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London and Manuscripts September 25 27 1680
Reports allege expeditions against the King's return near Sunday. Dowager Duchess of Marlborough travels to Bath. plans for winter residency unsettled. Nobles travel to New Market for horse races as the King’s Plate races approach. Barron Hatterp, foreign secretary, to winter here. Treason probes loom with disclosures of plots against the King. Gibraltar letters note trade restrictions. a Tunisian gift horse arrives for the King. An ostrich from Africa attracts crowds in King Street. Ulster’s Crown appointment shifts from Humphrey May to Francis Gregory. Treason warrants target Lord North and Grey. the Lord’s arrest near White Island. The Bishop of Rochester and others face prison conditions. mobile searches for state prisoners intensify. Prisoners in the Tower barred from writing. Cap. Kelly recovers from fever with aid. The Bishop of Norwich ordains clergy at St. Martins. Lear seeks bail but is moved to stronger room amid escape concerns. Dutch ambassador detained by contrary winds. Mrs Leave seized at Dover with letters. Compton likely to be re-elected Speaker of the House.