When was it published?

April 3, 1784 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Domestic News April 3, 1784

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

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French Trade, Hispaniola, Cape Francois, British Duties, Rice Import, American Vessels

Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Reports of American vessels excluded from French trade in Hispaniola and other West India islands were premature; temporary restriction only at Cape Francois due to market glut. Other ports open, French officials favorable. Britain imposed heavy duty on American rice imports to England.

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Jan. 8. We are happy in assuring the public, that by the latest accounts from Hispaniola, that which was inserted in a former Gazette, of American vessels being excluded from the French trade, in that and other French West India islands, was premature.--The order was but temporary, and only restricted to the port of Cape Francois, thro' the request of many French merchants to the governor, who lately had glutted that market with flour. Every other port in that island was, and is open to us; and the governor, naval commander and others of the French nation are warmly disposed towards us and confer every favor on the trading Americans. But we are assured that, in addition to the other restrictions which the king and ministry of Britain have lately laid on our trade, they have since imposed a heavy duty on our rice, imported into England.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

French Trade Hispaniola Cape Francois British Duties Rice Import American Vessels

Where did it happen?

Hispaniola

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Hispaniola

Event Date

Jan. 8

Event Details

Latest accounts from Hispaniola indicate that previous reports of American vessels being excluded from French trade in that island and other French West India islands were premature. The order was temporary and restricted only to the port of Cape Francois, at the request of French merchants due to recent glut of flour. Every other port in the island was and is open to American trade. The governor, naval commander, and others of the French nation are warmly disposed toward Americans and confer favors on trading vessels. Additionally, Britain has imposed a heavy duty on American rice imported into England, in addition to other recent trade restrictions.