When was it published?

April 11, 1771 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News April 11, 1771

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Convention, Court Of Madrid, France Refusal, Spanish Ambassador Signing

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Diplomatic tensions: Spain's unexpected agreement with British demands seen as politically motivated; France refuses aid to Spain, prompting Spanish ambassador to sign.

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It is looked upon that the Spanish Convention is the finest Hold that could be given to the Opposition, and will afford them the fairest Opportunity to exert their Strength and Abilities.

The present unexpected Concurrence of the Court of Madrid with our Demands seems, in the Opinion of many, more political than honest; and some even go so far as to say that their Intentions are hostile, though their Professions are peaceful.

France, it is said, absolutely refused to aid Spain at the present Time against Great Britain; and this, it is reported, occasioned the Orders for the Spanish Ambassador's signing.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Convention Court Of Madrid France Refusal Spanish Ambassador Signing

What entities or persons were involved?

Spanish Ambassador

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Key Persons

Spanish Ambassador

Outcome

spain's concurrence with british demands and the spanish ambassador's signing

Event Details

The Spanish Convention provides the Opposition with an opportunity to exert strength. The Court of Madrid's unexpected concurrence with British demands is viewed as political rather than honest, with some suspecting hostile intentions despite peaceful professions. France refused to aid Spain against Great Britain, leading to orders for the Spanish Ambassador to sign.