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Foreign News
November 13, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On June 20, the Emperor of Morocco wrote to Dutch Consul M. Blount in Barbary, affirming harmony and demanding tribute, which was paid to secure Dutch trade in Moorish territories.
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On the 20th of June last, the Emperor of Morocco sent the following letter to M. Blount, the Dutch Consul in Barbary. In consequence of this letter the customary annual tribute was paid : so that it is certain the trade of the Hollanders will be in no sort obstructed in the Moorish Dominions for some time to come.
The letter literally translated is thus : "In the name of God -there is no force or power but comes from God-To the Dutch Consul, Blount-safety to those who follow the law--we have received your letter-- a good understanding and perfect harmony subsists between your nation and us-we are desirous that it should continue--written the 22d of the moon."
The above letter, in Europe, is admired as a model of laconic perfection ; and his Moorish Majesty is thought. from this specimen, to be adept in the art of saying a great deal in a few words --Short as it is, however, we suspect his epistle is capable of being made still shorter. viz. Mynbeer Blount-Pay the annual tribute immediately, or abide by the consequence !
The letter literally translated is thus : "In the name of God -there is no force or power but comes from God-To the Dutch Consul, Blount-safety to those who follow the law--we have received your letter-- a good understanding and perfect harmony subsists between your nation and us-we are desirous that it should continue--written the 22d of the moon."
The above letter, in Europe, is admired as a model of laconic perfection ; and his Moorish Majesty is thought. from this specimen, to be adept in the art of saying a great deal in a few words --Short as it is, however, we suspect his epistle is capable of being made still shorter. viz. Mynbeer Blount-Pay the annual tribute immediately, or abide by the consequence !
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
Morocco Emperor
Dutch Consul
Annual Tribute
Trade Harmony
Moorish Dominions
What entities or persons were involved?
Emperor Of Morocco
M. Blount
Where did it happen?
Barbary
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Barbary
Event Date
20th Of June Last
Key Persons
Emperor Of Morocco
M. Blount
Outcome
customary annual tribute was paid; trade of the hollanders will be in no sort obstructed in the moorish dominions for some time to come
Event Details
The Emperor of Morocco sent a letter to M. Blount, the Dutch Consul in Barbary, expressing desire for continued good understanding and harmony between their nations. In consequence, the annual tribute was paid, ensuring unobstructed trade.