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Desperate Spanish treatment of Capt Jenkins voyage tale
Capt Jenkins recounts a brutal board and torture by Spaniards who seized his ship near Jamaica. They looted, hanged men, abused the crew, and forced confession while threatening death. After extensive abuse they released the ship, and Jenkins sailed toward the Thames seeking aid from British ships and officials. Nearby towns raise funds for fire victims as Bristol reports large collections. The Duke of Newcastle and Duke of Dorset receive reports on the case.
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Jamaica
Spain
Jenkins
Hydes
America
Hhem
KingGeorge
Bermuda
San’ Antonia
Jian Francisco
Dorces
Ralph
River Thames
Hampton Court
Duke of Newcastle
Ireland
London
Duke of Dorset
Bath
Blandford
Bristol
His
Nature
Edward, Falkingham
Cornwall
Lord Forbes