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European News From Harbors and Courts Abroad
From Holland and Vienna, March 15, reports state France will maintain neutrality toward Britain and Spain unless their war worsens Europe. Semlin fortification rises as Belgrade is remembered. Paris dispatches confirm heavy preparations for Majorca and a 15,000 man landing, with artillery and provisions. Cadiz notes Haddock sails to Port Mahon with eight ships, a stricter embargo on British goods, and new certificates required for Spanish imports. Stockholm mentions 20,000 men to Pomerania in spring. Hague reports mixed West Indies news, with focus on Menorca and Majorca aims, while Paris notes Algerine ambitions near Oran amid Britain’s proposals to aid and swap Oran.
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Princé de Lichtentein
Paris
France
Great Britain
Spain
Europe
Semlin
Belgrade
Tanneman
Jessuit
West Indies
Majorca
Barcelona
Count de Grimes
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Haddock
Port Mahon
Admiralle
England
Port-Mahon
Indies
Hambourg
Stockholm
M. de Gyllenbourg
Chancery
M. de Calling
Pomerania
Francfort
Vienna
Petersbourg
Berlin
Hague
Vernon
Jamaica
Mexico
Catalonia
Minorca
Malaga
Duke of Ormond
Algiers
Tunis
Oran