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Kidnapped Tale Recounted By Coast Guard Crew
The Arsene J rum schooner, captured off Southwet Pass Louisiana, was brought to Mexican authorities after players aboard recounted a perilous voyage. Captain Edmond and J. B. Hadley led cutters in pursuit, fought the crew, and reported to Acting American consul J. Spark while weathering storms and scarce provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Adamirtreater
New Orleans
Puerto Mexico
Coast Guardsaman
J. B. Hadley
Suerte Mexico
Arsene J
Hadley
Southwet Pass
Louisiana
Puerto Nixien
Gulf of Mexico
J.J. Spark
Tere
Tampico
Edmond
Coast Guard
Bilsa
Arwene J
Tady
Wlf
Jeane
Mumias Ness
Ronner
Esteve