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War mismanagement blamed as minister accused of private motives
In a sweeping indictment, the speaker criticizes the war’s beginnings and conduct, citing failures to reinforce the West Indies, delays in sending Admiral Vernon aid, and neglect of trade protection. He alleges ministerial subservience to France, calls for removal, and warns of corrupt influence while detailing dispatches and diplomatic notes from Hanover and naval movements.
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West-indies
Admiral Vernon
Porto Bello
America
Poto Bello
Panama
Mexico
Peru
I’eru
Vernon
Admira
Caba
Ferrol
West Indies
Mediterranean
France
Spain
Wren
Theran
London
Coun de Monija
Great Britain
Blakeney
Lord James Cavendish
Col. Bland
John Norris
Martin
Ferral
Haddock
Gibraltar
Taughmin
Westmeath
Grea
Mallingar
Dingle
John Fitzgerald
Elys Knight
Kerry
Dingle de Couch
Carthagena
Dublin
Philadelphia
Delawar
Dolphin
Stomper
Joseph Sidebotham
Sligoe
Rathfarnham
Balthazar Cramer
Mark Tew
Alderman Tew
Dublin Watch
Parkgate
Johnson
Wright
Ritchbell
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