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Editorial
March 15, 1794
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A correspondent urges Congress to impose an embargo on vessels, prevent British ships from loading provisions, and confiscate British property in funds or with merchants until Britain compensates for destroying American property in the West Indies and elsewhere. British agents are reportedly transferring assets to American allies.
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A Correspondent observes, that the only measure that Congress can adopt at this important period, to prevent further destruction of American property is to lay an EMBARGO on our vessels—stop all British ships from taking provisions from our ports—and confiscate every pound of British property, either in the FUNDS, or in the hands of private Merchants; until that Government shall make complete restitution for the destruction of American property in their West-India islands, and elsewhere. It is said that some British Agents, fearing an event of this nature, are transferring their property into the hands of their American friends!!
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Economic Policy
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
Embargo
British Property Confiscation
American Restitution
West India Islands
British Agents
What entities or persons were involved?
Congress
British Government
British Agents
American Friends
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal For Embargo And Confiscation Of British Property To Secure Restitution
Stance / Tone
Strongly Advocates Retaliatory Economic Measures Against Britain
Key Figures
Congress
British Government
British Agents
American Friends
Key Arguments
Lay An Embargo On American Vessels To Prevent Further Destruction
Stop All British Ships From Taking Provisions From American Ports
Confiscate All British Property In Funds Or With Private Merchants
Demand Complete Restitution From Britain For Destroyed American Property In West India Islands And Elsewhere