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Domestic News
June 7, 1808
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Baltimore ship Roboreus, under Capt. Hall, was robbed by two privateers en route to New Orleans, prompting political criticism of the French Milan Decree and speculation on U.S. government response.
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The ship Roboreus, capt. Hall of this port, (Baltimore) robbed on her passage to N. Orleans by two privateers, has afforded the opposition prints just matter for abuse of the infamous Milan decree. Should it appear that the captains of these rovers bear a French commission, our government undoubtedly, will make the proper representation and demand of the French emperor, who of course will disavow it as an unauthorised act ; and according to federal logic we are bound to receive the declaration as a proof of his friendship, and should the pirates be promoted, so much stronger evidence of his sincerity.
Balt. American.
Balt. American.
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Crime
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Ship Robbery
Privateers
Milan Decree
Baltimore
French Commission
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Hall
French Emperor
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Key Persons
Capt. Hall
French Emperor
Outcome
ship robbed; potential government representation to france
Event Details
The ship Roboreus, capt. Hall of Baltimore, robbed on her passage to N. Orleans by two privateers; commentary on opposition abuse of Milan decree and expected French disavowal.