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AWM.745.008
9-15 Jan 1745:31 (1306)
Extract of a letter from Bristol [England]. Nothing is to
be seen here by rejoicing for the great number of French
prizes brought into this port; our sailors are in the
highest spirits, and full of money; and whilst on shoar,
spend their whole time in carousing, visiting their
mistresses, going to the plays, serenading, &c. and dress'd
out with lac'd hats, tossels, swords with sword-knots, and
in short all things that can give them an opportunity the
quickest way to spend their money. -- How they do in France
we know not, nor care; but sure, in this part of Britain
there never was more joy.
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