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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Captain Richards reports on his packet's voyage from Falmouth to Lisbon, including sightings of French and Spanish men-of-war fleets, and a Portuguese decree on July 4 prohibiting British American ships from entering Portuguese ports, with letter dated July 20 from Falmouth.
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"My Lords,
Saturday, June 15, received two mails from Mr. Bell for the Duke of York Packet, and sailed for Lisbon, in company with the Anne Therea, and Eagle packets; Tuesday, June 25, arrived at Lisbon, with the Eagle packet in company, and off the bar saw a fleet of French men of war, consisting of six sail of the line, two frigates, two sloops, a brig, and two cutters; the 29th arrived six sail of Spanish men of war in the Tagus. On Monday, the 8th of July afterwards, we sailed in company with the Spanish fleet, which consisted of three sail of the line, one frigate, and two sloops; in the evening saw four sail more of Spanish ships of war going in, three sail of the line, and one frigate; the French fleet sailed to the northward.
On the 4th of July, his Most Faithful Majesty of Portugal issued a decree, prohibiting all ships and vessels belonging to British America entering into any ports of the dominions of Portugal, and in case they should arrive, prohibiting any of his subjects from giving them any succour, but immediately turning them out of the ports; and for those in the ports, immediately after eight days from the above date; and in case of disobedience, all such ships or vessels are to be confiscated to the use and benefit of the public works; and in case of departure, a strict charge is given to the outward Consuls to search them, that they do not carry with them any implements of war.
I am, my Lords,
Your Lordships obedient humble servant,
Falmouth, July 20.
John Richards."
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Lisbon
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June 15 To July 20
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portuguese decree issued july 4 prohibiting british american ships from portuguese ports, with penalties of confiscation and searches for war implements; french fleet sailed northward; spanish fleets observed in tagus.
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Captain Richards sailed from Falmouth on June 15 with mails for Lisbon packet, arrived June 25, observed French fleet off bar and Spanish arrivals; sailed July 8 with Spanish fleet, saw more Spanish ships; reports Portuguese decree against British American vessels.