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London News Summary from May 1740 Dispatches
The Dublin Gazette reports from May to June 1740 on naval movements and troop reinforcements to Goa. Spanish squadrons in Ferrol prepare to sail and threaten Haddock’s fleet. Berlin notes a royal decree enabling West Indies offices to be bought. Potsdam troops shuffled as King orders allegiance. reflections on the late king’s will. Petersburgh traces ministerial purges and interrogations of Admiralty officials. Vienna covers British diplomacy with Emperor and potential envoys to Hanover. Edinburgh notes transport ships carrying marines to the Isle of Wight. cannon arriving for the fortress of Edinburgh. Whitahall reports the Princess of Wales voyage to Rotterdam. Balchea’s squadron arrives at Plymouth Sound with multiple ships. London reports large cannon orders sent to Hogaflow-Heath.