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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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On April 14, 1810, report from Essineur: Two English ships of the line, one with rear admiral's flag, and a cutter brig passed the Sound under Swedish coast on night of 11th, anchoring near Hveen; Swedish/Danish forces fired but no effect. Flag of truce exchanged. English hope for peace with Sweden; Admiral Saumarez arrived off Gottenburg with fleet; merchantmen depart freely.
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On the night of the 11th, two English ships of the line, one of them carrying a rear admiral's flag, & a cutter brig, coming from the north sea, passed the Sound under the Swedish coast, and came to anchor near the island of Hveen. The cannon of the fortress announced their arrival, and our flotilla was immediately ranged in order of battle. At the moment of their passage, the batteries of Helsingburg fired 12 or 14 shots, but they did not appear to affect the enemy.
A flag of truce was sent to us to-day, just as we were about to dispatch one from our side. It is true, as it is pretended, that several other ships of war wish to pass the Sound, they will not be able to do so, whilst the south wind prevails.
The English have great hopes of remaining at peace with Sweden. It is said that admiral Saumarez has arrived before Gottenburg, with eight ships of the line, two frigates and some transports. English merchantmen depart freely from the Swedish ports.
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The Sound
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Night Of The 11th
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batteries fired 12 or 14 shots but did not affect the enemy; english hopes of peace with sweden; english merchantmen depart freely from swedish ports
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Two English ships of the line, one carrying a rear admiral's flag, and a cutter brig from the North Sea passed the Sound under the Swedish coast and anchored near Hveen. Fortress cannon announced arrival; flotilla ranged in battle order. Helsingburg batteries fired 12 or 14 shots with no apparent effect. Flag of truce exchanged today. Other warships cannot pass while south wind prevails. Admiral Saumarez arrived before Gottenburg with eight ships of the line, two frigates, and transports.