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Fragmented naval and trade notices amid 1712 fiscal records
A chaotic OCR fragment covers privateering activity on the coast, merchant shipping, and finance. It lists ships and orders, mentions the Duke of Athole, government ships Dunkirk and Swiftsure, stock prices, mortality rolls, and a plethora of scattered notices including sales and catalogues. The piece blends war signals, court notices, and advertisements with erratic spelling and names, reflecting a period maritime atmosphere and economic concerns.
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Hague
Foutnay
Gonleenge Wi Dathe
Ormond
Aa Geeta
PS Allohs
Duimbar
Edinburg
Pees
Gracé
Duke of
Maier
Geara
Sédtlahd
Fotrow
Nota
Mer
Deal
Dunkirk
Te White
Westwar
Queen’s
Bett Mts
Kerby
Ps ‘Ee
Antegoa
United Company
South Sea
East Indis