When was it published?

June 1, 1825 in The Hillsborough Recorder

Domestic News June 1, 1825

The Hillsborough Recorder

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West Florida Soil, Tallahassee Report, Land Cultivation, Ponds And Streams, Agricultural Potential

Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

A report from Tallahassee, the seat of government for West Florida, describes the soil as highly suitable for cultivation, with much first-rate land, though abundant ponds are a drawback; these provide good fish and pure spring water, reducing fever risks from stagnant waters.

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Florida.—From information received from Tallahassee, the seat of government for West Florida, a very flattering account is given of the character of the soil. The writer states that, as far as he has explored, he has seen no land that may not be cultivated to advantage and a great portion of first rate. The greatest objection that exists to the country, is the extraordinary number of ponds that abound through all the rich lands. Many of them are said to furnish good fish, and supposed to be fed by subterraneous streams.—From these ponds run as fine rivulets of pure spring water as are seen in any section of our country. From this circumstance, it is the general opinion that they will not be likely to generate those fevers usually to be apprehended from stagnant waters.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Economic

What keywords are associated?

West Florida Soil Tallahassee Report Land Cultivation Ponds And Streams Agricultural Potential

Where did it happen?

Tallahassee, West Florida

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Tallahassee, West Florida

Event Details

Information from Tallahassee provides a flattering account of the soil in West Florida, stating that as far as explored, no land cannot be cultivated to advantage, with a great portion first rate. The main objection is the numerous ponds in rich lands, which furnish good fish and are fed by subterraneous streams, running pure spring water rivulets. It is opined these will not generate fevers from stagnant waters.