When was it published?

September 22, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 22, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Active Frigate, Portsmouth Arrival, Bristol Merchants, Ringleaders Irons, Trade Resumption

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The Active frigate arrived at Portsmouth about 3 weeks ago from Boston, carrying orders for Bristol merchants to purchase goods. Bristol's leaders seek amicable ties with Great Britain and aim to control unrest; four ringleaders are to be sent to England in irons, with expectations of reopening the port and resuming trade.

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We are assured that the Active frigate, which arrived at Portsmouth about 3 weeks ago from Boston, brought orders to several merchants in Bristol for goods to a considerable amount: the principal people of that place being sincerely disposed to continue on an amicable footing with Great Britain, and using their utmost endeavours to keep the factious rabble in order. Four of the ringleaders, it is said, are ordered to England in irons. There is great reason to believe, therefore, that the port will soon be opened, and that trade will again flourish in that quarter of the world.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Active Frigate Portsmouth Arrival Bristol Merchants Ringleaders Irons Trade Resumption

Where did it happen?

Bristol

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Bristol

Event Date

About 3 Weeks Ago

Outcome

four ringleaders ordered to england in irons; port expected to open and trade to flourish.

Event Details

The Active frigate arrived at Portsmouth from Boston about 3 weeks ago, bringing orders to Bristol merchants for considerable goods. Principal people in Bristol desire amicable relations with Great Britain and efforts to control the factious rabble.