Mechanical warfare contrivances tested by British army
London dispatch reports Field Marshal Sir William Robertson's assessment that mechanical transport for artillery remains unproven after Wiltshire maneuvers. He notes drag-on engines risk gun damage and calls for more testing before widespread adoption.
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Slave Trader Honored by Queen Elizabeth for Nefarious Trade
English naval hero Sir John Hoewkins died off Porto Rico in 1595 and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth for his slave trade. The obituary notes his long voyages between Africa and the West Indies and his prominence in that commerce.
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