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Domestic News
November 11, 1797
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In New York City on October 9, British officers are recruiting men at public rendezvous using tempting guineas for the ships Thetis and Prudvoyante off Governor's Island, with over 50 already enlisted. The report notes this to inform the government without commenting on legality on neutral ground.
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NEW-YORK, October 9.
British Recruits.
We hold documents, which warrant the assertion, that there are several public British rendezvous, in this city, for recruiting of men to put on board the Thetis and Prudvoyante, now off Governors island; that several officers with tempting guineas, generally armed, and that upwards of fifty have been already put on board!!!
These circumstances are noted, that government may not remain ignorant of the acts, without intending a remark at present upon the lawfulness of such proceedings on neutral ground.
British Recruits.
We hold documents, which warrant the assertion, that there are several public British rendezvous, in this city, for recruiting of men to put on board the Thetis and Prudvoyante, now off Governors island; that several officers with tempting guineas, generally armed, and that upwards of fifty have been already put on board!!!
These circumstances are noted, that government may not remain ignorant of the acts, without intending a remark at present upon the lawfulness of such proceedings on neutral ground.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
British Recruits
New York
Thetis
Prudvoyante
Governors Island
Neutral Ground
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
October 9
Outcome
upwards of fifty have been already put on board
Event Details
Several public British rendezvous in the city for recruiting men to put on board the Thetis and Prudvoyante, now off Governors island; several officers with tempting guineas, generally armed.