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Watpile Threatened as Norfolk Watchman Detains Suspect
A Norfolk report recalls Sir Robert Watpile's irritation after a porter fired near the Katherine Wheel. A watchman seized him, leading to discovery of an infant corpse. The event spurs magistrates to take action as authorities investigate the mystery amid broader naval and diplomatic notices from Auxerre to Plymouth.
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Robert Watpile
Norfolk
Katherine
Divinox
Auxrre
Burgundy
N. S
Auxerre
Aguerrey
Alea Jinheist
Corvert
Gertlemin
Re Corver
Savoy
Gibraltar
Persnis
Gergia
Libjesty
Romney
Medley
Norris
Portsmouth
Taden Ac Nowiuandlard
Cap’. Lies
Chaloner Ogle
Plymouth
Deptford, &c
Wes Cruz
Carthagera
Cadiz
Cadi
C.ntiz
Cortul Ahere
Board of Admiralty
St. Albans
James Cornwell
Webs
Marquis de Artin
Stuckhim
Gugelnan
Foot-Guards
Buimarias
Lord Harrington
Guelhaf
Edward Figgh
Sweden
Admiralty
Vercon
Portmouth
Benjamin Keere
Minarid
Carroll
Daril Carroll
Royal Regiment of Horse-Guards
Duke of Argyll
John Sealy
CoHe&tor
Bridgewater
Somerfethhire