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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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Boston resident receives letter from son-in-law in Algiers detailing his 1786 capture by Algerines, his role aiding American captives including Capt. Stevens, their deplorable conditions and hopes for U.S. ransom, and his own $2400 ransom demand.
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Mr. Nathaniel Moody, of this town, has received a letter from his son-in-law, Mr. Angel D'Andries, dated Algiers, Nov. 6, 1790, in which he informs, that he was captured by the Algerines, the 28th June, 1786; but that about nine months after he was appointed by the Dey, a head clerk of the slaves; and from his situation he was well acquainted with the Americans, who are in captivity there—particularly with Capt. Stevens, of this state. The condition of the Americans, he informs, is deplorable; but they were in hopes of arresting the attention of the rulers of the United States, and being ransomed thereby. Mr. D'Andries, who has offered the American captives every consolation and relief in his power, has long endeavored to purchase his freedom; but the Dey demands as his ransom 2400 dollars.
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Algiers
Event Date
Dated Algiers, Nov. 6, 1790; Captured 28th June, 1786
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condition of americans deplorable; hopes of ransom by united states; d'andries ransom demanded 2400 dollars.
Event Details
Mr. Angel D'Andries captured by Algerines 28th June, 1786; appointed head clerk of slaves nine months later; acquainted with American captives, particularly Capt. Stevens; offered consolation and relief; endeavored to purchase freedom but Dey demands 2400 dollars.