Skip to main content
Service phase: Beta

This is a new way to search our records, which we're still working on. Alternatively you can search our existing catalogue, Discovery.

Item

Folio 302: Marquis of Pombal to L. Pinto de Sousa. It is clear that the Court of...

Catalogue reference: SP 89/92/72

What’s it about?

This record is about the Folio 302: Marquis of Pombal to L. Pinto de Sousa. It is clear that the Court of... dating from 1776 Aug 16 in the series Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

Is it available online?

No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.

Can I see it in person?

Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.

Full description and record details

Reference
SP 89/92/72
Date
1776 Aug 16
Description

Folio 302: Marquis of Pombal to L. Pinto de Sousa. It is clear that the Court of Madrid is bent on attacking Portugal, and therefore Great Britain must come to Portugal's help; both because she is bound to by treaty, as out of gratitude for Portugal's sacrificing herself in 1762.

Date and place: 1776 Aug 16 Lisbon.

Note
Portuguese with English translation. Extract.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English and Portuguese
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C6849505/

How to order it

  1. View this record page in our current catalogue
  2. Check viewing and downloading options
  3. Select an option and follow instructions

Series information

SP 89

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal

See the series level description for more information about this record.

View series description

Catalogue hierarchy

Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

209,296 records

Within the department: SP

Records assembled by the State Paper Office, including papers of the Secretaries...

10,312 records

Within the series: SP 89

Secretaries of State: State Papers Foreign, Portugal

133 records

Within the piece: SP 89/92

Correspondence with Consul Charles Murray (Madeira) 1780; intercepted despatches...

You are currently looking at the item: SP 89/92/72

Folio 302: Marquis of Pombal to L. Pinto de Sousa. It is clear that the Court of...

Related records

Records that share similar topics with this record.