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Foreign News
June 26, 1798
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Peace between Denmark and Algiers restored; Dey received presents but denied a 40-gun frigate, causing him great humiliation after 17 years of reign.
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A letter from Copenhagen, dated February 20, says, "Peace with Algiers is again restored, and the Dey has received the usual presents; but the frigate of 40 guns, which he demanded, has been denied him."
A letter of a Danish officer, on board the Danish frigate Niayde, near Algiers, dated 1st January, says,--
"This according to the Dey's own expression, was the greatest humiliation he ever experienced, and the first time in the space of 17 years, during which he has reigned, that any thing has been refused which he demanded."
A letter of a Danish officer, on board the Danish frigate Niayde, near Algiers, dated 1st January, says,--
"This according to the Dey's own expression, was the greatest humiliation he ever experienced, and the first time in the space of 17 years, during which he has reigned, that any thing has been refused which he demanded."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Denmark Algiers Peace
Dey Frigate Denial
Diplomatic Humiliation
What entities or persons were involved?
Dey
Where did it happen?
Algiers
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Algiers
Event Date
1st January
Key Persons
Dey
Outcome
peace restored; usual presents given; 40-gun frigate denied
Event Details
Peace with Algiers restored and Dey received usual presents, but his demand for a 40-gun frigate was denied, marking the first refusal in 17 years of his reign and causing him great humiliation.