Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up freeThe New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Merchants in Bilboa and Spain complain about illegal French trade practices under the Family Compact, including poor quality broad cloths from French and Dutch suppliers rejected by the Manilla Company for shipment to the Philippines.
OCR Quality
Full Text
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
Where did it happen?
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Bilboa
Outcome
broad cloths from french and dutch refused for shipment to philippines by manilla company directors; complaints against french exploitation in trade.
Event Details
Merchants in Bilboa and most parts of Spain, despite advantages of the Family Compact, are becoming aware of illegal French proceedings in commerce. Foreign Factors from South Seas ships complain about bad quality broad cloths supplied by French and Dutch, refused by Manilla Company directors; example of French policy taking advantage of Spanish credulity in trade.