When was it published?

August 5, 1801 in The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser

Foreign News August 5, 1801

The Providence Journal, And Town And Country Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

Portugal Treaty Rejection, English Fleet Lisbon, French Troops Advance, Lisbon Evacuation, Madeira Anxiety

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

Report from Madeira on July 3: Portugal's court rejected a treaty, leading to renewed hostilities. An English fleet of 14 ships arrived off Lisbon for protection as 20,000 French troops neared the city, capturing forts. English residents fled Lisbon; Madeirans feared for their fate based on Portugal's uncertain events.

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"Madeira, July 3.--By the arrival of a sloop 3 days from Lisbon, we learn that the Court of Portugal had rejected the above treaty; that an English fleet of 14 sail of the line had arrived off Lisbon, the commander of which had sent in word that he had come to afford protection to the Portuguese; that hostilities had recommenced; that 20,000 French were within a few days march of Lisbon, and had taken several forts; and that the English residents were quitting the place, with their property, as fast as possible, momentarily expecting the French there. The inhabitants of Madeira are also in consternation, as their fate will depend upon the uncertain events in Portugal."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Portugal Treaty Rejection English Fleet Lisbon French Troops Advance Lisbon Evacuation Madeira Anxiety

Where did it happen?

Portugal

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Portugal

Event Date

July 3

Outcome

hostilities recommenced; french took several forts; english residents evacuating lisbon

Event Details

Court of Portugal rejected the treaty. English fleet of 14 sail of the line arrived off Lisbon to afford protection to the Portuguese. 20,000 French within a few days march of Lisbon, having taken several forts. English residents quitting Lisbon with property, expecting French arrival. Inhabitants of Madeira in consternation, fate depending on events in Portugal.