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Domestic News
May 13, 1737
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Report from South Carolina on March 9, 1736/7, indicates no further news of Spanish activities; soldiers remain paid, a vessel cruises the coasts, and forts are under repair. A merchant's letter opines the Spanish threat is mere rumor but will prompt needed fortification improvements.
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From South Carolina, March 9, we are inform'd, That they had no farther Account of the Spaniards; that their Soldiers were yet in Pay, and a Vessel kept out a Cruizing on their Coasts, and their Forts Repairing, &c.
A Paragraph of a Letter, from a Merchant of Note in South Carolina to one in this Town, dated the 7th of March, 1736/7.
I am of Opinion, the Design and Intention of the Spaniards, so much talk'd of, is only a Rumour, and that there is nothing in it, at least against this Province: However, it will be a Means of getting our Fortifications put into good Order, which is very much wanted.
A Paragraph of a Letter, from a Merchant of Note in South Carolina to one in this Town, dated the 7th of March, 1736/7.
I am of Opinion, the Design and Intention of the Spaniards, so much talk'd of, is only a Rumour, and that there is nothing in it, at least against this Province: However, it will be a Means of getting our Fortifications put into good Order, which is very much wanted.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
South Carolina
Spanish Rumors
Fortifications
Military Preparations
Vessel Cruising
What entities or persons were involved?
Merchant Of Note
Where did it happen?
South Carolina
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
South Carolina
Event Date
March 7 9, 1736/7
Key Persons
Merchant Of Note
Outcome
no further accounts of spaniards; fortifications to be improved
Event Details
No additional information on Spanish activities; soldiers still paid, vessel cruising coasts, forts being repaired. Merchant believes Spanish designs are rumors but useful for fortification repairs.