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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report from Madrid on February 13, 1789, detailing Spain's population at 10.5 million, army forces including 74,779 infantry and 18,360 cavalry plus militia, navy with 72 ships of the line and 238 total warships carrying 8,984 guns under construction at major ports, and crown revenues of 30 million piastres.
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The following is the present state of the kingdom: The number of inhabitants is 10 millions and an half; our military forces consist of 74,779 infantry, 18,360 cavalry, and 10,208 guards belonging to the king's household, exclusive of 33 battalions of militia, 62 companies of invalids, and some companies called Micheletts. Our marine forces are composed of 72 ships of the line, viz. nine of 112, one of 110, three of 94, eight of 80, forty-two of 74, seven of 68, and two of 64 guns, with 46 frigates, 16 xebecks, &c. in all 238 ships of war, which together carry 8984 guns; and they are still building a large number at Cadiz, Carthagena, and Ferrol. The revenues of the crown amount to 30 millions of piastres.
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Madrid
Event Date
Feb. 13, 1789
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The kingdom has 10.5 million inhabitants; military forces include 74,779 infantry, 18,360 cavalry, 10,208 king's guards, plus 33 militia battalions, 62 invalid companies, and Michelett companies. Marine forces: 72 ships of the line (various gun counts), 46 frigates, 16 xebecks, totaling 238 warships with 8,984 guns; more building at Cadiz, Carthagena, Ferrol. Crown revenues: 30 million piastres.