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April 26, 1804
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Captain Collins of the brig Rover privateer from Liverpool, NS, plundered the schooner William Wright from Cape Francois to Philadelphia. Governor Wentworth deprived him of his commission. Owners proved he acted against orders and agreed to return the plundered money and goods to Philadelphia or New York at their expense, plus pay for seamen's clothes.
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NATIONAL JUSTICE!
Extract of a letter from Halifax.
'Captain Collins, of the brig Rover, privateer, belonging to Liverpool, (N. S.) who sometime past plundered the schooner William Wright, capt. Odlin, from Cape Francois, for Philadelphia, has been, by order of Governor Wentworth deprived of his commission. The owners of the privateer have proved to the satisfaction of the king's attorney-general, that capt. Collins acted contrary to their orders. The money and goods plundered from on board the William Wright, they have agreed, at their own expence and risk, to return to the owners, by delivering them at Philadelphia or New-York, and to pay for the seamen's clothes.'
Extract of a letter from Halifax.
'Captain Collins, of the brig Rover, privateer, belonging to Liverpool, (N. S.) who sometime past plundered the schooner William Wright, capt. Odlin, from Cape Francois, for Philadelphia, has been, by order of Governor Wentworth deprived of his commission. The owners of the privateer have proved to the satisfaction of the king's attorney-general, that capt. Collins acted contrary to their orders. The money and goods plundered from on board the William Wright, they have agreed, at their own expence and risk, to return to the owners, by delivering them at Philadelphia or New-York, and to pay for the seamen's clothes.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Privateer Plundering
Commission Deprivation
Governor Order
Goods Return
Halifax Justice
What entities or persons were involved?
Captain Collins
Governor Wentworth
Capt. Odlin
Where did it happen?
Halifax
Story Details
Key Persons
Captain Collins
Governor Wentworth
Capt. Odlin
Location
Halifax
Event Date
Sometime Past
Story Details
Captain Collins plundered the schooner William Wright contrary to orders; deprived of commission by Governor Wentworth; owners to return goods to Philadelphia or New York and compensate for seamen's clothes.