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Paris and Dunkirk Embargo Rumors Reach London 1743
A long dated dispatches narrative recounts French preparations for an invasion from Dunkirk with Count Saxe and other officers, noting transports, ships, and possible landing sites in Kent and Scotland. It mentions anglo French diplomatic exchanges, motions in Parliament, and a London proclamation declaring a fast and restoration of laws against papists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Amejor
Perton
France
Mort
Amelot
Thoupton
Duke of Newcastle
Paris
O.S
Mont. Amelor
Apeak
Amelor
Orest
Asa
Parr
Valleseree
Alexander
England
Dover
John Norris
Downs
Calais
Dunkirk
Casis
Kent
Scotland
Count Saxe
Bostogne
Dunkrk
Saxe
Perfin
Aralltlim
Ireland
Mediterranean
Admiral Mathews
Toulon
Jarban Engih
Brouvat
Dilatches
Laye
Innkirk
Alexander Radley
Halles
Miajesty
Jesty
House of Lords
Brussels
Paris A-la-main
Flanders
Versailles
Count de Saxe
Prince de Monaco
M. de Matgnon
Glifnow
Aberdeen
Tartie Freres
London
Wedge