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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Report from Bermuda on local pro-American sentiments despite privateering activities. Messrs. Guttridges express affection for the U.S. Capt. Jervis of Boston's vessel, captured by Mr. Wood's privateer, is released with full property recovery of 800-900l after deemed American.
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"I have frequently seen in the American papers, the most bitter epithets applied to the inhabitants of these islands, generally; but there are here as good friends to America, as in any part of the world. It is true there are here, as in other places, villains who would plunder father or mother for gain. Messrs. Guttridges, who have so often been the butt of obloquy, have treated me with every mark of respect, and never speak of the U. S. but with affection. They have done privateering. Some American vessels have been condemned through passion—The Captains having French National Cockades in their hats, & spoken the most disrespectfully of all in authority here.
Capt. Jervis of Boston, has been brought in here by one of Mr. Wood's privateers. Finding him to be American, Mr. Wood would have nothing to do with the vessel; and flung the colts on the Captain of the privateer, for having gone contrary to orders. Capt. Jervis will recover all his property to the amount of 800 or 900l."
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Bermuda
Event Date
Dec. 7
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capt. jervis will recover all his property to the amount of 800 or 900l.
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Report defends Bermuda inhabitants as friends to America despite privateering. Messrs. Guttridges treated the writer respectfully and speak affectionately of the U.S. Some American vessels condemned due to captains' French cockades and disrespect. Capt. Jervis's vessel brought in by Mr. Wood's privateer but released upon confirmation as American; privateer captain punished for disobeying orders.