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Foreign News
August 29, 1808
Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Patriots in southern Spain communicated with Gibraltar's garrison, requesting a 50,000 cob loan from the governor to pay troops; Gibraltar merchants subscribed and dispatched the sum instead.
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It is already known, that communications have taken place between the patriots in the south of Spain and the garrison of Gibraltar. The following is one of the pleasing circumstances which formed a part of the intercourse which took place:--
The general of the patriotic troops sent to the governor of Gibraltar, requesting the loan of 50,000 cobs (a cob is 4s. 6d. sterling) to pay his men. The merchants understanding the nature of the request, did not permit it to reach its destination; but instantly subscribed the necessary sum, and dispatched it to the Spaniard by his own messenger!
The general of the patriotic troops sent to the governor of Gibraltar, requesting the loan of 50,000 cobs (a cob is 4s. 6d. sterling) to pay his men. The merchants understanding the nature of the request, did not permit it to reach its destination; but instantly subscribed the necessary sum, and dispatched it to the Spaniard by his own messenger!
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Spain Patriots
Gibraltar Garrison
Loan Request
Merchants Subscription
Patriotic Troops
What entities or persons were involved?
General Of The Patriotic Troops
Governor Of Gibraltar
Where did it happen?
South Of Spain
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
South Of Spain
Key Persons
General Of The Patriotic Troops
Governor Of Gibraltar
Outcome
gibraltar merchants subscribed 50,000 cobs and dispatched it to the spanish general.
Event Details
Communications occurred between patriots in the south of Spain and the Gibraltar garrison. The general of the patriotic troops requested a loan of 50,000 cobs from the governor to pay his men. Merchants intercepted the request, subscribed the sum, and sent it via the messenger.