minor diplomatic incident in Savannah, Georgia. Foley and a midshipman had come ashore to deliver dispatches to the British consul in the port. While they were at dinner, a Captain Armstrong of the U.S. Artillery arrived, took them into custody, escorted them back to Sandwich, and ordered Foley to take Sandwich back out to sea. The reason for the expulsion was that they had violated President Thomas Jefferson's proclamation prohibiting foreign armed vessels from entering American ports. English newspapers pointed out that the President's proclamation specifically exempted vessels bearing dispatches. Fate Sandwich was repaired in July and August 1809 but then sold for breaking up in September. Notes Citations References Fletcher, W.J. (1898) "Michael Fitton", In Sala, George Augustus and Edmund Hodgson Yates eds., Temple Bar, Vol. 114 (Ward and Lock). O'Byrne, William R. (1849) A Naval Biographical Dictionary: comprising the life and services of every living officer in Her Majesty's navy, from the rank of admiral of the fleet to that of lieutenant, inclusive. (London: J. Murray), vol. 1. 1800s ships Schooners of the Royal Navy Merchant ships of the United Kingdom