When was it published?

November 24, 1790 in Gazette Of The United States

Domestic News November 24, 1790

Gazette Of The United States

Q: What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Trade, China Trade, Vessel Arrivals, Indian Goods, Mercantile Growth

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

Philadelphia's trade, particularly with China, is booming with two vessels arriving laden with goods and strong demand for Indian products; the city is poised to lead U.S. commerce due to its wealth and position.

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A letter from Philadelphia has the following paragraph: "Our trade is rapidly increasing, and particularly our China trade, which has met with the utmost success. Two of our China vessels have just arrived with valuable cargoes; the demand for Indian goods is very considerable."

Philadelphia promises fairly to become a province of the first mercantile consequence among the United States; its merchants are the wealthiest and its inhabitants the most numerous. These advantages, added to those of their situation, cannot fail to make and maintain them the first people of America.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Trade China Trade Vessel Arrivals Indian Goods Mercantile Growth

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia

Outcome

trade is rapidly increasing with successful china trade; two china vessels arrived with valuable cargoes; considerable demand for indian goods; philadelphia becoming a leading mercantile province.

Event Details

A letter from Philadelphia reports increasing trade, especially China trade success, arrival of two vessels with valuable cargoes, and high demand for Indian goods. Commentary highlights Philadelphia's wealthy merchants, numerous inhabitants, and advantageous situation positioning it as the first people of America.