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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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British men-of-war under Sir Edward Hawke demanded and obtained Captain Fortunatus Wright from Leghorn authorities via the Regency of Florence, who submitted due to lack of force. Wright was escorted away on September 15 with merchant convoy; the fort fired three protest shots.
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When the men of war arrived from Sir Edward Hawke, demanding Capt. Fortunatus Wright, the express sent to the regency of Florence brought for answer, that they must submit and deliver up Captain Wright, for there was no repelling force: Accordingly the guards delivered him. On the 15th they carried him off in triumph, in company with a number of merchantmen that were lying there waiting for convoy. Capt. Wright has got 150 brave fellows on board his ship, whom it is presumed, he will avenge himself if opportunity offers. The fort fired by way of disapprobation at parting with him, three guns, but not with any design to do any damage.
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Leghorn
Event Date
Sept. 28; On The 15th
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captain wright delivered up and carried off in triumph with merchant convoy; fort fired three guns in disapprobation, no damage.
Event Details
Men of war from Sir Edward Hawke demanded Capt. Fortunatus Wright; Regency of Florence ordered submission due to no repelling force; guards delivered him; carried off on the 15th with merchantmen waiting for convoy; Wright has 150 men aboard, presumed to avenge himself; fort fired three protest guns.