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King's Declaration Prohibits South Sea Trade For France
The Evening Post reports King Louis of France renews prohibitions against merchants, privateers, captains, and ships trading to the South Sea. Severe penalties include confiscation, death of captains, and ship seizure. Describes enforcement across ports and officers’ duties under the Utrecht Treaty. Mentions unrest and loyalty issues in Scotland, and ships Patience, Royal Ann Galley, Phanix involved in cruising.
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Paris
South Sea
Utrecht
Spain
Charles 11
France
Fid Sea
Siips
Deccasi
Svas
Edinburg
Royal Ann
Karl
Jot-Mahon
Stuart
Montross
Port-Mahon
Cape
Earl
Aberdeen
Tinmouth
Peterhead
Frazersburg
Duke of Arayle
Murray-Pryth
Sutherland
Inverness
Port-Sang
Hiss Majesty
Gazeliay
Duke of Argyle