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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 17, 1779
Page
2
Lord Viscount Weymouth told the House he bore a royal message under the Sign Manual. The message was read by the Lord Chancellor and is recorded as delivered.
The Spanish ambassador delivered a paper to Lord Weymouth announcing orders to withdraw from Britain. King George III declares this hostile note requires laying before the House of Lords. He states will defend the realm, preserve cordial relations only by justice and faith, and resist Spain's aggression. A second manifest read outlines Spain's court declaration.
London reports detail a royal manifesto denouncing England’s conduct toward Spain and America, prompting parliamentary debate. Lords Weymouth Abingdon and Richmond urge unity, stronger defense, and potential withdrawal of troops from America, citing France and Spain as threats while considering reconciliation with America.
Partial OCR text references a presentation and remarks to a house meeting at nine o'clock with unclear context and several garbled phrases. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly present.
In Parliament Lord North presented the Majesty s message and a copy of the Court of Spain s magnefly as the same papers read to the Lords. He moved for an humble address affirming loyal support. Cavendish seconded urging immediate mobilization of Britain s naval and military power against the House of Bourbon, prompting a division on adjournment with 156 to 80 votes.
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