When was it published?

October 14, 1775 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 14, 1775

The Virginia Gazette

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Lord Bristol Dispatch, Spain Neutrality Refusal, Madrid Court, Britain Spain France War, Declaration Of War

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Lord Bristol's dispatch from Madrid on December 11, 1761, reported Spain's refusal to confirm neutrality against Britain, viewed as a war declaration. He affirmed faith in Britain's success against a potential Spanish-French alliance.

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The late Lord Bristol, in his last dispatches from the Court of Madrid, December 11, 1761, upon a refusal of a categorical answer, whether that Court intended to join the French, our enemies, to act hostilely against Great Britain, or to depart in any manner from its neutrality, which was looked upon as a declaration of war, said, "God send prosperity to the King's righteous cause, and may Great Britain, in the course of the ensuing war, prove that the combined forces of Spain and France are not sufficient to eclipse her glory, or to cope with her strength!"

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Lord Bristol Dispatch Spain Neutrality Refusal Madrid Court Britain Spain France War Declaration Of War

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Bristol

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

December 11, 1761

Key Persons

Lord Bristol

Outcome

refusal of categorical answer on neutrality viewed as declaration of war; anticipation of ensuing war between great britain and combined forces of spain and france

Event Details

Lord Bristol's last dispatches from the Court of Madrid reported Spain's refusal to provide a clear answer on whether it intended to join France in acting hostilely against Great Britain or to maintain neutrality, interpreted as a declaration of war. He expressed hope for prosperity to the King's cause and confidence that Britain would prevail against the combined Spanish and French forces.