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Domestic News
September 7, 1793
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Boston, the Governor, following communications from the U.S. President, ordered troops from Castle Island to seize two prize ships captured by the French privateer Roland. The prizes were brought to a wharf and stripped of sails, while the privateer was ordered to leave the port immediately, earning public approval.
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BOSTON, August 28.
In consequence of Communications from the President of the United States, his Excellency the Governor, on Monday last, ordered a party from the garrison at Castle-Island to take possession of the two prizes to the Roland French-commissioned privateer; which were yesterday brought to a wharf, and stripped of their sails. The privateer, we understand, is ordered to depart our port immediately. This vigilant conduct of our Executive, gives great satisfaction to his fellow citizens.
In consequence of Communications from the President of the United States, his Excellency the Governor, on Monday last, ordered a party from the garrison at Castle-Island to take possession of the two prizes to the Roland French-commissioned privateer; which were yesterday brought to a wharf, and stripped of their sails. The privateer, we understand, is ordered to depart our port immediately. This vigilant conduct of our Executive, gives great satisfaction to his fellow citizens.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
What keywords are associated?
Boston
French Privateer
Roland
Prizes Seized
Governor Order
Castle Island
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor
President Of The United States
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
August 28
Key Persons
Governor
President Of The United States
Outcome
prizes seized and stripped of sails; privateer ordered to depart port; public satisfaction
Event Details
Governor ordered party from Castle-Island garrison to take possession of two prizes of the Roland French privateer, brought to wharf yesterday; privateer to leave immediately