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Battle of Buda... King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...
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Battle of Buda... King James II appoints a new Caribbean governor...

Item # 689374 ·
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 19, 1686  The front page has a report from Vienna noting: "Upon the advice of the march of the Grand Viper to relieve Buda, the council of war hath been several times assembled here in the Emperor's presence; and orders have been sent to all the Imperial troops, which were dispersed in small bodies to join the army before Buda..." with more, continuing to take about half a column.
The back page has a report from Windsor: "His Majesty has been pleased upon the death of Sir William Stapleton, Governor and Captain-General of his Majesties Leeward or Caribbee [Caribbean] Islands in America, to confer that government upon Sir Nathaniel Johnson in consideration of his many faithful services and approved loyalty."
A single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Price
$95
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.