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Domestic News
September 22, 1795
Gazette Of The United States
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
From St. Mary's: Gen. Clarke arrived at Temple with 250 men, joining 60 already there, for an expedition against Florida expected to total 1500 men. Spanish prize ship Point-Petre's captain questioned governor on US war plans against Spain.
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CHARLESTON, September 3.
By a gentleman who left St. Mary's on Sunday last, we are informed, that Gen. Clarke had arrived at Temple, about 26 miles from St. Mary's, with 250 men; that there were previously at Temple about 60 men under arms, and it was said that the whole number expected to join in the expedition against Florida, would amount to about 1500 men.
A few days prior to his sailing, the Point-Petre Spanish prize came up to town, and the captain sent a sharp letter to the governor at St. Mary's, demanding to be informed, whether the United States intended declaring war against Spain.
By a gentleman who left St. Mary's on Sunday last, we are informed, that Gen. Clarke had arrived at Temple, about 26 miles from St. Mary's, with 250 men; that there were previously at Temple about 60 men under arms, and it was said that the whole number expected to join in the expedition against Florida, would amount to about 1500 men.
A few days prior to his sailing, the Point-Petre Spanish prize came up to town, and the captain sent a sharp letter to the governor at St. Mary's, demanding to be informed, whether the United States intended declaring war against Spain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Military Expedition
Florida Invasion
Gen Clarke
Spanish Prize
War Declaration
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Clarke
Governor At St. Mary's
Captain Of Point Petre Spanish Prize
Where did it happen?
St. Mary's
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Mary's
Event Date
Sunday Last
Key Persons
Gen. Clarke
Governor At St. Mary's
Captain Of Point Petre Spanish Prize
Event Details
Gen. Clarke arrived at Temple, 26 miles from St. Mary's, with 250 men, joining 60 already under arms; total expected for expedition against Florida about 1500 men. Point-Petre Spanish prize arrived; its captain sent sharp letter to governor demanding if US intends war against Spain.