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Turbulent Elections and Court Diplomacy Amid War News
Reports from Scotland and France detail a mix of war rumors and political maneuvering. Deserters express regret after a failed strategy against Groukau, while French officials discuss the imperial election and Westphalia rights. Concurrent Scottish county meetings choose MPs amid clashes at Dunbar and Stirling. A letter from Inverness notes Laird of M Leod winning the shire seat, with praise for his ancient lineage and integrity. A naval report on a skirmish near Saiscoats describes a 72 ton brigantine repelling a tender attack after an eight hour engagement.
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Groukau
Mailwitz
Prussia
Francfort
Marshal de Belle-Isle
Narahbouy
France
Fall
Dalrymple
Belhaven
East Lothian
Capt. Fall
Hew Dalrymple
Lord Belhaven
Sir Hew
Falls
Baillie Pollock
Art
Hew
Iris
Inverness
Edinburgh
MacLeod
M‘leod
Beaufort
M‘intosh
Normand M‘leod
Duke of Argyle
Himielf
Merrymick
Boafton
Saiscoats
Funet
Clyde River
Brown
Paffenegers