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Foreign News
October 10, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Boston Centinel dismisses a London letter claiming Denmark ceased capturing American vessels after U.S. diplomat Mr. Erving arrived in Copenhagen, attributing safe Baltic passages to British convoys rather than his influence.
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The following remarks are made by the Boston Centinel upon the letter published in London, stating that the Danes had left off capturing, &c. since Mr. Erving's arrival at Copenhagen :
“ The source of this puff courteous is easily perceived. Independent of the stupidity of the supposition that any individual or ministerial agency, could have effected a total change in a nation's system, it is a well known fact, that a great proportion of the American vessels which have passed into the Baltic have done so under British convoy, and have not asked the leave of Denmark. Mr. Erving has undoubtedly done his duty; and ought not to be made the subject of ridiculous puffs."
“ The source of this puff courteous is easily perceived. Independent of the stupidity of the supposition that any individual or ministerial agency, could have effected a total change in a nation's system, it is a well known fact, that a great proportion of the American vessels which have passed into the Baltic have done so under British convoy, and have not asked the leave of Denmark. Mr. Erving has undoubtedly done his duty; and ought not to be made the subject of ridiculous puffs."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Danish Captures
American Vessels Baltic
British Convoy
Erving Copenhagen
Diplomatic Puff
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Erving
Where did it happen?
Copenhagen
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Copenhagen
Key Persons
Mr. Erving
Outcome
danes reportedly ceased capturing american vessels since mr. erving's arrival, but safe passages attributed to british convoys
Event Details
Boston Centinel remarks criticize a London letter's claim that Denmark stopped capturing American vessels after Mr. Erving's arrival, calling it a ridiculous puff and noting that many vessels passed under British convoy without Danish permission.