When was it published?

November 17, 1810 in Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Foreign News November 17, 1810

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Turreau, The President, Mr. Smith

Q: What keywords are associated?

Turreau Conferences, Diplomatic Proposal, Colonial Purchase, Property Plunder, Spanish Colonies, Batavian Colonies

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In October 1810, French ambassador Turreau confers with US President and Secretary Smith, proposing to repay plundered American property in Europe by selling slices of Spanish and Batavian colonies, similar to the Louisiana Purchase; the writer calls it dishonorable.

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Extract of a letter from Washington, of the 20th Oct. 1810, received in Philadelphia.

"Turreau has of late had many conferences both with the president and with Mr. Smith. In one of these, he is said to have proposed on the part of his master to repay the plunder of our property in France, Spain, Holland, Italy and Denmark, by a slice of the Spanish and Batavian Colonies, which we are desired to purchase a la Louisiana. This is a very easy way to restore pillage, though I do not think it honorable or just in our government thus to become the accomplices of a robber, and purchasers of stolen goods."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Turreau Conferences Diplomatic Proposal Colonial Purchase Property Plunder Spanish Colonies Batavian Colonies

What entities or persons were involved?

Turreau The President Mr. Smith

Where did it happen?

Washington

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

20th Oct. 1810

Key Persons

Turreau The President Mr. Smith

Outcome

proposal to compensate for plundered us property in france, spain, holland, italy, and denmark by purchasing portions of spanish and batavian colonies; regarded as dishonorable and akin to buying stolen goods.

Event Details

Turreau holds conferences with the president and Mr. Smith, proposing on behalf of his master to repay the plunder of US property in several European countries by offering slices of Spanish and Batavian colonies for purchase like Louisiana.