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The Delaware Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
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News from Havana via brig Sally: port opened to Americans; governor and council to reduce import duties from 34% to 15% on dry goods and 10% on provisions due to French near Cadiz; rumors of Spanish colonies declaring independence.
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By the brig Sally, captain Place, in 17 days from Havana, we learn, that the port of Havana was opened to Americans 2 days before the Sally sailed. The governor and council were about meeting, for the purpose of taking off the duties on imports in American bottoms. From 34 per cent. ad valorem, to 15 per cent. on dry goods, and 10 per cent. on provisions. It was said the reduction of the duties were about to take place, in consequence of intelligence from Spain, that the French were near Cadiz. It was also rumoured in the Havana, that the Spanish colonies would speedily declare themselves an independent government.
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Havana
Event Date
May 24
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port opened to americans; proposed duty reductions to 15% on dry goods and 10% on provisions; rumors of spanish colonies declaring independence.
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Brig Sally arrived in New York from Havana after 17 days; port opened to Americans two days before sailing; governor and council to meet to reduce import duties on American vessels due to French proximity to Cadiz; rumors of impending independence for Spanish colonies.