(ENGLAND 1739) His Majestys Declaration of War Against the

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(ENGLAND--1739.) His Majesty's Declaration of War Against the King of Spain. Letterpress broadside, 21 x 16 inches; moderate wear, contemporary manuscript notes and docketing. London, 19 October 1739

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The document which launched what would become known as the War of Jenkins' Ear. Cites the predations of Spanish privateers in the West Indies as the cause of hostilities. A manuscript note reads "This Declaration of War was published in solemn form at the usual places in London on Tuesday 23d October 1739." 7 copies listed on ESTC.