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Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Letter from Savannah reports Gov. Mitchell's arrival and mission to reclaim command at Amelia Island from Mathews, return it to Spanish authorities, issue a proclamation against further U.S. actions, and order 1000 militia for enforcement, per government disapproval of prior proceedings.
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INTERESTING LETTER.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Savannah to the editors of the Courier.
"Savannah, 28th April, 1812.
"Dear Sirs—I give you the news here of today, which you will find pretty correct— Gov. Mitchell arrived here this morning, and set off in a few hours afterwards for Darien, with all speed, on his way to Amelia-Island, to take the command from Mathews, and deliver up the island to the Spanish Commandant, together with any other parts of Florida which may be in the possession of the troops of the U. S. and to assure him of the disapprobation of our government with the proceedings of Mathews and Campbell. The Governor's Proclamation is now printing, calling upon the American citizens to refrain from further proceedings against that colony, and come home under penalties, &c. So much for that pretty business. The governor has ordered out one thousand militia to enforce his orders in case of need, and also keep the local population in awe. So far right. It is understood here that the Governor is ordered to deliver Amelia-Island up to the Spanish authorities on or before the 30th inst. agreeably to promise to Mr. Foster."
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Savannah
Event Date
28th April, 1812
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amelia island and other florida parts to be delivered to spanish authorities by 30th inst.; proclamation calling citizens home under penalties; 1000 militia ordered for enforcement.
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Gov. Mitchell arrived in Savannah and departed for Amelia Island via Darien to assume command from Mathews, return the island and U.S.-held Florida areas to Spanish Commandant, assure government disapproval of Mathews and Campbell's actions; proclamation printing to halt proceedings and recall citizens; militia mobilized to enforce.