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Foreign News
June 17, 1805
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
French squadron arrives at Guadaloupe with strong force, prompting a ten-day embargo across Caribbean islands. Operations begin against St. Lucie; no British forces present, raising fears of attacks on all English colonies.
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Alexandria Daily Advertiser.
MONDAY, June 17.
Extract of a letter received by the sloop Dove, (arrived at New York) from a merchant at St. Bartholomews, dated May 28.
"Guadaloupe has been embargoed these ten days, in consequence of the arrival of another French squadron, with a strong armed force. They have just commenced active operations, which appear, by a vessel arrived here from St. Lucie yesterday, first to be directed against that island. As there is at present no English force in this country to cope with them, it is generally believed, that they will attempt the whole English colonies. The embargo is at present general in all the islands, and under the circumstances mentioned, it may be expected to remain for some time."
MONDAY, June 17.
Extract of a letter received by the sloop Dove, (arrived at New York) from a merchant at St. Bartholomews, dated May 28.
"Guadaloupe has been embargoed these ten days, in consequence of the arrival of another French squadron, with a strong armed force. They have just commenced active operations, which appear, by a vessel arrived here from St. Lucie yesterday, first to be directed against that island. As there is at present no English force in this country to cope with them, it is generally believed, that they will attempt the whole English colonies. The embargo is at present general in all the islands, and under the circumstances mentioned, it may be expected to remain for some time."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
French Squadron
Guadaloupe Embargo
St Lucie Operations
English Colonies Threat
Caribbean Embargo
Where did it happen?
Guadaloupe
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Guadaloupe
Event Date
May 28
Outcome
general embargo in all islands expected to remain; belief that french will attempt all english colonies
Event Details
Guadaloupe embargoed for ten days due to arrival of French squadron with strong armed force. Active operations commenced, first directed against St. Lucie per vessel arrived yesterday. No English force present to oppose them.