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Outward bound and fleet orders in March notes
March 8 report from Deal shows outward bound preparations and naval warrants to impress seamen for the fleet. Mentions the Earl of Berkeley taking command on the Dorsetshire, sails to Portsmouth, and regiments marching from St James's Park toward the west. Additional notes include auctions, local sales, and a long catalog of advertised books and cards for sale.
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Deal
Princess Anne
Lewhorn
East Indies
Earl of Berkeley
Ireland
Portsmouth
Dorsetshire
Foot Guards
St. James’s Park
England
Charles Hotham
York
Las Whursday
John Mills
Newgate
Fulf
F.lenthall
Talbot
St. Dunstans Church
Fleet Street
Wiallaaly
Europe
Moxon
London
Mr. Turtle
Edorn
Herm
Sanson
Livy
Bogand
Great Britain
Thames
Anne
Quarro
Hill
A. Elsace
Taunton Dean
Somerset
Tauntor