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May 1, 1810
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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The American ship Thomas Jefferson was burned by French forces in Cadiz Bay, as confirmed by a letter from its supercargo dated March 10. Efforts to save cargo failed; captain and crew were driven off before the destruction.
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THE THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Among the American vessels, burnt by the French in the Bay of Cadiz, was the ship Thomas Jefferson, of New-York. The information already published, respecting that cruel and barbarous transaction, is confirmed by the following extract of a letter from the supercargo of this vessel. The letter was dated at Cadiz, on the 10th March, and was received by the owners on the 23d instant.
"Immediately on my being informed of the situation of the ship, I got a letter from Mr. Hackley, (the Consul,) to the commander of the gun-boats on that station, soliciting assistance to endeavour to save some part of the cargo. With these I sent an officer and 4 men, while I exerted myself to send them still more efficient aid from hence. This, however, I soon found to be impracticable. On Friday the officer and men returned, not having been able to reach the ship; but they witnessed her destruction from on board a man of war." It seems that when the tide left the Thomas Jefferson, a horde of Frenchmen marched down, drove Captain Densmore and crew out of her and immediately set her on fire, when she was entirely destroyed. Mr. -, who was on board the ship was also marched off with Captain Densmore.
Among the American vessels, burnt by the French in the Bay of Cadiz, was the ship Thomas Jefferson, of New-York. The information already published, respecting that cruel and barbarous transaction, is confirmed by the following extract of a letter from the supercargo of this vessel. The letter was dated at Cadiz, on the 10th March, and was received by the owners on the 23d instant.
"Immediately on my being informed of the situation of the ship, I got a letter from Mr. Hackley, (the Consul,) to the commander of the gun-boats on that station, soliciting assistance to endeavour to save some part of the cargo. With these I sent an officer and 4 men, while I exerted myself to send them still more efficient aid from hence. This, however, I soon found to be impracticable. On Friday the officer and men returned, not having been able to reach the ship; but they witnessed her destruction from on board a man of war." It seems that when the tide left the Thomas Jefferson, a horde of Frenchmen marched down, drove Captain Densmore and crew out of her and immediately set her on fire, when she was entirely destroyed. Mr. -, who was on board the ship was also marched off with Captain Densmore.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Ship Burning
French Attack
Cadiz Bay
Thomas Jefferson
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Densmore
Mr. Hackley
Where did it happen?
Bay Of Cadiz
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Densmore
Mr. Hackley
Location
Bay Of Cadiz
Event Date
10th March
Story Details
The American ship Thomas Jefferson of New-York was burnt by French forces in the Bay of Cadiz. The supercargo sought assistance from Consul Mr. Hackley but could not save the cargo. Frenchmen drove off Captain Densmore and crew, set the ship on fire, and destroyed it entirely, marching off those on board.