When was it published?

June 2, 1812 in Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Domestic News June 2, 1812

Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Chief Of The Family Of Crillon, Mr. Barlow, Count De Crillon, Mr. Henry, Governor Gerry, President Madison

Q: What keywords are associated?

Impostor, Count De Crillon, Crillon Family, Washington Palace, Political Associations

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A letter from the chief of the Crillon family, dated Paris April 17th, informs that the man who posed as Count de Crillon in the US is an impostor with no family connection. He was received at the Washington palace last winter and associated with Mr. Henry, Governor Gerry, and President Madison.

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We have seen a letter from the chief of the family of Crillon, to a gentleman now in this city, dated Paris, April 17th, which, in consequence of a conversation held with Mr. Barlow, states, that the individual, who styled himself Count de Crillon, in this country, is an IMPostor, in no way connected with the family of Crillon.

It will be recollected that this worthy was received in his assumed character, at the palace at Washington, last winter.

So much for the associate of Mr. Henry, the acquaintance of Governor Gerry and President Madison.--Phil. Register.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Politics

What keywords are associated?

Impostor Count De Crillon Crillon Family Washington Palace Political Associations

What entities or persons were involved?

Chief Of The Family Of Crillon Mr. Barlow Count De Crillon Mr. Henry Governor Gerry President Madison

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

April 17th

Key Persons

Chief Of The Family Of Crillon Mr. Barlow Count De Crillon Mr. Henry Governor Gerry President Madison

Outcome

revealed as impostor with no connection to crillon family

Event Details

Letter states the individual who styled himself Count de Crillon in this country is an impostor, based on conversation with Mr. Barlow. He was received in assumed character at palace in Washington last winter and associated with Mr. Henry, acquainted with Governor Gerry and President Madison.