Letter Describes Genereaux Action At Port Mahon
An April 25 extract from Captain Dixon reports capt. Barlow of the Phoebe describing a gallant engagement. Dixon notes the French ship suffered unprecedented gunnery effectiveness, praising the British crews under Lord Keith’s command.
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London
Admiralty Office
Dixon
Genereaux
Evan Nepeany
Port Mahon
Barlow
Phoebe
Maniey Dixon
Lord Keith, K. B
Naval action reports French frigate L Afrique and Phoebe clash
A detailed account describes the Phoebe engaging the French frigate L Afriqueine off Gibraltar. The French ship suffered heavy damage and numerous casualties while the Phoebe sustained modest losses, with a single seaman killed and several wounded. The report commends officers and crew, noting the French vessel’s armament and command structure.
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Ssos
Gibraltar
Sienta
L’africaine
Saunier
Magendie
Phoebe
Leutenant
Holland
Bedford
Heywood
Weaver
Marines
Griffiths
Rosert Barrow
Marriages in Georgetown and Curracoa News
Two weddings reported in Georgetown and at Black Mingo by Rev Hiddlefton with Capt S D Carter and Mr William North marrying Miss Patty Poss and Miss Deborah White. An extract from a letter dated May 6 1801 discusses neutral trade limits at Terra Firma and restrictions on American cargo while Spaniards travel with governor passports. A new serious opera Alzira by Blanqui draws a large audience at King's Theatre.
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Black Mingo
Hiddlefton
S.D. Carter
Patty Poss
B. I. Philips
United States
Curracoa
Terra Firma
Armerican
America
Europe
King’s Theatre
Alzira
Blanthi
Bianchi
Handel
Feremeca
Theifubsiber
Benjamin Screven
Parifi
Birly
Andrew Billy
Andrew
Santee
Thomas Smith
Cat Island
S. Smith
Georgetown
Christ Church
Robert. Smith
Christ Church Parish
Opera Masterworks Shine In Grand London Review
A London reviewer praises the performance for its emotion composition and stage depth, noting the singer's voice and orchestral support. The piece is hailed as a grand American or European opera produced with masterful artistry and national pride. Also mentions a Westminster marriage between Mr Edward Lock and Miss Rhoda Gun.
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Westminster
Edward Lock
Rhoda Gun
N. H
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Glagow
Josias G. du P Tate
Williamburgh
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Arthur Cunin Cha
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