When was it published?

May 5, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News May 5, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs, Trade Or Commerce, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

West India Merchants, Spanish Depredations, House Of Commons, Bristol Merchants, Petitions, Committee Referral

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

On March 3, petitions from London West-India merchants, Bristol merchants, and private merchants were presented to the House of Commons seeking redress for Spanish depredations; all referred to a committee for March 17, with over 70 gentlemen attending.

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London, March 4. Yesterday the Petition of the West-India Merchants of London, was presented to the Hon. House of Commons, praying Redress for the Depredations of the Spaniards: There was one likewise from the Merchants of Bristol, as well as one from a private Merchant of this City; and a private one from a Merchant of Bristol: and all referred to a Committee of the whole House for Thursday Se'nnight next. There were above 70 Gentlemen to attend the Petition, who were all received in a handsome Manner.

What sub-type of article is it?

Colonial Affairs Trade Or Commerce Political

What keywords are associated?

West India Merchants Spanish Depredations House Of Commons Bristol Merchants Petitions Committee Referral

Where did it happen?

West Indies

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

West Indies

Event Date

Yesterday (March 3)

Outcome

petitions referred to a committee of the whole house for thursday se'nnight next (march 17); over 70 gentlemen attended and were received handsomely.

Event Details

Petitions from West-India Merchants of London, Merchants of Bristol, a private merchant of London, and a private merchant of Bristol were presented to the House of Commons, praying redress for depredations by the Spaniards.