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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Lisbon on January 18 detail 30-40,000 Spanish troops approaching Portuguese frontiers and committing hostilities, leading to the anticipated return of Count de la Lippe, recall of English officers from Portuguese service, and a request for British succours per treaty.
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They write from Lisbon of the 18th of January, that between 30 and 40,000 Spanish troops are approaching towards their frontiers, and 'twas said had actually committed some acts of hostilities, and agreeable to this report, his serene highness the Count de la Lippe would soon return to Portugal, and that the English officers who are in their service would soon be recalled; and that agreeable to treaty, succours would soon be required of the British court.
A right Rev. Bishop preaching lately in the city, observed that the Christian Religion, was, at that time, in a condition not much unlike that of its great master, for between superstition on one hand, and enthusiasm on the other, it was crucified between two thieves.
Yesterday his royal highness the Prince of Wales and Prince Frederick were put under inoculation, by Caesar Hawkins, Esq: at the Queen's Palace.
The old Chevalier de St. George has lived to see six Princes in Succession on the throne of Great Britain.
Lately died suddenly, at the Countess of Huntingdon's, at Bath, Mr. James Whitefield, formerly a merchant of Bristol, and brother of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield.
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Portugal
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18th Of January
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spanish troops committed acts of hostilities; expected return of count de la lippe, recall of english officers, and request for british succours per treaty.
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Between 30 and 40,000 Spanish troops are approaching Portuguese frontiers and have committed some acts of hostilities. In response, Count de la Lippe is to return to Portugal, English officers in Portuguese service are to be recalled, and succours will be required from the British court agreeable to treaty.