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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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English commander blockaded Leghorn on December 4, 1800, notifying US Consul Appleton to order neutral vessels to leave within 8 days. Extension denied; Lord Keith and General Abercrombie expected soon with fleet.
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LEGHORN BLOCKADED
Extract of a letter from the Consul of the United States at Genoa, dated 8th Dec. 1800.
"I have just received a letter from Thomas Appleton, Esq. of Leghorn, by which he informs me that on the 4th inst. the English commander sent him official information that the port was blockaded, and an order given to all neutral vessels to depart from the place in 8 days, or they would not be suffered to sail. He then sent a flag on board to obtain a prolongation of the term, but received for answer that he acted from superior orders, but that Lord Keith is expected hourly in the roads with General Abercrombie and the fleet."
(Wash. Paper.)
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Leghorn
Event Date
4th December 1800
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port blockaded; neutral vessels ordered to depart within 8 days or be prevented from sailing; prolongation request denied
Event Details
English commander informed US Consul Thomas Appleton that Leghorn port was blockaded on the 4th inst., ordering all neutral vessels to leave within 8 days. Appleton requested extension via flag but was refused, citing superior orders; Lord Keith expected soon with General Abercrombie and fleet.