Reprisal

Lexington, we are told of a greater, and one which will more intimately affect you, respecting the Reprisal, which is said to have foundered on the 1st of October.

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I Jared Sparks 1827

The fate of the "Reprisal" was even harder than that of her consort.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

"Reprisal" were, therefore, ordered to leave European waters forthwith.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Early in the summer of '76, the "Reprisal" made a cruise to Martinique, taking several prizes.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

Once indeed the "Reprisal" came near falling into the hands of the enemy, but escaped by throwing overboard every thing movable, sawing away her bulwarks, and even cutting away her heavy timbers.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

In size and weight of metal, the two vessels were about evenly matched; but the "Reprisal" had been sending out so many prize-crews, that she was short eighty men of her full crew.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

After completing this cruise, the "Reprisal" was ordered to France for the purpose of conveying thither from Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin, the ambassador sent from the Colonies to interest the French in the cause of American liberty.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

a brisk interchange of broadsides, the British sloop sheered off, and left the "Reprisal" to continue her course, Capt.

The Naval History of the United States Volume 1 (of 2) Willis J. Abbot 1898

No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money …

Think Progress » Ron Paul’s Foreign Policy Views Divide Southern Republican Leadership Conference 2010

Reprisal attacks by Christians began almost immediately, with one mob allegedly tearing a home apart to look for a Quran to prove the occupants were Muslims before setting the building ablaze.

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