When was it published?

February 26, 1779 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News February 26, 1779

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Diplomatic, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spain England War, Madrid Ordinance, French American Ships, Portugal Declaration, British Merchants Lisbon

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letters from Lisbon indicate hourly expectation of war declaration between Spain and England. Madrid ordinances direct aid to French and American ships, allow prize condemnations, and require foreign merchants to register, preceding a rupture. British merchants in Lisbon are alarmed, anticipating Portugal's support for Spain and their expulsion.

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Letters from Lisbon say, that they are in hourly expectation of a declaration of war between Spain and England. An ordinance has been published at Madrid, directing the Governours of all the Spanish ports to give all necessary assistance to every French and American ship and vessel of war, to permit them to bring in their prizes, to condemn and sell them; and to receive equipments of every kind. And by another ordinance published at Madrid, every foreign merchant in Spain is to make a return of his name, nation, and nature of trade. This last ordinance always precedes a rupture. The British merchants at Lisbon are in the greatest consternation; as it is understood that Portugal will declare for Spain, and they must in that case leave Lisbon.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Diplomatic Political

What keywords are associated?

Spain England War Madrid Ordinance French American Ships Portugal Declaration British Merchants Lisbon

Where did it happen?

Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Spain

Outcome

hourly expectation of war declaration between spain and england; portugal expected to declare for spain, forcing british merchants to leave lisbon.

Event Details

Letters from Lisbon report hourly expectation of war declaration between Spain and England. An ordinance at Madrid directs governors of Spanish ports to assist French and American ships and vessels of war, permit bringing in prizes, condemn and sell them, and receive equipments. Another Madrid ordinance requires every foreign merchant in Spain to return name, nation, and nature of trade, which precedes a rupture. British merchants at Lisbon are in greatest consternation, understanding Portugal will declare for Spain.