Virginia Sept. 17, 1862 Wednesday, September 17th.---At 7:30 a.m. gave chase to a sail on the starboard bow, and at meridian came up with, and took possession of, the United States whaling barque Virginia, twenty-one days from New Bedford. Received papers as late as the 28th August. Got on board from the prize a large supply of soap, candles, etc.; and after bringing the prisoners on board, fired her; filled away, and made sail to the N.W.

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Source: Raphael Semmes, The Log of the Alabama

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