When was it published?

September 5, 1795 in The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Foreign News September 5, 1795

The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. James Simpson, Col. Humphreys, Capt. Cook, Mr. Buckley

Q: What keywords are associated?

American Treaty Morocco, Col Humphreys, Moroccan Cruisers, Emperor Cruising Order, French Spanish Engagement

Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letter from US Consul Simpson at Gibraltar reports Col. Humphreys departing to renew American-Morocco treaty; anticipates quick success. Additional naval notes: Emperor orders cruising off Cadiz port, no Moorish cruisers active, no recent French-Spanish battles. Dated May 25, 1795.

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Extract of a letter from Mr. James Simpson, Consul to United States at Gibraltar, to Mess. John Berkeley and Son, dated Gibraltar, 25th May, 1795.

Col. Humphreys left us yesterday, having had the honor of being entrusted with renewal of the American Treaty with Morocco. I trust I shall soon have the happiness of advising you of its being done; as I must find it incumbent on me to transact the business in the speediest and most efficacious manner possible.

In addition to the above, Capt. Cook was informed by Mr. Buckley, two days previous to his leaving Lisbon, that he had received a letter from Cadiz, informing him that the Emperor had ordered the cruising off port. It was not known that any Moorish cruisers were out. Heard of no late engagement between the French and Spaniards.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

American Treaty Morocco Col Humphreys Moroccan Cruisers Emperor Cruising Order French Spanish Engagement

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. James Simpson Col. Humphreys Capt. Cook Mr. Buckley

Where did it happen?

Gibraltar

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Gibraltar

Event Date

25th May, 1795

Key Persons

Mr. James Simpson Col. Humphreys Capt. Cook Mr. Buckley

Outcome

trust in speedy renewal of american treaty with morocco; emperor ordered cruising off port; no moorish cruisers out; no late engagement between french and spaniards

Event Details

Col. Humphreys left Gibraltar yesterday entrusted with renewal of American Treaty with Morocco; Simpson to transact business speedily. Capt. Cook informed by Mr. Buckley of letter from Cadiz that Emperor ordered cruising off port; no known Moorish cruisers out; no recent French-Spanish engagement.