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Foreign News
August 29, 1751
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
British Admiralty examines French Ambassador Marquis de Mirepoix's memorial on an attack on French fort on River Gambia in Africa, inquiring into complaints and French rights to trade and settle. Assurances given for satisfaction if complaints are valid.
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Full Text
From the Amsterdam Gazette.
London, June 1, N. S. The Lords of the Admiralty are actually examining a Memorial which the Marquis de Mirepoix, the French Ambassador, has presented to the Government, concerning the Attack made upon the Fort which the French have built on the River Gambia in Africa: They are to enquire whether the Complaints made in that Memorial are well grounded, and whether the French have a Right to trade and settle in that River, &c. In the mean while tis said his Excellency has been assured, that his Court shall receive all the Satisfaction and Reparation requisite, in Case the Complaints in Question prove just. Just or not just, they but take Opportunities by the French: and our Africa Company may now cut the Stable Door, the Steed is stolen.
London, June 1, N. S. The Lords of the Admiralty are actually examining a Memorial which the Marquis de Mirepoix, the French Ambassador, has presented to the Government, concerning the Attack made upon the Fort which the French have built on the River Gambia in Africa: They are to enquire whether the Complaints made in that Memorial are well grounded, and whether the French have a Right to trade and settle in that River, &c. In the mean while tis said his Excellency has been assured, that his Court shall receive all the Satisfaction and Reparation requisite, in Case the Complaints in Question prove just. Just or not just, they but take Opportunities by the French: and our Africa Company may now cut the Stable Door, the Steed is stolen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Colonial Affairs
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
French Memorial
Gambia Fort Attack
British Admiralty
Africa Trade Rights
French Ambassador
What entities or persons were involved?
Marquis De Mirepoix
Lords Of The Admiralty
Where did it happen?
River Gambia In Africa
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
River Gambia In Africa
Event Date
June 1, N. S.
Key Persons
Marquis De Mirepoix
Lords Of The Admiralty
Outcome
assurances of satisfaction and reparation if complaints prove just
Event Details
The Lords of the Admiralty are examining a Memorial presented by the Marquis de Mirepoix concerning an attack on the French fort on the River Gambia, inquiring into the validity of complaints and French rights to trade and settle there.