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Trial at law over Cape of Good Hope expedition notes
In his defense the captain argues his Cape voyage was justified by strategic aims to block Spanish South American colonies and protect British commerce. He cites precedents of discretionary naval action and contends delay would have harmed national interests despite accusations of leaving the Cape exposed.
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Pitt
Ing
Rros
Reountry
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South America
Mauraviann
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Wimbledon
Southmerica
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Cape of Good Hope
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Cape
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America
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Russia
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Spain
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Rio de la Plata
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England
India
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France
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Lord Newson
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Cape Wauld
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Rio de da Plata
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