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Navy Appointments and Franco British Naval Moves Noted
News from Portsmouth and London reports Steuart named lieutenant of the Augusta, and Peter Orsburn appointed commander of the Salisbury. Sea Bags of Rice bought for the Navy. Letters describe Norris delaying a winter in the Tagus and Portugal’s terms for English sailors. Speculation on French and Spanish squadrons shifting to America and Europe, with privateering and harbor fortifications noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuart
Admiral Steward
Augusta
Portsmouth
Peter Orsburn
Salisbury
Dhe
Lord Forrester
Capetain
Amsterdam
England
Brett
Toulon
John Norris
Tagus
Lord Syrawley
Kingdom of
Portugal
Norris
America
Liege
Prussia
Horne
Maleyck
St. Sebastains
Havre de Grace
Hampton Town
Middlesex
Williams
Lord Cathcart
Regiment of Horse
Shultz
Europe
Saxony
Ordnance Office
France
Spain
Pool
St. Martin’s
Dunkirks
Dunkirk