The Portuguese Trade and English Merchants Debate
A letter discusses Portugal Britain trade tensions, arguing balance of payments, gold flows, and the role of English ships in Portugal’s economy. It cites historical examples from Lisbon and argues England benefits indirectly through duty revenue and mutual commerce, while urging calm and negotiation over force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great
Britain
Lisbon
Solomon
Ophir
Holy Temple
Trafic
Tyre
Sidon
Rhodes
London
Portugal
Europe
Iseas
Portu
Guadalupe
Canada
Congress
Hada
Swan
Brazils
North America
France
Cartiers
Ocean
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Eng- Das
Fragmentary Note Citing Printer’s Ledger bias
A partial letter complains that partiality and self interest bias general estimates. The writer argues imperfect representations arise from human nature and urges skepticism toward given figures. The tone is critical and reflective about information reliability.
Port News: Winds drive ships to Jamaica Barbadoes and beyond
Deal December 22 reports wind from west south west continues to affect vessel movements. Ships named include Peter Beckford Lovelace bound for Jamaica Barbadoes Planter Manney and Friendship Madston for Barbadoes Fenwick Hatter and Mayflower Clay pole for Lisbon King George III Ross for Gibraltar and Delafield Daniel for Dublin. Gravesend December 22 notes vessels Elizabeth and Mary Milburn from Quebec Nostra Signiora Defa from Lisbon Breal Willden from Newfoundland N S Colofirio Merotis from Ser ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Peter Beckford
Lovelace
Jamaica
Barbadoes
Manney
Friendship
Madston
Fenwick
Hatter
Clay Pole
Lisbon
King George, III
Ross
Gibraltar
Delafield
Daniel
Dublin
Gravesend
The
George
Richard
Conmnan
Faro
Elzabeth
Mary
Milburn
Quebec
Nostra Signiora
Defa
Breal
Willden
Newfoundland
N S. Colofirio
Merotis
Fom Serville