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Foreign News
December 4, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A London opinion piece from Sept. 25 suggests the British government consider requesting seamen from the American Congress for the Royal Navy, akin to hiring German troops, to potentially mend relations and foster union between Britain and America due to shared language and religion.
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LONDON, Sept. 25. Might not an offer to Congress, for a supply of seamen to serve on board our fleet, be a subject worthy the consideration of government? We have often applied to Germany for troops, and why not to America for Sailors? It is possible that such a measure might also destroy that resentment against Great-Britain, which many individuals there find it their interest to keep alive, and bring about an union between the two people, as sincere and permanent as the similarity of the language and religion would naturally warrant.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
Political
What keywords are associated?
American Seamen
British Fleet
Anglo American Relations
Diplomatic Suggestion
Naval Manpower
Where did it happen?
America
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
America
Event Date
Sept. 25
Event Details
Suggestion that the British government offer to the American Congress for a supply of seamen to serve on the British fleet, comparing it to past requests for troops from Germany, potentially reducing resentment against Great Britain and promoting a sincere union based on shared language and religion.