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Paris Journals on Grand Preparations for Descent Upon England
Postscript reports Paris anticipates a major expedition against England. The venture costs forty million livres, to be funded by Paris merchants via indirect import. Buonaparte’s allies show mixed enthusiasm while Buonaparte’s fortunes are questioned. News from Lisbon notes British naval reinforcements and an illuminated squadron off Cadiz. Local reports here cover trade, Belfast and Newry port duties, and suppression of newspapers by the French Directory. Obituary notes John Wilkes of Grosvenor Square, distinguished London alderman and former Mayor. The privateer Ferret captures Isabella Rogers heading to Africa.
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Paris
England
Directory
Lisbon
Earl
Prince of Wales
Goddard
Dobson
Coulson
Geft
Birmingham
Jearastendt
Bellringer
Madeira
del Campon
Ireland
Lord Moiray
Belfast
Newry
Grosvenor Square
John Wilkes
Far- Tingdon-Without
London
Aylesbury
Isabella
Rogers
Liverpool
Africa
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