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Domestic News April 30, 1798

Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

Extract of a letter from Providence, Rhode Island, dated April 27, 1798, reports inhabitants' proceedings and signed address to the President pledging support for public councils to secure national honor and independence, with strong affection for the administration in New England and French left friendless.

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Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Providence (Rhode-Island) to his friend in this city, dated April 27th, 1798.

"By the mail of this day, will be transmitted the proceedings of the inhabitants of this town, and the address by them individually signed to the President, pledging ourselves to support the public councils and measures, for securing our national honor and independence.

"The personal attachment to, and confidence in, the President, is increased to an ardent affection,—and the whole administration stand as strong in New England as the western mountains. The French I believe are left friendless here."

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Providence Rhode Island President Address National Support New England Politics French Relations

Where did it happen?

Providence (Rhode Island)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Providence (Rhode Island)

Event Date

April 27th, 1798

Outcome

inhabitants pledge support to the president and administration; french described as friendless in the region.

Event Details

Proceedings of the inhabitants of Providence include an individually signed address to the President, pledging support for public councils and measures to secure national honor and independence. Personal attachment to the President has increased to ardent affection, with the administration standing strong in New England.

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