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Foreign News
November 12, 1762
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Letter from Lisbon reports minimal war news but notes Spanish preparations for invasion of Portugal, with Portuguese forces forming a strong camp 40 miles upriver to defend the town against difficult terrain.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 25.
Extract of a Letter from Lisbon.
We have little or no News about our War. The Spaniards are making great Preparations to invade us, and we are doing all we can to prevent it; but our Campaign cannot begin for this Month to come yet.
We have a strong Camp formed up this River, about forty miles off, which secures the Town; for to come at us any other Way, would be too difficult for the Spaniards, having very narrow Defiles to pass through, which a few Men could defend against an Army.
Extract of a Letter from Lisbon.
We have little or no News about our War. The Spaniards are making great Preparations to invade us, and we are doing all we can to prevent it; but our Campaign cannot begin for this Month to come yet.
We have a strong Camp formed up this River, about forty miles off, which secures the Town; for to come at us any other Way, would be too difficult for the Spaniards, having very narrow Defiles to pass through, which a few Men could defend against an Army.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Report
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Portugal Spain War
Invasion Preparations
Military Camp
River Defense
Terrain Advantage
Where did it happen?
Lisbon
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Lisbon
Event Details
Minimal news on the ongoing war; Spaniards preparing major invasion while Portuguese counter with all efforts, though campaign delayed by a month. Strong camp established upriver 40 miles from town for defense, exploiting narrow defiles passable only with difficulty by invaders.