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Rumor of Warships Capturing Merchant Ships Reaches These Seas
Reports say Sir John Norris sailed for England with his squadron prompting Rufian warships to seize several merchant ships bound for this kingdom. Ambassadors and ministers hold talks on peace while Naples reports General Zumlungen's forces landing at Trapani and driving off Spanish riders before moving on to Mazzara and Palermo. London notes a dispatch to Paris and a possible end to Spain negotiations as the Duke of Ormonde is ordered from the dominions.
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John Norris
England
M Burmania
Naples
Trapani
Genral Zumlungen
Palermo
Mazzara
Marzara
London
Paris
Earl Stanhope
Spain
France
Duke of Ormonde