News from Europe and London Gossip in War-Torn Times
A sprawling letter packet reports imminent campaigns and diplomatic talks among Austria Turkey and Russia. It notes preparations in Barcelona and Leghorn for troops and new uniforms, court receptions, arrests, and local incidents from London to Deptford with weather, fires, firesides, and civilian misfortune. The piece blends court intrigue with daily hazards and military mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Czarina
Shach Nadir
Schach
Madrid
Leghorn
Lexpert
Duke of
Montemarin
Don Sebastian de la Quadra
Josph Patinho
Pardo
Tha
Count de Montijo
London
Barcelona
Italy
Catalonia
Warsaw
Crown Army
Nam’d Taras
Crown
Ukrain
Boristhenes
Port News Update on Shipping Movements
The report notes outward-bound vessels failing or coming down in the Downs windward to northwest. Ships named include the Three Sisters Grindall bound for Virginia, Garlantine Watts from Guiney and Carolina, Monmouth Cock for Maryland, and Elizabeth Tiowles for Antigua. No ships in the Downs at the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deal
Grindall
Virginia
Garlantine
Watts
Guiney
Carolina
Wind
Downs
Monmouth
Maryland
Elizabeth
Tiowles
Antigua
Letter to Basil Reveals Cardinal Fleury Resentment Note
London report of a letter Sir Luke Schaub received at Basil on the fifteenth. The writer refuses detail on the king's anger toward the town and promises further disclosure after examining surrounding circumstances. The fragment hints at diplomatic strains and royal sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Schaub
Basil
N.S
Cardinal de Fleury
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Michael Forfano de Durazzo
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France
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City
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Thame
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