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British navy and diplomatic moves stir European tensions
From Copenhagen reports the new Ruffisa Envoy arrives to relay important commissions and a new alliance between Britain and Russia. Ambassadors from France and England seek to smooth Russia Sweden frictions while naval actions expand from Jamaica to Cadiz as Sir John Norris prepares a flagship expedition. The Royal Yachts sail, privateer prizes surge, and Parliament prorogues as Britain braces for looming campaigns in the West Indies and Atlantic trade battles.
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Bolland
Copenhagen
Legi
Petersburg
Maetys
Colstein
Great Britain
Ruflia
France
England
Russia
Sweden
Sir John Norris
John Norris
Lord Cathcart
Thomas Revell
Victualling Office
Gibrar
Portmahon
Deptford
Holand
Hanover
Fen
Clavijo
Mat-Ry
Col. Sporswoot
Virginia
North America
Jamaica
Anglesea
Henry Reddish
Porto Rico
Barbadoes
Jor
Finch
Refita
Royal Hospital
Chelsea
Jaft
Bathhill
Hertfordshire
Jeremy Vanacker Sambroke, Bart
Bedford
Jeremy Lambroke
Robert Austen
Bart
New Romney
Kent
Simms
John Norrixs
Amenta
Sc. Sebastians
Mary-le Bone
Tiflotson
Portmaione
Oates
Cathe
Pembroke
Advice
Spain
Toulon
Mann
Vienna
Peance
Britaonick Majtty
Germany
Rig
Pruffia
Dais
Belov
London
Bourdeaux
Tus Byscayne
Baliick Merehor
Cap
Scilly
Brathwaite
Duke of Newcastle
Join Norris
Claremont
Spithead
John
Europe
Portsmouth
Royal Navy
Neptune
Britannia
Sea-lyons
George the Second
Ireland
The
West Indies
Src
de Camrps
Charles Whiteford
John Stewart
Elys
Gneral
Alexander Sportwood
Hig
de Camo
Thomas Wentworth
John Guife
William Blakeney
Elgis
Anthony Jarmfan
Wiliam Rosane
Ter
Edward Wolf
Big
Junge- Advocate
James Abercranbhix
George Colquhoun
Joseph Darby
James Pueber
David Campbell
Juha Cavalier
Honeywood
Cobham
Giouly
Hounflos
Leworth
Liverpool
Mary
Cipr. Wilcocks
Cadiz
Anna Maria
Janssen
Che
Charles Lord Cathcart
Isle of Wight
East India Company
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Steward
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Townsend
Walpole
Bhy Houghton
Worth
Grantham
Hale
Lynn
Marlborough
Smith
al Rice
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Rigby
Angria
Prince Willian
Alleve
Bombay
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Brgugat
Porto Bella
Porchester Castle
Yorkshire
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Cathcart
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Mernyn
Merrisg Sd
Bistajely
Lea G Alban
Apao' Adthiraley
Cyprus
Scandargon
Cape Phillips
Phiar Cape Rashirde
Larky Company
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