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VGW(HU.755.051
19 Dec 1755:21 (258)
London. . . It is a common observation, that the town
abounds more at this time with subjects of the French King's
than perhaps was ever known . . . [1/2 column]
It is to be hoped, at this juncture, that due notice will
be taken of the great number of foreigners that are in and
about the cities of London, Westminster, and others who
spread along the sea-coasts of this Kingdom, . . . [10
lines, accusing many to be spies] This is the effect of
suffering such boutefeus among us, and it would be well if
all French cooks, barbers, valet de chambres, and Italian
fidlers were sent packing home to their own country, as well
as others who can give no good reason for abiding here. The
French never suffer the English to lurk about any part of
their dominions, and we ought to prevent the like here.
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