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Declaration orders invasion of Spanish colonies in the Indies
A broad royal proclamation by Charles Earl of Cathcart promises mercy to loyal Spaniards and indigenous subjects if they submit within a set term. It threatens severe punishment for resistors and frames a war against Spain as a justified redress for injuries to British trade. News from Leghorn, Genoa, and Paris reports privateers, ships seized, galley actions, and ongoing political moves across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles, Earl of Cathcart
Indies
Great Britain
Spain
Spanish Indies
Clement
Leghorn
Oran
Carthagena
London
Genoa
Barcelona
Majorca
Marseilles
Royal
Havre-de-Grace
Paris
Holand
Picot
Maninico
M. Pecquet
Vincennes
Europe
Earl of Waldegrave
Theroro
Fontainbleau
Lorrain
Maefe
Sambre
M. de la Galaiziere
Doway
Dunkirk
Hague
States General
Marquess de Fenelon
France
Brett
Toulon
Britannick
Cathlick