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Naval Victory and Coastal Movements Report
From Seville May 1 details a battle between Spanish and Moorish forces, with the Infidels driven back after fortifications at St Ferdinand and St Philippe are defended. Marquess de Villadarías leads relief in a stubborn engagement. losses are light on the Spanish side and heavier for the enemy. Reports also note Don Blas de Lezzes cruising before Algiers and a June troop review in Hyde Park.
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Oran
St. “Ferdinand
St. Philippe
Baranco
Marquess de Villadazias
St. Ferdinand
Grenadiers
Vittoria
Ouripyes
Fort St. Andrew
Altonia
Savoy
Vittosia
Iran
Don Blaise de Lezze
Algiers
Spain
Malta
Cape de Bone
Hyde Park
Robert Walpole
Houghton
Norfolk
William East
St. Mawes
Cornell
Sackville-street
Piccaye
John Leigh
Addington
Surrey