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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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French islanders mistreated Americans, including Captain Cheeseman of the brig Lark, captured by a French privateer en route from Cape Francois. His cargo was confiscated by the government without compensation, and he was threatened with imprisonment for complaints upon selling personal items.
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Captain Cheeseman, in the brig Lark, which arrived on Sunday, from Cape Francois, was taken by a French privateer and carried in there. His cargo was taken by the government, who, after breaking many promises of paying for it, necessitated him to sail without compensation. His private adventure, &c. &c. which he sold to individuals, he was equally perplexed in getting pay for; and finally, just before he sailed, he was threatened for complaining of his treatment, to be confined in prison.
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Cape Francois
Event Date
Arrived On Sunday
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cargo taken without compensation; private adventure sold but payment issues; threatened with prison confinement
Event Details
Captain Cheeseman in the brig Lark was taken by a French privateer and carried to Cape Francois. His cargo was taken by the government after breaking promises to pay, forcing him to sail without compensation. He sold his private adventure to individuals but struggled to get paid, and was threatened with prison for complaining.