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Domestic News
December 5, 1817
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
US troops from local station and Savannah are set to embark for St. Mary's, likely to occupy Amelia Island, amid expectations of Spain ceding East Florida to the US upon Congress convening.
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We understand that a vessel has been taken up, for St. Mary's, on board of which all the United States' troops now on this station (amounting to about 80 men) are to be embarked, together with their officers. Other troops, it is said, are to proceed immediately on the same destination, from Savannah. The object of these movements is not positively known, but the general impression is, that their first step will be the occupation of Amelia Island—"peaceably if they can, forcibly if they must."—And from all that can be ascertained, it appears pretty certain that East-Florida has been or will be immediately on the meeting of Congress, ceded to the United States, by Spain.
We understand that a vessel has been taken up, for St. Mary's, on board of which all the United States' troops now on this station (amounting to about 80 men) are to be embarked, together with their officers. Other troops, it is said, are to proceed immediately on the same destination, from Savannah. The object of these movements is not positively known, but the general impression is, that their first step will be the occupation of Amelia Island—"peaceably if they can, forcibly if they must."—And from all that can be ascertained, it appears pretty certain that East-Florida has been or will be immediately on the meeting of Congress, ceded to the United States, by Spain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Troop Movements
St Marys
Amelia Island
East Florida
Spanish Cession
Military Occupation
Where did it happen?
St. Mary's
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Mary's
Event Details
A vessel has been taken up for St. Mary's to embark about 80 United States troops and officers from this station, with other troops proceeding from Savannah. The object is unknown but generally believed to be occupation of Amelia Island, peaceably if possible, forcibly if necessary. East Florida is expected to be ceded to the United States by Spain upon Congress's meeting.