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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Private letters from England report uncertainty over Lord Selkirk's diplomatic mission to the US, delayed by a parliamentary bill on colonial trade and Monroe negotiations; Prohibitory Bill arrived in London mid-May.
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Private letters from England say, that the mission of Lord Selkirk to the United States is not quite certain. It is by some stated that his lordship wishes to decline the embassy. At all events his departure is delayed, until the fate of the bill before parliament respecting the Colonial Intercourse with this country, and the negotiations depending with Mr. Monroe, are determined. We expect that the Prohibitory Bill reached London a few days after the date of our advices by the Wheeler of the 11th of May. Ledger.
The Herald says, that this Bill was published in Gore's Liverpool paper of the 5th of May.
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England
Event Date
July 2
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mission uncertain; departure delayed pending parliamentary bill and negotiations
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Private letters from England indicate uncertainty about Lord Selkirk's mission to the United States, with some stating he wishes to decline the embassy. His departure is delayed until the fate of the bill before parliament on Colonial Intercourse with this country and negotiations with Mr. Monroe are determined. The Prohibitory Bill reached London a few days after advices of May 11 by the Wheeler. The Herald reports the bill was published in Gore's Liverpool paper on May 5.