When was it published?

January 14, 1763 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News January 14, 1763

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic, War Report, Military Campaign

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Oliver, A Gentleman At Lisbon

Q: What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Letter, Spain Demands, Portugal Spaniards, Peace Negotiations, English Assistance, Winter Retreat

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A letter from Lisbon dated November 9, 1762, reports English advices to October 26 indicating no peace conclusion before Parliament meets, doubts on reconciliation with obstinate Spain, Spanish retreat from Portugal due to winter without major actions, and hopes for English aid if war resumes in spring, amid declining commerce.

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By Capt. Oliver, who arrived at Marblehead last Week from Lisbon, in 6 Weeks we have the following Articles from thence.

Extrait of a Letter from a Gentleman at Lisbon, dated November 9. 1762

"Our last Advices from England are to the 26th ult. from whence we learn, that nothing will be concluded before the Parliament meets, and it seems to be much doubted whether a Reconciliation between the contending Powers can be compromized this Season; Spain they say is obstinate in their Demands, and our present Situation does not intitle them to any great Indulgence, unless it be with a view to the Preservation of this Country, where, thank God, we are eased of our Fears for the present, as the Rigour of the Winter Season has compell'd the Spaniards to retire, without doing any Thing of much Consequence; but if Peace is not concluded, they will of course renew their Efforts in the Spring, in which Case we hope for further Assistance from England, which tho' they may save the Kingdom from Conquest, cannot prevent the Commerce from being reduced to the lowest Ebb."

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Lisbon Letter Spain Demands Portugal Spaniards Peace Negotiations English Assistance Winter Retreat

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Oliver A Gentleman At Lisbon

Where did it happen?

Lisbon

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lisbon

Event Date

November 9, 1762

Key Persons

Capt. Oliver A Gentleman At Lisbon

Outcome

spaniards retired without doing any thing of much consequence; commerce reduced to the lowest ebb

Event Details

Last advices from England to the 26th ult. indicate nothing will be concluded before Parliament meets; doubts on reconciliation between contending Powers this Season; Spain obstinate in Demands; present Situation does not entitle them to great Indulgence; Rigour of Winter compelled Spaniards to retire from this Country without much consequence; if no Peace, they will renew Efforts in Spring; hope for further Assistance from England to save Kingdom from Conquest, though cannot prevent Commerce reduction