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War and Royal News From Paris to Leith and London
August reports describe the Metz and Thionville fortifications advancing, a Persian victory over the Turks, and exceptionally low Seine waters with a strong wheat harvest. Dutch letters note whale catches and imports from Rio de la Plata, while royal entertainments recount lion cubs, hunting, and court intrigues. The King plans Hampton Court visits and officials shift at the Customs Board as Spain moves toward restitution of seized funds.
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Tenance
Paris
Metz
Thionville
Europe
Marsailles
Sophi
Persia
Hague
Prince of
Nassau Orange
Frise- Jand
Groeningen
Leuwarden
Sweden
Caffel
Leith
Augustia
Gardiner
Leith Church
Spanish West Indies
Buenos Ayres
Thomas Reynell
Laleham Common
Hepperd
Laleham
Richmond New Park
Robert Walpole
John Peach
Duke of Dork
Hampton Court
Ireland
Robert Baylis
Knt
Custom House
British South Sea Company
Spain
Charles Wager
Cadiz
Downs