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Letter to Editor
August 17, 1793
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A correspondent notes that despite Gideon Henfield's acquittal by a 'virtuous and independent jury,' American citizens are unlikely to join French privateers, as the public supports peace and neutrality and opposes citizens arming to plunder others, contrary to claims by anarchists.
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A correspondent observes that, it is probable, the way will not be thought clear for our citizens to enter on board French cruisers or privateers, notwithstanding the acquittal of Henfield by the late "virtuous and independent jury".—That the people are in favor of peace and neutrality—that they are opposed to the detestable and diabolical business of one description of citizens arming, to rob and plunder another, is not so aristocratical, monstrous, abominable and absurd, as some superlative tricksters, for anarchy have said.
A correspondent observes that, it is probable, the way will not be thought clear for our citizens to enter on board French cruisers or privateers, notwithstanding the acquittal of Henfield by the late "virtuous and independent jury".—That the people are in favor of peace and neutrality—that they are opposed to the detestable and diabolical business of one description of citizens arming, to rob and plunder another, is not so aristocratical, monstrous, abominable and absurd, as some superlative tricksters, for anarchy have said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Neutrality
French Privateers
Henfield Acquittal
Peace
Anarchy
Plunder
What entities or persons were involved?
A Correspondent
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Correspondent
Main Argument
despite henfield's acquittal, citizens should not join french privateers; the public favors peace and neutrality and opposes arming for plunder, which is not absurd as anarchists claim.
Notable Details
Acquittal Of Henfield By The Late "Virtuous And Independent Jury"
Detestable And Diabolical Business Of ... Arming, To Rob And Plunder
Superlative Tricksters, For Anarchy