By the Queen, a proclamation. Anne R.  Whereas in the late expedition to Cadiz, great quantities of goods and plate were, contrary to our express command, and order of the general of our forces there, seized and taken from Port St. Mary, as plunder, ..

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By the Queen, a proclamation. Anne R. Whereas in the late expedition to Cadiz, great quantities of goods and plate were, contrary to our express command, and order of the general of our forces there, seized and taken from Port St. Mary, as plunder, ..