The Most Successful American Privateer.

The article discusses the history of the American privateer the "Yankee" during the War of 1812. The author discusses the maritime trade centered in Bristol, Rhode Island and the purchase of the brig the "Yankee" by merchant James De Wolf as way to gain compensation for his losses to British ships during the war. The author notes that the "Yankee," commanded by captains such as Oliver Wilson, Thomas Jones and Elisha Snow, was more successful than other privateers through its ability to make a profit while damaging British shipping through the capture of ships. A journal of the ship's voyages, kept by clerk Noah Jones, is presented.