Opposition in government and military critique in 1759
Letters from Crayman and Monitor discuss strong opposition as a constitutional check, praising honest dissent while criticizing ministers and a foreign-educated officer for undermining English war leadership. The pieces argue against fear of opposition and warn of civil war if discontent grows.
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Abscont Son of Lidy Jones Threatens Tunisian Peace
A July dispatch from Tripoli notes the escape of the son of Lidy Jones who fled Tunis after a late revolution. He is suspected of plans to sow disturbances, risking involvement of foreign powers and departure from the pacific policy of the government.
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Lidy Jones
Tunis
Deserters, Recruits and Corsican Court-Martial Debate
European dispatches report Naples ordering troops to halt desertion and raise recruits. Genoa notes surprise at three colonels freed after a Corsican expedition near Bastia, with commander Grimaldi urging a court martial or deputation to present grievances while the senate offers assurances but no praise.
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Versaillers
Genoa
Tariani
Bastia
Corsica
M. Grimaldi
Senate
Doge
Advan
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