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Foreign News
April 6, 1822
The Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Letter from Matanzas reports execution of two pirates and impending deaths for others, defending Spanish authorities' determination to aid US against pirates despite slanders.
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OCR Quality
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Excellent
Full Text
We have been favored with an extract of a letter from a gentleman of this city, now at Matanzas, dated the 13th ult.- After noticing the execution of two pirates at that place, (before published) he observes: "The remainder are to suffer death shortly; so that you perceive this government has been slandered in this respect by many reports in the United States.- However great and palpable are the errors of Spain and her colonies. I do think that the authorities of this Island are now seriously determined upon aiding the endeavors of the United States, towards destroying these incarnate devils."
What sub-type of article is it?
Piracy Or Privateering
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Matanzas Pirates
Executions
Spain Us Aid
Where did it happen?
Matanzas
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Matanzas
Event Date
13th Ult.
Outcome
execution of two pirates; remainder to suffer death shortly
Event Details
Extract of letter notes prior execution of two pirates and upcoming deaths for others, refuting US slanders against Spanish government and stating island authorities' resolve to assist US in eliminating pirates.