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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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Ship Phoenix arrived in Philadelphia from Amsterdam with reports of rumored peace negotiations between Britain and France depressing markets, though expectations waned by July 19. Gaeta holds against siege; Neapolitans succeed in sortie. Collingwood blockades Cadiz.
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Arrived yesterday afternoon, ship Phoenix, captain Green, 48 days from Amsterdam.---
Sailed the 19th July.---Reports of negotiations for Peace, between Great-Britain and France, had prevailed there, and depressed the markets.
Previous, however, to the 19th, expectations of peace had greatly diminished.
Captain Wilson informs us that Gaeta still held out, and that in a sortie the Neapolitans had been successful. Admiral Collingwood continued the blockade of Cadiz.
Mere. Adv.
West Indies.
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Amsterdam
Event Date
As Of 19th July
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expectations of peace diminished; gaeta held out; neapolitans successful in sortie; blockade of cadiz continued
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Ship Phoenix sailed from Amsterdam on July 19 after 48 days at sea. Reports of peace negotiations between Great Britain and France had depressed markets, but expectations greatly diminished prior to departure. Gaeta continued to hold out, with Neapolitans succeeding in a sortie. Admiral Collingwood maintained the blockade of Cadiz.