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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Ships from Gibraltar report Spanish naval preparations at Toulon and Cadiz, army of 42,000 encamped for Portugal invasion under new command, desertions, Portuguese defenses bolstered by British aid, Spanish trade edict, and British fleet at Gibraltar watching for enemy squadrons.
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The Ship William and Mary, Captain Nicholson, and Brig Grace, Capt. Ritchie, are arrived here from Gibraltar. These Vessels were two of those detained in Spain since the beginning of the Spanish War, and released by Order of that Court. By a Gentleman who came Passenger, we are favoured with the following Intelligence, viz. That a Dutch Man of War arrived at Malaga about the first of May, and informed, that 12 Ships of the Line, and 4 Frigates were preparing for the Sea at Toulon, with the utmost Expedition, and it was thought would be ready to sail for Carthagena, about the latter End of May; That there were 12 Ships of the Line at Cadiz, besides Frigates, and 4 of the large Ships were actually fallen into the Bay, manned and ready for Sea: That the Spanish Army going against Portugal, consisted of 42,000 Men, and was encamped at Zamora; General Soria, who commanded it, is said to be recalled, and the Conde Mirandia, Minister at the Court of Poland, is ordered to take Command thereof: That there were some Desertion among the Spanish Troops, and many more would follow as Opportunity offered: That the Portuguese Frontier Garrisons are well provided, and that their Army amounted to 20,000 Foot: That about the 24th of May they heard at Gibraltar, that two new raised Regiments were arriv'd at Lisbon from Ireland, and more daily expected; also a fine Train of Artillery, and a Camp was marked out for the English Troops a few Miles from Lisbon: That there were 8 Sail of Portuguese Men of War of the Line ready for Sea: That the King of Spain had issued an Edict, forbidding all Trade by Sea for three Years, if the War lasted so long: That the Spanish Nation was much dissatisfied with the War: That 27 Sail of the Line, with 6 Frigates, and 3 Bombs, were at Gibraltar, under the Command of Adm. Saunders, and Com. Brett and Amherst, who keep a good look out for the Carthagena and Toulon Squadrons, which were expected down: That it was said two whole Regiments had left the Spanish Army, and joined the Portuguese: That the former were in much Want of the Necessaries For an Army; and that a French Privateer Of 22 Guns was sent into Gibraltar.
The HERO Privateer Capt. Appowyn, is fallen down on a Cruize against his Majesty's Enemies.
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Gibraltar
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About The First Of May To 24th Of May
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spanish troops deserting and joining portuguese; two regiments reportedly left spanish army; spanish army short of necessaries; french privateer captured at gibraltar.
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Ships arrived from Gibraltar with news of Spanish naval preparations: 12 ships of the line and 4 frigates ready at Toulon for Cartagena; 12 at Cadiz, 4 ready. Spanish army of 42,000 at Zamora for Portugal, command to Conde Mirandia after Soria's recall, facing desertions. Portuguese army 20,000 foot, garrisons provided, aided by British regiments from Ireland, artillery, and camp near Lisbon; 8 Portuguese ships ready. King of Spain's edict bans sea trade for three years if war continues; public dissatisfaction. British fleet of 27 sail at Gibraltar watching for Spanish squadrons; French privateer of 22 guns sent in.