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Fragmented 1699 News Summary From London to Algiers
The item blends letters from Zhoulon mentioning Villars at Algiers and ransom plots involving English and slaves, a Portuguese envoy report at Fountainbleau, and court shifts under Pontchartrain. It notes a contagious disease scare, Derby weather, and racing results, plus European affairs from Caledonia to Darien with royal travels, Spanish ambassador movements, and public notices on advertisements and lotteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Rheyl
Zhoulon
Chevalier de Villars
Algiers
France
Muatsrea
Fountaindieux
Pais
M. Pontchartrain
M. Colbert
M. Boucherat
Chaleviste
Fiz Fanes
Earl of Middleton
Portugal
Fountainbleau
Kraig
Qucei
Great Britain
Duke of
Zell
Diewin
Rotterdam
Jersey
Prior
Falmouth
Yeterday
Catiz
Neiwfondina
Bemsain
Surry
John and
Margaret
Virginia
London
Darien
Caledonia
Antegsa
Rotan
Hartington
Vvar