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Watermen crackdown and naval prep notes across the realm
The piece reports Watermen captured between the Bridge and Tower dock as authorities curb protected crews. It notes orders to bring home subjects in foreign service reversed, while detailing royal naval preparations and local civic notices. It also lists deaths, appointments, exports, and international dispatches affecting Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Watermens Company
Keys
Bridge
Towerock
Great Britain
Caerharvon
Whitchurch
Edgware
Bates
Marydone
Elrington
Gerald Elrington
Thomas Vawdrey
Plantatan
Joti Stanley
The
Excise
William Stanley
Privy Chamber
Risingstoke
Bir
Ridge
Saber
Hunters
Ay x. Baynton
Bald Peggy
Commissioners of Excise
Princess Louisa
Fisher
St. Mary's
Reading
Fox
Robert Belton
Carlisle
Rolls Chapel
Greenwood
Charles Town
South Carolina
Alexander Guy
Greenland
Sound
Petersbourg
Portugal
Oiland
Holland
Jessey