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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A ship from Nantes arrived in Norfolk on January 14, 1797, bringing French papers up to November 7 indicating that American Commissioners had not been received by the French government, with no prospect of it happening. Reports warned of an impending embargo, increased privateer fittings, and signs of French hostility toward the US.
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Yesterday a ship from Nantz arrived here, which brings French papers as late as 7th Nov. at which time the American Commissioners had not been received by the French government, nor any prospect of its taking place.
"This vessel belonged to Boston, and loaded here last year for Nantz, but was taken and there condemned. The Capt. purchased her, and has bro't home several American captains, who had been lately taken by the French.
"The captain of this vessel informs, that he saw a letter from Mr. Skipwith, our consul at Paris, to the consul at Nantz (received the day before he sailed) desiring the latter to inform the American captains to push off as quick as possible, as an embargo was expected shortly to take place ; that uncommon exertions were making in fitting out a great additional number of privateers, and that every thing bore the appearance of hostility on the part of France against this country."
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France
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As Late As 7th Nov.
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american commissioners not received by french government; no prospect of reception; expected embargo; increased privateer fittings; appearance of french hostility against us
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Ship from Nantz arrived in Norfolk bringing French papers to 7th Nov. reporting American Commissioners not received by French government. Vessel was previously captured and condemned but repurchased by its captain, who brought home detained American captains. Letter from US consul Mr. Skipwith in Paris warned of impending embargo, exertions to fit out more privateers, and signs of French hostility toward the US.