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Letter from an Officer of the King George on a wreck voyage
An officer recounts the caft away of the East India Ship near Maderafs, the loss of 14 crew, capture by Moors, a relief expedition from Maderais, and subsequent maritime and court notices. The item blends shipwreck, piracy aftermath, and various royal and stock market updates with local proclamations and appointments.
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Maderafs
Maderais
England
Sutherland
Admiralty
Cap
Africa
Roberts
Cane
Pawkt St. John
Queen Anne
Hyde
Connell
London
Kersington
Salisbuy
Duke of Richmond
Earle
Pembroke
Brentfard
Salisbury
Bowers
Yne
Newcastle
Manningham
Chishever
Treland
Daniel Pulteney
Admralty
Paris
St. Lucen
Duke of Moustague
Earl of Oxford
Markham
Lancaster
Chefr
Manchetter
Martietill
W.stminster-Hall
Tryal
India
York Buildings
Royal Exchange
Royal Exchange Asssurance
London Assurance
York Ebuildings