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Domestic News
February 24, 1794
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
New York report of a letter from Basseterre, Jan. 2: American privateer with naturalized French crew to sail from Guadaloupe against British, risking war or executions by Britain.
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NEW YORK. February 8.
Extract of a letter from Baffetterre, January 2.
"We are informed from good authority, that an American privateer, manned and commanded by Americans, was to have sailed the 1st instant, from Guadaloupe, to cruise against the English. The crew of the above privateer got naturalized and admitted French citizens.
The example of the above privateer will, we apprehend, be followed by many American vessels in which case Great Britain has no alternative, and must of course declare war against the American States, or hang her subjects found in arms."
Extract of a letter from Baffetterre, January 2.
"We are informed from good authority, that an American privateer, manned and commanded by Americans, was to have sailed the 1st instant, from Guadaloupe, to cruise against the English. The crew of the above privateer got naturalized and admitted French citizens.
The example of the above privateer will, we apprehend, be followed by many American vessels in which case Great Britain has no alternative, and must of course declare war against the American States, or hang her subjects found in arms."
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
American Privateer
Guadaloupe
French Naturalization
British War Threat
Where did it happen?
Guadaloupe
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Guadaloupe
Event Date
January 2
Outcome
potential declaration of war by great britain against american states or hanging of british subjects found in arms
Event Details
An American privateer, manned and commanded by Americans, was to sail on the 1st instant from Guadaloupe to cruise against the English; the crew got naturalized and admitted as French citizens. This example is expected to be followed by many American vessels.