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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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The Bey of Tripoli declared war on the United States, leading to an American flotilla blockading Tripoli to protect commerce. Neutral powers' agents informed that ships entering the port will face treatment under laws of nations. Reported from Tunis on July 25, publicized in LegHorn August 7.
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The American consul resident here has been directed by Mr. Cathcart, the consul of the United States at Tripoli, to give publicity to the following:
"Consulate of the United States of America, at Tunis, July 25th.
"The Bey of Tripoli having declared war against the United States, our government has sent a flotilla to prevent the regency from injuring our commerce. In consequence we are to inform the agents of all powers at peace with us, that Tripoli is now blockaded by the said American flotilla, and that every ship whatever, which shall attempt to enter the port, will be treated conformably to the laws of nations, applicable to such cases."
(Signed) "W. EATON, Consul at Tunis."
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Tripoli
Event Date
July 25th
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tripoli blockaded by american flotilla; every ship attempting to enter the port will be treated conformably to the laws of nations.
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The Bey of Tripoli declared war against the United States. The US government sent a flotilla to prevent the regency from injuring American commerce. Agents of all powers at peace with the US informed that Tripoli is blockaded by the American flotilla.