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July 5, 1800
Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Lieut. Archibald M'Elroy of the brig Augusta captures two French schooners, La Victoire and La Jeanne of St. Domingo, off Jacmel on June 3, 1800, and sends them home for trial with prize-masters David Deacon and John Young. La Jeanne arrives at Fort Mifflin.
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[OFFICIAL.]
Extract of a letter from Lieut. Archibald M'Elroy, of the brig Augusta, to the Secretary of the navy, dated off Aux-Cayes, 4th June, 1800.
"I yesterday fell in with and captured off Jacmel, two French schooners, one called La Victoire, the other La Jeanne of St. Domingo, both of which I conceive it my duty to send home for trial. The papers of each vessel are sealed up separately and delivered to the respective prize-masters, viz. those of the Jeanne to Mr. David Deacon, and those of the Victoire to Mr. John Young."
The La Jeanne has arrived at Fort Mifflin.
Extract of a letter from Lieut. Archibald M'Elroy, of the brig Augusta, to the Secretary of the navy, dated off Aux-Cayes, 4th June, 1800.
"I yesterday fell in with and captured off Jacmel, two French schooners, one called La Victoire, the other La Jeanne of St. Domingo, both of which I conceive it my duty to send home for trial. The papers of each vessel are sealed up separately and delivered to the respective prize-masters, viz. those of the Jeanne to Mr. David Deacon, and those of the Victoire to Mr. John Young."
The La Jeanne has arrived at Fort Mifflin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Capture
French Schooners
Prize Vessels
St Domingo
What entities or persons were involved?
Archibald M'elroy
David Deacon
John Young
Where did it happen?
Off Jacmel, St. Domingo; Off Aux Cayes
Story Details
Key Persons
Archibald M'elroy
David Deacon
John Young
Location
Off Jacmel, St. Domingo; Off Aux Cayes
Event Date
4th June, 1800
Story Details
Lieut. M'Elroy captures two French schooners off Jacmel and sends them home for trial under prize-masters.