When was it published?

May 12, 1758 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News May 12, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

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States General Debate, Letters Of Marque, British Depredations, Dutch Remonstrances, Contraband Goods, Neutral Vessels

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In the Dutch States General at The Hague, a debate on issuing letters of marque against British men-of-war and privateers for depredations on Republic vessels was rejected by a small majority. Instead, remonstrances will be made to the British court for clearer instructions on contraband in neutral ships.

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Feb. 14. According to some Letters from the Hague, it has been lately debated in the Assembly of the States General, whether they Should not issue Letters of Marque and Reprisal for Depredations committed on the Vessels of the Republick's Subjects by British Men of War and Privateers ? But the question passed in the Negative by a very small Majority. Some of the coolest Heads in the Assembly represented that such a Step (tho' just in their Opinion) would be very ill timed ; and at last, it was resolved that Remonstrances should be made to the British Court, in order to get our Commanders of Men of War and Privateers provided with such Instructions for future Behaviour, as may let them clearly see what Goods in Neutral Bottoms are to be deemed contraband.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

States General Debate Letters Of Marque British Depredations Dutch Remonstrances Contraband Goods Neutral Vessels

Where did it happen?

The Hague

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

The Hague

Event Date

Feb. 14.

Outcome

question passed in the negative by a very small majority; resolved that remonstrances should be made to the british court

Event Details

Debated in the Assembly of the States General whether to issue Letters of Marque and Reprisal for Depredations committed on the Vessels of the Republick's Subjects by British Men of War and Privateers. Some represented that such a Step would be very ill timed; resolved to make Remonstrances to the British Court for Instructions on contraband Goods in Neutral Bottoms.