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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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British fleet has blockaded Surinam following an expedition reportedly requested by its inhabitants, as learned from Captain Boyd arriving from St. Thomas.
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SURRINAM BLOCKADED.
Our readers have heard of the sailing of a British fleet against Surinam. It appears they have reached there.
Capt. Boyd, arrived at Baltimore from St. Thomas, came out under convoy of the brig Pickering and ship Merrimack. He was bound to Surinam; but was informed by the Capt. of the Pickering, that it was blockaded by the English; which information was received from the British Commander.
The English expedition against Surinam, which is now probably in operation, was undertaken, it is said, in consequence of a request from its inhabitants.
If the statement in a New-Bedford Paper is accurate, as it is said to be, Mr. Williams, a decided Federalist, is elected to represent the First Southern District in the next Congress.
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Surinam
Event Date
As Of September 17
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blockade in operation; expedition undertaken at request of inhabitants
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A British fleet sailed against Surinam and has reached there, establishing a blockade. Capt. Boyd, bound to Surinam from St. Thomas under convoy of the brig Pickering and ship Merrimack, was informed of the blockade by the Captain of the Pickering, based on information from the British Commander. The expedition is said to be in consequence of a request from Surinam's inhabitants.