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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Gentleman from Plymouth reports British King's proclamation to release seized American vessels and property in West Indies ports and grant damages, prompted by French recapture of Toulon to maintain peace with America.
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A gentleman arrived here yesterday evening, by way of New-York, who left Plymouth the 9th of January, informs, that when he left that place, it was publicly known, that the King of Great-Britain has issued a Proclamation, which was sent express to every English port in the West-Indies, to release all American vessels with American property on board, and to allow them damages: It was there generally believed, that his Majesty's proclamation was occasioned by the recapture of Toulon by the French, which inclined the British government to preserve its peace with America.
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Plymouth
Event Date
9th Of January
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release all american vessels with american property on board, and to allow them damages
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A gentleman who left Plymouth the 9th of January informs that it was publicly known there that the King of Great-Britain has issued a Proclamation, which was sent express to every English port in the West-Indies, to release all American vessels with American property on board, and to allow them damages. It was generally believed that his Majesty's proclamation was occasioned by the recapture of Toulon by the French, which inclined the British government to preserve its peace with America.