When was it published?

November 19, 1805 in The Enquirer

Domestic News November 19, 1805

The Enquirer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Frigates Mediterranean, Marine Force, Spanish Detachment, Cuba Attack, New Orleans, Spanish Court Expectations

Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Speculation that British frigates and marine forces from the Mediterranean will deploy near Havana or the Mississippi mouth to counter a potential Spanish detachment from Cuba attacking New Orleans in event of war with the US, based on Spanish misconceptions of local disaffection.

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We should presume, that the frigates lately arrived from the Mediterranean and the greatest part of our disposable marine force, will be destined to the neighbourhood of the Havanna or the mouth of the Mississippi; for we have little doubt, in case of a war between Spain and the United States, that a detachment will be sent out from Cuba, and that New-Orleans will be the point of their attack. Relying upon the misrepresented disaffection of the inhabitants, the Spanish Court may indulge some unfounded expectations, that this ill disciplined and imbecile detachment may conquer and defend this important post.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Politics

What keywords are associated?

Frigates Mediterranean Marine Force Spanish Detachment Cuba Attack New Orleans Spanish Court Expectations

Where did it happen?

New Orleans

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans

Event Details

Presumption that frigates from the Mediterranean and disposable marine force will go to neighbourhood of Havanna or mouth of the Mississippi. In case of war between Spain and United States, detachment from Cuba expected to attack New-Orleans. Spanish Court may expect conquest based on misrepresented disaffection of inhabitants, though detachment is ill disciplined and imbecile.