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Foreign News
April 7, 1825
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
General Francisco Espoz y Mina, a Spanish hero in exile in London, writes on January 6, 1825, to deny his inclusion in a subscription list for relief of Spanish and other emigrants, citing his impoverished circumstances despite his honorable sentiments.
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GENERAL MINA.—The following letter to the Editor of the London Courier shews that this Hero is poor in means, though rich in honor;—
22, Burton Crescent, Jan. 6, 1825.
Sir: In the list of those who have subscribed towards the relief of the Spanish and other Emigrants, that you inserted in your paper of yesterday, I see my name with surprise. I assure you, in all sincerity, that I have subscribed nothing to the above object; not because my sentiments would not incline me to do so, but because my circumstances do not permit me.
I hope that you will have the goodness to state this in your first number, for which I shall feel grateful to you,
I am, &c.
ESPOZ Y MINA.
22, Burton Crescent, Jan. 6, 1825.
Sir: In the list of those who have subscribed towards the relief of the Spanish and other Emigrants, that you inserted in your paper of yesterday, I see my name with surprise. I assure you, in all sincerity, that I have subscribed nothing to the above object; not because my sentiments would not incline me to do so, but because my circumstances do not permit me.
I hope that you will have the goodness to state this in your first number, for which I shall feel grateful to you,
I am, &c.
ESPOZ Y MINA.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
General Mina
Spanish Emigrants
Relief Subscription
Financial Hardship
What entities or persons were involved?
Espoz Y Mina
General Mina
Where did it happen?
London
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
London
Event Date
Jan. 6, 1825
Key Persons
Espoz Y Mina
General Mina
Event Details
General Espoz y Mina writes to the London Courier editor denying his subscription to the relief fund for Spanish and other emigrants, explaining his financial inability despite supportive sentiments, and requests public correction.