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War News from the West Indies and European Waters
Reports from Antigua and Cadiz detail privateers, ship losses, and rescued survivors as Britain and Spain are at war. Journal notes captains saved, others drowned, and privateering commissions tied to Spanish governors. News from Madrid and Paris covers court concerns, peace terms, and royal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dill
Sarah
Jamaica
Havanna
Great Britain
Spain
England
West Indies
Antigua
Miles
Mary
New London
Nevis
Earl of Londonderry
Vis St. Christopher’s
Florence
Coleman
Republick of
Lucca
Electres Palatine
Violante
Bayene
Buenos Ayres
New Spain
Puntala
Corunna
Biscay
Bayone
Sr. Sebastian
Fontarabia
Madrid
Hanover
Guipuscoa
Caraques
Cadiz
Andrea Reggio
St. Sebastian
David Streights
Paris
France
Santa Cruz
Rome
Portugal