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Jenks' Portland Gazette. Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
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Diplomatic updates from France: U.S. envoy Monroe presented to foreign minister on June 14, receiving First Consul's satisfaction; Gen. Bernadotte departs for U.S. as French minister on June 1; war seems imminent with orders halting French vessel sailings.
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PHILADELPHIA JUNE 9.
Mr. Monroe was presented to the Minister for foreign affairs on the 14th, by whom he received every mark of attention. He assured him that he was authorized by the First Consul to declare, that he heard of his arrival in France with much satisfaction. Mr. Monroe will not be presented to the First Consul until ten days hence, that being the time appointed for presenting the foreign ministers.
General Bernadotte left Paris on the 1st inst. on board for the United States, where he is to reside as minister from this government. It is the general opinion that war is at no great distance. Orders were issued two days ago, to prevent the sailing of French vessels.
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France
Event Date
Early June
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monroe receives positive reception; bernadotte appointed as minister to the united states; general expectation of impending war; orders issued to prevent sailing of french vessels.
Event Details
Mr. Monroe was presented to the French Minister for foreign affairs on the 14th and assured of the First Consul's satisfaction with his arrival. He will meet the First Consul in ten days. General Bernadotte departed Paris on the 1st instant for the United States as minister. Opinion holds that war is imminent, with recent orders barring French vessels from sailing.