American Interest in Cuba: 1848-1855Columbia University Press, 1948 - 323 pages |
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Page 12
... authorities to import food and give hospitality to United States warships and privateers . Thus the strategic value of Cuba to the United States was dem- onstrated . Congress attempted to strengthen these ties by appointing Robert Smith ...
... authorities to import food and give hospitality to United States warships and privateers . Thus the strategic value of Cuba to the United States was dem- onstrated . Congress attempted to strengthen these ties by appointing Robert Smith ...
Page 14
... authorities refused to recognize them and protested , although they did not expel them . Piracy , smuggling , and in- juries to Americans were common . American warships cruised in Cuban waters to protect United States merchantmen . The ...
... authorities refused to recognize them and protested , although they did not expel them . Piracy , smuggling , and in- juries to Americans were common . American warships cruised in Cuban waters to protect United States merchantmen . The ...
Page 131
... authorities made no decision while they held the accused , James H. West , a merchant , in town arrest at Sagua la Grande , and his employee , Edward R. Lambden , in prison . At the moment when the López expedition headed for Cuba ...
... authorities made no decision while they held the accused , James H. West , a merchant , in town arrest at Sagua la Grande , and his employee , Edward R. Lambden , in prison . At the moment when the López expedition headed for Cuba ...
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