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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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In Wilmington on Sept. 19, reports confirmed that the US frigate Randolph captured four vessels from Jamaica to New York, including a 20-gun ship with 60 hhds rum, 800 hhds sugar, and a chest of half johannes, plus two 8-gun vessels and a retook French salt ship, valued over 10,000 l. sterling. Volunteers from Charlestown, including Mr. McQueen and his negroes, aided due to seamen shortage.
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REPORT prevailed here a few days ago of the Randolph frigate of war, belonging to the United States, having taken four vessels, which has this morning been confirmed by a gentleman from Charlestown, who informs, that for want of seamen a number of gentlemen of that place, volunteers, and one Mr. McQueen, with several of his negroes, went on board. She then proceeded to sea, and took a large three-decked ship, mounting twenty guns, and two other vessels of eight guns each, from Jamaica bound for New York. Their cargoes consisted of 60 hhds. of rum, 800 hhds. of sugar, and a chest of half johannes, supposed to belong to the commissary, who was taken on board the ship. The vessels and cargoes were computed at above 10,000 l. sterling. She also retook a French vessel laden with salt.
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At Sea, Near Wilmington And Charlestown
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Sept. 19
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The US frigate Randolph, short on seamen, sails with Charlestown volunteers including Mr. McQueen and his negroes, captures a 20-gun ship and two 8-gun vessels from Jamaica to New York laden with rum, sugar, and gold, plus retakes a French salt vessel, total value over 10,000 l. sterling.