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Domestic News May 4, 1796

Gazette Of The United States

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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British Minister Plenipotentiary Robert Liston arrived in New York on the Assistance frigate under Capt. Mowatt. He was recently appointed after serving in Constantinople, married shortly before departure, and accompanied by his wife. English papers to March 21 brought by a passenger.

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BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.

NEW-YORK, May 3.

BRITISH MINISTER.

Last evening arrived at this port, in the Assistance of 50 guns, Capt. Mowatt, his Excellency ROBERT LISTON, Esq. Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Great Britain, to the United States.

Mr. Liston was some time since minister at Constantinople; had but lately returned to England when he was appointed to this country. He was married about a fortnight before his departure, and is accompanied by his lady. We are informed he intends landing this morning.

By a gentleman who came passenger in the Assistance, we were obligingly favored with English papers to the 21st of March, extracts from which, will be given to morrow.

What sub-type of article is it?

Arrival Departure Appointment

What keywords are associated?

British Minister Robert Liston New York Arrival Assistance Ship Diplomatic Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

Robert Liston, Esq. Capt. Mowatt

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

Last Evening, May 3

Key Persons

Robert Liston, Esq. Capt. Mowatt

Event Details

Last evening arrived at this port, in the Assistance of 50 guns, Capt. Mowatt, his Excellency ROBERT LISTON, Esq. Minister Plenipotentiary from the Court of Great Britain, to the United States. Mr. Liston was some time since minister at Constantinople; had but lately returned to England when he was appointed to this country. He was married about a fortnight before his departure, and is accompanied by his lady. We are informed he intends landing this morning.

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