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The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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A letter from Madrid on Oct. 6 expresses hopes for a speedy end to the war despite preparations. The siege of Minorca advances slowly due to shortages for Duke de Crillon, making conquest uncertain. Gibraltar holds out impregnably despite necessities.
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"Amidst all our preparations for fresh operations, we still have hopes to see a speedy end to the further shedding of blood: the King wishes it much, and the whole Court, indeed, seem inclined to it: but it is very hard to meet the wishes of all the contending powers, so as to bring about easily, so wished for an object. The siege of Minorca, according to our last accounts received from thence, goes on but slowly: the Duke de Crillon wants men and artillery, without which every thing will be at a stand, and the conquest of that island dubious: Gibraltar still holds out, though no pains have been spared to reduce it; and it is astonishing, considering the necessities that garrison have experienced, they have held out so long: their strong holds are still, however, impregnable."
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Minorca
Event Date
Oct. 6
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siege of minorca slow, conquest dubious due to lack of men and artillery; gibraltar holds out impregnably despite hardships.
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Hopes for peace amid war preparations, as the King and Court desire an end to bloodshed, though difficult with contending powers. Siege of Minorca progresses slowly; Duke de Crillon lacks men and artillery, stalling efforts. Gibraltar resists despite all attempts and garrison necessities.