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Letter to Editor
June 7, 1827
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Joseph Worrell, Jr. reports to Mathew Carey, Chairman of the Greek Committee, the safe arrival of the relief ship Tontine at Gibraltar Bay on April 21, 1827, after a 24-day passage. He notes the absence of the U.S. squadron, plans to seek convoy in the Mediterranean, and commits to following instructions for their mission.
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Copy of a letter to Mathew Carey, Esq. Chairman of the Greek Committee, dated Gibraltar Bay, April 23, 1827.
Dear Sir—By the ship Addison, about sailing for Philadelphia, I have the pleasure to inform you of the safe arrival of the Tontine at this bay, on the 21st instant, after a passage of 24 days, all well.
I am sorry to say there are none of our squadron here at present, all being in the Mediterranean: we are, therefore, unable to obtain any information from that quarter. Yesterday being Sunday, had not an opportunity to consult any of our merchants as to the most likely course to take in order to fall in with them; should we be so fortunate as to meet either of them, it is the general impression that they will give us convoy; shall therefore endeavor to do so.
I have carefully perused your letter of instructions, and can only say that every particular adverted to them shall be strictly adhered to as far as it is practicable; and no exertions shall be wanting on my part to conduct the whole business in such manner as to give satisfaction to the committee and those of my fellow-citizens who have contributed to the laudable purpose for which we are destined to this sea.
I shall take advantage of every opportunity that offers, to inform you how we are proceeding.
Yours, &c.
JOSEPH WORRELL, Jr.
P. S. We are now about getting under way; shall therefore be unable to learn any thing more.
Dear Sir—By the ship Addison, about sailing for Philadelphia, I have the pleasure to inform you of the safe arrival of the Tontine at this bay, on the 21st instant, after a passage of 24 days, all well.
I am sorry to say there are none of our squadron here at present, all being in the Mediterranean: we are, therefore, unable to obtain any information from that quarter. Yesterday being Sunday, had not an opportunity to consult any of our merchants as to the most likely course to take in order to fall in with them; should we be so fortunate as to meet either of them, it is the general impression that they will give us convoy; shall therefore endeavor to do so.
I have carefully perused your letter of instructions, and can only say that every particular adverted to them shall be strictly adhered to as far as it is practicable; and no exertions shall be wanting on my part to conduct the whole business in such manner as to give satisfaction to the committee and those of my fellow-citizens who have contributed to the laudable purpose for which we are destined to this sea.
I shall take advantage of every opportunity that offers, to inform you how we are proceeding.
Yours, &c.
JOSEPH WORRELL, Jr.
P. S. We are now about getting under way; shall therefore be unable to learn any thing more.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Political
What themes does it cover?
Military War
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Greek Committee
Ship Tontine
Gibraltar Bay
Mediterranean Squadron
Greek Relief Mission
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Worrell, Jr.
Mathew Carey, Esq. Chairman Of The Greek Committee
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Joseph Worrell, Jr.
Recipient
Mathew Carey, Esq. Chairman Of The Greek Committee
Main Argument
reports the safe arrival of the ship tontine at gibraltar bay and outlines plans to seek convoy from the u.s. squadron in the mediterranean while adhering to the committee's instructions for their mission.
Notable Details
Ship Addison Sailing To Philadelphia
No Squadron Present At Gibraltar
Passage Of 24 Days
Laudable Purpose For The Greek Cause