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object of the expedition, which was the tem­ porary deposit o f the danish ships of the line in one o f His Britannic Majesty’s ports, as a f pledge o f our neutrality. Mr, Jackson ar­ rived the 8th at K iel, but his mission being w ithout succefs, he left that place on the lo th . The Jth the Prince Royal left Kiel. On the lo th His Royal' Highnefs arrived at the Hoim or Do'ck-yard in order to stimulate the exertions o f the workmen and to forward the defensive preparations. He had travelled two days and two nights w ithou t stopping. The chamberlain Steen Bilie , who had distinguished himself in the memorable battle against Tripoiis "), and who enjoys the greatest confidence o f the Prince, was to command the naval part of the defence; Major General Pcymrtnn , knight o f the order of Dannebfoge, was no­ minated Commander in chief of Zealand. Major General Bilejeld was second in com-

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