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Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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American authorities took possession of St. Augustine, Florida, on July 10 in an amicable manner, with US troops now garrisoning the fortress. Spanish troops in Pensacola were not expected to embark before July 20. A reported post-dated proclamation by General Jackson is deemed deceptive.
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FROM FLORIDA.
The following extracts of letters from friends in Florida to the Editors, shew that the American authorities received possession of St. Augustine on the 10th inst. in the most amicable manner, and that fortress is now garrisoned by the troops of the United States. It appears, however, that the necessary preparations for the embarkation of the Spanish troops from Pensacola were not expected to be made before the 20th of this month. So that the article purporting to be a post-dated proclamation of general Jackson, the publication of which we have already noticed has been, we are persuaded without intention, deceptive and delusive, and must have a mischievous effect. It is quite probable that the proclamation has not even yet been put forth.
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Florida
Event Date
July 10th Inst.
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amicable possession of st. augustine by american authorities; us troops garrison the fortress; spanish troops in pensacola delayed embarkation until after july 20; deceptive proclamation noted.
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Extracts from letters indicate American authorities received St. Augustine on July 10th amicably, now garrisoned by US troops. Preparations for Spanish troops' embarkation from Pensacola not before July 20th. A post-dated proclamation by General Jackson is considered deceptive and delusive.