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The arbitrator found that he was not guilty of piracy and that the act of slave-trading was never committed, although the design and purpose of the voyage were perfectly clear.
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Boutwell reports the arbitrator's findings regarding the charges against Pelletier, clarifying the outcome of the case.
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