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Foreign News
March 1, 1738
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Reports from Gibraltar indicate 3 mortar pieces and 30,000 Spanish troops arrived at nearby batteries. The garrison maintains strict vigilance with 200 men on guard daily, enforces watch-words with whipping, and is prepared to repel any Spanish attack.
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We hear by a private Letter from Gibraltar, that 3 Mortar-Pieces and 30,000 Spaniards are arrived at the Batteries near that Town.
November 26. By the Joannah from Zant, but last from Gibraltar, we have Advice, that the Garrison of that Fortress kept a strict Look-out, and 200 Men mounting Guard every Morning; and that if any Soldier fail'd giving the Watch-Word, which goes round the Garrison at certain Times, he underwent a severe Whipping; and that all were ready for giving the Spaniards a warm Reception if they attempted to make an Attack.
November 26. By the Joannah from Zant, but last from Gibraltar, we have Advice, that the Garrison of that Fortress kept a strict Look-out, and 200 Men mounting Guard every Morning; and that if any Soldier fail'd giving the Watch-Word, which goes round the Garrison at certain Times, he underwent a severe Whipping; and that all were ready for giving the Spaniards a warm Reception if they attempted to make an Attack.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
Gibraltar Siege Preparations
Spanish Troops Arrival
Garrison Vigilance
Military Watch
Where did it happen?
Gibraltar
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Gibraltar
Event Date
November 26
Outcome
garrison prepared to repel attack; no assault reported
Event Details
Private letter reports arrival of 3 mortar pieces and 30,000 Spaniards at batteries near Gibraltar. Ship Joannah brings advice of strict garrison watch with 200 men guarding mornings, watch-word enforcement by whipping, and readiness to warmly receive any Spanish attack.