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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Paris dated July 9, 1801, reports ratification of Franco-American treaty; shifting European prospects from peace to war preparations involving Prussia, Russia, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, England, and Egypt.
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Extract of a letter from an American gentleman in Paris, to his correspondent in Philadelphia, dated 9th July, 1801.
"By the frigate (by which this is transmitted) you will hear of the ratification and exchange of the treaty between this country and the United States. This is for us, the most interesting intelligence she will convey—for in the politics of Europe I hope America will take no part—it may injure, but never can benefit us.
"Some time since there was a prospect of a general peace—now all appear to be getting ready for war. Prussia and Russia are preparing—and indeed, all the north is agitated; and it is possible that a rupture between Prussia and France will take place. Italy is far from being settled—some changes will in all probability be made there. Portugal is in danger of becoming a part of Spain; and great preparations are making for the invasion of England. We have no late direct news from Egypt. The fate of that country will have a powerful influence upon the affairs of Europe."
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Europe
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9th July, 1801
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ratification and exchange of the treaty between france and the united states; prospect of general peace shifting to war preparations; possible rupture between prussia and france; unsettled italy with likely changes; portugal at risk of becoming part of spain; preparations for invasion of england; no late news from egypt but its fate influential on european affairs.
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Ratification and exchange of the treaty between France and the United States reported as most interesting intelligence for Americans, who should avoid European politics. Recent prospect of general peace has turned to preparations for war across Europe: Prussia and Russia preparing, northern agitation, possible rupture between Prussia and France. Italy unsettled with probable changes. Portugal in danger of absorption by Spain. Great preparations for invasion of England. No late direct news from Egypt, whose fate will powerfully influence European affairs.