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Perilous Colonial Trade Crises and Spanish Privateering
An early 18th century Jamaica letter reports ongoing Spanish privateering against English ships, captures near Cape Tiberon and Portobelo, and the lack of support from Spain. It urges governors to grant letters of reprisal to protect trade, noting French authority and colonial tension over maritime rights and restitution efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Portland
Focok Spackman
Cape Tiberon
Guinea
St. Lago de Cuba
Spain
New Spain
Une
Carthagena
Cadiz
Don Manuel Lopez, Pintado Y Emendinuera
Porto-Belio
Jamaica