When was it published?

June 15, 1798 in Virginia Argus

Foreign News June 15, 1798

Virginia Argus

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish King Order, Mississippi Emigration, Roman Catholic Requirement, Kentucky Settlers Caution

Richmond, Virginia

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What is this article about?

The King of Spain has ordered that only Roman Catholics may emigrate to or reside in Spanish dominions on the Mississippi, serving as a caution to Kentucky inhabitants considering relocation.

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We have received information from a source in which the utmost confidence may be placed, that the king of Spain has issued orders prohibiting any person from emigrating to, or residing within the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi, who does not profess the Roman Catholic religion; this we hope will serve as a sufficient caution to the inhabitants of Kentucky, who have thoughts of moving to that country against placing confidence in the precious promises of a government, whose stability depends on the whim or caprice of a single individual.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish King Order Mississippi Emigration Roman Catholic Requirement Kentucky Settlers Caution

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Spain

Where did it happen?

Spanish Dominions On The Mississippi

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spanish Dominions On The Mississippi

Key Persons

King Of Spain

Event Details

The king of Spain has issued orders prohibiting any person from emigrating to, or residing within the Spanish dominions on the Mississippi, who does not profess the Roman Catholic religion. This serves as a caution to the inhabitants of Kentucky who have thoughts of moving to that country, against placing confidence in the promises of a government whose stability depends on the whim or caprice of a single individual.