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Portobello Encounter and Panama News from 1726
An account from Portobello describes two Bylanders in Chagre being overtaken by English boats and sent back without further damage, with English access to Portobello and ashore mobility noted. Other letters discuss Panama’s situation, Don Antonio de Castagnetta, treasure moved to Cruzes near Panama, and diplomatic tensions between Spain, England, and the Catholick King amid warnings of possible war and requests for full information.
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Portobello
Chagre
Portobellos
Panama
Alderete
Don Antonio de Castagnetta
Cruzes
Sir. Hares
England
Spain
Admiral Hofier
America
Stanhope
Starhope
Great Britain
M. Aldobrandini