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Sunday Lord Laudoun[sic] arrived at Portsmouth, in order to review the soldiers that are at Hilsley Barracks,
They write from Portsmouth, that the greatest expedition is used in getting ready for the sea the men of war in that harbour, destined for the Mediterranean; for which purpose an additional number of hands are employed, and the men are forced to work double tides.
— Caledonian Mercury, Monday 12 May, 1760 (source)