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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Reports from New Orleans indicate the Louisiana army departed for Pensacola around April 12. Prefect L'Aubat prepared to leave on the brig Natchez, destination uncertain (possibly Guadaloupe or Charleston), after formal farewell to American commissioners on April 12. Locals planned a banquet for commissioners before Governor Wilkinson's departure.
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Accounts from New-Orleans to the 15th April, state that the army of Louisiana had left that place three days previous for Pensacola. The late Prefect, Mr. L'Aubat, was on the eve of departing. His destination was unknown. He was to sail in the brig Natchez, some said for Guadaloupe, others for Charleston. He took a formal leave of the American commissioners on the 12th, and was received at the government house with great respect and ceremony. The American inhabitants intended giving a sumptuous entertainment to the commissioners, previous to the departure of governor Wilkinson.
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New Orleans
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To The 15th April
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army departed for pensacola; l'aubat to depart on brig natchez; formal leave taken; entertainment planned for commissioners.
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The army of Louisiana left New-Orleans three days before April 15 for Pensacola. The late Prefect, Mr. L'Aubat, was preparing to depart, destination unknown, sailing in the brig Natchez, rumored for Guadaloupe or Charleston. He took formal leave of the American commissioners on the 12th and was received with respect at the government house. American inhabitants planned a sumptuous entertainment for the commissioners before Governor Wilkinson's departure.