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May 9, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
An American Captain Talbott, captured and abused by the British in New-Providence, becomes a French privateer in Guadaloupe and captures eight to ten British vessels with a mixed crew, sending them to St. Thomas's, instilling fear in British privateers.
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BOSTON, May 2.
A gentleman from the West-Indies informs us, that a Capt. Talbott, an American, after being taken and carried into New-Providence, losing his property and brig—abused and insulted by the British, resolving on being indemnified and revenged, immediately proceeded to Guadaloupe, was naturalized, procured a commission as a French privateer; and with some American tars, who followed his example, and some French sailors, had made several cruises, in which he had captured eight or ten sail of British vessels, which had been sent into St. Thomas's. He adds, that the British privateers of the Leeward Islands were much afraid of meeting with him.
A gentleman from the West-Indies informs us, that a Capt. Talbott, an American, after being taken and carried into New-Providence, losing his property and brig—abused and insulted by the British, resolving on being indemnified and revenged, immediately proceeded to Guadaloupe, was naturalized, procured a commission as a French privateer; and with some American tars, who followed his example, and some French sailors, had made several cruises, in which he had captured eight or ten sail of British vessels, which had been sent into St. Thomas's. He adds, that the British privateers of the Leeward Islands were much afraid of meeting with him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
Piracy
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Privateer
British Capture
Revenge Cruise
West Indies
French Commission
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Talbott
Where did it happen?
West Indies, New Providence, Guadaloupe, St. Thomas's, Leeward Islands
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Talbott
Location
West Indies, New Providence, Guadaloupe, St. Thomas's, Leeward Islands
Story Details
American Capt. Talbott, after capture and abuse by British in New-Providence, naturalizes in Guadaloupe, obtains French privateer commission, and with American and French crew captures eight to ten British vessels sent to St. Thomas's, frightening British privateers.