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Domestic News
July 29, 1805
Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Salem Gazette reports that a British frigate impressed unprotected American fishermen on the fishing grounds and took them to Halifax. A vessel from Salem sailed on July 18 with documents to secure their release.
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The Salem Gazette of July 19 says
"Hitherto our fishermen have deemed themselves safe from British impressments in their humble occupation, and many of them have therefore thought it unnecessary to provide themselves with protections. A frigate, taking advantage of this confidence in British generosity, has gone among our craft upon the fishing ground, and taken out such men as they found destitute of protections, and the frigate has gone into Halifax with the men on board. Information having been forwarded of this transaction, a small vessel sailed from hence yesterday for Halifax, carrying the necessary documents to establish the birth and the citizenship of those who are impressed, with the view of obtaining their release; in which we hope they will be successful."
"Hitherto our fishermen have deemed themselves safe from British impressments in their humble occupation, and many of them have therefore thought it unnecessary to provide themselves with protections. A frigate, taking advantage of this confidence in British generosity, has gone among our craft upon the fishing ground, and taken out such men as they found destitute of protections, and the frigate has gone into Halifax with the men on board. Information having been forwarded of this transaction, a small vessel sailed from hence yesterday for Halifax, carrying the necessary documents to establish the birth and the citizenship of those who are impressed, with the view of obtaining their release; in which we hope they will be successful."
What sub-type of article is it?
Shipping
Military
What keywords are associated?
British Impressment
American Fishermen
Fishing Grounds
Halifax
Salem Vessel
Where did it happen?
Salem
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Salem
Event Date
July 19
Outcome
fishermen impressed and taken to halifax; vessel sent with documents for their release
Event Details
British frigate impressed fishermen without protections on the fishing ground and sailed to Halifax with them. A small vessel from Salem sailed yesterday to Halifax with documents to prove their citizenship and obtain release.