When was it published?

October 12, 1764 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News October 12, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty's Ambassador, Governor Of Yucatan, Catholic King

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spanish Ministry, Logwood Cutting, Bay Of Honduras, Yucatan Governor, Treaty Article Xvii, Catholic King Orders

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What is this article about?

The Spanish ministry replied to British ambassador's representations about Yucatan governor's actions against British logwood cutters in Honduras Bay, stating they have no advices from the governor but the Catholic king has ordered adherence to the XVIIth treaty article, ensuring no impediment to English logwood cutting and disapproving contrary actions.

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St. James's, July 27. In answer to the representations made by his Majesty's ambassador at the court of Madrid, upon the late transactions of their governor of Yucatan, and his proceedings towards the British subjects employed in cutting logwood in the bay of Honduras, the Spanish ministry have replied, That they have not received any advices from that Governor relative to this affair; but that it is certain the Catholic king has given positive orders to his governor of Yucatan to abide by, and observe the XVIIth Article of the last treaty of peace, and that he will not approve of the conduct of his subjects who act in contravention to it. That it is the intention of his Catholic Majesty, that no one shall impede the English in their cutting logwood in the stipulated places; and he will disapprove of his governors and ministers, whenever they act to the contrary, and renew the most strict orders to that effect.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Spanish Ministry Logwood Cutting Bay Of Honduras Yucatan Governor Treaty Article Xvii Catholic King Orders

What entities or persons were involved?

His Majesty's Ambassador Governor Of Yucatan Catholic King

Where did it happen?

Court Of Madrid

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Court Of Madrid

Event Date

July 27

Key Persons

His Majesty's Ambassador Governor Of Yucatan Catholic King

Outcome

spanish ministry assures compliance with treaty; catholic king to disapprove contrary actions and renew strict orders.

Event Details

Spanish ministry replies to British ambassador's representations on Yucatan governor's proceedings against British logwood cutters in Honduras Bay, stating no advices received but confirming king's orders to observe XVIIth treaty article and ensure no impediment to English logwood cutting.