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English Navy Mismanagement Warns of Danger at Sea
A letter decries naval leadership and patronage in England arguing that skilled, independent men run the fleet poorly due to office-seeking and lack of true expertise. The author urges merit, integrity, and proper tools for the Queen’s forces, lamenting prolonged delays and costly mismanagement while praising Marlborough and royal stewardship.
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