When was it published?

June 20, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 20, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Economic, Diplomatic, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Woollen Manufactures, Foreign Markets, Register Ship, St Thomas, Cadiz, Piastres, French Embassador, Conferences, Ship Building, Kings Ports

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Madrid report, March 9: Woollen industry prospers but needs foreign markets for army; St. Thomas ship brings 700,000 piastres to Cadiz; French ambassador confers with ministers on latest French express; vigorous shipbuilding in royal ports.

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Madrid, March 9. Tho' our Woollen Manufactures go on very prosperously, yet it is apprehended we must wait several Years before we shall stand in no longer Need of Foreign Markets, especially for cloathing the Army. A Register Ship from the Island of St. Thomas is arrived at Cadiz, with 700,000 Piasters. The French Embassador has had lately several close Conferences with our Ministers, relating to the last Express from his Court. The Directions for building new, and repairing old Ships, are executed with great Alacrity in all the King's Ports.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Diplomatic Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Woollen Manufactures Foreign Markets Register Ship St Thomas Cadiz Piastres French Embassador Conferences Ship Building Kings Ports

What entities or persons were involved?

French Embassador

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

March 9

Key Persons

French Embassador

Outcome

register ship arrived with 700,000 piasters; conferences held; ship building and repairs executed with great alacrity

Event Details

Woollen manufactures proceed prosperously but require foreign markets for several years, especially for army clothing. A register ship from the Island of St. Thomas arrived at Cadiz with 700,000 Piasters. The French Embassador held several close conferences with ministers relating to the last express from his court. Directions for building new and repairing old ships are executed with great alacrity in all the King's ports.