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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Letter from St. Croix dated November 30, 1808, details anxiety over the US embargo's potential ruinous impact on islands reliant on American lumber, with one-third of estates lacking materials; mentions delivering pitch pine for staves and hopes for resumed American shipping. Quotes prices for flour, beef, pork, and candles.
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"We are all in anxiety here for the event of your embargo. If continued, it will be ruinous to this as well as every other island depending on you for lumber. One third of the estates have not materials in the lumber way. I am now delivering pitch pine scantling to be converted into staves. I hope soon to see the American colors again in our harbor."
Prices quoted, viz.
Flour per cargo 21 to 22 dollars: by retail 25 to 30.
Prime Beef 24 dollars.
Pork, 36 to 40 do.
Candles, 8 bitts or 64 cents per lb.
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Primary Location
St. Croix
Event Date
30th November 1808
Outcome
potential ruin to islands if us embargo continues; current high prices for provisions due to shortages.
Event Details
Residents anxious about US embargo disrupting lumber supply essential for estates; one-third lack materials; local delivery of pitch pine scantling for staves; anticipation of American ships returning.