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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Tensions between the United States and Morocco continue, with an American envoy rejected by the Emperor and the US Commodore awaiting orders for possible naval hostilities. The US squadron in the Mediterranean was reinforced by the 60-gun frigate Congress, recently arrived at Mahon. The US ship Columbus likely carried government instructions on the matter.
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In addition to the foregoing, it is known that the United States ship Columbus sailed from this port for the Mediterranean station, about a month since—and probably carried out instructions from the Government on the subject mentioned in the above extract.—Boston Atlas.
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Morocco
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envoy not received and returned to tangier; commodore awaiting orders to commence hostilities
Event Details
The American squadron in the Mediterranean was reinforced by the 60-gun frigate Congress, lately arrived at Mahon. A misunderstanding between the United States and Morocco is not expected to be amicably adjusted. The envoy sent by the Commodore to the Emperor was not received and returned to Tangier. The Commodore awaits precise orders from his Government to commence hostilities with the naval force under his command. The United States ship Columbus sailed for the Mediterranean about a month ago, probably carrying instructions on the subject.