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Sir James Wishart to Townsend: he sends a copy of a letter from the marquis de Rubi...

Catalogue reference: SP 42/68/169

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SP 42/68/169
Date
1714 November 30
Description

Sir James Wishart to Townsend: he sends a copy of a letter from the marquis de Rubi on the evacuation of Majorca. Spanish obstructions to British subjects in the Mediterranean. The inconvenience caused by his orders to keep all his ships at Mahon. Shortage of wood for fuel. Dated on board HMS Ripon at Port Mahon. No. 169

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