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Portentous colonial notices and treasonous shipping plans unfold
The extract records a clutter of historic proclamations and orders: ships taken into service to carry military stores to Gibraltar, impending naval movements toward Africa, and ships like the George and the Boyne prepared for expeditions. It notes letters of marque, actions against roving privateers, and upcoming parliaments in Dublin. It also mentions public warnings, pardons, and rewards for deer-related crimes, plus insolvency notices and debtors seeking release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paysick
Golden Fleece
Madison
Queen Esther
Slade
Thomas and
Diana
Wilton
Gibraltar
Porgy
Oider
Roser Hindyside
Wilt Ney
Fort Philip
Minorca
Gainey
Colt
Africa
George
Tetoan
Hiver
England
Holland
de Stolberg
Germany
Morow
Bacon Solentball
Paris
Boyne
Chatham
Dublin
Pear Piaw
Ese Dever
Isco
Carr
Christopher Beechem
Kilmanham
John Smith
Triccis Allen
Duplin
C.s Allen
Ana
Willary Joho Oo
Marthaisen
Meche
Pier Beechem
Christopher Beecem
Che
Christopher Beenem
Soucek Uata
Jona Smith
Coun
Fou
Pertor Beceo
Ana Ta
Qrarreric
Lea
Wiilliam Jobi