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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Lisbon detail Spanish forces' stalled progress on Portuguese frontiers due to desertions, shortages, and sickness in July 1762. British troops under Lord Loudon arrived to aid Portuguese army; Spaniards evacuated several border towns amid expectations of limited further advances.
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Extract of a Letter from Lisbon. July 6.
Of late the Spaniards have made but little progress on our Frontiers; desertion and the want of provisions, have been severely felt among them; and some advices say, that now sickness prevails. The Count de la Buckebourg, a German Prince of great reputation, and the Prince of Mecklenburgh Strelitz, are arrived.
Extract of a Letter from Lisbon. July 30, 1762.
The 16th Instant arrived Lord Loudon with the British Troops, which went up the Country immediately to join the Portuguese Army. The Spaniards have evacuated Miranda, Braganza, Moncorvo, and Chaves; and it's thought their Scheme is to enter by Almeida: However it is our Opinion, that as they have not pursued their Conquests with vigour, they are not in a Condition to make any rapid Progress when opposed; so flatter ourselves their Views will be soon frustrated.
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Portuguese Frontiers
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July 6 To July 30, 1762
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spaniards evacuated miranda, braganza, moncorvo, and chaves; limited progress expected due to opposition
Event Details
Spaniards made little progress on frontiers due to desertion, lack of provisions, and sickness. Reinforcements including Count de la Buckebourg and Prince of Mecklenburgh Strelitz arrived. British troops under Lord Loudon joined Portuguese army; Spaniards planned entry via Almeida but viewed as unable to advance rapidly.