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Fleet and political intrigue amid naval movements and proclamations
Amidst shifting alliances and fleet movements, British and allied forces plot against France as the Grand Fleet approaches Torbay and Dartmouth reports, while proclamations dissolve Parliament. Advertisements note ships, shops, and auctions, with notices on insurance offices, medical texts, and property to let.
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England
Beaumont
Everta
Earl of Marlborough
Arhlone
Bac
Grand Fleet
George Rook
Torbay
Downs
Somerer
Londérly Shovel
Spithead
Te Quees
Warmore
Dragon
Patrereroes
Havre de Grace
Portsmouth
Bref
Gropne
Lisbon
Cadiz
Plymouth
Sarah
New England
Autege
Hhias
Jamaica
Bristol
Maryland
Shields
Falmouth
Monsieur Pond
Dunkirk
Werminster
Che Roth
Argus
Scotland
Charles Lord Wallifax
de Marquis
Carmarthen
Toms Coffee-house
Sc'Martins Lane
Charing Cross
Basinghall-street
Hall-Street
S.teward
Apothecaries
St Max‘tilitelane
Strand
Fr. Leach
Old Barly