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Scilly Islands debate and naval fortification report
A long London dispatch discusses Scilly Islands fortification, trade, and naval defenses. It covers objections to improving the isles, proposes inspection of fortifications, and warns of weak batteries and possible enemy attacks. It notes parliamentary interest and calls for expert examination and a formal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egaint
Islands of
Scilly
Hlands
Br. Mary
Ted
Batley
Pesta
Hasley
Cornwal
Islands
Thierere
Win
Creattee
Mattinica
Lucre
the Admiralty
Elizabeth of
Lubeck
Rowen
St. Petersbourg
Dover
France
England
Friday Kast George Warren
Poynton
Cheshire
Lancaster
Edward Marten
Tho. Rawlinson
King’s College
Cambridge
Padmore
Somerset
Bath and Wells
Ae Reaintel ‘Langly
Pembroke
Oxford
Austin
Hummerton
Hackney
Well Street
Foot-Guards
Lincoln’s-Inn-Pields
Newcastle House
Edward Clever
New Prlton
John Fielding
Chester Mail
London
Coventry
Elizabeth Sharpe