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September 1, 1812
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Commodore Rodgers' squadron arrives in Boston after destroying seven English vessels; he injured his leg fighting the Belvidera and must explain leaving the coast undefended, while Hull gains laurels.
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COMMODORE RODGERS!!!
A gentleman passenger in the stage from Boston, which came in last evening, informs, that Commodore Rodgers with his squadron arrived in Boston yesterday morning. The gentleman saw the fleet entering the harbour, and understood they had, during their cruise, destroyed seven sail of English vessels, and that the Commodore had his leg shivered in his rencontre with the Belvidera. Thus has the Commodore returned to give his government and the country an explanation of his conduct, and the reasons of his leaving our coast so exposed and defenceless.-- We hope he will explain himself to the satisfaction of all; but he must content himself with a bare exculpation, while the gallant Hull reaps the laurels of conquest which he pays to his grateful country--men that American valour is not the bravest tars of the Empire.
A gentleman passenger in the stage from Boston, which came in last evening, informs, that Commodore Rodgers with his squadron arrived in Boston yesterday morning. The gentleman saw the fleet entering the harbour, and understood they had, during their cruise, destroyed seven sail of English vessels, and that the Commodore had his leg shivered in his rencontre with the Belvidera. Thus has the Commodore returned to give his government and the country an explanation of his conduct, and the reasons of his leaving our coast so exposed and defenceless.-- We hope he will explain himself to the satisfaction of all; but he must content himself with a bare exculpation, while the gallant Hull reaps the laurels of conquest which he pays to his grateful country--men that American valour is not the bravest tars of the Empire.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Naval Engagement
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Commodore Rodgers
Boston Arrival
Naval Squadron
English Vessels Destroyed
Belvidera Encounter
Hull Conquests
What entities or persons were involved?
Commodore Rodgers
Hull
Where did it happen?
Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
Commodore Rodgers
Hull
Location
Boston
Event Date
Yesterday Morning
Story Details
Commodore Rodgers arrived in Boston with his squadron after destroying seven English vessels during their cruise; he injured his leg in an encounter with the Belvidera. He returns to explain his conduct and reasons for leaving the coast exposed, contrasted with Hull's successful conquests.