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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Captain Burlton of HMS Lively captured French frigate La Tourterelle after a three-hour engagement near Ushant on March 13, with minimal British losses (2 wounded) versus 41 French casualties.
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From the London Gazette, March 17.
Copy of a letter from Captain Burlton, commanding his Majesty's ship Lively, to Mr. Nepean, dated the 13th inst. Ushant South, half west, 13 leagues.
SIR,
I beg you will acquaint the Lords Commissioners of the admiralty, that half an hour past ten o'clock this morning, I brought the French frigate La Tourterelle, of 30 guns and 250 men, to action; and at half past one o'clock, I had the satisfaction to see her surrender to his majesty's ship Lively, under my command. Our loss is very trifling for so long an action, only two men wounded. The enemy's loss is 16 killed and 25 wounded. I cannot conclude without observing that the officers and crew throughout behaved with that determined coolness and bravery that must have ensured them success. I have the honor to be, &c.
GEO. BURLTON.
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Ushant South, Half West, 13 Leagues
Event Date
13th Inst.
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british loss: 2 wounded; french loss: 16 killed and 25 wounded; la tourterelle captured
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Half an hour past ten o'clock this morning, HMS Lively brought the French frigate La Tourterelle of 30 guns and 250 men to action; at half past one o'clock, she surrendered to Lively. Officers and crew behaved with determined coolness and bravery.