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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Letter from Lisbon details escalating diplomatic tensions between England and Portugal. Portuguese Ministry rejects British envoy Mr. Hay's memorials despite conferences, making rupture seem inevitable. English merchants prepare to evacuate with families.
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"In my last I acquainted you with the publication of a pamphlet against the Papal supremacy which made much noise, and greatly disturbed the Clergy. Since that time, political and commercial matters have been more immediately the objects of our attention; and it is generally believed that a rupture between England and Portugal cannot now be avoided, as the Portuguese Ministry reject with implacable obstinacy all the memorials of Mr. Hay, who had several conferences with them within these few days, but which have no way tended to bring matters to a speedy conclusion. Several English merchants are preparing to leave this place with their families, and will embark the first opportunity for England."
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Lisbon
Event Date
January 30
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believed rupture between england and portugal inevitable; english merchants preparing to leave lisbon for england.
Event Details
Political and commercial matters dominate attention after a pamphlet against Papal supremacy disturbed the clergy. Portuguese Ministry rejects all memorials from Mr. Hay, who held several conferences recently without progress toward resolution.