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Foreign News June 22, 1803

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

Reports from London indicate U.S. Minister Mr. King plans to delay departure from England until his successor arrives, but recent accounts state he had a private audience with the King and will leave for America on May 6. British troops for Louisiana disembarked at Helvoetsluys.

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New-York, June 18.

By a letter lately received in town from Mr. King, it appears that he has concluded not to leave England until his successor shall have arrived in London.

From Liverpool. The ship Telegraph arrived here yesterday from Liverpool, sailed the 7th of May. From Capt. Woodman, and Mr. Okill, a passenger, we have received a regular file of the London Star, to the 5th May, and Liverpool papers of the same date. They are not so late as the accounts before received. The Star of the 5th says,

"Mr. King, the American Minister, had a private audience, and took leave of his Majesty, previously to his leaving this country on Friday next [the 6th] for America." The troops destined for Louisiana had been disembarked at Helvoetsluys.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

American Minister London Departure King Audience Troops Louisiana Helvoetsluys Disembarkation

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. King His Majesty

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

5th May To 6th

Key Persons

Mr. King His Majesty

Outcome

mr. king to leave for america on the 6th; troops disembarked at helvoetsluys

Event Details

Letter from Mr. King indicates he will not leave England until successor arrives. London Star reports he had private audience with the King and will depart on Friday next (6th) for America. Troops for Louisiana disembarked at Helvoetsluys.

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