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European War Preparations and Dublin Weather Report
The dispatch notes Spanish declarations defending the monarchy amid rumored hostilities, with Britain raising seamen and equipping ships for spring, including a 72 gun ship financed by provinces. It mentions Gibraltar preparations, an expedition from Malaga, and levies in Ireland Scotland and Holland. Dublin reports rising military readiness, floods, and weather hazards as troops prepare to move. Goods prices and trade items in Havana and Dublin reflect wartime strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke de Bournonville
Mmynheer Prefters
Rat Bruffels
Spain
Council of State
Colleges of the Admiralty
London
Gibraltar
Scotland
Malaga
B. Marshal
Wade
Ireland
Holland
Glenewod
West
Paris
Sweden
Dublin
Royal Hospital
Armost Perril
England
Havana