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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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A lieutenant on the British privateer Prince Frederick reports capturing two Spanish ships, Marquis d'Antin and Lewis Erasmus, on July 12 near Kinsale, along with a third chased by consort Duke. The prizes from Peru and Chile carry £1,000,000 in gold/silver, 800 tons cocoa, and hidden treasure. Notable prisoners include a French Marquis and Peruvian Governor; crew released with 20 guineas each.
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'In the Engagement which we had on the 12th of July with the Marquis d'Antin, and the Lewis Erasmus, our Shot went through and through them, when theirs did but stick in our Sides. The Duke, our Consort, employ'd herself in chasing the third Ship, who was greatly hurt by us. We were obliged to tow them for three Weeks, 'til we got here. These Ships went out four Years ago to Peru and Chili, and had on board, (which appears by their Bills of Lading now come to Hand) 1,000,000 Sterling of Gold and Silver Coin, besides 800 Tons of Cocoa; and we are every Day discovering more Treasure, that has been concealed. There were a great Number of Persons of Distinction of France, Spain, Peru, &c. We have a Marquis of France, a Governor of Peru, and Friars in Abundance; one of whom threw a Gold Chalice into the Sea, rather than it should come into our Hands. We took not the Value of a Penny, neither Rings, Watches, Money, or Swords, from any of those Gentlemen. We took all the Cash the Common People had: and at sending them ashore here, every common Man had 20 Guineas given him. We hope for a Convoy of at least five or six Men of War. We are now over-hauling our Prizes, and moving the Cocoa into other Ships, and are every now and then finding Wedges of Gold. Besides, this Day the Spanish Gentlemen (finding we would not ransom the Ships, as they wanted) have discovered a vast Treasure hid in the Sides of the Ships; for which we are to give them a large Premium. I hope I shall be in Dublin by Christmas. I compute my Share, as near as we can guess, will come to about 3500 l.'
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Peru And Chili
Event Date
12th Of July
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captured two ships (marquis d'antin and lewis erasmus) and a third; prizes contain 1,000,000 sterling in gold and silver coin, 800 tons of cocoa, and additional concealed treasure including gold wedges; prisoners of distinction not plundered, common crew given 20 guineas each upon release; lieutenant estimates personal share at 3500 l.
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The Prince Frederick privateer engaged and captured the Marquis d'Antin and Lewis Erasmus on July 12 after a battle where British shot penetrated the enemy ships while theirs only stuck in sides; consort Duke chased the third damaged ship; towed prizes to Kinsale for three weeks; ships from four years ago voyage to Peru and Chili; distinguished passengers include French Marquis, Peruvian Governor, and friars; one friar threw gold chalice overboard; ongoing discovery of hidden treasure, including vast amount revealed by Spanish gentlemen for premium; cocoa being transferred; awaiting convoy.