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Eastern Company debating caravan route to Persia and trade
Eastern Company considers sending caravans via Persia to China instead of bypassing through deserts. Ottoman officer travels toward Petetibourg with six prominent horses, one valued at 1000 qbels. Lisbon reports Abbot de Livri, French ambassador, retires to a country house as he awaits Paris’ reply. Dutch squadron ships near Ceuta. Cadiz notes disagree. Vienna reports disputed succession involving the Prince of Berkenfeldt amid Protestant Catholic hostilities. Paris recounts Courtenaux kidnapping attempt and torture in the Forest of Fontainebleau. Falmouth and Plymouth convey shipping movements. Nov 2 mentions Providence and Africa bound ships. London police and city events noted. obituary and deaths listed. colonial warfare updates from Boston and Newfoundland.