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The New York Packet
New York, New York County, New York
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Letter from Spain regrets death of General Galvez, praises his legacy; his widow Countess de Galvez provided for by King, sailing from Havana to Spain. Late reports indicate flourishing agriculture and commerce in New Orleans under Governor Miro and Intendant Navaro.
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" The loss of General Galvez is much regretted here; the distinguished character of that great man, has placed his memory equal, if not above, any hero of his age. His amiable lady, the Countess de Galvez, is provided for by the King, and embarks with her children from the Havanna in a new ship of 120 guns for this place. By late accounts from New-Orleans the agriculture and commerce of that country is in a flourishing state, under the direction of Governor Miro, and Don Martin Navaro, Intendant General of the province, whose exertions and abilities in that department do honor to their country."
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Spain
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death of general galvez; family provided for by king; flourishing agriculture and commerce in new orleans
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The loss of General Galvez is regretted in Spain, his memory honored as a great hero. His wife, the Countess de Galvez, is provided for by the King and will embark from Havana with children on a 120-gun ship to Spain. Late accounts from New Orleans report thriving agriculture and commerce under Governor Miro and Intendant General Don Martin Navaro.