When was it published?

June 6, 1745 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News June 6, 1745

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Antigua Embargo, French Men Of War, Martinico Arrival, Colonial Defense, Shipping Restriction

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letter from Antigua dated April 14, 1745, reports an embargo on all shipping expected to lift soon, local people under arms due to alarm over eight French men-of-war arriving at Martinico, but easing as defenses are ready; prisoners from a prize suggest ships protect trade, not invade.

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By a Letter from Antigua, dated April 14, 1745, we learn that there was then an Embargo there on all Shipping, but was soon expected to be taken off. That the People had been under Arms several Days, being alarmed at the Arrival of eight French Men of War at Martinico, which they apprehended had some Design on the Island; but as they were in a Posture to give them a proper Reception, in case they should make any Attempt upon it, they began to be pretty easy. And that there was a Report those Ships were designed to protect the Trade only, and not intended for any Invasion. This Account they had from some Prisoners taken in a Prize off Martinico, and brought in there.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Antigua Embargo French Men Of War Martinico Arrival Colonial Defense Shipping Restriction

Where did it happen?

Antigua

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Antigua

Event Date

April 14, 1745

Outcome

embargo on all shipping expected to be taken off soon; people began to be pretty easy after being under arms.

Event Details

Embargo on all shipping in Antigua; people under arms for several days alarmed by arrival of eight French men of war at Martinico, apprehended as a design on the island but prepared to receive them; report from prisoners taken in a prize off Martinico that ships designed to protect trade only, not for invasion.