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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from a Danish vessel and Capt. Burroughs describe the ongoing British bombardment of Cadiz by Admiral St. Vincent's fleet, with Spanish merchants offering payments to halt it, though the firing continued less vigorously.
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The Capt of a Danish vessel from Malaga for London, spoke with in long. 5, July 23, stated, that as he passed thro' Ad. St. Vincents fleet, off Cadiz, and was informed, the Spanish merchants had offered certain pecuniary and other considerations to induce him to forbear to bombard the city, which he then threatened.
Capt. Burroughs, who arrived yesterday from Lisbon, in 46 days, relates that the firing upon Cadiz continued, though, it was reported not to be so vigorous as it had been.
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Cadiz
Event Date
July 23
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spanish merchants offered pecuniary and other considerations to stop the bombardment; firing continued but less vigorously.
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A Danish vessel captain reported passing through Admiral St. Vincent's fleet off Cadiz on July 23 and learning of Spanish merchants' offers to prevent bombardment. Capt. Burroughs from Lisbon confirmed the firing on Cadiz persisted, though less intense.