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Foreign News
November 5, 1802
Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Cape Francois, St. Domingo, dated 1st October, describes a critical situation amid the Brigands affair: town besieged, communications cut, money scarce, markets dull with no sales of dry goods.
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Extract of a letter from a gentleman, dated Cape Francois, 1st October, to his friend in Philadelphia.
You never saw St. Domingo in such a situation as at present; this perhaps is the most critical moment it has ever experienced--The affair of the Brigands is much more serious than I thought it would have been. We are literally shut up in the town, and it is probable we shall continue in that situation until more soldiers and more money arrive.--The Brigands are burning close around us--all communication with the country is stopped, and money growing scarce every day--No sale for dry goods of any description, not even the most favorite kind. Markets dull.
You never saw St. Domingo in such a situation as at present; this perhaps is the most critical moment it has ever experienced--The affair of the Brigands is much more serious than I thought it would have been. We are literally shut up in the town, and it is probable we shall continue in that situation until more soldiers and more money arrive.--The Brigands are burning close around us--all communication with the country is stopped, and money growing scarce every day--No sale for dry goods of any description, not even the most favorite kind. Markets dull.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Colonial Affairs
Economic
What keywords are associated?
St Domingo
Brigands Affair
Cape Francois
Town Besieged
Economic Scarcity
Markets Dull
Where did it happen?
Cape Francois, St. Domingo
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cape Francois, St. Domingo
Event Date
1st October
Outcome
town shut up, awaiting more soldiers and money; brigands burning nearby; communications stopped; money scarce; markets dull with no sales.
Event Details
St. Domingo faces its most critical moment due to the serious affair of the Brigands; inhabitants confined to the town; all country communication halted; economic distress with scarce money and unsold dry goods.