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Turbulent Ottoman Persian policy and Sea Stock news
From Constantinople to London the letters describe the Grand Vizier persuading the Divan to warn Russia against direct attack on the Ottoman Empire, while signaling possible actions in Persia. Maritime items report ships, crews, and cargo movements, alongside London political notices about South Sea stock contracts and the election of Edward Bellamy as Sheriff amid a contested poll.
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Holland
Europe
Ottoman Empire
Persia
Orig
Porte
Arris
France
Russia
Rafita
Roffia
Reymouth
Nante
Dartmouth
Prouter
Guernsey
Mary
Fitz Gerrald
Canaries
Cape
Hardy
Guinea
Robert A Mary
Offerd
Londoeg
Daniel Herding
Biffet
Regiment of Foot
Henry Ravenel
Theald Regiment
Amberly Castle
Sussex
John Briscoe
Anne Knolles
Nicholas
Earl of
Jas
Exchange Alley
Westminster Hall
Plantiff Zoo
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
York Buildings
Edward Bellamy
King George
Maccer
John Williams
Lockwood
N.B
Merchant-Taylors Hall
Threac-needle-street
Edwad Bellamy
Ithmonger
Middlesex
Felix Feast
Deceas