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... steamer Cyclops . He insti- tuted prompt inquiries in relation to those slavers captured under American colors and adjudicated upon in English courts . In the case of the Louisa Beaton he acted with independence and energy . This was an ...
... steamer Cyclops . He insti- tuted prompt inquiries in relation to those slavers captured under American colors and adjudicated upon in English courts . In the case of the Louisa Beaton he acted with independence and energy . This was an ...
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... steamer Pluto attempted to cut off the chase for us , but our boats had reached her . Thus we have caught every thing which we have seen . " May 29 , 1850.- " Some days since my pains were so excessive that I lit- erally gave up and ...
... steamer Pluto attempted to cut off the chase for us , but our boats had reached her . Thus we have caught every thing which we have seen . " May 29 , 1850.- " Some days since my pains were so excessive that I lit- erally gave up and ...
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... steamer Pluto , with whom I had an hour's pleasant chat . My health is improving physically , and I pray it may be spiritually also . " June 28 , 1850 .- " Employed in getting up cappings , whipping haws- ers , etc. Am contented and ...
... steamer Pluto , with whom I had an hour's pleasant chat . My health is improving physically , and I pray it may be spiritually also . " June 28 , 1850 .- " Employed in getting up cappings , whipping haws- ers , etc. Am contented and ...
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... steamers , as being much better adapted to that service ; but that in any case , treaty or no treaty , a hearty co - operation with the British squadron is all important . It is needful that a word should be said in regard to the offi ...
... steamers , as being much better adapted to that service ; but that in any case , treaty or no treaty , a hearty co - operation with the British squadron is all important . It is needful that a word should be said in regard to the offi ...
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... steamer just in at Halifax telegraphs news of the British attack on Canton , and says also that the Portsmouth has been filibustering , which I deny , of course , as you were even opposed to the annexation of Texas . However , they will ...
... steamer just in at Halifax telegraphs news of the British attack on Canton , and says also that the Portsmouth has been filibustering , which I deny , of course , as you were even opposed to the annexation of Texas . However , they will ...
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