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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1779
Page
3
The account recounts signals and maneuvers during a naval engagement on the British side. It notes delays, damaged ships, and decisions to avoid a fruitless pursuit as dawn reveals a battered fleet unable to close with the French. The speaker defends his conduct and promises witnesses to prove innocence.
In a naval case a defendant declares a clean conscience and denies plotting a crime. He asserts he delivered a message to the Vice Admiral via Captain Windsor at 5 30 PM, and will call witnesses to prove delivery. The hall erupts in applause as the court adjourns to Monday.
On Monday February, the House passed a bill allowing the importation of fine Italian silk for a limited period and approved two other insurance related measures. The action reflects legislative momentum on trade and financial regulation.
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A transcript from a naval court session records Vice Admiral Sir Robert Harland and Admiral Keppel answering questions about morning sighting, pursuit in a press of air, line of battle, tack changes, and timing of engagement with the French fleet around the 24th to 27th, including squalls and ship deployments.
Testimony covers maneuvers and decisions on 27th 28th involving Admiral Harland Vice Admiral Keppel and the Victory. Officers debate line formation pursuit risks and whether orders influenced actions and outcomes during the engagement with the French fleet.
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