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Jenks's Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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French agent Roume in St. Domingo issued an arrette on August 30 prohibiting neutral vessels from British colonies and British ships under neutral flags from entering island ports. The Nantucket was forced to depart from Cape Francois after arriving from Martinique; stressed neutrals must leave immediately, English vessels confiscated.
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Roume, particular agent of the French directory, at St. Domingo, has issued an arrette, dated at Cape Francois, the 30th August, to prevent the entry into the ports of that island, of neutral vessels, arriving from the British colonies, and British vessels under neutral colors.— In consequence, the Nantucket, Capt. Lewis, arrived at the Cape, from Martinique, has been compelled to depart, carrying with her the produce of her sales. Neutral vessels, arriving from stress of weather, are to depart immediately. English vessels to be confiscated.
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St. Domingo
Event Date
30th August
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nantucket compelled to depart with produce; neutral vessels from stress of weather to depart immediately; english vessels to be confiscated.
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Roume, particular agent of the French directory at St. Domingo, issued an arrette dated at Cape Francois on the 30th August to prevent entry into the island's ports of neutral vessels arriving from British colonies and British vessels under neutral colors. Consequently, the Nantucket, Capt. Lewis, from Martinique, was compelled to depart from the Cape carrying her sales produce.