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The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Report from Kingston, Jamaica, on March 12: A French frigate with 44 guns arrived at Cape-François from France carrying 40,000 dollars but was denied harbor entry and anchored 10 miles leeward amid crew mutiny. Gen. Toussaint's commissary proclaimed the colony's independence despite France and enemies.
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A passenger on board the Eliza informs, that the frigate lately arrived at Cape-François from France mounts 44 guns: she brought out 40,000 dollars, but was not permitted to enter the harbour; she lies in a place ten miles to leeward of it. Her crew are reported to be in a state of mutiny.
It is mentioned that Gen. Toussaint's commissary has published a proclamation, signifying, that in spite of the mother country, and the enemies of the island, the colony shall be free and independent.
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Cape François
Event Date
March 12
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frigate denied entry to harbor, crew in mutiny; proclamation for colony's freedom and independence.
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A French frigate arrived from France at Cape-François, mounting 44 guns and carrying 40,000 dollars, but was not allowed to enter the harbor and anchored 10 miles leeward with her crew reportedly in mutiny. Gen. Toussaint's commissary issued a proclamation declaring the colony free and independent despite opposition from the mother country and enemies.