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Foreign News
October 20, 1821
Winchester Gazette
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
British Foreign Secretary Marquis of Londonderry informs US Minister Richard Rush that Napoleon's death allows unrestricted communication of foreign vessels with St. Helena, as before his detention there. Dated July 30, 1821.
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An official copy of the following Note from the Marquis of Londonderry to Mr. Rush, our Minister at London, has been received at the department of State:
Foreign Office,
30th July, 1821.
The undersigned, His Majesty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has the honor to acquaint Mr. Rush, that the death of Napoleon Bonaparte renders it no longer necessary to restrict the communication of foreign vessels with the Island of St. Helena, and that they are accordingly now at liberty to communicate with that Island, in the same manner and under the same regulations as applied to their intercourse with the Island previous to the detention there of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In requesting Mr. Rush to communicate this information to the government of the United States, the undersigned avails himself of this opportunity to renew to him the assurances of his high consideration.
LONDONDERRY
Richard Rush, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
Foreign Office,
30th July, 1821.
The undersigned, His Majesty's principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, has the honor to acquaint Mr. Rush, that the death of Napoleon Bonaparte renders it no longer necessary to restrict the communication of foreign vessels with the Island of St. Helena, and that they are accordingly now at liberty to communicate with that Island, in the same manner and under the same regulations as applied to their intercourse with the Island previous to the detention there of Napoleon Bonaparte.
In requesting Mr. Rush to communicate this information to the government of the United States, the undersigned avails himself of this opportunity to renew to him the assurances of his high consideration.
LONDONDERRY
Richard Rush, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Napoleon Death
St Helena
Vessel Restrictions Lifted
British Diplomatic Note
Foreign Office
What entities or persons were involved?
Marquis Of Londonderry
Richard Rush
Napoleon Bonaparte
Where did it happen?
St. Helena
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
St. Helena
Event Date
30th July, 1821
Key Persons
Marquis Of Londonderry
Richard Rush
Napoleon Bonaparte
Outcome
restrictions on foreign vessels' communication with st. helena lifted due to napoleon's death; vessels now at liberty to communicate as before his detention.
Event Details
The British Foreign Office notifies Mr. Rush that Napoleon's death eliminates the need for restrictions on foreign vessels accessing St. Helena, restoring prior regulations for intercourse with the island.