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Foreign News
September 25, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Reports contradict amicable settlement between England and Spain: Capt. Hunter from St. Andero (Aug 8) notes hot press and war preparations; Capt. Watson reports English fleet at Torbay (Aug 17), Spanish fleet sailed July 20, and Mr. Pitt claims differences compromised.
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Notwithstanding the reports of an amicable settlement of the differences between England and Spain, the ship George, Capt. Hunter, which arrived here on Tuesday last, from St. Andero, Spain, and which place he left the 8th of Aug. brings an account of a hot press for men, and of the most active preparations for war at that place.
Notwithstanding the accounts from Spain of the sailing of their fleet on the 20th July—it appears by Capt. Watson's report that the English fleet was laying at Torbay the 17th August; and intelligence by him also states that Mr. Pitt had informed the Lord Mayor of London that all differences between the two powers were compromised.
Notwithstanding the accounts from Spain of the sailing of their fleet on the 20th July—it appears by Capt. Watson's report that the English fleet was laying at Torbay the 17th August; and intelligence by him also states that Mr. Pitt had informed the Lord Mayor of London that all differences between the two powers were compromised.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Naval Affairs
War Report
What keywords are associated?
England Spain Differences
War Preparations
Fleet Movements
Diplomatic Compromise
Hot Press
St Andero
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Hunter
Capt. Watson
Mr. Pitt
Lord Mayor Of London
Where did it happen?
St. Andero, Spain
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
St. Andero, Spain
Event Date
8th Of Aug., 20th July, 17th August
Key Persons
Capt. Hunter
Capt. Watson
Mr. Pitt
Lord Mayor Of London
Outcome
active preparations for war; all differences compromised
Event Details
Ship George from St. Andero reports hot press for men and war preparations despite settlement rumors. Spanish fleet sailed July 20; English fleet at Torbay August 17; Mr. Pitt informs differences compromised.