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Excerpt from The History of England From the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II, Vol. 4: Designed as a Continuation of Hume, Embellished With Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Designs
Cambridge. Tumults ln diff'erents parts of the kingdom. Scheme for a settlement in Nova Scotia Town of Hallifax founded. French attempt to settle the island of Tobago Rejorclngs for the peace of aix-la-chapelle. Pretender's eldest son arrested at Paris. Appearance of a rupture between Russia and Sweden. Interposition of the king of Prussia. Measures taken by the French ministry Conduct of different European powers. In solence of the Barbary Corsairs. Disturbances in England. Session opened. Subjects Of debate Scheme for reducing the interest of the national debt. Act passed for that purpose. New mu tiny bill. Bill for encouraging the importation of iron from America. Erection of the British her ring fishery New African company. West minster election Earthquakes in London.
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