The British ship Leopard searches the U.S. Chesapeake for deserters, kills some of the crew and takes Radford, who is hanged.[7] Pending satisfaction, the United States close their ports to British ships, though reparation is tendered.
Thomas Jefferson signs bill banning all foreign trade following British attacks on American shipping.
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