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Tensions Rise in Preparations for General Peace Congress
Reports indicate preliminaries to open negotiations with France and push for the demolition of Dun Kirk fortifications within five months as a guarantee for a general peace. News from Plymouth describes Admiral Hawke's squadron, ship movements, and actions against French forces, while orders appoint multiple officers and announce naval and political changes.
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France
Dunkirk
London
Marquis of Granby
Waldegrave
Germany
England
Plymouth
Walker
Hawke
Vilaine
Croizeer
Admira Hawke
Revenge
Formidable
Monmouth
Flidrentine
Anson
Bay
Hopewell
Watson
Arden
Mary
Longdail
Ward
Morrison
Rochelle
Spithead
Portsmouth
Anguard
Norfolk
Panther
East Indies
Bedford
Prince Frederick
Downs
Seahorse
Henry Bilfon Legee
Onslow
George Carey
Ely
George Townshend
Hugh Somerville
Regiment of Dragoons
Burgoyne
Light Dragoons
John Walth
Royal Regiment of Horse Guards
Lascelles
Edward Hamilton
Regiment of Light Dragoons
Elliott
Martin Bafi
William Child
Charles Wingfield
Draper
Foot
Indies
Pele Scot
Old Ross
Regiment of Foot
Walsh
Ralph Wall
William Rudge Horn
71St Regiment of Foot
Col. Peiiter
Lea
William Milnes
William Rudge Horne
Roger Price
Royal Volunteers
Crauford
Green
Martin