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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Merchant in Antigua writes on Feb. 8, 1808, that US Embargo has not disrupted markets or supplies; American vessels continue arriving despite rumors of impending detentions in English ports, with Barbadoes already enforcing them.
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"As yet no material alteration has taken place in our markets, notwithstanding your Embargo that was to starve us out. Flour and Lumber are the only articles which have advanced, and (strange as it may appear) we continue to receive very liberal supplies from America. Vessels are dropping in daily, and we need not I think be under any apprehensions at present of starving. The Packet is momently expected. It is believed she will bring orders to detain all American vessels in English ports. At Barbadoes they have already embargoed them."
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Antigua
Event Date
Feb. 8, 1808
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no material alteration in markets; flour and lumber prices advanced; liberal supplies from america continue; rumors of orders to detain american vessels in english ports; american vessels already embargoed at barbadoes.
Event Details
A merchant in Antigua reports that despite the US Embargo intended to starve them, markets remain stable with only flour and lumber prices rising. American vessels arrive daily providing supplies, alleviating fears of starvation. The Packet is expected soon with possible orders to detain American vessels in English ports, and such detentions have already occurred at Barbadoes.