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Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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Reports from Corunna mail indicate extensive war preparations across Spain, with ships and troops mobilizing towards Gibraltar, contradicting rumors of Spanish neutrality or alliance with Britain. France allegedly offers Gibraltar and Jamaica to Spain if it joins war against Great Britain.
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As Per Corunna Mail Arrived Yesterday
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Letters from Corunna report powerful war preparations throughout Spain, with ships of war in Cadiz, Malaga, and Barcelona, and troops moving towards Gibraltar. This contradicts rumors of Spanish court wishing to act in concert with Britain or maintaining armed neutrality. France offers Spain possession of Gibraltar and Jamaica if it breaks with Great Britain and joins Republicans in active war.