Geneva Envoys Flattery of France Draws Critical Reply
A London reader’s correspondent prints Geneva envoys speeches to King Louis at their Leave audience, arguing the flattery reveals civic virtue or servile adulation. The piece defends the envoy’s words as civil politeness or private sentiment, while critics condemn them as impiety and excessive homage to a powerful monarch.
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Port News from Dartmouth and Nearby Ports
Dartmouth reports arrivals including the Duke of Berwick and Three Friends from London and Rotterdam, and the London from Jamaica with other vessels Docked at various ports. Bristol notes the Ame rica from Barbados in six weeks four days. Cowes and Deal record arrivals from Havre de Grace and related ships, with post-sail movements noted.
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