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Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
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In Washington City on July 29, dispatches from London arrived and were sent to the President at Monticello. Rumors suggest they contain British warnings against paying the $15 million for the Louisiana Purchase, claiming intent to seize New Orleans and Louisiana, causing potential governmental perplexity if true.
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Washington City, July 29.
Dispatches from London arrived in Washington last Monday or Tuesday. They were immediately forwarded by express to the President now at Monticello. It is rumored in the City, that they bring official notice from the British government that they intend to take possession of New-Orleans and Louisiana, and warning our government against paying the fifteen millions purchase money. It is wasting time to make comments on a report so vague and uncertain as the above, although it appears to have gained considerable credit. Should it be true our government will be involved in much perplexity.
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Washington City
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July 29
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Dispatches from London arrived in Washington last Monday or Tuesday and were forwarded by express to the President at Monticello. Rumored to contain official British notice of intent to take possession of New-Orleans and Louisiana, warning against paying the fifteen millions purchase money. Report is vague and uncertain but has gained credit; if true, government will face perplexity.