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British Fleet Moves in Fog of War and Dutch Tensions
Ostend reports show ten British battalions embarked on the 26th with 12 warships as convoy, French observers note landing attempts and pursuit by Sir George Birn while Dunkirk relays fleets’ movements. In London a Queen’s letter praises Britain and Holland, while Bariston cites danger from German princes and possible Dutch Saxon troop use. Edinburgh notes Bing’s cruisers for intelligence and a looming crackdown on a landsman James Ogilvie with a 300 reward.
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Ostend
Cadogamf
Duke of Marlborough
Earl of Sunderland
Dunkirk
Monsieur Forbin
Lafe
Scotland
George Bing
Hague
Great Brittain
Baristion
Great Britain
Holland
States-General
Netherlands
Lendos
Lisbon
Trea
Bearins
Begene
Leon
Edinburgh
Leith
Aberdeen
Clermont
Griffin
Middleton
Salisbury
James Ogilvie Esq