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Controversy Over France Brest Squadron Destined for Sweden
Reports say a twelve ship squadron at Brest and six at Toulon, to be led by the Marquis d Antin, may sail to Cadiz and back to America or to the Baltic to aid Sweden. The move prompts questions about neutrality and royal pledges to Emperor and States General. Details include French maneuvers, the Marq de la Chetardie at Petersburgh, and shortages of sailors.
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Brest
Toulon
d’Antin
Cadiz
America
Bey
France
Marquis de St. Giles
Redlick
Marquis de la Chetardie
Petersred
Sweden
Beause
Russia
Porte
Finland
Marquis de la Chefardie
Petersburgh
Spain
Murray
Jamaica
Richard Mill
Deceas
Vienna
Marquis de Mirepoix
Gues
Marquis de Villeneuve
D’ Whlefelde
Constantinople
Bashan
Belgrade
Manich
Lacy
Ukraine
Mac Jesty
Cour
Edinburgh
Marchemont
Canongace
Sir William Purvis
Dublin
New-street
Murphy
Faid
Holland
Sir Compton Domvile
Bart