When was it published?

February 1, 1792 in The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Foreign News February 1, 1792

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Rebellion Or Revolt, Disease Or Epidemic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cape Francois, French Commissioners, Negroes Return, Cannon Surrender, Colonial Peace, Sickly Season, Daily Burials

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letter from Cape Francois, Dec 5, 1791, reports arrival of French commissioners, 200 Negroes returning to work after surrendering cannons amid hopes for peace in the colony, and a severe sickly season with 30-40 daily burials.

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Extract of a Letter from Cape Francois, to the Editor of the Boston Gazette, dated December 5, 1791.

"The long and expected commissioners have at last arrived from France. The reception which they met with at this place, you will find mentioned in the last No. of the Newspapers which are enclosed.

"The Negroes are not at present so troublesome as they have been; about 200 returned to their employment last week, and delivered 12 pieces of cannon they had in their possession—so 'tis hoped in a short time peace and quietness will once more take place in this unhappy Colony.

"'Tis a most remarkable sickly season—there have been, for a few days past, upon an average, from 30 to 40 people buried in this Cape, daily."

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Rebellion Or Revolt Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Cape Francois French Commissioners Negroes Return Cannon Surrender Colonial Peace Sickly Season Daily Burials

Where did it happen?

Cape Francois

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cape Francois

Event Date

December 5, 1791

Outcome

about 200 negroes returned to employment and delivered 12 pieces of cannon; hopes for peace; 30 to 40 daily burials due to sickness.

Event Details

Commissioners from France arrived and received a reception noted in recent newspapers. Negroes less troublesome, with 200 returning to work last week after surrendering cannons, fostering hopes for peace in the colony. Remarkable sickly season with 30-40 daily burials in Cape Francois.