When was it published?

December 6, 1771 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Foreign News December 6, 1771

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

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Sir George Rodney, Jamaica Squadron, Cartagena, British Prisoners, Spanish Imprisonment, Fleet Preparation

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Sir George Rodney, commanding British squadron at Jamaica, sent two ships to Cartagena demanding release of hundreds of imprisoned British subjects mistreated as slaves by Spaniards. Refusal prompts preparation of full fleet for renewed demand.

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We are informed, that Sir George Rodney who commands his Majesty's squadron stationed at Jamaica, &c. having lately sent two ships to Cartagena, to demand the release of some hundreds of British subjects: who have most disgracefully been suffered to remain imprisoned there, and at other places, some of them a number of years, and not only compelled to work on the fortifications, but also otherwise treated as slaves: and the Spanish Government having refused to deliver them up; he was preparing to go with his whole fleet to make a demand of them.--(having no private trade to carry on with the Spaniards, to which he fears a conduct will give interruption.)

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Sir George Rodney Jamaica Squadron Cartagena British Prisoners Spanish Imprisonment Fleet Preparation

What entities or persons were involved?

Sir George Rodney

Where did it happen?

Cartagena

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cartagena

Key Persons

Sir George Rodney

Outcome

spanish government having refused to deliver them up; he was preparing to go with his whole fleet to make a demand of them.

Event Details

Sir George Rodney who commands his Majesty's squadron stationed at Jamaica, &c. having lately sent two ships to Cartagena, to demand the release of some hundreds of British subjects: who have most disgracefully been suffered to remain imprisoned there, and at other places, some of them a number of years, and not only compelled to work on the fortifications, but also otherwise treated as slaves.