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Domestic News
May 9, 1797
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Extract of a letter from a high-ranking official in Philadelphia dated April 5 speculates that Congress convening on May 15 is to address the distressed state of commerce, possibly by laying an embargo, sending an envoy to Paris, or negotiating with Great Britain to cease seizing provision vessels, removing excuses for French captures.
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Extract of a letter from a gentleman high in office, dated Philadelphia, April 5.
"The motive for convening Congress here on the 15th of May next, has not transpired; but I conjecture it is to take the sense of the nation about the present distressed state of our commerce, and whether it would be expedient to lay an embargo—send an Envoy Extraordinary to Paris—Or to treat with Great-Britain about ceding or at least ceasing to exercise the right, granted to them by treaty, of carrying all our provision vessels into their ports, that all excuse for French captures may be removed."
"The motive for convening Congress here on the 15th of May next, has not transpired; but I conjecture it is to take the sense of the nation about the present distressed state of our commerce, and whether it would be expedient to lay an embargo—send an Envoy Extraordinary to Paris—Or to treat with Great-Britain about ceding or at least ceasing to exercise the right, granted to them by treaty, of carrying all our provision vessels into their ports, that all excuse for French captures may be removed."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Congress Convening
Commerce Distress
Embargo Proposal
Envoy To Paris
British Treaty
French Captures
What entities or persons were involved?
Gentleman High In Office
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
15th Of May Next
Key Persons
Gentleman High In Office
Event Details
Motive for convening Congress is speculated to address distressed commerce via possible embargo, envoy to Paris, or treaty negotiations with Great Britain to stop seizing provision vessels and remove excuses for French captures.