When was it published?

June 14, 1802 in Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer

Foreign News June 14, 1802

Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Toussaint Surrender, French Troops Louisiana, Cape Francois Tranquility, New Orleans Expectation

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Reports from Cape Francois indicate tranquility after Toussaint's surrender to Gen. Le Clerc; 6,000 French troops passed en route to take Louisiana. In New Orleans, Spaniards anticipate French forces and government to assume control of the territory.

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Accounts from Cape Francois, are to the 18th ult. then every thing was tranquil.—Toussaint had surrendered on the terms announced in Gen. Le Clerc's letter to him. The most interesting article from this quarter is, "That six thousand troops had passed the Cape, in a squadron destined to take possession of Louisiana,"

A gentleman from New-Orleans mentions, that the Spaniards there were in daily expectation of the arrival of a force and government from France to take possession of that rich and delightful country.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Toussaint Surrender French Troops Louisiana Cape Francois Tranquility New Orleans Expectation

What entities or persons were involved?

Toussaint Gen. Le Clerc

Where did it happen?

Louisiana

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Louisiana

Event Date

18th Ult.

Key Persons

Toussaint Gen. Le Clerc

Outcome

toussaint surrendered on terms; 6,000 troops en route to take possession; spaniards expect french arrival.

Event Details

Accounts from Cape Francois to 18th ult. report tranquility after Toussaint's surrender per Gen. Le Clerc's terms. Six thousand troops passed the Cape in a squadron to possess Louisiana. A gentleman from New-Orleans states Spaniards await French force and government to take the country.