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Domestic News
October 26, 1769
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Brig Friends Good Will arrived in Philadelphia from Hull with British merchandise shipped in violation of merchant agreements; consignees refuse receipt, goods to be returned, demonstrating resolve to uphold non-importation pacts.
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PHILADELPHIA, October 5.
On Saturday last arrived here, from Hull, the brig Friends Good Will, William Spicer, Master, and brought a considerable quantity of British merchandise, shipped by some traders in England, on their own account and risque, and consigned to sundry persons in this city. As these goods were shipped contrary to the agreements entered into by our merchants and traders, and after the same was known in England, the persons to whom they are consigned, do not receive them, as the committee, in this case, cannot store them; they are therefore, we hear, to be carried back. This firm, determined, and peaceable conduct, may convince the world, that as our merchants and traders entered into their agreements with deliberation, so they are resolved inviolably to adhere to them; at the same time, it is hoped, that this instance of their resolution, will discourage any farther attempts to violate, or take advantage of their agreements.
On Saturday last arrived here, from Hull, the brig Friends Good Will, William Spicer, Master, and brought a considerable quantity of British merchandise, shipped by some traders in England, on their own account and risque, and consigned to sundry persons in this city. As these goods were shipped contrary to the agreements entered into by our merchants and traders, and after the same was known in England, the persons to whom they are consigned, do not receive them, as the committee, in this case, cannot store them; they are therefore, we hear, to be carried back. This firm, determined, and peaceable conduct, may convince the world, that as our merchants and traders entered into their agreements with deliberation, so they are resolved inviolably to adhere to them; at the same time, it is hoped, that this instance of their resolution, will discourage any farther attempts to violate, or take advantage of their agreements.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Economic
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Ship Arrival
Friends Good Will
British Goods
Non Importation
Merchant Agreements
What entities or persons were involved?
William Spicer
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Saturday Last
Key Persons
William Spicer
Outcome
goods to be carried back
Event Details
Brig Friends Good Will, William Spicer master, arrived from Hull with British merchandise shipped by English traders on their own account and consigned to persons in Philadelphia, contrary to merchant agreements; consignees refuse to receive them as committee cannot store; to be returned to demonstrate adherence to agreements.