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Letters From Prisoners Beset by Spaniards At Cadiz
A pair of handwritten letters from sailors detailing Spanish captivity and mistreatment abroad. Luke Jefferson writes from Cirrkes near Cadiz about prisons, forced labor, and the cruelty of captors while calling for protests against Spanish authorities. George Cutlas praises English valor and laments the suffering of sailors, urging continued resistance and maritime support until freedom and fair treatment are secured.
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Guarda Costa’s
George
Wapping
Tars
Jack Spaniard
Mounteer Ragoo
Dunkerk
Daily’ Post
Luke Jefferson
Luke
King George
England
Brigio
Spain
Pepebés
Aipeteis
America
Santero
Eiber
Rho Lambur
Bettess
Cromwell Cabot
Rhein