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Robberies, shipwrecks, and divers news from distant ports
Reports from London and abroad describe a sailor robbed of a silver watch and hat on Power Hill, a boat collision sinking a ship near Deptford with one drowning, and three saved. Letters note Cyprus plague, Barbados sugar crops, Norfolk harvest, Deal wrecks, and naval movements. Racing results appear from Newton, Winchester, Boston, and Chesterfield with multiple winners.
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Walthamstow
Essex
Jackson
Wapping
Powwer-hill
Deptford
Cyprus
Barbadoes
Chester
Tryal
Watkins
Chaife
Gravesend
Blackheath
Charlton
Greenwich
Mr. Reeves
Oxford Road
Marybone-fields
Yarmouth
Holland
Flanders
Werner
Deal
Spithead
Louisa
Bristol
Nore
Yarcht
Newton
Lancashire
Mr. Ward
Mr. Carfoot
Lord Molyneux
Winchester
Mr. Cole
Fox-hunter
Mr. St. John
Achilles
Mr. Bradley
Chance
Boston
Mr. Moor
Duke of Ancaster
Mr. Pittfield
Chesterfield
Mr. Witty
New England
Baden
Duke of Chandos
England
Nova Scotia