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The Whig Standard
Washington, District Of Columbia
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British forces blockade San Juan de Nicaragua, having taken possession of the Musquito kingdom and coast, with headquarters at Bluefields under Governor Patrick Walker. They plan to extend control to Boca del Tora and impose a half-dollar per ton charge on vessels entering Musquito ports after August 21, 1844.
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San Juan de Nicaragua is still blockaded by the English, who have taken full possession of the Musquito kingdom and coast, and hoisted their flag at Bluefields, which is their head quarters. Mr. Patrick Walker is the Governor. It is expected that they will take possession of the whole coast down to Boca del Tora. A charge of half a dollar per ton to be levied on all vessels entering the Musquito ports after the 21st August, 1844.—N. Y. Express.
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San Juan De Nicaragua
Event Date
September 4, 1844
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british take full possession of musquito kingdom and coast; flag hoisted at bluefields; expected possession down to boca del tora; half dollar per ton charge on vessels entering musquito ports after 21st august 1844
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San Juan de Nicaragua is still blockaded by the English, who have taken full possession of the Musquito kingdom and coast, and hoisted their flag at Bluefields, which is their head quarters. Mr. Patrick Walker is the Governor. It is expected that they will take possession of the whole coast down to Boca del Tora. A charge of half a dollar per ton to be levied on all vessels entering the Musquito ports after the 21st August, 1844.