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Obituary and Maritime News From Leven and London
Edinburgh November 15 reports Rev Thomas Melvill died at Leven in his 83rd year former minister of Scoon and Ark parishes. The text lists ships and cargoes including contraband shipments seized by Cape Kidnapper off Bucks coast and brought to Peterhead. Also mentions vessels from Jamaica and Virginia with various names such as Nancy Chifiwell and Simple, amid a jumble of dockside notes and boat movements at Spithead and nearby waters.
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Liverpool
County of
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Henry Winstaniey
Llanhfing
Clynnog
Balgharle
Beneéral
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Alfred the Great
His Majesty
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Samuel Patrick
Entick
Bapladd
Wales
Dr. Lowthi
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Vienna
France
Marshal Duke de Richelieu
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Malta
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Rézzonico
Mayjordomo
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Irdinal Rovero
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