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Foreign News
May 26, 1807
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
The Dey of Algiers declared war on Tunis per letters dated Feb. 22. Two Algerine frigates sailed to blockade Tunis, with more vessels preparing for a spirited attack.
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An arrival at Plymouth, from Malaga, in 44 days, has brought the following note from the American Consul there:
By letters from Algiers, dated Feb. 22, we learn, that the Dey has declared war against Tunis. Two Algerine frigates had sailed, and another was to follow in a few days, for the purpose as was supposed of blockading Tunis. A number of xebecs and gun boats were getting ready, artillery shipping, and accommodations for troops preparing in the vessels, from which it was inferred that a very spirited attack on Tunis was intended.
By letters from Algiers, dated Feb. 22, we learn, that the Dey has declared war against Tunis. Two Algerine frigates had sailed, and another was to follow in a few days, for the purpose as was supposed of blockading Tunis. A number of xebecs and gun boats were getting ready, artillery shipping, and accommodations for troops preparing in the vessels, from which it was inferred that a very spirited attack on Tunis was intended.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Dey Of Algiers
War On Tunis
Algerine Frigates
Blockade Tunis
Naval Preparations
What entities or persons were involved?
The Dey
Where did it happen?
Algiers
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Algiers
Event Date
Feb. 22
Key Persons
The Dey
Event Details
The Dey has declared war against Tunis. Two Algerine frigates had sailed, and another was to follow in a few days, for the purpose as was supposed of blockading Tunis. A number of xebecs and gun boats were getting ready, artillery shipping, and accommodations for troops preparing in the vessels, from which it was inferred that a very spirited attack on Tunis was intended.