When was it published?

August 20, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News August 20, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Squadron, Ferrol, Corunna, Irish Regiment, Swiss Regiment, Desertions, Portugal

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Advice from Corunna via Capt. Munden's ship in Cork on May 7: Spanish squadron at Ferrol consists of 6 ready ships of the line and 3 unplanked; Irish regiment at Ferrol, Swiss at Corunna. Spaniards incensed at French for war. Great desertions from Spanish troops in Portugal due to Portuguese bounties.

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CORK, May 7. By the Reynolds, Capt. Munden from Corunna in 10 Days, we have Advice that the whole boasted Squadron of the Spaniards at Ferrol, consists of 6 Ships of the Line ready for sailing, 3 ditto not planked; There was at Ferrol an Irish Regiment, at Corunna, a Swiss Regiment. It is said, the Spaniards are greatly incensed against the French for bringing them into a War, so contrary to the true Interest of Spain.

It is said there are great Desertions among the Spanish Troops in Portugal, on the Portuguese giving 4 Pistoles Bounty to every Man who enters their Service.

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Squadron Ferrol Corunna Irish Regiment Swiss Regiment Desertions Portugal

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Munden

Where did it happen?

Ferrol

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Ferrol

Event Date

May 7

Key Persons

Capt. Munden

Outcome

great desertions among the spanish troops in portugal

Event Details

By the Reynolds, Capt. Munden from Corunna in 10 Days, advice that the Spanish Squadron at Ferrol consists of 6 Ships of the Line ready for sailing, 3 ditto not planked; Irish Regiment at Ferrol, Swiss Regiment at Corunna. Spaniards greatly incensed against the French for bringing them into a War contrary to Spain's interest. Great desertions among Spanish Troops in Portugal due to Portuguese offering 4 Pistoles Bounty to entrants.