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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Konigsberg reports nine Russian warships cruising off Pillau on April 31 (per May 27 date), raising fears of hostilities against British shipping, though a vessel passed one unchallenged, causing local unease.
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Extract of a Letter from Konigsberg to a Merchant in this City, dated May 27.
"The 31st past, nine Russian Men of War have been seen cruising before Pillau, though at a good Distance. Several Ships are since gone to Sea, but none are come in, as the Wind is Easterly. A Vessel that came in a few Days ago reports, that she pass'd close by a Russian Ship of War, who did not fire at her, but let her go by quietly. We cannot think that the Russians will actually commence Hostilities, much less that they will stop British Effects: but till it makes us very uneasy here."
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Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Pillau
Event Date
The 31st Past (Letter Dated May 27)
Outcome
no hostilities commenced; russian ship allowed a vessel to pass without firing; local unease over potential actions against british effects
Event Details
Nine Russian men-of-war seen cruising before Pillau at a distance. Several ships have gone to sea, none incoming due to easterly wind. A recent arrival passed close to a Russian ship of war without incident. Doubts that Russians will start hostilities or seize British goods, but causes anxiety.