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American Republican And Baltimore Daily Clipper
Baltimore, Maryland
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A rumor from Washington reports that a Letter of Marque has been granted to a son of Senator Dix for privateering against Mexico. A Philadelphia gentleman, a former U.S. Navy officer who served in the Florida War, has applied for a similar commission; his crew of young Philadelphians is ready, planning to sail in a Baltimore clipper armed with one long eighteen and small arms within ten days of approval.
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We find the following rumor in the Philadelphia Times of yesterday:
A verbal report, from what we consider good authority in Washington, informs us that a Letter of Marque has been granted to a son of Senator Dix. An urgent application has been made for a similar favor, by a gentleman in this city, who was educated in the U. S. Navy, served his country with credit in the Florida war, and is perfectly acquainted with the rivers, harbors and coasts of Mexico, the Spanish Main and West India islands. He informs us that his crew is already picked, and that he will sail within ten days after he receives a commission. The crew consists entirely of young Philadelphians. They will go out in a small, light-draught Baltimore clipper, mounting one long eighteen; having for small arms, revolving pistols, boarding-pikes, cutlasses and rifles.
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Philadelphia
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Yesterday
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A verbal report from Washington authority states a Letter of Marque granted to son of Senator Dix. Urgent application by Philadelphia gentleman, U.S. Navy educated, Florida War veteran, knowledgeable of Mexico coasts, for similar commission. His crew of young Philadelphians ready; will sail in ten days in Baltimore clipper with one long eighteen and small arms.