When was it published?

January 1, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News January 1, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Bristol, His Britannic Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

Earl Of Bristol, Britain Spain Relations, French Insinuations, Madrid Ambassador, Consuls Spain Portugal

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Letters from Groyne dated 2nd instant report that the Earl of Bristol, British ambassador to Madrid, has written to consuls in Spain and Portugal assuring them of unprecedented harmony between Britain and Spain, dismissing contrary reports as French court insinuations.

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Letters from the Groyne of the 2d inst. bring an account that the Right Hon. the Earl of Bristol Ambassador to the court of Madrid, has wrote letters to all the Consuls in Spain and Portugal, acquainting them, that there never was a better understanding nor greater harmony than there is at present, between his Britannic Majesty and the court of Spain, notwithstanding all the reports to the contrary ; and that these reports have been only artful insinuations of the French court to serve their own purposes.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Earl Of Bristol Britain Spain Relations French Insinuations Madrid Ambassador Consuls Spain Portugal

What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Of Bristol His Britannic Majesty

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

2d Inst.

Key Persons

Earl Of Bristol His Britannic Majesty

Outcome

better understanding and greater harmony between britain and spain, countering reports as french insinuations.

Event Details

The Earl of Bristol, ambassador to Madrid, wrote letters to consuls in Spain and Portugal stating there is unprecedented harmony between Britain and Spain, despite contrary reports which are artful insinuations from the French court.