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chaotic coastal news and naval dispatches from a 17th century issue
Dispatches report Admiral De Wrt leading a squadron after a voyage near France, with ships captured by Dutch and French forces entering Portsmouth and the Downs. General Elke recovers from fever and thigh wound as ports report merchantmen and warships, while papal nuncios, cardinals, and archbishops move toward Rome amid a castle siege.
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Portmouth
Elke
Portsmouth
Diremouth
Downs
Catalig
Crosbar
Masaza
Paris
Kong
Rome
Reta
Pizcennes
Alrager