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British-Spanish peace talk and fleet movements in baroque dispatches
Letters from Paris report ongoing talks between Britain and Spain with Cardinal Fleury’s urging for peace. Waldegrave urged to Paris. Vernon moves on Jamaica coastal action while privateers and convoys shift for Majorca and the Leeward Islands. Reports describe Spanish privateers, captured ships, and preparations at Kensington as royal family plans proceed.
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Versailes
Fune
Garl
Waldegrave
Great Britain
Paris
Cardinal de Fleury
Spain
Ansom
Centurion
South Sea
Barcelona
S. Fay
Maejorca
Oporto
Robert
Sarah
Darlow Mather
Richard Fowler Coade
Lyme
Jamaica
Vernon
Porto Bello
Carthageray
Burford
Hampton Court, &c
North America
Port Royal
France
Palace Royal
Kensington
England
St. James's Ark
St. Sebastians
Eery
Lyor
Lyon
Gallane Yards
Fowler
Plymouth
Deptford
Joseph Neekie
Maller
Virginia
Madeira
Jerry Pipes
Havannae
Leon
Globe
Whitehaven
Funeyo
London
Madrid
Majety
Portugal
Earl of Waldegrave
Maily
America
Britannick
Great
Britain
William Richardon
Efe
de Cié
Ireland
Winchesley
Mary Eyles
Francis Gids
Bart
Jobe Eyles
Bars
St.Albany
Wince
Cadiz
Buenos Ayres
Cha
Carl of
Waldéprave
Chaloner Ogle
Fir Norris
Balchéa
Ogle Sewart
Matro&es
Woolwich Warrete
Portmahone
Oatti