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HMS Penquin Captured in 1815....
HMS Penquin Captured in 1815....
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July 17, 1815
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 17, 1815.
* Capture of the HMS Penquin
* Tristan Da Cunha
Page 2 has the "Official Account Of The Capture Of The Penguin" "Copy Of A Letter From Capt. Biddle To Com. Decatur", signed in type: J. Biddle. Other news of the day includes: "Important From Fishermen" "Port Of Boston" "Military Celebration" and more. Many interesting advertisements as well. Has a small hole above the masthead, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
* Capture of the HMS Penquin
* Tristan Da Cunha
Page 2 has the "Official Account Of The Capture Of The Penguin" "Copy Of A Letter From Capt. Biddle To Com. Decatur", signed in type: J. Biddle. Other news of the day includes: "Important From Fishermen" "Port Of Boston" "Military Celebration" and more. Many interesting advertisements as well. Has a small hole above the masthead, some lite foxing, mostly on the front page, otherwise in nice condition.
Historcial Background: On March 23, 1815USS Hornet captured the HMS Penguin in a short battle off Tristan da Cunha. This was one of several naval engagements which took place after the War of 1812 had ended.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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