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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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In March 1797, reports from Algiers indicate the Bey of Tunis has declared hostile intentions against the United States by refusing the October 1796 arrangement, resulting in open hostilities. Americans in Naples advised to beware Tunisian cruisers. Joel Barlow hopes for accommodation via Dey of Algiers mediation.
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JOHN MATHIEU, Esq. Naples.
DEAR SIR,
I came here the 8th current, and found letters from Algiers purporting the hostile intentions of the Bey of Tunis to the United States, having declared he would not accede to the arrangement made in October last-the consequence is, open hostilities on his part. You would therefore do well to caution such Americans as are at your port, against his cruisers. Mr. Barlow at the same time tells me, he flatters himself, the matter- will soon be accommodated, as the Dey of Algiers has undertaken the affair. With great respect, your most obedient,
JOS: DONALDSON, Jr.
[Mr. J. M. MATHIEU is the American Consul at Naples. The vigilance of Mr. DONALDSON is well known.]
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Tunis
Event Date
13th March 1797
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open hostilities on the part of tunis; potential accommodation through dey of algiers.
Event Details
Letters from Algiers report the Bey of Tunis's refusal to accede to the October 1796 arrangement with the United States, leading to open hostilities. Americans at Naples cautioned against Tunisian cruisers. Mr. Barlow anticipates resolution as the Dey of Algiers has undertaken the matter.