When was it published?

November 14, 1798 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News November 14, 1798

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Desfourneaux, Victor Hugues

Q: What keywords are associated?

Guadaloupe Governor, Desfourneaux Appointment, Victor Hugues Succession, French Directory, Us Connections

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Gen. Desfourneaux, appointed to succeed Victor Hugues at Guadaloupe, has U.S. connections from residing in Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, where he married. A correspondent anticipates amelioration of Guadaloupe's issues under his administration, though chosen by the French Directory.

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A correspondent says, that Gen. Desfourneaux, who is appointed to succeed Victor Hugues, at Guadaloupe, is greatly attached to the citizens of the United States. After the destruction of the Cape, he resided some years at Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, and married his lady here. If, adds our correspondent, the upas air of Paris has not infected him, we may expect some amelioration of GUADALOUPE enormities during his administration. Very well, Mr. Correspondent, but it must be recollected, that he has been chosen by the French Directory.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Guadaloupe Governor Desfourneaux Appointment Victor Hugues Succession French Directory Us Connections

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Desfourneaux Victor Hugues

Where did it happen?

Guadaloupe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Guadaloupe

Key Persons

Gen. Desfourneaux Victor Hugues

Outcome

appointment expected to bring amelioration of guadaloupe enormities

Event Details

Gen. Desfourneaux appointed to succeed Victor Hugues at Guadaloupe; he resided in Philadelphia, New York, and Boston after Cape destruction, married there, and is attached to U.S. citizens; correspondent hopes for better administration if not influenced by Paris, though chosen by French Directory.