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Domestic News
October 16, 1816
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Colonel Jessup reports to General Jackson that a Spanish Royal squadron captured the U.S. vessel Fire-Brand near New Orleans in early September 1816; Lieutenant Cunningham was released and is reporting to the Commodore at Ship Island.
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Copy of a Letter from Colonel Jessup, of the United States' army, to Major General Jackson, dated New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1816.
SIR,
I have just received information that a Spanish Royal squadron, a few days since, attacked and captured the U.S's. vessel Fire-Brand commanded by Lieut Cunningham. This act, I am convinced, is but the prelude to further outrage—Lt. Cunningham has been released, and, I understand, is on his way to Ship-Island for the purpose of reporting to the Commodore. The moment I receive a detailed account of the affair, I shall forward it to you—And have the honor to be, Sir, your ob't serv't.
THOMAS S. JESSUP,
Col. com. 8th Dept.
General Jackson.
Copy of a Letter from Colonel Jessup, of the United States' army, to Major General Jackson, dated New Orleans, Sept. 11, 1816.
SIR,
I have just received information that a Spanish Royal squadron, a few days since, attacked and captured the U.S's. vessel Fire-Brand commanded by Lieut Cunningham. This act, I am convinced, is but the prelude to further outrage—Lt. Cunningham has been released, and, I understand, is on his way to Ship-Island for the purpose of reporting to the Commodore. The moment I receive a detailed account of the affair, I shall forward it to you—And have the honor to be, Sir, your ob't serv't.
THOMAS S. JESSUP,
Col. com. 8th Dept.
General Jackson.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Squadron
Us Vessel Fire Brand
Capture
Lieut Cunningham
New Orleans
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas S. Jessup
Jackson
Cunningham
Where did it happen?
New Orleans
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Orleans
Event Date
A Few Days Since Sept. 11, 1816
Key Persons
Thomas S. Jessup
Jackson
Cunningham
Outcome
u.s. vessel fire-brand captured; lt. cunningham released
Event Details
Spanish Royal squadron attacked and captured the U.S. vessel Fire-Brand commanded by Lieut Cunningham; Lt. Cunningham released and heading to Ship-Island to report to the Commodore