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Editorial
September 28, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial from Connecticut Mirror critiques the National Intelligencer's translation of Duke of Cadore's letter on revoking Berlin and Milan Decrees, citing French phrase from Dufief's Nature Displayed as proof of inaccuracy.
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From the Connecticut Mirror.
"Bien entendu que."-If any further proof was wanting of the incorrectness of the translation given in the National Intelligencer of the Duke of Cadore's letter, respecting the revocation of the Berlin and Milan Decrees, we have it from a Frenchman. Let any one turn to the 175th page of the 2d volume of "Dufief's Nature Displayed," and they will there find the following phrase: "Je vous l'accorde, bien entendu que vous tiendrez parole" thus rendered: "I grant it to you, provided you keep your promise."
"Bien entendu que."-If any further proof was wanting of the incorrectness of the translation given in the National Intelligencer of the Duke of Cadore's letter, respecting the revocation of the Berlin and Milan Decrees, we have it from a Frenchman. Let any one turn to the 175th page of the 2d volume of "Dufief's Nature Displayed," and they will there find the following phrase: "Je vous l'accorde, bien entendu que vous tiendrez parole" thus rendered: "I grant it to you, provided you keep your promise."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Duke Of Cadore
Berlin Decree
Milan Decree
Translation Error
National Intelligencer
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Of Cadore
National Intelligencer
Connecticut Mirror
Dufief's Nature Displayed
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Correction Of Translation In Duke Of Cadore's Letter On Berlin And Milan Decrees
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Translation Accuracy
Key Figures
Duke Of Cadore
National Intelligencer
Connecticut Mirror
Dufief's Nature Displayed
Key Arguments
Translation In National Intelligencer Is Incorrect
French Phrase 'Bien Entendu Que' Means 'Provided You Keep Your Promise' As Per Dufief's Book