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War and politics echo through British letters in 18th century dispatches
A late June to early July missive stream reports French-Swedish tensions, naval maneuvers near Gibraltar and Cadiz, and English privateering actions. It notes political distrust in ministers, excise laws, and attempts to influence elections, with details on ships, ports, fleets, and notable figures cited across Europe and the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Sweden
Count de St. Severin
S.J E
Cotlan
Edinburgh
Glasgow
S.J.E
Alnwick
Northumberland
S.J.E EN
Martyn
Ipswich
Bying
Sunderland
Cadiz
Salisbury
Gibraltar
Port Mahon
Alicant
Mediterranean
Leghorn
Lark
Winchester
Narrowy
Cade
Gota
St. Albans
Lisbon
Winchester Man of War
Spanish West Indies
Kennington
Porto Bello
S.J.E Exon
John Norris
Bar
Dartmouth
GE Exon
Bristol
Hotwell
Lady Fairfax
Cardinal de Fleury
Portugal
Aviero
Porto
RFR
Batavia
Deal
Wimble
Wisa
Ste
Fakenham
Norfolk
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Ethie
Shire
Angus
Earl of Northedk
Batchelor
George Carnegy
Foot-Guards
Hyde Park
Wilmington
Todd
India
Eriff
Streftkerken
Ceylon
East Indies
Sje
Myndert Lorents
Stockholm
Riga
Jamaica
Porto-Bello
Sheerness
Don Torres
West Indies
Brossels
Loufe
Aeth
Athes
Gregory
Havre de Grace
John Beaver
Durst