When was it published?

February 23, 1807 in Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Foreign News February 23, 1807

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Military Campaign, Diplomatic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Denmark French Apprehensions, Hamburg Forces, Holstein Conquest, Senate Authority, Trade England Restrictions

Norfolk, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Denmark fears French raids and invasion, with reports from December 15 confirming forces gathering near Hamburg aimed at conquering Holstein and curtailing the senate's authority, alongside stricter measures against trade with England.

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Denmark entertains serious apprehensions with respect to the French, and is preparing for raids. Private letters of the 15th December [state that] her apprehensions are well founded and considerable force is collecting in the neighborhood of Hamburg for the purpose, it is supposed a strong body will be on the confines of Holstein occupied as a conquest that even the little share of authority at present enjoyed by the senate will be speedily annihilated. There is even talk of the enforcement of more rigorous measures against the trade with England than have yet been adopted.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Denmark French Apprehensions Hamburg Forces Holstein Conquest Senate Authority Trade England Restrictions

Where did it happen?

Denmark

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Denmark

Event Date

15th December

Outcome

potential conquest of holstein, annihilation of senate authority, enforcement of more rigorous measures against trade with england

Event Details

Denmark has serious apprehensions regarding the French and is preparing for raids. Private letters from the 15th December confirm these fears are well-founded, with considerable forces collecting near Hamburg. It is supposed a strong body will occupy the confines of Holstein as a conquest, leading to the speedy annihilation of the senate's current authority. There is talk of enforcing stricter measures against trade with England.