French aggression voiding US treaties sparks national response
A congressional decree denounces French maritime actions that harmed American commerce and seized ships and cargoes. It declares the 1778 Treaty of Amity and Commerce, the 1788 Consular Convention, and related alliances void and nonbinding, citing injurious acts and demands for indemnity and loans. The move frames renewed US sovereignty and intent to repel hostile acts.
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United States
France
French Republic
Two Nations
Republic of France
Royal Birthday Festivities and Court Movements at Windsor
London reports mark the Duke of York’s 36th year with Windsor celebrations and a major royal entertainment. King’s Levee, Closet Council, and audiences precede travels of the Prince of Wales to Canterbury and Brighton plans. Foreign envoy Arthur Pacer departs for Munich. embassy duties noted. Also, a sentinel incident near Cornwallis’s aide de camp stirs caution.
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Duke of York
Windsor
Duchess of Oak
Windsor Lodge
Duke of Portrand
Lord Grenville
Mr. Dunpas
Prince of Wares
Cashton Houf
Canterbury
Brighton
Weymouth
St.James’s
Arthur Pacer
Uxpainee
St. James’s
Germany
Munich
Duke of
Dunovxs
At-Bis
Wimbledon
Kine
Ideavees
Cléve
Drascroas
India
Coanwalliis
Ise of Wight
Gibraltar
Teempark
East Indies
Board of Ordnance
Ireland
Explanatory Article on River St Croix Treaty Addendum
A London signed explanatory article of the 1794 treaty between Britain and the United States discusses adding and ratifying further Articles to Amity Commerce and Navigation. It notes the option to describe the River St Croix's source differently, and mandates a monument at the source once decided. Signed at London on March 15 1799 by plenipotentiaries Grenville Rufus King.
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London
Amusiea
Wueegas
United States
St. Croix
America
United States of America
Grenvirce
L.S
Rufus Kine
Fleeting War Plans and Global News From The Era
Reports from the Mediterranean predict a stubborn naval duel if French and British fleets meet. Constantinople rumors challenge treaty talks and talk of a free passage through the Dardanelles fade. News from the West Indies warns of yellow fever on ships and casualties among captains. Letters from America show rising defense funding and a new U.S. general, while Rome reports French plunder and artist expulsions. Local crimes and trials, political shifts, and social debates fill the pages alongside race meetings and a trial in Leicester.
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Mediterranean
BuonaParte
Constantinople
Grand StGnior
Directory
Egypt
Porte
Dardanelles
Crimea
Italy
Europe
West-Indies
Demarara
Jamaica
Cracre
Fierce
Blenham
Ronsre
Harpers
William and John
Broote
Swedish brig Dorothea Fredericka in captured and recaptured
The Swedish brig Dorothea Fredericka, Captain Nicholas Gabriel Vander Heyn, from Petersburgh to Lisbon with hemp iron and cordage, was captured on Aug 2 by the French privateer Courageux and recaptured next day by the Flora. The crew, except two seamen, were taken aboard the privateer. Also noted: La Suffifante convoy from the East, and convoys aiding homeward shipping. Arrivals at Hull and Yarmouth report convoys and mail ships.
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Blymouth
Dorothea Fredericka
Nicholas Gabriel Vander
Heyn
Petersburgh
Lisbon
Courageux
Bourdeaux
Flora
Vauxins
Earl St. Vincent
Mase
Wir- MN
Hull
Vreeden Ordt
Riga
Amsterdam
Nautilus
Curragh Races to Proceed as Usual in September
Dublin reports show the Curragh Races will proceed in September. The city notes several Wexford Cavalry officers escorted witnesses for a Peers’ Committee on the Attainder Bill. A Court Martial adjournment, an acquittal for Captain Hay, and a dramatic bank note hoax tied to the Wexford murders are among the day’s contrasts in Ireland.
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Dublin
Epward Fitzceratp
Wexford
James Born
Eig
Crofton
Philip Hay
3D Regiment of Foot
Buffs
Emmer
House of Peers
Michael Butler
Spencer
Saller
Chamney
Lanpa ¥R
Cornwalzis
Irih- Ten
Dublin Journal
Amnesty Proclamation Draws Record Numbers in Kilkenny
In Kilkenny County the Amnesty Proclamation attracts thousands as magistrates process submissions for forgiveness and protection. Near Callan upwards of 850 men submit arms. Harvest begins with abundant crops and steady wage rates. Militia encamps shift locations while the Fencible Cavalry moves from Limerick to Loughrea, replaced by the New Romney unit.
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Kilkenny
Aus
Callan
Meath
Duke’s Meadows
Starteron
Limerick
Loughrea
Galway
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State Paper
Morr
Tunbridge ‘Wells
Sheta
Christopher Atkinson
Heydon
Laurice
Henry Paurer
Lieut
Fores
Leicester
Fok Fehafon
Anitep
House of Representatives
Grand Jury
Somerset
Greace Washincton
Rome
Valpari
Florence
Lord ‘Wrycombe
Philosphy
House of Commons
Warren
Catharine Lakey
Ship News
Spede. Co
Greenland
Elsineur
Lord Hood
Ofnaburgh
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