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The Recorder, Or, Lady's And Gentleman's Miscellany
Richmond, Virginia
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Brig Mary arrives in New York with London news to March 12. England alarmed by suspended France treaty ratification; major naval preparations at Portsmouth and Plymouth; channel fleet of 30 sail (15 three-deckers) to sail soon; Commons votes 130,000 seamen for March 25-May 25.
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The brig Mary has arrived at New York with London prints down to March 12th. England has become seriously alarmed at the suspension of the ratification of the treaty with France. Immense preparations are once more making at Portsmouth, Plymouth, &c. A channel fleet was to put to sea in a few days. It was to consist of thirty sail of the line. Of these, fifteen were three deckers. On March 9th the house of commons voted the enormous number of ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY THOUSAND seamen for the service of two months from March 25th to May 25th.
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England
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March 9 12
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vote for 130,000 seamen from march 25 to may 25; channel fleet of 30 sail (15 three-deckers) to put to sea soon.
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The brig Mary arrived at New York with London prints to March 12. England alarmed at suspension of France treaty ratification. Immense preparations at Portsmouth, Plymouth, etc. Channel fleet to consist of thirty sail of the line, fifteen three-deckers. House of Commons on March 9 voted 130,000 seamen for two months.