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Herald Of The United States
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
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US Navy commander at Gibraltar warns American vessels of potential hostilities from Tunis after the Tunisian Ambassador's unfavorable departure, advising caution before sailing. Ships: Constitution, Hornet, Enterprise.
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Capt. Allen, who arrived at Boston on the 13th inst. from Malaga, has furnished the following letter, which he received from the American Consul at that place, on the eve of his departure.
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United States ship Constitution
Gibraltar Bay: 20th Dec. 1806.
Sir,—The Tunisian Ambassador left this on the 3d inst. for Tunis, carrying with him impressions not the most favorable towards our Government, which may induce the Bey to act in a hostile manner to our flag; in consequence of which, I think it prudent to advise you of the circumstance, and recommend to the commanders of American vessels not to sail without first being convinced that hostilities have not commenced.
The present force under my command, are, the Constitution, brig Hornet, and schooner Enterprise, with which I shall render every service in my power to the commerce of the United States
I have the honor to be, Sir, very respectfully,
HUGH G. CAMPBELL.
Wm. Kirkpatrick, Esq.
A true Copy.
Malaga, 30th Dec. 1806.
Wm. Kirkpatrick.
[Consul for the United States.]
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Gibraltar Bay
Event Date
20th Dec. 1806
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potential hostile actions against american flag; us ships to protect commerce
Event Details
Tunisian Ambassador departed Gibraltar on 3d inst. for Tunis with unfavorable impressions of US Government, possibly leading Bey to hostilities. Commander advises American vessels not to sail without confirming no hostilities have started. US force: Constitution, brig Hornet, schooner Enterprise.