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Foreign News August 26, 1796

Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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Vice Admiral Sercey's French squadron arrived at Canary Isles on the 26th of last month after leaving Rochefort. They captured an English ship bound for Martinico with provisions, joined by frigate La Vertu, and sail today for India with strong republican spirit.

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DOVER, June 14.

Extract of a letter from Vice Admiral Sercey, commander of the division sent to India, to the Minister of Marine and Colonies.

Canary Isles, 6th Germinal.

"We arrived here the 26th of last month, the thirteenth day after leaving Rochefort, after a pleasant passage, all well. In our road, by one of those happy chances which Providence reserves for Republicans, we met an English ship bound for Martinico, laden with all kinds of provisions, and we have taken her. So that we shall economise our stores, and live, for some time, at the expence of the enemy; for, upon computation, I find that this vessel will furnish us with biscuit for one month -and meat, &c. for two. We hope to meet by and by with some vessel that shall find us in drink.

We have made use of our leisure here in exercising all our people, and our pains are repaid. We put in here to wait for the frigate La Vertu, which we had left at Rochefort. She joined us yesterday, after a passage of 10 days. We sail this day. A perfect Union, entire submission to the laws of discipline, constant love for the Republic, unanimous wish for the stability of the Constitution and of the government, an ardent desire of making them known and respected in that part of the world to which we are going. Such is the disposition with which we set off. We set sail, grateful for the hospitable reception which the Spaniards have given us here."

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

French Squadron Canary Isles English Ship Capture India Expedition La Vertu Frigate

What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Admiral Sercey

Where did it happen?

Canary Isles

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Canary Isles

Event Date

6th Germinal

Key Persons

Vice Admiral Sercey

Outcome

captured english ship bound for martinico laden with provisions sufficient for one month biscuit and two months meat

Event Details

French squadron arrived at Canary Isles on 26th of last month after 13 days from Rochefort. Captured English provision ship en route. Exercised crew while awaiting frigate La Vertu, which joined after 10-day passage. Sailing today for India with high morale and gratitude to Spanish hosts.

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