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War memory from Spain and France urges alliance against England
Translation of memorial from Joseph Torrero and James O Dun urging Portugal to join France and Spain in war against England. They urge mutual defense, break of English commerce, and unity with Lisbon’s ports to curb British sea power, while Portugal’s neutrality is urged to be maintained if possible. The Portuguese secretary responds outlining neutrality and reasons against offensive alliance.
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London Gazette
France
Joseph Torrero
James O Dun
Spain
New World
Great Britain
Portugal
Philip the Fifth
England
Europe
America
Kng
Lisbon
Don Joseph Torrero
Jaques Bernard O Dun
Lewis da Cunha
Monf. Torrero
Monf O Dun
London
Hall
Palace
Don Lewis da Cunha
Mont da Cunha
Rome
Holy See
Enggland
Peru