When was it published?

September 22, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Domestic News September 22, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Welderen, Lord North, His Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

Vessel Seizure, Dutch Protest, Lord North, Kings Prerogative, American Ports

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A British order to seize vessels without proper cargo debentures within 30 leagues of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Halifax has offended the Dutch. They protested via Count de Welderen to Lord North, who affirmed the King's resolve to uphold his prerogative in America, Indies, and Europe.

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July 16. The Order which was lately given, for seizing all Vessels within thirty Leagues of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and Halifax, which had not proper Debentures of their Cargo, has given some Offence to the Dutch, who have made it known to our Court by the Count de Welderen's Application to Lord North on the Subject thereof; who replied, "that his Majesty was firmly resolved to support his Prerogative, as well in America and the East and West Indies, as in Europe." This Message the Mynheers have to comment upon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Shipping

What keywords are associated?

Vessel Seizure Dutch Protest Lord North Kings Prerogative American Ports

What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Welderen Lord North His Majesty

Where did it happen?

Britain

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Britain

Event Date

July 16.

Key Persons

Count De Welderen Lord North His Majesty

Outcome

diplomatic reply affirming the king's prerogative; dutch to comment on the message.

Event Details

British order for seizing vessels lacking proper cargo debentures near specified American ports offends the Dutch, prompting Count de Welderen's application to Lord North, who replies on behalf of the King supporting his prerogative across regions.