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The Fleet and Port Mahon News From May 26 1719
The item lists the royal fleet as twenty two men of war including two 90 gun ships and several others with 12 frigates, describes Rear Admiral Gordon commanding one 90 gun ship, notes bills drawn on Genoa and Leghorn protested, and reports naval movements to the Baltic. It mentions the Weavers tumult and detachment actions at White Hall and Hertford, a duel at Gresham College, stock prices, and various advertisements and notices.
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