When was it published?

November 17, 1752 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News November 17, 1752

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Tyrawley, His Majesty, King Of Great Britain

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Diplomacy, Britain Portugal, Gold Coin Dispute, Lord Tyrawley, Commerce Regulations

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Lisbon, the misunderstanding between Portugal and Great Britain over British subjects exporting Portuguese gold coin was resolved during Lord Tyrawley's visit. The Portuguese king, despite illness, expressed satisfaction via a secretary and wrote to the British king affirming the agreement's benefits for bilateral commerce.

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Lisbon, Aug. 23. It's confirmed that the Misunderstanding between this Court and the Court of Great-Britain, in Regard to the Gold Coin of this Kingdom being carried out of it by the Subjects of the latter, has been entirely regulated during the Stay here of the Lord Tyrawley. The Indisposition of his Majesty hindered him from taking Leave of that Nobleman; but he caused one of his Secretaries of State to tell him, That his Majesty was extremely well satisfied with the Pains which he had taken for the Advantage of the Commerce of the two Nations; that he hoped by Means of the Regulations which had been agreed upon, no more Difficulties would arise of the Nature of those which had been adjusted; and that in the Letter which he had wrote to the King of Great-Britain, he had more fully explained his Sentiments in this Respect, and how agreeable the Choice, which he had made of his Excellency to execute this Commission, was to his Majesty.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Diplomacy Britain Portugal Gold Coin Dispute Lord Tyrawley Commerce Regulations

What entities or persons were involved?

Lord Tyrawley His Majesty King Of Great Britain

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Event Date

Aug. 23

Key Persons

Lord Tyrawley His Majesty King Of Great Britain

Outcome

misunderstanding entirely regulated; portuguese king satisfied with commerce regulations; hopes for no further difficulties.

Event Details

The dispute over British subjects exporting Portuguese gold coin was resolved during Lord Tyrawley's stay in Lisbon. Due to the king's indisposition, a secretary conveyed his satisfaction with Tyrawley's efforts for bilateral commerce and mentioned a letter to the British king explaining his sentiments.