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December 18, 1802
Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An anecdote illustrates British influence on the U.S. late administration: on the day news arrived of Lord Nelson's victory over the French fleet at Aboukir, Egypt, the ex-president mistakenly signed official papers as 'JOHN NELSON, President of the United States,' amusing the clerks.
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British Influence.
The following anecdote, which is derived from an authentic source, will serve to show how far this predominated in the heads of some of the late administration.-- "On the day that the official account arrived of Lord Nelson's having defeated the French fleet, at Aboukir, in Egypt, the ex-president had some papers to sign, which were sent him from the Secretary of State's office; and, to the high diversion of the clerks, he returned them to that department signed--JOHN NELSON, President of the United States!!!"
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The following anecdote, which is derived from an authentic source, will serve to show how far this predominated in the heads of some of the late administration.-- "On the day that the official account arrived of Lord Nelson's having defeated the French fleet, at Aboukir, in Egypt, the ex-president had some papers to sign, which were sent him from the Secretary of State's office; and, to the high diversion of the clerks, he returned them to that department signed--JOHN NELSON, President of the United States!!!"
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What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
British Influence
Nelson Victory
Presidential Blunder
Aboukir Battle
Signature Mistake
What entities or persons were involved?
Ex President
Lord Nelson
Where did it happen?
Secretary Of State's Office, United States
Story Details
Key Persons
Ex President
Lord Nelson
Location
Secretary Of State's Office, United States
Event Date
Day Official Account Arrived Of Battle Of Aboukir
Story Details
Ex-president, excited by news of Lord Nelson's defeat of French fleet at Aboukir, Egypt, signs papers as 'JOHN NELSON, President of the United States,' amusing clerks and showing British influence on administration.