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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Havana dispatches dismiss rumors of commerce disruptions following Pensacola's capture, affirming no impact on US relations and viewing it as prelude to Spain's agreed sale of Florida to the US, stalled by negotiations.
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The recent reports from Havana of contemplated measures to interrupt our commerce are not entitled to the least credit. Correct accounts from thence assure us, that no change in their relations with the United States will result from the capture of Pensacola. Some hot-heads scold about it, and pronounce it to be a second Copenhagen affair; but the wiser part consider the occupation of it, as the anticipation of a long expected event; and know that Spain has long since consented to cede, and the United States to purchase the Floridas; and that the delay has been occasioned by the higgling of the parties to make or get a bargain.
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Pensacola
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no change in relations between havana and the united states; anticipation of spain ceding the floridas to the united states, delayed by negotiations
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Recent reports from Havana of measures to interrupt commerce with the United States lack credibility. Accurate accounts confirm no alteration in relations due to the capture of Pensacola. Some view it as a second Copenhagen affair, but others see it as the anticipated cession of the Floridas by Spain to the United States, delayed by bargaining.