When was it published?

January 5, 1820 in The Rhode Island Republican

Domestic News January 5, 1820

The Rhode Island Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pensacola, Spanish Commander, Fortifications, Barrancas, Defense Preparations, Us Army Officer

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Letters from a U.S. Army officer report Spanish forces in Pensacola zealously building new defenses near Barrancas, with the garrison on fatigue duty led by the Governor, while treating visiting Americans respectfully.

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Letters from the vicinity of Pensacola received from an officer of the U. States army, to another in this town, mention that the Spanish Commander of that station is erecting new works near the Barrancas with great zeal; that every man in the garrison is employed on fatigue duty, the Governor himself setting the example; but that whilst every exertion is making to put the city in the highest state of defence; the Spanish authorities behave with the utmost respect to every American who visits the place.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Pensacola Spanish Commander Fortifications Barrancas Defense Preparations Us Army Officer

Where did it happen?

Pensacola

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pensacola

Outcome

spanish authorities behave with utmost respect to every american who visits the place

Event Details

Letters from the vicinity of Pensacola received from an officer of the U. States army mention that the Spanish Commander is erecting new works near the Barrancas with great zeal; every man in the garrison is employed on fatigue duty, the Governor himself setting the example; whilst every exertion is making to put the city in the highest state of defence