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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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US-Spain diplomatic negotiations via correspondence: Spanish Minister proposes ceding East and West Florida to US in exchange for canceling commerce depredation claims and Louisiana boundary adjustments. US accepts Florida cession with modifications, rejects boundary, leading to 1802 convention ratification exchange and temporary closure of Florida talks.
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The Spanish Minister, in a letter of the 24th of October, enclosed a number of propositions to serve as the basis of a Treaty by which the Provinces of East and West Florida, with all their Towns and forts, should be ceded to the United States in full property and Sovereignty. Connected with this proposition, are others in relation to the claims of our government on Spain for depredations on our commerce, to the boundaries of Louisiana, &c.
On the 31st of October, the Secretary of State accepts, with certain modifications, of the proposition for ceding the Floridas, and agrees to cancel our claims for depredation; but rejects the prescribed boundaries of Louisiana, and draws the only line to which the President will consent.
On the 16th of November, the Spanish Minister replies, and modifies the boundary he had proposed.
On the 30th of the same month, the Secretary adheres to his former line, and adds, that as the Spanish Minister is not authorized to accede to that, he is ready to proceed to the exchange of the ratification of the convention of 1802.
The ratification of the convention was exchanged, and the negociation, in relation to the Floridas closed for the present.
The Convention of 1802, as now ratified, is embraced in the proclamation of the President.
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Spain
Event Date
24th Of October To 30th Of November
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ratification of the 1802 convention exchanged; negotiation on floridas closed for the present.
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Spanish Minister proposes treaty ceding East and West Florida to US, linked to commerce depredation claims and Louisiana boundaries. US Secretary accepts Florida cession with modifications, agrees to cancel claims, rejects boundary proposal. Spanish Minister modifies boundary; US adheres to its line, leading to exchange of 1802 convention ratifications.