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Rumors of Scots Rebellion and Dutch Officers in Burne Island
Letters from Edinburg report General Hamilton distributing a Dutch manifeste among garrisoned troops at Burne Island with offers of Dutch officer posts and bounty money. News from Glasgow claims Stanhops Men jailed for disorders, while Earl of Mar alleges attacks on Inverness and Sutherland with 3000 troops and cannon. Other items note a Spanish priest turned Protestant preaching, a comic poet’s scandal, a Swedish dowager queen's death rumor, and advising on parish politics and private sermons.
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Edinburg
Hamilton
Burne Island
Hethall
Dundes
Glasgow
Stanhops
Argyle
Scotland
Earl of Mar
Marquiss of
Huntley
Earl of Sesforth
Earl of Sutherland
Inverness
Mar
New Queen's Square
Westminster
Wacherly
Plaza Dealer
Citairy
Gentisinas