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The capture of the HMS Boxer12957 Reads
![]() ![]() United States Brig Enterprise Portland, September 1813 Sir, In consequence of the unfortunate death of Lieutenant Commandant William Burrows, late commander of this vessel, it devolves on me to acquaint you with the result of our cruize, after sailing from Portsmouth on the 1st instant. We turned to the eastward and on the morning of the 3rd off Wood Island, discovered a schooner which we chased into this harbour where we anchored. Note: by Edward R. McCall, Senior Officer
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