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Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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British Admiralty directs Admiral Warren to blockade American ports where feasible, dated April 28. Capt. Woolcombe of HMS Revolutionaire captures American privateer schooner Matilda (190 tons, 11 guns) on July 15.
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The following are the explanatory Orders sent to Admiral Warren, respecting the blockade of the American Ports:
"On the 28th of April, an explanatory letter was written from the Admiralty to Sir John B. Warren, in which he was told "'That their Lordships expect, and direct him to maintain a blockade de facto of every port of the United States of America, to which his force may be adequate.'"
LONDON, AUGUST 4.
A letter from Capt. Woolcombe, of H. M. S. Revolutionaire, mentions his having captured on the 15th ult. the American privateer schr. Matilda of 190 tons, and carrying 11 guns, pierced for 18.
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United States Of America
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28th Of April; 15th Ult.
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directive to maintain blockade de facto of american ports; capture of american privateer schr. matilda of 190 tons, carrying 11 guns, pierced for 18.
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Admiralty letter to Sir John B. Warren directing blockade of every port of the United States to which his force is adequate. Capt. Woolcombe of HMS Revolutionaire captured the American privateer schooner Matilda on the 15th ult.