When was it published?

November 10, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 10, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

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Stockholm Petition, Swedish Cargo Seizure, British Minister Finch, Count De Horn, Naval Fleet Augmentation

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Stockholm, owners of cargo seized by English ten years ago en route to China petition the Swedish Diet for compensation from England. Count de Horn discusses with British Minister Mr. Finch, who promises to write to his court but expresses surprise at the old claim. Commentary suggests French influence and notes British naval preparations, including adding 4 men-of-war and 2 frigates within a year.

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Stockholm, July 25. The Owners of the Cargo of a Ship which was taken Ten Years ago by the English in its Voyage to China, have presented a Petition to the General Dyet of the States of the Kingdom now sitting. They desire that just Satisfaction may be obtained from England for the Loss they suffer'd upon that Occasion. Count de Horn has already had some Discourse upon that Head with Mr. Finch, the British Minister, who promised to write to his Court about it; but nevertheless, expressed his Surprize that a Thing should be now spoke of, that had passed so long ago. ---- Mr. Finch was certainly in the Right to be surpriz'd; and any Man may Smell France in the Bottom of this not occasionally trump'd up Demand. If we were in the Wrong we ought to make Satisfaction to the Swedes; Justice requires it as much as it calls for Satisfaction for us from the Spaniards. Nothing is omitted for putting our Marine in a good Condition, and within a Twelve-month our Fleet is to be augmented with 4 Men of War and 2 Frigats.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Stockholm Petition Swedish Cargo Seizure British Minister Finch Count De Horn Naval Fleet Augmentation

What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Horn Mr. Finch

Where did it happen?

Stockholm

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Stockholm

Event Date

July 25

Key Persons

Count De Horn Mr. Finch

Outcome

mr. finch promised to write to his court about the petition but expressed surprise at raising an issue from ten years ago; british fleet to be augmented with 4 men-of-war and 2 frigates within a twelve-month.

Event Details

Owners of cargo from a ship taken by the English ten years ago en route to China petition the General Dyet of Sweden for satisfaction from England. Count de Horn discussed the matter with British Minister Mr. Finch, who promised to inform his court. Commentary notes surprise at the old demand, suspects French influence, affirms justice for Swedes if warranted, and mentions ongoing efforts to strengthen the British marine.