When was it published?

August 1, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 1, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce, Military Campaign, Economic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Promotions, Commerce Ordinances, Troop Review, Ships Indies

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Lisbon report from March 18: Expected promotions for land and sea officers; new commerce-favorable ordinances post-court return; troop review late April or early May with officers mobilizing; anticipated arrival of richly laden ships from the Indies.

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Lisbon, March 18. It is said that a numerous Promotion of Land and Sea Officers will soon be made; and it is likewise said, that new Ordinances, greatly in Favour of the Commerce of this Kingdom, will be published soon after the Return of the Court. A general Review of the Troops of this Kingdom being to be made the latter End of next Month, or the Beginning of May, all the Officers are successively setting out from hence for their respective Regiments. We are in daily Expectation of the Arrival in this Port of several Ships richly laden from the Indies.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Military Campaign Economic

What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Promotions Commerce Ordinances Troop Review Ships Indies

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Event Date

March 18

Event Details

A numerous promotion of land and sea officers is expected soon. New ordinances greatly favoring the commerce of the kingdom will be published soon after the return of the court. A general review of the troops is to be made at the latter end of next month or the beginning of May, with officers setting out for their regiments. Several ships richly laden from the Indies are expected to arrive in this port.