When was it published?

June 25, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News June 25, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Portugal Neutrality, Spain Britain War, Diplomatic Declaration, Lisbon Advices, Maritime Ports

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

The King of Portugal has issued a definitive declaration to the Court of Madrid, stating his commitment to neutrality in the conflict between Spain and Great Britain, allowing entry of both nations' ships to his ports under European maritime regulations, and vowing to defend his sovereignty if violated.

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Full Text

By advices from Lisbon we are informed, that the King of Portugal has at last sent to the Court of Madrid his definitive Declaration, importing, "That his most Faithful Majesty not having any Grievance to alledge either against Spain or Great Britain; nor having any Engagement, either offensive or defensive, with one or the other of those two Crowns, he was resolved to keep within the bounds of perfect Impartiality, in respect to the Rupture broke out between them: That, consequently, he should permit the Entrance into the Ports of his Kingdom, as well of Spanish as of British Ships, provided they conformed to the Regulations and Usages generally established in the Maritime Places of Europe; and that if, contrary to all Expectation, they should attempt by violent Means to make him depart from this Neutrality, and so wound his Rights of Sovereignty, he would oppose such a Step with all his Forces. &c."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Portugal Neutrality Spain Britain War Diplomatic Declaration Lisbon Advices Maritime Ports

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Portugal

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Key Persons

King Of Portugal

Outcome

portugal declares neutrality, permits spanish and british ships in ports under regulations, vows to defend sovereignty if neutrality violated.

Event Details

The King of Portugal sent a definitive declaration to the Court of Madrid stating no grievances or engagements with Spain or Great Britain, resolving to maintain perfect impartiality regarding the rupture between them, allowing entry of both nations' ships to his ports if conforming to European maritime regulations, and opposing any violent attempts to violate his neutrality with all forces.