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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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In Bordeaux on September 1, 1791, merchants McCarthy and Brothers report that France's National Assembly committee has allowed American vessels touching at out-ports to declare tobacco cargoes for home consumption until October 1, easing prior restrictions but enforcing direct voyages thereafter.
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Extract of a letter from Messrs. McCarthy and Brothers, to a merchant in this town, dated Bordeaux, September 1, 1791.
"In our last we mentioned to you the difficulty some American vessels met with here, because they were not considered as coming direct from America; we have now the pleasure to acquaint you, that the committee of the National Assembly, to which we petitioned on the subject, has given directions that our tobaccos should be admitted to entry, for home consumption; and that all American vessels in the same predicament as those we interested ourselves for, that have touched at an out-port for orders, without breaking bulk, or entering there, should likewise be admitted to declare their tobaccos in the same manner, as far as the 1st of next month; after which period, the committee intimates that the conditions of coming direct from America, with clearances for France, must be rigidly adhered to. The commissioners of the revenue have received and given their specific and official orders in consequence; so that we think it would not be prudent to form a speculation upon the supposition of its getting a greater extent, until we see more clearly into the matter, though said limits be not peremptory."
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Bordeaux
Event Date
September 1, 1791
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american vessels allowed to declare tobacco for home consumption until october 1, 1791; strict direct-from-america requirement enforced thereafter
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Merchants report resolution of difficulties for American vessels not arriving directly from America; National Assembly committee directs admission of tobacco cargoes from vessels touching out-ports without breaking bulk, limited to until the 1st of next month, with revenue commissioners issuing orders accordingly