Private Letter from the Hague on British Ireland Scotland Threats
An Extra of the London Evening-Post reports private mail from the Hague dated July 7 detailing British ministerial warnings to Uvedale about Spaniards planning a potential descent on Scotland or Ireland. It notes Madrid letters suggesting MonteMar is optimistic about landings and advises a siege of Port Mahon to stretch British naval power.
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War fears and royal fleet news roll through London
London reports private letters from Spain show discontent with the court and war with Britain, while neutrality remains a hot topic among politicians. Updates describe the Duke of Cumberland sailing for Portsmouth, a strong fleet preparing for action, and a series of fires, appointments, and university degrees amid a tense political climate.
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Duke of Cumberland
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Portsmouth
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Britain
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America
Thomas Ruffen
Edinburgh
Ludlow Castle
Lord Baniff
Edward Trelawney
Ely
Jamaica
Secord
Prufsia
the Treasury
John Baker
Cambridge
Dofor
Mr. Pyre
Clare-Hall
Mc. Barnard
Wettmintter
Frinity College
Reynolds
Lincoln
Chaincel
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