Siege of Bocca-Chica Castle and Forts Detailed
The dispatch recounts a naval bombardment and land assault against Bocca-Chica Castle and Don Blasé's batteries. British ships Boyne Princess Amelia Hampton Court Suffolk Worcester engage, breaches form, Don Blasé and ships burn, fortifications collapse. Casualties include Lord Aubrey Beauclerck and several officers. pursuit continues toward Fort Pecca Grande. A Sloop carries news to England.
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Bocca-Chica
Boyne
Lestock
Coleby
Princess Amelia
Hemmington
Prince Frederick
Aubrey Beauclerck
Hampton Court
Dent
Suffolk
Davers
Don Blais
St. Joseph’s
Aubrey
Watson
Bercawen
Bucca-Chica
Don Biass
Nigu-itive
Fort St. Joseph
Don Blasé
Marrow
Oxford
Burrard
Worcester
Weymouth
Jersey
Ruff
Norfolk
Shrewsbury
Fort Pecca-Grande
Call’d Manzanella
Castle- Grande
England
Spain
Moor
Lord Aubrey
Douglas
Warfon
Sandford
Provost
Carthagena
W.R
Paris Alamain delivers questionable Carthagena report
The Paris Alamain comments on a recent English descent and fort attacks at Carthagena, noting the city’s strong defenses. The piece questions the credibility of a report circulating in recent days and suggests Parisians should be cautious about sensational claims.
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Carthagena
Lord Charles Hay Elected for Haddington County
Edinburgh May 28 Election at Haddington chose Lord Charles Hay unanimously to represent the county in Parliament. He warned of his own inexperience, pledged to avoid corrupt views, and promised punctual attendance, fidelity to country interests, and respect for constituents instructions. He asked to record his speech in the minutes as a measure of accountability.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Haddington
Charles Hay
Public Declaration Noted and Minutes Entered
A meeting records a freely made public declaration, ordered to be entered in the minutes, with a proper reply from the Prefes. The passage preserves the formal tone of a historical record of official proceedings and minute entry.
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Liament
Gloucester Election Returns Create Tight Parlia ment Delegation
Gloucester on Tuesday held city elections for Parliament representatives. John Selwyn led with 1071 votes while Benjamin Hyett and the Hon. Bev. Bathurst each had 879. A sermon for the last gentleman was requested and granted, not yet finished. Hyett also had several single votes.
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Country News
Gloucester
John Selwyn
Benjamin Hyett
Bev
Bathurst
Hyett
Controversial Levee Talk at Portmouth Election Rumors
A late 17th century observer reports at a Levee in Portmouth discussions among nobles about elections. The discourse includes assurances that Scots are available for money, praise for integrity, and a caricature of a Scottish packhorse defender amid political anxiety and references to Zeno and a spavin from a mare.
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Portmouth
North Britain
Zeno
Hobson
London Rumors of Ballance Master Abroad and Regiments Sailing
Reports from London describe the famous Ballance Master preparing to depart for a distant post to gauge political conduct and influence. Nearby, Whitehall rumors note several new regiments to sail for overseas duties, while weather across counties promises a fruitful year. Recent deaths include John Roberts Ely and Hon. Mr. Chetwynd. Letters note fine crops ahead. A press for seamen near Menai Bridge collected many recruits, with ships cleared but hands scarce for service.
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London
Mzene
Paris
Whitehall
John Roberts
Ely
Isle of Wight
Theodore Janffen
Barr
Ingertree
Staffordshire
Chetwynd
Viscount Chetwynd
Man
Tomart
Bridge
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