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Launch of the U. S. Sloop of War Warren Found Lost
A U S Sloop of War Warren with Master Lavelette Mottergy and crew, including Midshipmen Hugenin and Monighmen, sailed from Portemouth toward San Francisco. After about 17 days, search efforts failed and it is believed the launch was lost in the Bar. Survivors Ridley and four men returned after 19 days, recounting the voyage near the San Joaquin and Sacramento. a warning is issued against private arms and calls for diplomatic settlement between the United States and Mexico to resolve Californian grievances.
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Mottergy
Warren
Daniel C. Hugenin
Tt. Ts
Sir Portmouth
E. M. Monighmen
Montgomery
George Redman
Anthony Sylvester
Alesarder McDonald
Samuel Tureer
Samuel Lane
Aiten Lada
Johan ¥. Dawd
Gilmes Hitton
Laxson Lee
R. T. Ridley
Lausch
Petit Jones
Me. Ridley
San Jocquin
Sacramento
Huginnon
John B. Margomery
Portemouth
Bay of San Francises
Lamour and
Haute
U. States
Iig
Cain