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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Report from The Hague in March 1737: Mr. Trevor conveyed to the Dutch States General that the British King was surprised they attributed Spanish depredations against their subjects in the West Indies to British involvement with the Guarda Costa. The King intends to dispatch a squadron to America if Spain refuses satisfaction, inviting Dutch participation.
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They write from the Hague, That Mr. Trevor had represented to their High Mightinesses, that his Britannick Majesty was surpriz'd that they should attribute the Loss their Subjects sustain'd by the Spaniards in the West-Indies, to his Majesty's Subjects, as if they join'd with the Guarda de Costas in their Depredations. That his Majesty determin'd to send a Squadron of Men of War to America, in Case the King of Spain persists in not making Satisfaction ; and that their High Mightinesses may join him if they think fit.
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The Hague
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determination to send a squadron of men of war to america if the king of spain does not make satisfaction; invitation for their high mightinesses to join.
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Mr. Trevor represented to their High Mightinesses that his Britannick Majesty was surpriz'd that they should attribute the loss their subjects sustain'd by the Spaniards in the West-Indies to his Majesty's subjects, as if they join'd with the Guarda de Costas in their depredations.