When was it published?

June 16, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 16, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

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West India Merchants, Spanish Depredations, Guarda Costas, House Of Commons, Shipping Plunder

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

West India merchants petitioned the House of Commons on Thursday, complaining of Spanish depredations on their shipping and merchandise by Guarda Costas vessels. Several merchants, owners, and commanders were examined, and the matter adjourned to the following Thursday.

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London, March 18. On Thursday the West India Merchants attended the House of Commons with their Petition, complaining of the Depredations of the Spaniards, and the Injuries they have sustained in their Shipping and Merchandize, by their Vessels being taken and plunder'd by the Spanish Guarda Costas; after the Reading whereof, several Merchants, Owners, and Commanders were called in and examined by the House, as to the Allegations of their Petition; and after satisfactory Answers given to the Questions, and much Time spent therein, the Affair was adjourned 'til Thursday next, or a further Hearing.

What sub-type of article is it?

Trade Or Commerce Economic

What keywords are associated?

West India Merchants Spanish Depredations Guarda Costas House Of Commons Shipping Plunder

Where did it happen?

West Indies

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

West Indies

Event Date

Thursday, Reported From London March 18

Outcome

affair adjourned to thursday next for further hearing; no specific casualties detailed, but general injuries to shipping and merchandise reported.

Event Details

West India Merchants attended the House of Commons with a petition complaining of Spanish depredations and injuries to their shipping and merchandise by vessels taken and plundered by Spanish Guarda Costas. After reading the petition, several merchants, owners, and commanders were examined on the allegations, provided satisfactory answers, and after much time spent, the affair was adjourned until Thursday next.