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Prolonged War News From December Dispatches
In late December reports from the period describe French forces near Strasbourg and Sabern as winter quarters are secured. British ships patrol the Downs while privateers from Martinique trouble Caribbean ports and Commodore Whefton’s squadron roves Hispaniola, taking ships and prize crews. The Queen attends the Lords and approves the Land Tax Bill as Parliament praises the Duke of Marlborough’s service and pledges loyalty to the Crown.
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Sabern
Strasbourg
Reischaffen
Haguenau
Bifweiler
Portillion
Swan
Ipswich
Oxenden
Jamaica
Antegoa
Downs
Falmouth
Guinny
London
Plymouth
Plmouth
Barbary
Bristol
Hispaniola
Pettiguaves
Nevis
Martinico
House of Lords
Commons
Lisbon
Newfoundland
Torbay
Duke of Marlborough
England
Duke of Malborough