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Royal appointments and naval preparations ahead of new year
Rumors of Britain's naval buildup and fleet rearmament marked by appointments including Captain General and Governor of New York and New Jersey. Reports note shipments of Russian naval stores, a launch of the Victory, and debates over commerce protection. Royal favor extends to Anne Bentick and other court appointments amid European intrigues and Geneva unrest. Dublin celebrations praise Devonshire, with royal arrival ceremonies and public congratulations across Ireland.
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John Lord de la War
Chet
New York
New Jersey
AmeiCa
Russia
Victory
Portsmoh
Tas
the Treasury
Royal Aincan Company
Africa
Anne Bentick
Duke of Portland
Soho Square
Paul
Kelana
Carpenter
Foot-Guards
Mr. Ganville
Muydletog
Turan
Thomas Lyttleton, Bart
Admiralty
Great Britain
Spain
West Indies
Netherlands
Vienna
van Hoey
States General
Paris
Cardinal de Fleury
Hague
Holland
Austino
Offend
Ostend Company
East-Indies
South-Sea Company
England
New Spain
Geneva
Prince of
Saxe Gotha
Frederick of
Hesse-Casfel
Canton of
Berne
Oczakow
John Dillon
Royal Regiment of Scorch Fusiliers
Slater
Dillon
Dublin
Doblin
Bermingham Tower
Warburgh
King’s End
Dutchess
Devonshire
Carolina
College Green
Armagh
Trinity College
John Somerville
Waterford
Stephen Paimes
Bedderhhin
Germany
Beamy