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Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer
Alexandria, Virginia
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Schooner Atlantic arrived in Fredericksburg from Martinique and St. Croix, reporting French takeover and new duties causing discontent; over 30 American vessels remain there. Passenger Mr. Achilles Crutchfield died at sea.
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Arrived here, on Wednesday last schooner Atlantic, captain Hill, in 17 days from Martinique, and 12 from St. Croix.
Captain H. informs that the French took possession of Martinique on the 14th of last month--that the government immediately laid a heavy duty on all American imports, and 7 per cent. on all exports, which had given great discontent to the inhabitants--that in consequence of the low state of the funds it was daily expected that additional duties would be laid.
Captain H. left at Martinique upwards of 30 sail of American vessels.
Mr. Achilles Crutchfield, of this place passenger in the Atlantic, died at sea on the 10th inst.--a young gentleman much esteemed by his acquaintance.
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Fredericksburg
Event Date
October 25
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mr. achilles crutchfield died at sea on the 10th inst.
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Schooner Atlantic, captain Hill, arrived in 17 days from Martinique and 12 from St. Croix. Captain reports French possession of Martinique on the 14th of last month, heavy duties on American imports and 7 per cent on exports causing discontent, expectation of additional duties due to low funds. Over 30 American vessels left at Martinique. Passenger Mr. Achilles Crutchfield died at sea.