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Foreign News January 10, 1771

The Virginia Gazette

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

What is this article about?

Madrid reports suggest disputes between Spanish and British courts will end amicably, following dispatches from the Spanish ambassador in London, conferences between Mr. Harris and Marquis Grimaldi, and a returning English courier.

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MADRID, October 3. It is reported here that the Disputes between our Court and that of London will be amicably terminated. On Monday last a Courier arrived with important Dispatches from our Ambassador at London; and next Day Mr. Harris, who is charged with the Affairs of Great Britain, received an Express from his Court, on the Contents of which he hath had some Conferences with the Marquis Grimaldi. The English Courier set out Yesterday on his Return to London, since which the Report of an amicable Termination of some Affairs in Dispute seems rather to gain Ground.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Madrid Diplomacy Spain Britain Disputes Ambassador Dispatches Diplomatic Conferences

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Harris Marquis Grimaldi Our Ambassador At London

Where did it happen?

Madrid

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

October 3

Key Persons

Mr. Harris Marquis Grimaldi Our Ambassador At London

Outcome

amicable termination of disputes

Event Details

Courier arrived with dispatches from Spanish ambassador in London; Mr. Harris received express from Britain and conferred with Marquis Grimaldi; English courier returned to London, report of resolution gaining ground.

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