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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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French frigate Hermione, commanded by Capt. la Touche, arrived in Boston on Sunday after a cruise to Penobscot, approaching British fort at Baggaduce; British ships retreated without engaging. La Touche has captured 6 British privateers and 5 merchantmen since war's start, including armed vessel Ladies Resolution.
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On Sunday last arrived here after a short cruise, his Most Christian Majesty's frigate the Hermione, commanded by M. la Touche, who made a visit to Penobscot, and took a near view of the British fort at Baggaduce. The Nautilus and Albany, under the command of the infamous Mowatt, who burnt Falmouth, were at anchor without the fort, but upon the approach of the Hermione, immediately retired behind it. The Hermione first appeared under British colours, which they did not choose to trust, and afterwards fired a gun of defiance, which they did not dare to accept. The presence of this frigate, under so brave and active a commander, is no inconsiderable addition to the security of our trade.
We are well informed that Captain la Touche has taken 6 British privateers and 5 merchantmen since the commencement of the war. Among them, two were taken together, each of more than 20 guns; one of which mounting 22 guns, was fitted out by some ladies of quality in England, and named the Ladies Resolution.
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Boston
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Sunday Last
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no engagement; british ships retreated. capt. la touche captured 6 british privateers and 5 merchantmen, including two vessels over 20 guns each, one the ladies resolution with 22 guns.
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Frigate Hermione arrived in Boston after cruise to Penobscot, viewing British fort at Baggaduce. Nautilus and Albany under Mowatt anchored outside fort but retreated behind it on Hermione's approach. Hermione sailed under British colors then fired defiance gun, unanswered. Adds to trade security.