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Poole ship stranded in Majorca, 1756
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Poole ship stranded in Majorca, 1756

Extract from the Salisbury Journal for 21st June 1756. Letter from Thomas Hart of the "Supply" at Palma, Majorca. Sent to the owner Mr Barfoot of Poole. Prevented from leaving by French Men of War.
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War with France, 1756
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War with France, 1756

Extract from the Salisbury Journal for 31 May 1756. War declared on France. Shipping movements curtailed. "Fox", privateer, preparing to sail.
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