When was it published?

September 23, 1799 in Jenks's Portland Gazette

Foreign News September 23, 1799

Jenks's Portland Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Havannah Port Policy, Neutral Vessels Admission, Provisions Entry, Dry Goods Import, Flour Restriction

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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What is this article about?

US Agent F. M. Yznardi in Havannah reports to Boston Collector on Spanish policy permitting neutral vessels with provisions to enter port for six months from August 18, 1799, and with dry goods until September 30, 1799, while reviving exclusive privilege restricting flour imports.

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[CIRCULAR]
Havannah, Aug. 27, 99.
SIR,
Referring you to my reports of the 18th inst. I am now enabled to give you the definitive determination of this government relative to the admission of Foreign vessels into this port ; which is, that neutrals, with provisions, will be permitted an entry, for six months, from the 18th instant ; and with dry goods, until the last day of September next.
At the same time, permit me to observe to you, that the exclusive privilege to trust individuals of importing Flour is now revived and in force.--Vessels henceforward, arriving with that article, will either not be allowed to enter or obliged to pay an exorbitant duty.
Should any alteration take place, I shall be careful to advise you of it, for the information of the merchants at your port.
I have the honor to be, sir, your very humble servant F. M. YZNARDI, Agent of the U.S.
The Collector of the port of Boston.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

Havannah Port Policy Neutral Vessels Admission Provisions Entry Dry Goods Import Flour Restriction

What entities or persons were involved?

F. M. Yznardi

Where did it happen?

Havannah

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Havannah

Event Date

Aug. 27, 99

Key Persons

F. M. Yznardi

Outcome

neutrals with provisions permitted entry for six months from 18th instant; with dry goods until last day of september next; exclusive privilege on flour imports revived, vessels with flour not allowed entry or pay exorbitant duty.

Event Details

Referring to reports of the 18th inst., definitive determination allows foreign neutral vessels with provisions entry for six months from 18th instant and with dry goods until September 30 next; exclusive privilege to import flour revived and in force.