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Domestic News
October 31, 1808
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Gun-boats on Lake Barataria captured smuggling vessels violating embargo laws, earning over $2,000 prize money per man. Crew plans to build telegraph houses and return to station for more successes, per August 26 letter from New Orleans.
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The gun-boats stationed on Lake Barataria have been very successful in capturing vessels engaged in violating the embargo laws. A letter from a gentleman on board No.19, dated at New Orleans, August 26. states, "that the amount of prize money to each man belonging to her will be upwards of 2,000 dollars." He further states "we are erecting telegraph houses along the river, and shall sail in a few days for our old station, where we confidently expect to meet with a repetition of our former good fortune."
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Shipping
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Gun Boats
Lake Barataria
Embargo Violations
Prize Money
New Orleans
Where did it happen?
Lake Barataria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lake Barataria
Event Date
August 26
Outcome
captured vessels; prize money upwards of 2,000 dollars per man
Event Details
Gun-boats on Lake Barataria successfully captured vessels violating embargo laws. Letter from gentleman on board No.19 dated New Orleans August 26 reports prize money and plans to erect telegraph houses along the river before sailing to old station expecting further success.