When was it published?

July 28, 1806 in Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Foreign News July 28, 1806

Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, Naval Affairs, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Europe Accounts, British French Communications, Mr Fox Peace Declaration, England Prussia Tensions, British Cruisers Prussian Vessels

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

European accounts to June 11 report no major continental events. Secret flag-of-truce communications between British Ministry and French government. Mr. Fox favors honorable peace preserving continental ties. No England-Prussia accommodation; British cruisers seize Prussian vessels daily.

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Our accounts from Europe are to the 11th of June. No events of much importance has transpired of late upon the Continent. Several communications by flags of truce between the British Ministry and the French government have passed and repassed but their contents are kept secret. Mr. Fox has declared in favour of peace provided it can be obtained upon honourable terms and not prejudicial to their connections with the powers upon the continent.

No accommodation has been effected between England and Prussia; the british cruisers are daily sending in Prussian vessels.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Europe Accounts British French Communications Mr Fox Peace Declaration England Prussia Tensions British Cruisers Prussian Vessels

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Fox

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

11th Of June

Key Persons

Mr. Fox

Outcome

no accommodation between england and prussia; british cruisers are daily sending in prussian vessels

Event Details

Accounts from Europe to the 11th of June indicate no major events on the Continent. Several secret communications via flags of truce between the British Ministry and French government. Mr. Fox declared in favor of peace on honorable terms without prejudicing continental connections. No resolution between England and Prussia, with British cruisers capturing Prussian vessels daily.