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The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
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Letter from Lisbon reports rumors of war between England and France, possible Spain-England alliance against France, Portugal's naval preparations, Algerine peace proposal, and urgent orders for British packet to depart amid tensions.
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"The only news at present here, is the talk of war between England and France. On Saturday morning arrived here from Madeira, a King's messenger, accompanied by a Spanish gentleman immediately. The only British Packet we had here, was ordered to sail that very evening--the Captain of which made answer, that he could not get his vessel in readiness, being in want of water. He was then a second time ordered to get his vessel in readiness by the next morning, otherwise they would have him confined, and take up the first merchant vessel they could get. It is said, that the alliance is signed by Spain and England, to go against France. We are preparing eight ships of the line and six frigates. The Algerines have proposed a peace with this country. Pray ship nothing on board French vessels. If there is any on the way, it is ten to one that they will be taken."
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Lisbon
Event Date
January 9
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alliance said to be signed by spain and england against france; portugal preparing eight ships of the line and six frigates; algerines proposed peace with portugal; risk of french vessels being taken.
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Talk of war between England and France. King's messenger arrived from Madeira with Spanish gentleman. British Packet ordered to sail immediately but delayed due to lack of water; captain threatened with confinement. Alliance rumored signed by Spain and England against France. Portugal preparing naval forces. Algerines proposed peace. Advice to avoid shipping on French vessels due to capture risk.