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Domestic News
April 25, 1804
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Washington City reports official confirmation of British orders to Commodore Hood and Vice-Admiralty Courts: blockades of Martinique and Guadaloupe apply only to invested ports, with warnings required before capturing vessels.
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WASHINGTON CITY,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25.
As the article which we lately published relative to the orders transmitted by the British government to Commodore Hood, and the Courts of Vice Admiralty in America and the West Indies, has as important connection with the operations of commerce, we have obtained permission to state that an communication has been officially made to our government of such orders being given. On this occasion we have thought it useful to republish the article, and to assure the public that it exactly coincides with the official communication.
The following is the article to which the above alludes:
BLOCKADES.
"With pleasure we state that orders have been sent from England to Commodore Hood, not to consider any blockade of the Islands of Martinique and Guadaloupe as existing, unless in respect to particular ports, which may be actually invested, and then not to capture vessels bound to such ports unless they shall previously have been warned not to enter them. The necessary directions on the subject have also been sent to the Judges of the Vice-Admiralty Courts in the West Indies and America."
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25.
As the article which we lately published relative to the orders transmitted by the British government to Commodore Hood, and the Courts of Vice Admiralty in America and the West Indies, has as important connection with the operations of commerce, we have obtained permission to state that an communication has been officially made to our government of such orders being given. On this occasion we have thought it useful to republish the article, and to assure the public that it exactly coincides with the official communication.
The following is the article to which the above alludes:
BLOCKADES.
"With pleasure we state that orders have been sent from England to Commodore Hood, not to consider any blockade of the Islands of Martinique and Guadaloupe as existing, unless in respect to particular ports, which may be actually invested, and then not to capture vessels bound to such ports unless they shall previously have been warned not to enter them. The necessary directions on the subject have also been sent to the Judges of the Vice-Admiralty Courts in the West Indies and America."
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Blockades
Martinique
Guadaloupe
Commodore Hood
British Orders
Vice Admiralty Courts
What entities or persons were involved?
Commodore Hood
Judges Of The Vice Admiralty Courts
Where did it happen?
Washington City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington City
Event Date
Wednesday, April 25.
Key Persons
Commodore Hood
Judges Of The Vice Admiralty Courts
Event Details
Orders from England to Commodore Hood not to consider blockades of Martinique and Guadaloupe existing unless particular ports are invested, and not to capture vessels bound to such ports without prior warning. Similar directions sent to Vice-Admiralty Courts in West Indies and America. Officially communicated to U.S. government.