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Foreign News
December 23, 1785
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
An anonymous American in Paris writes that England remains deeply hostile to the U.S. despite treaties, but recent American economic measures may force a diplomatic arrangement by threatening British commerce. French public opinion favors Americans.
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Extract of a letter from an American of distinction in France, dated Paris, Sept. 11.
"In spite of treaties, England is still our enemy, her hatred is deep rooted and cordial, and nothing is wanting with her but the power to wipe us and the land we live on out of existence. Her interest, however, is her ruling passion. and the late American measures have struck at that so vitally, and with an energy too of which the thought us quite incapable, that a possibility seems to open of forming some arrangement with her. When they shall see decidedly, that without it, we shall suppress their commerce with us, they will be agitated by their avarice on the one hand, and their hatred and their fear of us on the other: The result of this conflict of dirty passions is yet to be awaited. The body of the people of this country love us cordially."
"In spite of treaties, England is still our enemy, her hatred is deep rooted and cordial, and nothing is wanting with her but the power to wipe us and the land we live on out of existence. Her interest, however, is her ruling passion. and the late American measures have struck at that so vitally, and with an energy too of which the thought us quite incapable, that a possibility seems to open of forming some arrangement with her. When they shall see decidedly, that without it, we shall suppress their commerce with us, they will be agitated by their avarice on the one hand, and their hatred and their fear of us on the other: The result of this conflict of dirty passions is yet to be awaited. The body of the people of this country love us cordially."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Economic
What keywords are associated?
American English Relations
Diplomatic Arrangement
Commerce Suppression
French Public Support
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Event Date
Sept. 11
Outcome
possibility of diplomatic arrangement with england; result pending
Event Details
Letter reports England's deep enmity towards America despite treaties, but recent U.S. measures threatening to suppress British commerce may lead to negotiations, driven by English avarice, hatred, and fear; French people support Americans cordially.