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Fires, Wars, and Trade News Reach Ports in Turbulent Times
Reports describe a series of fires including a major blaze at a Gravesend barn and church, with about 205 houses burnt. Letters hail Spanish and Portuguese dispatches, naval losses near Petersburgh, and rumors of battles and military movements in Cadiz and Madrid. Dubin notices mention seizures and market prices. Royal marriage rumors surface as political tensions rise in Britain and Ireland.
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Spencer Cooper Esq
Fehn-Danieh Wakbe
Spain
Powslin
Bui'degg
Mingigiog
Gravesend
Tferday Arriv
Portugal
Gibraltar
Che Spaniff
Walon
Gampira Madrid
Petersburgh
Great Britain
Cambray
Byrne
Torringtom
Kate
Madrid
Para
Frante
Cadiz
Talveatt Sr
Charles E Wagers
Gil Expieyan
Rish, Dickson