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Satirical Dispatch on Neutrality and War Debates in Europe
The piece describes Dutch concerns over Spanish privateers and a Catholic monarch’s assurances to maintain strict neutrality amid possible France Britain hostilities. It quotes ministers, ambassadors, and negotiations, noting Franks and British reactions, plus naval movements, prizes, and ship traffic. It also reports weather, plague in Maryland, Jamaica affairs, and lottery prizes with lists of drawn numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Britain
London
Frog
States General
San&ion
Borm
M. van Hoey
Bourdeaux
Bayonne
Cape Breton
Puerto Ricco
Arc
Ferrol Squadron
Newfoundland
Jamaica
Tower
Warnford
Hampshire
Earl of Clanrickard
Newton
Maryland
Vernon
Percival
Bar
Ford
Austria
New-England
Trenwith
Burford
Leach
Roosel
Tate
Lal
Limego
Bory-Breet
St. Mary- Axe
William Vincent
Newgate