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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Capt. Lee arrived in Newbury Port from Malaga, reporting encounters with British supply ships for troops in Boston and plans for 40,000 reinforcements in spring; also, Spain raising 30,000 troops against Moors and supporting Americans.
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By Capt. Lee who arrived here last Wednesday from Malaga,
we are informed, that on his passage he spoke with a large
store ship, from London, loaded with provisions for the ministerial
troops at Boston; the Captain of which informed, that he
sailed in company with a number of other vessels loaded for the
same purpose, and that the Ministry were to send 40,000 troops
early in the spring to America.
Capt. Lee also informs, that the King of Spain has raised
another army of 30,000 men, to go against the Moors and Algerines;
and that the Spaniards were greatly in our favour.
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Newbury Port
Event Date
Jan. 5
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Capt. Lee arrived last Wednesday from Malaga and reported speaking with a British store ship from London carrying provisions for ministerial troops at Boston, sailing with other similar vessels; British Ministry plans to send 40,000 troops to America early spring. Also, King of Spain raised 30,000 men against Moors and Algerines; Spaniards favor Americans.