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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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A vessel arrived in Williamsburg bringing news of Spain's declaration of war on July 2, obtained from the Spanish Governor and Admiral in Havana. The Spanish provided assistance to the vessel, locals showed support for Americans, and they await 12 ships of the line for an expedition.
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A vessel important news of a Spanish declaration of war on the 2d of July. This the Captain had from the Spanish Governour and Admiral, who had dispatched an authentick account of it to Congress a day or two after the declaration was made.
The Spanish Admiral gave this vessel every assistance he stood in need of; and the behaviour of all ranks of people at the Havanna manifested a warm attachment to the Americans. They hourly expect the arrival of twelve sail of the line, and have every thing in readiness for some important expedition.
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Williamsburg
Event Date
August 21
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spanish declaration of war on the 2d of july; assistance provided to the vessel; warm attachment to americans in havana; expecting twelve sail of the line for important expedition.
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A vessel brought important news of a Spanish declaration of war on the 2d of July, obtained by the Captain from the Spanish Governour and Admiral, who sent an account to Congress shortly after. The Admiral assisted the vessel, and people in Havana showed strong support for Americans, preparing for an expedition with arriving ships.