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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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British squadron under Lord Exmouth sails from Port Mahon to Algiers to demand release of Christian slaves, threatening hostilities if refused, and plans to transfer Regency from Turks to Moors. Reported in letter from Marseilles, April 7.
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"MARSEILLES April 7.
A British squadron, consisting of six ships of the line, two frigates, three sloops of war, and three bomb vessels, sailed from Port Mahon, on the 21st ultimo, under the command of Lord Exmouth, destined for Algiers.
"Lord E. has stated, that he is instructed to demand a release of the Christian slaves: and in case of refusal, to commence immediate hostilities against the city. He also stated, that it was the intention of his government to deprive the Turks of the Regency, and transfer it to the Moors, they being a less troublesome race of people."
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Algiers
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21st Ultimo
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A British squadron consisting of six ships of the line, two frigates, three sloops of war, and three bomb vessels sailed from Port Mahon under the command of Lord Exmouth, destined for Algiers. Lord Exmouth stated he is instructed to demand the release of Christian slaves and, in case of refusal, commence immediate hostilities against the city. He also stated it is the intention of his government to deprive the Turks of the Regency and transfer it to the Moors.