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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Letter from US officer in Syracuse reports Commodore Preble at Malta, ship movements including Enterprise from Venice and Essex to Malta, and Mr. Eaton's March expedition with the Bashaw towards Derne and Bengaza, with rumors of success.
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“The Commodore is still at Malta—his health something better. The Enterprise is expected every day from Venice, entirely rebuilt. Capt. Baron, of the Essex, left this port yesterday for Malta, leaving a brig, called the Franklin, which I believe he purchased in Trieste, intended for a bomb. A Mr. Farquhar, arrived here a few days ago, from Alexandria: he says that Mr. Eaton had marched some days before (which was about the 4th of March,) with 100 Christians, and the old Bashaw, with about 4000 Turks; their hopes were very sanguine to get safe, and take possession of Derne and Bengaza. We have had no official account from Mr. Eaton as yet, but it is rumoured, at Malta, that he is in Derne.—The Argus is expected to bring us news soon.”
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Derne
Event Date
11th May
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hopes sanguine to take possession of derne and bengaza; rumoured that mr. eaton is in derne.
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Commodore Preble at Malta with improved health. Enterprise expected from Venice rebuilt. Capt. Baron of Essex left for Malta, leaving purchased brig Franklin for bomb use. Mr. Farquhar reports Mr. Eaton marched about 4th March with 100 Christians and old Bashaw with 4000 Turks towards Derne and Bengaza. No official account yet, but rumor at Malta of Eaton in Derne. Argus expected with news.