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The Margus de Boatman and Military Movements Across Oceans
An April dispatch recounts naval and land actions including a voyage against Vigo harbours, capturing a Spanish ship with treasure, and troop movements from England to Scotland. It notes the late Duke of Ormond dying at sea and reports from Virginia detailing ships, arms, and engagements with North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spar
Margus de Boatman
Mexico
London
Duke of Ormond
Betidés
England
Scotland
Carpenter Boes