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French and Spanish tensions raise alarms for fleet prep in 17th century
Reports describe Count Avavx dispatches from France and Imperial envoy talks with the States General as fleets are fitted in docks. Deputies, a 8000-strong force expected, and Lille sluices opened sparking fears of neighbourly conflict. London meanwhile cites Admiralty commissions and trades, with naval ships sailing toward Spithead and stock prices moving amid war chatter.
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Growdens
Hague
Avavx
France
Chevalier Bacr
Severa
Monsieur de Ponti
Lille
Cis
Don Quiros
Spain
Sas van
Berguenoozdim
London
Lords of the Admiralty
Portsmouth
Chichester
Neffai
Spit
Heag
Reméo
Downs
John
Daniel
Virginia
India
Company
Bank
Anewerp
A. Baldwin
Warwick Lane
Charing Cross
Strand
Mr Ellis
George Abey
York Buildings
Tenhoute
Katherine Street
Pall Mall
Golden Lamb
George Tavern
Clarés
I Chet
Charles
Bellafis