When was it published?

September 14, 1769 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 14, 1769

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Merchant Ships, London Arrival, French Threat, Naval Vigilance, French Court

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Over 700 merchant ships expected to arrive in London between now and late September; owners fear French seizure into their ports, as the French Court plans such a strike; British naval department urged to stay vigilant.

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We have now upwards of 700 capital merchant ships expected to arrive in the port of London between this week and the last week in September, the several owners of which are under great apprehensions lest the French should conduct them into their own or some other neutral ports. It is certain the French Court have long meditated to strike a sudden blow of this kind; therefore it behoves the administrators of our naval department to be upon their guard, and to keep a good lookout at this particular season of the year.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Merchant Ships London Arrival French Threat Naval Vigilance French Court

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

Between This Week And The Last Week In September

Event Details

Upwards of 700 capital merchant ships expected to arrive in the port of London between this week and the last week in September, with owners under great apprehensions lest the French should conduct them into their own or some other neutral ports. The French Court have long meditated to strike a sudden blow of this kind; therefore it behoves the administrators of our naval department to be upon their guard, and to keep a good lookout at this particular season of the year.