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Foreign News
April 9, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Report from London on General Tarleton's appointment to command in Portugal and proposal to use rejected Russian troops for its defense, potentially aiding Spain and securing a commerce treaty.
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LONDON, December 24.
We have heard of a most gallant, enterprising and respectable officer, general Tarleton, being appointed to command in Portugal; but not of any troops which are to accompany him. Why not appropriate the thousands of Russians, which it appears Austria will not accept, to the defence of Portugal? They might be more easily transported by the Mediterranean to that service, than through Germany to the Rhine; and not merely perhaps might Portugal be saved, but Spain itself relieved, and the projected treaty of commerce established on the basis of gratitude for her deliverance.
We have heard of a most gallant, enterprising and respectable officer, general Tarleton, being appointed to command in Portugal; but not of any troops which are to accompany him. Why not appropriate the thousands of Russians, which it appears Austria will not accept, to the defence of Portugal? They might be more easily transported by the Mediterranean to that service, than through Germany to the Rhine; and not merely perhaps might Portugal be saved, but Spain itself relieved, and the projected treaty of commerce established on the basis of gratitude for her deliverance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
General Tarleton
Portugal Command
Russian Troops
Austria Refusal
Spain Relief
Treaty Of Commerce
What entities or persons were involved?
General Tarleton
Where did it happen?
Portugal
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Portugal
Key Persons
General Tarleton
Event Details
General Tarleton appointed to command in Portugal without specified accompanying troops. Suggestion to redirect thousands of Russians rejected by Austria to defend Portugal via Mediterranean transport, potentially saving Portugal, relieving Spain, and establishing a projected treaty of commerce based on gratitude.