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on charges of remaining loyal to the stadholder, ignoring the orders of the States of
Holland, and inciting his crew to rebellion. Van Braam protested against the arrest of his captain and demanded his release, upon which Van Braam was himself arrested and dismissed from the navy. After the
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in 1802, they were set free. However, they did not return to
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