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Intriguing Foreign Policy Debates and Naval Preparations
Reports from the States General recount debate over France’s naval ambitions and coastal knowledge. Marquee Fenelon defends royal aims to protect navigation and deter insults with ships. London merchants receive Letters of Marque. AN Admiralty actions include arming, embargo orders, and fleet movements as tensions with France and Spain rise. minor notes on military dispositions, court appointments, and public notices.
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States General
Marquis de Fenelon
Barrick
Briti Ilands
France
Europe
London
Admiralty
Bristol
Lee
Dantzick
Weistelmunde
Whitehall
Advocate of the Admiralty
Chaloner Ogle
Plymouth
de Hague
Siebars
British
Royal Regiment of Scots Fuzileers
John Campbell
Basingstoke
Berkshire
Ireland
Ing
Tamania
Mehadia
Transilvania
Aga
Wallis
John Norris
England
Golden Square
Nore
Namure
Worcester
Perry’ Mayne
Seale
Portsmouth
West Indies
D’ Antin
Stockholm
Cornwall
Admiralty Office
Vernon
West-Indies
Boyne
Deptford
South Sea Company
St. Philip
Stevens
Cadiz
Andalfé
Customs
Townshend
America
Tyestay
Campbell
Cenrinel
Col. Byng
Ralph ‘Simitti
Abryeset
Taylors
Hopkins