British win Porto Bello in bold Vernon attack
News from Cadiz Madrid reports Spanish leaders downplay losses while Admiral Vernon seizes the port of Porto Bello with a mixed squadron. After fierce shore action and naval bombardment the garrison surrenders, fortifications capitulated, and terms grant orderly march out for troops and safe protections for inhabitants and clergy.
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Peace Proposals with Tunis Reach Regency
Yesterday arrived the Mail from Holland reporting that the Bey of Tunis has proposed peace terms. The Regency would receive 20,000 piasters and other concessions as conditions. The envoy notes extensive gifts to Dey Ministers and even the hostaging of the Bey’s son to secure payment following the death of Mr. Holden, the British consul.
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Port News Deal March 14 and 15 Ships Arrive
Reported arrivals and movements at Deal including his Majesty's Ship Trial of 20 guns with unknown name, Triumph Prize Rantone from Omaida, Prince of Orange Trickee from Mary, two French ships. On March 14 Gravesend lanes include Thomas Had don Pike from Gibraltar Buckskin Cumberland Luckey from Maryland. March 15 the ships remain and sail for the River Seaford with wind WNW.
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