When was it published?

December 23, 1737 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News December 23, 1737

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering, Trade Or Commerce, Naval Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Letters Of Marque, Reprisals Spaniards, Merchant Depredations, Galleys Prizes, Sailors Eagerness

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

London and Bristol merchants receive letters of marque to reprisal against Spanish depredations on their ships, evoking memories of successful galley prizes in the late war and sailors' eagerness for action.

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The Advice we had by Thursday's Papers, that Letters of Marque would be granted to the London and Bristol Merchants, to make Reprisals on the Spaniards for their long Run of Depredations on their Ships, has given a pleasing Satisfaction, and what is very much wished for; and as our Galleys were famous in the late War for Prime Sailors and Bravery of the Men, in taking so many Prizes, 'tis believed Jack Spaniard will not find that Spirit abated by the long Interval of Inaction, our Sailors in general longing heartily to exchange a few Broad Sides.

What sub-type of article is it?

Piracy Or Privateering Trade Or Commerce Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Letters Of Marque Reprisals Spaniards Merchant Depredations Galleys Prizes Sailors Eagerness

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Outcome

letters of marque granted to merchants for reprisals; anticipation of renewed privateering success against spaniards.

Event Details

Advice from Thursday's papers indicates letters of marque will be granted to London and Bristol merchants for reprisals on Spaniards due to their depredations on merchant ships. This is welcomed, recalling the fame of British galleys in the late war for capturing prizes through skilled sailing and bravery. Belief that Spanish forces will face undiminished British spirit after inactivity, with sailors eager for combat.