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Nighttime Seizure of Edward Putterton Carrier and Cargo
A sea incident near Swanzey reports the Sean Frigate Edward Putterton losing her cargo in a night gale between the 16th and 20th. Value set near 60001 pounds sterling with many items saved. captain and several passengers, including a Portuguese nobleman, survived. Multiple court notices and stock prices follow, along with long lists of advertisements for books and religious tracts.
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London
Sean
Edward Putterton
Swanzey
Hanfer
William Windham
Harvey
Comb
Bendh
Westminster
Scotland
Edinburg
Barclay
Episéopi Sohermen
Atns
D. of Marlborough
Ewan
Blenheim
Duffus
Lord Dunbar
Delandre
Marmaduke Bealing
Aury
Thoms
Windban-Eg
Guards
Rkoom
Chiverton
Charletda
Andrew Charletom
Gorge
Meath
Bare
Ayelberdhy
South Sea
India