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London Gazette - England - 1668 issues: almost complete January…
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13-Jun-2020
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London Gazette - England - 1668 issues: almost complete January to April run (between Numb.222 and 257, ex 229): content mostly concerns news from various European cities, plus fleet movements, ship arrivals and details of ships wrecked off the British coast, issue 250 (Apr.9) with details of proposed treaty to end the War of Devolution between France and Spain. The same issue also carries an 'Advertisement' stating that a great number of Thames waterman have been, or are about to be, pressed into service aboard His Majesty's Fleet or otherwise face imprisonment, issue 256 (Apr.27) reports of a favorable response from the the Spanish Ambassador to the proposed Treaty and issue 257 (Apr.30) records that details of proposed Treaty are eagerly awaited for throughout Europe, condition variable with some aging as to be expected, generally quite fine. A fascinating insight into European geopolitical relations of the time. (37)
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