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April 11, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Report from St. Augustine: New Spanish governor expected with authority to sell East Florida to Americans amid alarms from Patriots.
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CHARLESTON, (S. C.) March 30.
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A gentleman of veracity, who arrived on Saturday last, in the southern stage, and who left St. Augustine on the 12th instant, states that a new Governour was daily expected there from Havana, who had authority from the Spanish government, to sell the Province of East-Florida to the Americans, if they were inclined to become purchasers. The reason given for this extraordinary measure, was, the continual state of alarm in which the Province was kept by the Patriots.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) March 30.
IMPORTANT
A gentleman of veracity, who arrived on Saturday last, in the southern stage, and who left St. Augustine on the 12th instant, states that a new Governour was daily expected there from Havana, who had authority from the Spanish government, to sell the Province of East-Florida to the Americans, if they were inclined to become purchasers. The reason given for this extraordinary measure, was, the continual state of alarm in which the Province was kept by the Patriots.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
East Florida
Spanish Government
Sale To Americans
Patriots
New Governor
Where did it happen?
St. Augustine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Augustine
Event Date
12th Instant
Outcome
potential sale of the province of east-florida to the americans due to alarm caused by the patriots
Event Details
A gentleman who left St. Augustine on the 12th instant states that a new Governor was daily expected from Havana with authority from the Spanish government to sell the Province of East-Florida to the Americans if they were inclined to purchase it.