When was it published?

October 5, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 5, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Keene, Don Thomas Geraldino

Q: What keywords are associated?

Diplomatic Orders, British Ships Spain, Mr Keene Madrid, Don Thomas Geraldino, Spanish Ports Evacuation

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Diplomatic tensions prompt British Plenipotentiary Mr. Keene in Madrid to order British ships to leave Spanish ports immediately. Don Thomas Geraldino expected to withdraw soon, and Keene ordered to return home.

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London, July 11. Letters from Alicant, dated the 1st Instant, N. S. mention Mr. Keene, our Plenipotentiary at Madrid, having sent to the English Consul at that Place, and to the other Ports in Spain, Orders to advise the Masters of all British Ships, to quit the Ports of Spain with the utmost Expedition.

Don Thomas Geraldino is not preparing to return to Spain yet, as mentioned in the Papers, but 'tis suppos'd he will be ordered to withdraw very soon, and we hear Mr. Keene has received Orders to return home.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Diplomatic Orders British Ships Spain Mr Keene Madrid Don Thomas Geraldino Spanish Ports Evacuation

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Keene Don Thomas Geraldino

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Event Date

1st Instant, N. S.

Key Persons

Mr. Keene Don Thomas Geraldino

Outcome

orders for british ships to quit spanish ports; don thomas geraldino to withdraw soon; mr. keene to return home.

Event Details

Letters from Alicant mention Mr. Keene sending orders to English Consul and other ports in Spain to advise masters of British ships to leave with utmost expedition. Don Thomas Geraldino not yet preparing to return to Spain but supposed to be ordered to withdraw soon; Mr. Keene received orders to return home.