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Alexandria Gazette, Commercial And Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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The British cartel sloop Jane and Martha arrived in New York from Halifax on December 15, bringing Mr. Mitchell, the Agent for prisoners, and his family, due to his expulsion over a dispute regarding British agent Mr. Gilbert Robertson. Mitchell reported 900+ American prisoners in good health at Halifax, with some sent to England. Passengers included captured Baltimore citizens Mr. Beaufhat, Dorsey, and Gottig.
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FROM HALIFAX.
The British Cartel sloop Jane and Martha, Capt. Ricout, [mentioned in our last] in 19 days from Halifax, came up yesterday morning. This cartel was sent here by the provincial government at Halifax, to bring home Mr. Mitchell, the Agent for prisoners, and his family. Mr. Mitchell was ordered to leave the British territory without unnecessary delay: and for the last ten days he was not permitted to enter the city, or to have any communication with it. This unexpected measure was adopted in consequence of the refusal, on the part of our government, to receive Mr. Gilbert Robertson as the British agent for prisoners.
Mr. Mitchell states, that about the 20th of November between 5 and 10 American prisoners were sent to England; and that there remained upwards of 900. He mentions that they are all, well furnished with food and lodging, and are generally in excellent health. Of the whole number of prisoners at Halifax, not more than 50 were in the hospital, when the agent sailed.
Mr. Mitchell was not permitted to appoint an Agent in his room, but was allowed two of the American Officers to visit the prisoners daily & to furnish them, as the agent had formerly done with any articles necessary for their health and comfort.
Among the passengers on board the Cartel, are Mr. Beaufhat, Mr. Dorsey, and Mr. Gottig, victims of Baltimore, who were captured in the late attack upon that city.
May our Agent for the exchange of prisoners at Washington had negotiated an arrangement for the liberation of all those citizens of Baltimore who were made prisoners at that time. But, as the knowledge of this arrangement reached Halifax only one day before the cartel sailed, the other gentlemen could not prepare themselves in season to return by this conveyance. No expedition was putting out at Halifax when the above Cartel sailed. The Jane and Martha brought Halifax papers to the 26th ultimo. Several interesting marine articles will be found under the Halifax head, in another part of this paper.
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New York
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December 15
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about 20 american prisoners sent to england around november 20; upwards of 900 remained at halifax, well-fed and mostly healthy, with only 50 in hospital. arrangement negotiated for liberation of baltimore prisoners, but most could not depart in time.
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The British Cartel sloop Jane and Martha, Capt. Ricout, arrived in 19 days from Halifax, sent by the provincial government to bring home Mr. Mitchell and family. Mitchell was ordered to leave without delay and barred from the city for ten days due to U.S. refusal of Mr. Gilbert Robertson as British agent. Mitchell could not appoint a replacement but allowed two American officers to visit prisoners daily. Passengers included Baltimore victims Mr. Beaufhat, Mr. Dorsey, and Mr. Gottig captured in the late attack. Halifax papers to November 26 brought; no expeditions departing Halifax.