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Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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In Charleston on Oct 16, the U.S. schooner Porpoise is fitting out for a government-appointed coastal survey of Florida from St. Mary's to Mobile Bay, commanded by James Ramage, with naval officers, topographical engineers, and attached vessels.
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The U. S. schr. Porpoise, is now fitting out rapidly in this port, and we understand her commander, James Ramage, Esq. has been appointed by the government to the charge of the survey of the coasts of Florida, from St. Mary's round by the Dry Tortugas to Mobile Bay. The Revenue Cutter at Savannah, and other small vessels, as well as several fine boats now building here, are attached to the Porpoise.
In this great national work, (certainly the most important and scientific of the kind, yet undertaken by our country,) captain Ramage will be joined by a number of naval officers, as well as the topographical engineers; and from their united talents, we may expect the most important information relative to a portion of our territory hitherto but little known.
The early attention of our government to this subject, merits the applause of every citizen of the republic.
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Charleston
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Oct 16
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The U. S. schr. Porpoise is fitting out rapidly in Charleston port. Commander James Ramage, Esq. appointed by government to survey Florida coasts from St. Mary's round by Dry Tortugas to Mobile Bay. Revenue Cutter at Savannah, other small vessels, and boats building in Charleston attached to Porpoise. Ramage joined by naval officers and topographical engineers for this national scientific work.