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<p>This essay describes the work of Spain's consuls in Key West between 1829 and 1870. Although Spain sold Florida to the United States in 1821, it retained a keen interest in Key West (primarily due to the city's proximity to Cuba). As their country's “eyes and ears,” Spain's consuls were expected to keep their superiors in Madrid briefed on the latest developments, a task they pursued with vigor.</p>
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This essay describes the work of Spain's consuls in Key West between 1829 and 1870. Although Spain sold Florida to the United States in 1821, it retained a keen interest in Key West (primarily due to the city's proximity to Cuba). As their country's “eyes and ears,” Spain's consuls were expected to keep their superiors in Madrid briefed on the latest developments, a task they pursued with vigor.

“Keeping Tabs”: Spanish Consular Activities in Key West, 1829–70

British Journal of American Legal Studies

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This essay describes the work of Spain's consuls in Key West between 1829 and 1870. Although Spain sold Florida to the United States in 1821, it retained a...

“Keeping Tabs”: Spanish Consular Activities in Key West, 1829–70

Online veröffentlicht: 07. Sept. 2023

Seitenbereich: 345 - 356

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjals-2023-0027

Schlüsselwörter
Consuls, Criminals, Cuba, Filibusters, Immigration, International Diplomacy, International Law, Key West, Privateering, Slavery, Spain, William Marvin, Wrecks and Wrecking

© 2023 Sean T. Perrone, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

“Keeping Tabs”: Spanish Consular Activities in Key West, 1829–70

Online veröffentlicht: 07. Sept. 2023

Seitenbereich: 345 - 356

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjals-2023-0027

SchlüsselwörterConsuls, Criminals, Cuba, Filibusters, Immigration, International Diplomacy, International Law, Key West, Privateering, Slavery, Spain, William Marvin, Wrecks and Wrecking

© 2023 Sean T. Perrone, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Schlüsselwörter
Consuls, Criminals, Cuba, Filibusters, Immigration, International Diplomacy, International Law, Key West, Privateering, Slavery, Spain, William Marvin, Wrecks and Wrecking