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Foreign News
March 25, 1805
Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Turks from Tripoli, including former gun-boat captain Mustapha, aboard the USS John Adams arriving in the US to observe American manners and humanity, as reported in a New York paper.
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Full Text
United States Gazette.
The Turks on board the John Adams are stout, well-looking men. Mustapha, who had been captain of one of the Tripoline gun-boats, has an open and pleasing countenance, and is polite in address. He speaks a little English, and is very affable. His dress, as well as that of some others of his countrymen, has been very rich, and shows, in its tarnished condition, that it was once elegant and superb. The object of bringing the Turks to this country is to give them an opportunity of witnessing our manners, and experiencing our humanity: an object evidently wise and laudable. - New York paper.
The Turks on board the John Adams are stout, well-looking men. Mustapha, who had been captain of one of the Tripoline gun-boats, has an open and pleasing countenance, and is polite in address. He speaks a little English, and is very affable. His dress, as well as that of some others of his countrymen, has been very rich, and shows, in its tarnished condition, that it was once elegant and superb. The object of bringing the Turks to this country is to give them an opportunity of witnessing our manners, and experiencing our humanity: an object evidently wise and laudable. - New York paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Turks
John Adams
Tripoline
Mustapha
Diplomatic Exchange
What entities or persons were involved?
Mustapha
Where did it happen?
United States
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
United States
Key Persons
Mustapha
Outcome
opportunity for turks to witness american manners and experience humanity
Event Details
Turks on board the John Adams are described as stout and well-looking; Mustapha has an open countenance, speaks some English, and is affable. Their rich but tarnished dress indicates former elegance. The purpose is to expose them to US customs and kindness.