"The governor sent an officer to the Admiral this morning, who very civilly informed us that by a late alliance with France he was not permitted to admit us in the port; at the same time observing that, as he could not prevent it, we might do as we pleased, but that he could not give us Pratique.
"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I"
Sir John Ross
What adds to my disappointment is, that I am at a loss to know if our Pratique has been received by this day's post, the weather having prevented all communication with the shore.
"Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I"
Sir John Ross
This vessel left Marseilles five days before the announcement of the quarantine, while the 'Prince Napoleon' of Valery's Company, passenger and merchandise steamer, which left Marseilles only one day before its announcement, was admitted this morning to free Pratique.
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