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Foreign News
September 26, 1795
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A June 21 letter from Bordeaux reports a recent naval engagement near Brest between British and French forces, resulting in the capture of a British ship of the line and a frigate sent to Brest. Commentary warns of approaching serious times amid treaty disputes affecting American diplomacy.
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PHILADELPHIA, August 25.
A letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux to his correspondent in this city, dated June 21, mentions, that a gentleman had just arrived there from Brest, corroborating the engagement between the British and the French, near Brest, and that a British ship of the line & a frigate, had been sent in there.
From all circumstances, joined with the treaty contest, it would seem that serious times approach—to steer the helm of government between the quick-sands which float, to save the dignity and liberties of our country on the one hand, and guard against disgrace on the other, will require all that wisdom and virtue which can be conveniently dispensed throughout our land in the late memorable epoch of American affairs.
A letter from a gentleman in Bordeaux to his correspondent in this city, dated June 21, mentions, that a gentleman had just arrived there from Brest, corroborating the engagement between the British and the French, near Brest, and that a British ship of the line & a frigate, had been sent in there.
From all circumstances, joined with the treaty contest, it would seem that serious times approach—to steer the helm of government between the quick-sands which float, to save the dignity and liberties of our country on the one hand, and guard against disgrace on the other, will require all that wisdom and virtue which can be conveniently dispensed throughout our land in the late memorable epoch of American affairs.
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Brest Engagement
British French Naval Battle
Ship Captured
Treaty Contest
Where did it happen?
Brest
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Brest
Event Date
June 21
Outcome
british ship of the line and a frigate sent in (captured)
Event Details
A gentleman arrived from Brest corroborating an engagement between British and French near Brest, with a British ship of the line and frigate sent to Brest.