When was it published?

October 22, 1802 in The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Foreign News October 22, 1802

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Diplomatic, Disease Or Epidemic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Admiral De Winter, Deys Of Algiers, Deys Of Tunis, Deys Of Tripoli

Q: What keywords are associated?

Batavian Squadron, De Winter, Barbary Coast, Peace Treaties, Algiers, Tunis, Tripoli, Plague

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What is this article about?

A private letter from Malaga dated July 28 reports that the Batavian squadron under Vice-Admiral De Winter, after resupplying in Malaga, plans to sail to the Barbary Coast to renew peace treaties with the Deys of Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, then proceed to Italy, Toulon, and winter in Lisbon. However, a plague raging in Barbary may change these plans.

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A private letter from Malaga, dated July 28, states, "that the Batavian squadron then lying there under the command of Vice-Admiral De Winter, after taking in a supply of fresh water, was about to proceed to the coast of Barbary, in order to renew treaties of peace with the Deys of Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli; it will then sail to Italy and Toulon, and thence to Lisbon, where it will winter." If it be true, however, adds the letter, "that the plague now rages on the coast of Barbary, this circumstance may occasion some change in the destination of the squadron."

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Batavian Squadron De Winter Barbary Coast Peace Treaties Algiers Tunis Tripoli Plague

What entities or persons were involved?

Vice Admiral De Winter Deys Of Algiers Deys Of Tunis Deys Of Tripoli

Where did it happen?

Coast Of Barbary

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Coast Of Barbary

Event Date

July 28

Key Persons

Vice Admiral De Winter Deys Of Algiers Deys Of Tunis Deys Of Tripoli

Outcome

planned itinerary to barbary coast for treaty renewals, then italy, toulon, and winter in lisbon; potential change due to plague in barbary.

Event Details

The Batavian squadron under Vice-Admiral De Winter, after taking fresh water in Malaga, was set to proceed to the coast of Barbary to renew peace treaties with the Deys of Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, then sail to Italy and Toulon, and winter in Lisbon. The letter notes that a raging plague on the Barbary Coast may alter this destination.