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Wager's Sea Visit to Seville Sets Ceremonial Precedent
The Admiral Sir Charles Wager orders cordial exchange of compliments with the Spanish command and governor in Cadiz and Seville. A mutual agreement forbids salutes between ships to avoid disputes, with elaborate entertainments, audiences before the Spanish king and queen, and dinners hosted by Marquess de Mars and officials. Wager plans to finish business in three to four days, then return to Gibraltar for embarkation of battalions. Detailing visits, entertainments, and court greetings, the report also notes lottery tickets at Bridge's Coffee-house and assorted stock prices and local incidents in London.
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Charles Wager
Marquess de Mars
Marquess de Mari
O. S
O.S
Seville
Mr. Keene
Marques de la Paz
M. Patino
Council of the Finances
Marine
Indies
Treasury
Spain
Keene
Roper
M. Patino’s
Gibraltar
Cadiz
Mediterranean
Coxde de Clavijo
Bay of Biscay
Barcelona
Bridge
Corngill
Hague
Atreche
Duke
Bulhy Park
Princesses
Royal
Amelia
Carolina
Hampton Court
Earl of Leicester
Atkins
Clapham Church
East India Company
Leadenhall Street
Gwinn
Westminster
France
Plaisterer
Queen's Arms Tavern
Newgate Street
Mary Smith
Newgate
Justice Gifford