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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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The ship Africaine arrived off Annapolis harbor on September 4, 1809, carrying Mr. Jackson. While a longboat was sent ashore to arrange transport for his luggage, two sailors escaped from under the midshipman's guard. Newspapers like the Federal Republican and North American were observed on the boat.
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"The Africaine arrived off our harbor about 3 o'clock—Mr. Jackson, &c. on board. A long boat has been sent on shore with Mr. Jackson's steward and servant, to engage a vessel to carry his luggage to the city. A midshipman was left on the wharf to guard the sailors—as he walked to and fro, a couple of them seized a favorable opportunity, jumped ashore and made their escape, no one attempting to stop them. I saw on board the long boat, files of the FEDERAL REPUBLICAN and NORTH AMERICAN!
Annapolis, Sept. 4. 1809."
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Annapolis
Event Date
1809 09 04
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two sailors escaped ashore without interference.
Event Details
The Africaine arrived off the harbor around 3 o'clock with Mr. Jackson on board. A longboat carried his steward and servant ashore to hire a vessel for his luggage. While the midshipman guarded the sailors on the wharf, two seized the moment to jump ashore and escape. Files of the Federal Republican and North American newspapers were seen on the longboat.