When was it published?

May 28, 1762 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News May 28, 1762

The New Hampshire Gazette

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Naples Fortifications, England Spain War, Sicily Defenses, Spanish Enlistments, Sailors Pay

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Naples reports rapid construction of redoubts and coastal entrenchments armed with artillery to defend against enemy attacks, anticipating involvement in the England-Spain war due to pressure from the King of Spain. Orders issued to secure Sicily's coasts. Many local sailors enlisting in Spanish service with 10 ducats monthly pay and three months advance.

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Naples, Feb. 7. The Redoubts which are making to protect our Harbour from the Attempts of the Enemy, are carried on with great Dispatch; and the same Diligence is exerted to complete the Entrenchments along the Coasts, which are planted with Abundance of Artillery. We infer from these Steps, that the Court foresees that the King of Spain will oblige it to take Part in the War between England and Spain. As in that Case Sicily would be equally exposed to the Attempt of the English, the Ministry has given Orders for securing the Coasts of that Island.

Great Numbers of Sailors in this Kingdom daily enter into the Service of Spain. Their Pay is ten Ducats per Month; and as an Encouragement, three Months Pay is advanced to those who desire it.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Naples Fortifications England Spain War Sicily Defenses Spanish Enlistments Sailors Pay

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Spain

Where did it happen?

Naples

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Naples

Event Date

Feb. 7

Key Persons

King Of Spain

Event Details

Rapid construction of redoubts to protect Naples harbor and entrenchments along coasts armed with artillery, anticipating involvement in England-Spain war due to King of Spain's pressure. Orders to secure Sicily's coasts against English attempts. Many sailors from the kingdom enlisting in Spanish service at ten ducats per month with three months pay advanced.