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Domestic News
July 12, 1783
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Reports from Charlestown describe unrest in St. Augustine over its cession to Spain, including a mutiny in Brown's corps attempting to raise the American flag, resistance to surrender, and insults forcing commissioner Mr. Livingston to seek refuge on an American vessel.
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CHARLESTOWN (S. C.) May 27.
There are various reports in town respecting a commotion at St. Augustine, in consequence of the cession of that place to Spain.
One account says, that the mutiny had taken place in Brown's corps, who attempted to hoist the thirteen stripes. Another account mentions that a determination prevailed not to give up the place. & a third that Mr. Livingston, the commissioner from hence, had been so much insulted, as to oblige him to take shelter on board an American vessel.
There are various reports in town respecting a commotion at St. Augustine, in consequence of the cession of that place to Spain.
One account says, that the mutiny had taken place in Brown's corps, who attempted to hoist the thirteen stripes. Another account mentions that a determination prevailed not to give up the place. & a third that Mr. Livingston, the commissioner from hence, had been so much insulted, as to oblige him to take shelter on board an American vessel.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
St Augustine Cession
Mutiny
Spain
American Flag
Livingston Insult
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Livingston
Brown's Corps
Where did it happen?
St. Augustine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Augustine
Event Date
May 27
Key Persons
Mr. Livingston
Brown's Corps
Outcome
mr. livingston insulted and forced to take shelter on an american vessel; no other outcomes specified.
Event Details
Various reports of commotion due to cession to Spain: mutiny in Brown's corps attempting to hoist the thirteen stripes; determination not to surrender the place; commissioner Mr. Livingston insulted.