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King’s Warning on Gibraltar Siege and Invasion Plans
The royal alarm cites Catholic King’s troop gathering near Gibraltar, alleging a planned invasion from Spain to aid the Pretender. It urges Commons to approve larger supplies and funding for sea and land forces, promising forthcoming estimates and treaties for foreign troop hire. The message expresses confidence in public support and notes imminent military augmentation.
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Gibraltar
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