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War brewing as Spain seizes ships and trade routes amid Atlantic maneuvers
The record notes burdens of war with Spain, orders to seize Spanish vessels in British ports, and naval movements. It reports Sir Chaloner Ogie’s squadron cruising off the Groyne while the West Indies voyage proceeds, plus Italian and Irish notices on debt relief, seizures, and pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaloner Ogie
Groyne
West Indies
Bilboa
Spain
Great Britain
Don Thomas Geraldino
Clayton
Portmahone