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Foreign News
November 30, 1801
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
U.S. agent Tobias Lear reports from Cape-Francois, Saint Domingo, on Nov. 9, 1801, that order has been restored after a recent insurrection, enclosing the governor's account and noting an embargo on vessels since Oct. 29 to prevent escapes.
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Cape-Francois, Nov. 9, 1801.
SIR,
I take the liberty to enclose, for the information of the citizens of your port, a recital of facts made by the governor of Saint Domingo, relative to the late insurrection; and to assure you that order and tranquility are now restored with every prospect of their continuance.
The embargo which has been laid on the vessels in this port, since the 29th ult. was to prevent the escape of any who had been concerned in exciting this insurrection, as well as to enable the vessel to carry to the United States a detail of facts, and an assurance of the restoration of good order.
With great respect,
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
TOBIAS LEAR,
Gen. com. agent of the U. S. of America, in the island of St. Domingo.
ROBERT PURVIANCE,
Collector of Balt.
SIR,
I take the liberty to enclose, for the information of the citizens of your port, a recital of facts made by the governor of Saint Domingo, relative to the late insurrection; and to assure you that order and tranquility are now restored with every prospect of their continuance.
The embargo which has been laid on the vessels in this port, since the 29th ult. was to prevent the escape of any who had been concerned in exciting this insurrection, as well as to enable the vessel to carry to the United States a detail of facts, and an assurance of the restoration of good order.
With great respect,
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant.
TOBIAS LEAR,
Gen. com. agent of the U. S. of America, in the island of St. Domingo.
ROBERT PURVIANCE,
Collector of Balt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Colonial Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
Saint Domingo Insurrection
Order Restoration
Port Embargo
Tobias Lear Report
What entities or persons were involved?
Tobias Lear
Governor Of Saint Domingo
Robert Purviance
Where did it happen?
Saint Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Saint Domingo
Event Date
Nov. 9, 1801
Key Persons
Tobias Lear
Governor Of Saint Domingo
Robert Purviance
Outcome
order and tranquility restored; embargo on vessels since 29th ult. to prevent escapes
Event Details
Tobias Lear encloses the governor's recital of facts on the late insurrection and assures restoration of order. Embargo laid on vessels in Cape-Francois port since October 29, 1801, to detain insurrection instigators and send details to the United States.