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Arrival of Marquess de Villadarias at Oran governs the city
Madrid reports the Marquess de Villadarias has arrived at Oran and assumed government there amid a period of illness across Europe. The letter notes naval actions against a corsair near Gibraltar, the successful capture by Guardia-Costa, and 33 crew members of the pirate vessel taken as prisoners. It also covers political maneuvers in Saxony, Poland, and Russia, with various dignitaries and ministers seeking alliances and influence. The London scene includes expected arrivals, talks of elections, and notable deaths and social signals in England aired through multiple offices and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquess de Villadarias
Oran
Europe
de’ Ta Paz
Ufal
Higgins
Gibraltar
Radzéwille
Algueziras
Don Ferdinand Ordonnez
Regiment of
Grenada
Streights
Guarde-Costa
Duntrick
Warsaw
Poniatowski
Czastoriski
Marquess-Monti
Dantzick
Stanislaus
Sact
Dyét
Grodno Teld
Peter the First
Russia
France
London
Prince of Nassau Orange
Hague
Conde Montijo
Sheg
Palyo
Ormond-street
Viscount Boyne
Ireland
Harwich
Earl of Burlington
Plin
Kent
Robert Farnee
Barr
Deceas
Edward Eting
Kingston
Penland
Paris
Capt
Stevenson
Horse Guards
Floyer
Haymarket
England
Robert Walpole
Aix
la Chi
Pelle
Devonshite-street
Queen’s Square
Thomas Jobber
Admiralty
Sherwood
Linnen-Draper
Cheapside
William Hyde
Gothhill
Walthamstow
Steduida
Bishop of London
St.-Mar
Houghton-Ha
Robert
Walpole
Norfolk
Goodmain
Newiturker
Afzal
Richmond
Ely
John Jenkking
Leadon