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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Ship Little Cornelia, Capt. Harrison, arrived at Wallabout from France after being recaptured from British prize crew on August 8. The American crew secured arms and subdued captors without injury, bringing the vessel to New-London before proceeding.
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Yesterday Arrived at the Wallabout, Ship Little Cornelia, Capt. Harrison, from France.--The Little Cornelia, was captured off the Hook some time since by the Leander, and sent for Halifax; but Capt. Harrison, mate and cook, (who were left on board) boldly retook the Ship on the 8th instant and carried her to New-London. There were eleven Englishmen on board, including two officers. The means used in retaking the ship were to privately secure the fire arms and cutlasses of the captors, and drive them below, which was effected without injuring any person on board.
The Little Cornelia, has brandy &c. to John Juhel (owner.)
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New York
Event Date
August 21
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retook the ship without injuring any person on board.
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Ship Little Cornelia captured off the Hook by the Leander and sent for Halifax, but Capt. Harrison, mate and cook retook it on the 8th instant by securing firearms and cutlasses and driving captors below, then carried to New-London. Eleven Englishmen including two officers on board. Carries brandy &c. for owner John Juhel.