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Domestic News
July 14, 1807
The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Citizens of Alexandria express indignation over British ship Leopard's attack on American frigate Chesapeake via resolutions, signed by a committee including John M'Kinney and others, dated July 3, 1807.
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We have received a lengthy and very spirited communication from our fellow citizens of Alexandria, breathing a high sense of indignation against the insolence and injustice of the British, from which the following is extracted:--
Alexandria, July 3, 1807.
The Citizens of Alexandria have declared their sentiments on the hostile attack of the British ship Leopard, on the American Frigate Chesapeake, in the annexed resolutions. We shall be happy to co-operate with you in promoting the public safety, if future events should render it necessary; and if you should favour us with any communications, they will be received with pleasure and attention
We remain your obedient servants,
John M'Kinney,
Cuthbert Powell,
Charles Simms
Nicholas Fitzhugh,
Walter Jones, jr.
Francis L. Lee,
Robert Young,
and others of the Citizens of Alexandria,
Committee
James H. Hooe.
Elisha C. Dick.
Alexandria, July 3, 1807.
The Citizens of Alexandria have declared their sentiments on the hostile attack of the British ship Leopard, on the American Frigate Chesapeake, in the annexed resolutions. We shall be happy to co-operate with you in promoting the public safety, if future events should render it necessary; and if you should favour us with any communications, they will be received with pleasure and attention
We remain your obedient servants,
John M'Kinney,
Cuthbert Powell,
Charles Simms
Nicholas Fitzhugh,
Walter Jones, jr.
Francis L. Lee,
Robert Young,
and others of the Citizens of Alexandria,
Committee
James H. Hooe.
Elisha C. Dick.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Alexandria Resolutions
Chesapeake Attack
Leopard Incident
British Insolence
What entities or persons were involved?
John M'kinney
Cuthbert Powell
Charles Simms
Nicholas Fitzhugh
Walter Jones, Jr.
Francis L. Lee
Robert Young
James H. Hooe
Elisha C. Dick
Where did it happen?
Alexandria
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alexandria
Event Date
July 3, 1807
Key Persons
John M'kinney
Cuthbert Powell
Charles Simms
Nicholas Fitzhugh
Walter Jones, Jr.
Francis L. Lee
Robert Young
James H. Hooe
Elisha C. Dick
Event Details
Citizens of Alexandria declare sentiments on the hostile attack of the British ship Leopard on the American Frigate Chesapeake in annexed resolutions, offering cooperation for public safety.