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Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Letter from Havana dated June 1 reports Spanish expedition of 1,700 troops from Cadiz and Havana to recapture Mexico, expected arrival of 10,000 more men, impending embargo on vessels, and a decree imposing foreign duties on Spanish produce in foreign ships, benefiting U.S. flour traders.
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“There is at present an expedition fitting out at Cadiz and this place to consist of 1700 troops to recapture Mexico. Vessels have been chartered here to transport the troops. We are momently looking for the arrival of 10,000 men. I have no doubt but an embargo will be laid in a few days to prevent the sailing of any vessels. The Intendant has issued a decree exacting the foreign duties on all produce introduced from Old Spain in foreign bottoms, notwithstanding that they may be possessed of royal permission. This order will be severely felt by the American merchants engaged in this trade, but it will be a great advantage to those who have been in the habit of shipping flour from the United States to this market.”
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Primary Location
Havana
Event Date
June 1st
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expedition of 1700 troops fitting out; expected arrival of 10,000 men; impending embargo; decree imposing foreign duties on spanish produce in foreign ships, disadvantaging some american merchants but benefiting u.s. flour shippers.
Event Details
An expedition of 1700 troops is being prepared at Cadiz and Havana to recapture Mexico, with vessels chartered for transport. 10,000 more men are expected soon. An embargo on vessels is anticipated. The Intendant's decree requires foreign duties on produce from Old Spain arriving in foreign bottoms, despite royal permissions, impacting American merchants but aiding U.S. flour trade to Havana.