When was it published?

November 2, 1801 in The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Foreign News November 2, 1801

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Colonial Affairs

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Count Augustus De Grasse, General Moise

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cape Francois, French Passengers, St Domingo Revolution, Count De Grasse, Plantation Possession, General Moise

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Report from Cape Francois: French passengers barred from landing; vessels from America hold them aboard under guard, escapees jailed. Count Augustus De Grasse, ex-Charleston resident since St. Domingo revolution, detained then allowed to land and reclaim his plantation and available negroes.

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By an arrival at Savannah, the 6th inst. in 14 days from Cape Francois, it is reported that "no French passengers are permitted to land at the Cape. Several vessels that arrived there from America, were obliged to keep their passengers on board, and sentinels were placed over them to prevent their escape; a number who made the attempt were put in jail.—Count Augustus De Grasse, who had resided in Charleston since the revolution of St. Domingo, had arrived there: after being detained on board several days by general Moise, he got permission to land, and was immediately put in possession of his plantation, and as many of his negroes as could be found."

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What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Colonial Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Cape Francois French Passengers St Domingo Revolution Count De Grasse Plantation Possession General Moise

What entities or persons were involved?

Count Augustus De Grasse General Moise

Where did it happen?

Cape Francois

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cape Francois

Event Date

As Of Arrival 14 Days Prior To 6th Inst.

Key Persons

Count Augustus De Grasse General Moise

Outcome

french passengers detained on board or jailed if escaping; count de grasse permitted to land and regain possession of his plantation and negroes.

Event Details

No French passengers permitted to land at Cape Francois; vessels from America required to keep passengers aboard with sentinels; escape attempts led to jail. Count Augustus De Grasse, resident in Charleston since St. Domingo revolution, arrived, detained by general Moise, then allowed to land and take possession of his plantation and available negroes.