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Notable 18th Century News Fragments From Lisbon to St Petersburg
Fragmentary early modern dispatches report the Elizabeth under Captain Siegen taken by a Spanish squadron from Cadiz to Lisbon on December 16 with loss of ship stores. Letters claim Princess Anne of Russia died at Petersburgh and Vienna politicking drafts measures to balance power. Rumors touch British warning, orders, and parliamentary motions on war and national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canterbury
Lisbon
Elizabeth
Siegen
Cetowall
Cadiz
Cape St Mary
Anne
Pheaster
Rusha
Beatie
Great Betesta
Hungary
Trevor
Pussaant
de Abelet
Gorling
Mierguts de Pendon’ Cortices
Wits Fis
Cumberland
Daniel Pulteney
Fay Yeni