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The two manoeuvred for position, but the Essex proved her superiority, and, after a volley of musketry, which killed one man, the Nocton, as she proved to be, hauled down her flag. She carried only 10 guns and 31 men, but had $50,000 in specie on board. Captain Porter placed an officer and crew in charge of the prize, with instructions to make the nearest American port.
On the 11th of December a British packet, the Nocton, was captured, and from her was taken $55,000 in specie an acquisition which contributed much to facilitate the distant cruise contemplated by Porter.
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