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The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
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London reports on March 28 include Lord Stormont's arrival from Paris and audience with the King, orders to detain French ships and mobilize militia, rumors of Spanish recognition of American independence, potential recall of ambassador from Madrid, Spanish diplomat preparing to leave, parliamentary grants for military, offers to Lord Chatham, war declaration rumors against France and Spain, Admiral Keppel's fleet readiness, and delayed French mail suggesting halted intercourse.
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EARLY yesterday morning Lord Stormont arrived in town from Paris. His Lordship afterwards was at court, and had a conference with the King.
Yesterday an order was sent to the men of war in the river, and proper officers are to be sent on board to the custom-house to stop all French vessels from sailing.
Yesterday orders were sent from the Secretary of State's office to the Lord Lieutenants of the different counties, to embody the militia of each county immediately.
It was this morning strongly reported, that letters of recall have been sent to Lord Grantham at the court of Madrid, and that he is expected in England in May, but will visit Lisbon in his way home.
We are told the Spanish Ministry have acknowledged the independence of America, and that the Portuguese must do the same, or be defended by this country in case of a war.
The Spanish resident at this court has ordered all his movables to be packed up, and his family to embark at an hour's notice.
Thursday the House of Commons agreed to the report of the resolutions of the preceding day, on the supply, viz. That 1,405,123 l. be granted to his Majesty to defray the extra expenses of his Majesty's land forces, and that 13,805 l. be granted for the charge of the augmentation to his Majesty's forces.
It is said that on Sunday last a message was sent from a great personage to Lord Chatham, with an offer for his coming into administration. What the particulars of the terms were, or whether they have been since accepted, or are now under deliberation, is not publicly known yet.
It is reported that a great personage is so well satisfied of the inimical sentiments of Spain, from some recent advices received by a noble Lord, that war will be declared on the same day against the united powers of France and Spain. This advice is also to be given by Lord Chatham, who experienced the perfidy of the latter last year, in aiding the French at the same time they were giving the court of London the fullest assurances of their perfect amity and neutrality.
Admiral Keppel in a fortnight will have twenty ships under his command, the best fitted out, and most completely manned, that ever sailed out of the ports of this kingdom.
The French mail did not arrive yesterday, though by the new regulation, and the fairness of the wind, it should have been here on Thursday. It is therefore supposed that all manner of intercourse is stopped.
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France And Spain
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March 28
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military supplies granted: 1,405,123 l. for land forces and 13,805 l. for augmentation; preparations for war declaration against france and spain; 20 ships for admiral keppel.
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Lord Stormont arrived from Paris and conferred with the King. Orders to detain French vessels in the river and embody county militias. Rumors of recall for Lord Grantham from Madrid, Spanish acknowledgment of American independence, Portuguese to follow or be defended by Britain against war. Spanish resident preparing to depart. House of Commons approves military funding. Offer made to Lord Chatham for administration. Reports suggest imminent war declaration against France and Spain based on Spanish perfidy. Admiral Keppel to command 20 well-equipped ships soon. French mail delayed, indicating stopped intercourse.