French Expedition Roils Corsica and Court Promotions
Reports from Genoa and Paris detail 60 French Grenadiers and 86 armed peasants sent after Corsican banditti, with Marquess de Maillebois refusing their exit to Lisbon as a warning. Paris confirms seven marshals promoted and a looming European naval buildup. Jamaica notes Vernon’s defensive moves and pilot deployments ahead of a major expedition.
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Winds, wrecks, and prizes in Atlantic seas report
From Edinburgh and Kingston meanwhile news mentions a two ton long boat found near Port Patrick, likely from a ship of 200 tons. A Jamaica-bound voyage reports escort by a Spanish squadron but escapes in fog. Dumbarton reports two suspects tied to robberies including the Mr Mac-Martine case.
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London Monument to Shakepear Stirs Public Speculation
London notes that the recently erected Shakepear monument has sparked much speculation about its design and purpose. The piece comments on public interest and potential historical interpretations surrounding the statue in the capital.
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