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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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A Patriot privateer captured Mr. Coppinger, son of St. Augustine Governor Coppinger, from the schooner Mary en route to Matanzas. At St. Augustine, the privateer demanded provisions for his release, but the Governor refused, labeling them buccaneers. A Charleston-bound gentleman secured the son's freedom.
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The commander of the privateer made the fact of his son being on board, known to the Governor, and required a supply of provisions and water, as a condition of his release. Governor Coppinger refused complying with the request, calling the commander and his crew, at the same time, a band of Buccaneers, who were unworthy of any assistance.
It was finally, through the humane exertions of the above gentleman, who furnished us with these particulars, that young Mr. Coppinger obtained his freedom.
[Southern Patriot.]
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St. Augustine
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young mr. coppinger obtained his freedom
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A Patriot privateer took Mr. Coppinger, son of the Governor, forcibly from the schr. Mary on her passage from Charleston for Matanzas. The privateer touched at St. Augustine, informed the Governor of his son's presence, and required provisions and water for his release. The Governor refused, calling the commander and crew buccaneers. Through the exertions of a gentleman arriving from St. Augustine to Charleston, young Mr. Coppinger was freed.