When was it published?

September 26, 1812 in Freeman's Chronicle

Domestic News September 26, 1812

Freeman's Chronicle

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military, Shipping, Arrival Departure

Q: What keywords are associated?

Naval Volunteers, Commodore Rodgers, Uss President, Frigate Congress, Ship Cruise

Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Commodore Rodgers requested 60 men from Capt. Hull's crew due to illnesses; the entire crew volunteered promptly. Sixty seamen from the frigate Congress also volunteered for the USS United States. The President, United States, and Hornet are to sail on cruise today, per Boston paper.

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OUR GALLANT SEAMEN.—Yesterday commodore Rodgers having received information of a British frigate being near the coast, requested of capt. Hull, to loan him 60 men, (about that number of his men being sick.) On the receipt of the request, captain Hull mustered his crew, and read com. R's. note, on which an united voice of "Volunteers!" passed thro' the whole ship's company; and in 20 minutes 60 men with their baggage were on their way to the President.

Sixty seamen of the frigate Congress also volunteered their services on board the U. States, which, with the President and Hornet are to sail on cruize this day. Boston paper.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping Arrival Departure

What keywords are associated?

Naval Volunteers Commodore Rodgers Uss President Frigate Congress Ship Cruise

What entities or persons were involved?

Commodore Rodgers Capt. Hull

Where did it happen?

Boston

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Boston

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Commodore Rodgers Capt. Hull

Outcome

60 men volunteered from capt. hull's crew; 60 seamen from congress volunteered for u. states; ships to sail on cruise

Event Details

Commodore Rodgers requested 60 men from Capt. Hull due to sick crew after info of British frigate nearby; crew volunteered unanimously and departed in 20 minutes. Sixty seamen from frigate Congress volunteered for U. States.