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April 22, 1829
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Anecdote of President (the General) ordering the Natchez sloop of war to immediately pursue pirates, denying officers' request for a 48-hour delay, as affirmed by the Secretary of the Navy.
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Promptness.—We have been told, that when the order was given for the Natchez sloop of war, to sail in quest of Pirates, some of the officers applied to the Secretary of the Navy for a delay of forty-eight hours, to make some indispensable arrangements arising from the unexpected call, and their wishes were made known to the President. "Not an hour," said the General—“they must put to sea forthwith.”—“I but anticipated your views,” said the Secretary, “in informing them that no delay, on such an occasion, would be allowed.—N. Y. Enquirer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Military Action
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Promptness
Navy
Pirates
Sloop Of War
Presidential Order
What entities or persons were involved?
The General
Secretary Of The Navy
Officers
Story Details
Key Persons
The General
Secretary Of The Navy
Officers
Story Details
Officers request a 48-hour delay to prepare the Natchez sloop of war for pursuing pirates, but the President insists on immediate departure, with the Secretary having already denied any delay.