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Foreign News
August 24, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
On August 8, 1799, in Havanna, the Governor issued orders based on a Royal Decree from Madrid prohibiting neutral vessels from entering the port and preventing those arrived since August 3 from unloading, affecting Philadelphia merchants.
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HAVANNA, August 8, 1799.
SIR,
In consequence of a Royal Decree just received from Madrid, the Governor has this day given orders, that no neutral vessel be permitted to enter this port, and all those that have arrived since the 3d instant are not as yet allowed to unload.
I lose not a moment in giving you this intelligence for the information of the merchants of Philadelphia. If any change takes place, I will take care to acquaint you therewith immediately.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your's, &c.
JOS. M. YZNARDI.
The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
HAVANNA, August 8, 1799.
SIR,
In consequence of a Royal Decree just received from Madrid, the Governor has this day given orders, that no neutral vessel be permitted to enter this port, and all those that have arrived since the 3d instant are not as yet allowed to unload.
I lose not a moment in giving you this intelligence for the information of the merchants of Philadelphia. If any change takes place, I will take care to acquaint you therewith immediately.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your's, &c.
JOS. M. YZNARDI.
The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Trade Or Commerce
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Havanna Port
Neutral Vessels
Royal Decree
Madrid
Trade Restriction
Philadelphia Merchants
What entities or persons were involved?
Jos. M. Yznardi
Governor
Where did it happen?
Havanna
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Havanna
Event Date
August 8, 1799
Key Persons
Jos. M. Yznardi
Governor
Outcome
no neutral vessels permitted to enter port; vessels arrived since 3d instant not allowed to unload
Event Details
In consequence of a Royal Decree from Madrid, the Governor ordered no neutral vessel to enter the port and prohibited unloading for those arrived since the 3d instant. Intelligence provided to Philadelphia merchants.