasgow jail for attempting to entice recruits of the 95th Regiment to desert to a U.S. merchant ship, the Count Wellington, at Greenock.

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On the 9th inst. Allan Hart, an American seaman was committed to Glasgow jail by the magistrates, charged with attempting to seduce several recruits of the 95th regiment from his Majesty's service, into a merchant ship belonging to the U. S. The prisoner says, that his real name is Thomas Walker, that he was born at Leith and belongs to the Count Wellington, an American ship, but with Spanish papers, now at Greenock. He is a lad a little above 20, middle sized, dark complexion, and his face marked with gun powder.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

American Seaman Glasgow Jail Recruit Seduction 95th Regiment Count Wellington Ship Desertion Attempt

What entities or persons were involved?

Allan Hart Thomas Walker

Where did it happen?

Glasgow

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Glasgow

Event Date

On The 9th Inst.

Key Persons

Allan Hart Thomas Walker

Outcome

committed to glasgow jail

Event Details

Allan Hart, an American seaman, was committed to Glasgow jail by the magistrates, charged with attempting to seduce several recruits of the 95th regiment from his Majesty's service into a merchant ship belonging to the U. S. The prisoner says his real name is Thomas Walker, born at Leith, belongs to the Count Wellington, an American ship with Spanish papers now at Greenock. He is a lad a little above 20, middle sized, dark complexion, face marked with gun powder.