When was it published?

September 8, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 8, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Trade Or Commerce

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Spain, Admiral Haddock, Governor Of That Port

Q: What keywords are associated?

Cadiz, King Of Spain, Admiral Haddock, West Indies Ship, Fleet Threat, Pieces Of Eight, Harbor Refusal

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What is this article about?

Letters from Cadiz report the King of Spain in great fear that a rich ship from the West-Indies, carrying over 5 million pieces of eight mostly belonging to him, will be captured by Admiral Haddock's fleet. The Governor refused Haddock entry to the harbor and threatened to fire if he entered.

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By Letters from our Merchants at Cadiz, we are inform'd, that the King of Spain is in the greatest Consternation imaginable, for fear that a rich Ship which is daily expected to arrive at that Port from the West-Indies, should fall into the Hands of Admiral Haddock's Fleet, she having upwards of 5 Millions of Pieces of Eight on board, and the greatest Part belonging to the King of Spain.

We hear by a Letter from Cadiz, That the Governor of that Port refus'd Admiral Haddock Admittance into that Harbour with his Fleet, and threaten'd, that in case he enter'd, he would fire at him.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Cadiz King Of Spain Admiral Haddock West Indies Ship Fleet Threat Pieces Of Eight Harbor Refusal

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Spain Admiral Haddock Governor Of That Port

Where did it happen?

Cadiz

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cadiz

Key Persons

King Of Spain Admiral Haddock Governor Of That Port

Outcome

governor refused admittance to admiral haddock's fleet and threatened to fire if entered.

Event Details

The King of Spain is in great consternation fearing a rich ship expected from the West-Indies with over 5 million pieces of eight, mostly his, will be captured by Admiral Haddock's fleet. The Governor of Cadiz refused Haddock's fleet entry to the harbor and threatened to fire upon entry.