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Foreign News
June 22, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A letter from Cadiz details orders from Madrid to arm seven Spanish men-of-war across ports including Carthagena and Ferrol, and to stockpile biscuit via the French Consul at Malaga, signaling naval preparations.
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The following is an authentic copy of a letter received by a Gentleman of eminence, in Goodman's fields last week, from Cadiz.
"An express is arrived from Madrid, with orders for arming three men of war of the line. Orders have likewise been issued for arming four men of war at Carthagena, and bringing them hither, as also two at Ferrol. The same express was likewise charged with orders for the French Consul at Malaga, which were dispatched to him the next day, directing him to get ready a large quantity of biscuit in that port."
"An express is arrived from Madrid, with orders for arming three men of war of the line. Orders have likewise been issued for arming four men of war at Carthagena, and bringing them hither, as also two at Ferrol. The same express was likewise charged with orders for the French Consul at Malaga, which were dispatched to him the next day, directing him to get ready a large quantity of biscuit in that port."
What sub-type of article is it?
Naval Affairs
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Naval Arming
Men Of War
Spanish Ports
French Consul
Biscuit Supplies
What entities or persons were involved?
French Consul At Malaga
Where did it happen?
Cadiz
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Cadiz
Key Persons
French Consul At Malaga
Event Details
An express arrived from Madrid with orders for arming three men of war of the line. Orders issued for arming four men of war at Carthagena and bringing them to Cadiz, as well as two at Ferrol. The express also carried orders for the French Consul at Malaga to prepare a large quantity of biscuit in that port.