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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Letter from Lisbon reports the surrender of Almeida on August 25, 1762, exposing Portugal's Beira province to Spanish depredations and raising concerns for Porto and Coimbra, though passes are reportedly secured.
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Extract of a Letter from Lisbon, Sept. 16. 1762.
"Almeida surrendered the 25th ult. which opens the Province of Beira to the enemy's Depredations, being a Part of the Country which gave the greatest Expence of Fish; however, as they must eat, I hope Means may be found for a Consumption. We were in great Pain for Porto and Coimbra, on Almeida's being taken; and had the Spaniards been alert, they might certainly have proceeded thither; but we are now told the Passes are so secured, that they are in no immediate Danger. I wish it may prove so, and the Enemy may not be able to force them."
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Almeida, Province Of Beira
Event Date
25th Ult. (From Letter Dated Sept. 16, 1762)
Outcome
almeida surrendered, opening the province of beira to spanish depredations; passes to porto and coimbra secured against immediate danger.
Event Details
Almeida surrendered on the 25th ult., exposing the Province of Beira, a key fish-producing area, to enemy depredations. Concerns arose for Porto and Coimbra, but reports indicate the passes are secured, preventing immediate Spanish advance.