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Domestic News
October 29, 1812
Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Buffalo on October 13, report of British commander at Fort Erie returning plundered goods from Sturgeon Point families and paying $300 in gold as restitution for an outrage by a British boat crew, with an apologetic letter.
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BUFFALOE, October 13.
Commendable Justice in the Enemy.
In our paper of September 29, we gave an account of the plunder of several families at Sturgeon Point, by the crew of a British boat.
A proper representation of the same having been made to the British commander at Fort Erie, last week, a flag arrived and brought over all the plundered articles they could find about the boats or ship, and $300 dollars in British gold to repair the damage. We understand that a letter accompanied the money and goods, disavowing the unwarrantable act and apologising in a very handsome manner for the outrage. The evils of war would be much diminished, should this principle be acted upon at all places on the frontiers.
Commendable Justice in the Enemy.
In our paper of September 29, we gave an account of the plunder of several families at Sturgeon Point, by the crew of a British boat.
A proper representation of the same having been made to the British commander at Fort Erie, last week, a flag arrived and brought over all the plundered articles they could find about the boats or ship, and $300 dollars in British gold to repair the damage. We understand that a letter accompanied the money and goods, disavowing the unwarrantable act and apologising in a very handsome manner for the outrage. The evils of war would be much diminished, should this principle be acted upon at all places on the frontiers.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Plunder
British Boat
Sturgeon Point
Fort Erie
Restitution
Frontiers War
What entities or persons were involved?
British Commander At Fort Erie
Where did it happen?
Sturgeon Point
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Sturgeon Point
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
British Commander At Fort Erie
Outcome
return of plundered articles and $300 in british gold to repair damage; apologetic letter disavowing the act.
Event Details
After representation to British commander at Fort Erie, a flag brought back plundered goods found on boats or ship and compensation; letter apologized for the outrage by British boat crew on families at Sturgeon Point.