When was it published?

August 11, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News August 11, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, War Report, Naval Affairs

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

His Catholick Majesty, The King, Crown Of England

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Diplomatic Resolution, English Vessels Release, West Indies Hostilities, Mediterranean Advantages, Spanish Military Preparations, Cadiz Warships Havanna

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What is this article about?

From Madrid: Spanish King to release unjustly seized English vessels on security; awaits clarification on other grievances. Warns of reprisals if England commits hostilities in West Indies, claiming advantages in Mediterranean. Military preparations ongoing in Spain; Cadiz warships ordered to Havana.

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From Madrid, That his Catholick Majesty would abide By his first Resolution, to release, upon Security, such Vessels as should appear to have been unjustly taken from the English. That with Respect to the other Grievances complain'd of by that Nation, the King was in daily Expectation of receiving further Light relating thereunto: but if, notwithstanding the Assurances given of his Majesty's good Intention, the Crown of England should commit Hostilities in the West-Indies, the Court of Spain could not avoid to make Reprisals by all such Means as are us'd by Powers at Variance; that his Majesty should look upon himself, as entitled to take all Advantages in the Mediterranean, and that Things being brought to such an Extremity, they would not easily be appeas'd. Military Preparations are carrying on throughout the Kingdom of Spain with great Vigour, for what Purpose is left to the Reader to judge.

Our Letters add, That the Men of War equipp'd at Cadiz, had receiv'd their sailing Orders, and were to proceed directly to the Havanna.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Diplomatic Resolution English Vessels Release West Indies Hostilities Mediterranean Advantages Spanish Military Preparations Cadiz Warships Havanna

What entities or persons were involved?

His Catholick Majesty The King Crown Of England

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Key Persons

His Catholick Majesty The King Crown Of England

Event Details

His Catholick Majesty to release unjustly taken English vessels on security; expects light on other grievances. If England commits hostilities in West-Indies despite assurances, Spain will make reprisals as powers at variance, entitled to advantages in Mediterranean, and matters will not easily be appeased. Military preparations carry on vigorously in Spain. Men of war at Cadiz received sailing orders to proceed to Havanna.