When was it published?

March 28, 1861 in Green Mountain Freeman

Domestic News March 28, 1861

Green Mountain Freeman

Q: What keywords are associated?

Slave Trade, African Squadron, Slaver Captains, Naval Withdrawal, Secession

Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont

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What is this article about?

Letter from African squadron details slaver captains evading cruisers; 17 slave cargoes left Africa since September. US vessels Mohawk and Crusader withdrawn from Cuba coast due to secession, aiding slavers; British Admiral to send replacements.

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The Slave Trade.—A letter from the African squadron says "the close coasting dodge' of the cruisers has been studied well by slaver captains, who now escape with their usual ease. Seventeen cargoes of negroes are known to have safely left Africa since September. The withdrawal on account of secession, of our light draught vessels, Mohawk Crusader, and others from the coast of Cuba, gives slavers a holiday ; and it is said they are taking advantage of it. The British Admiral in the Gulf is about to send two vessels to replace the American ones withdrawn.

What sub-type of article is it?

Slave Related Military

What keywords are associated?

Slave Trade African Squadron Slaver Captains Naval Withdrawal Secession

Where did it happen?

African Coast

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

African Coast

Event Date

Since September

Outcome

seventeen cargoes of negroes safely left africa; slavers escaping with ease due to withdrawal of american vessels

Event Details

A letter from the African squadron reports that slaver captains have learned to evade the close coasting tactics of cruisers. The withdrawal of American light draught vessels, including Mohawk and Crusader, from the coast of Cuba due to secession has given slavers a holiday, which they are exploiting. The British Admiral in the Gulf plans to send two vessels to replace the withdrawn American ones.