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European diplomacy and war moves across July letters
Reports from Berlin Vienna and Paris describe a tense balance of power with no war yet seen in Flanders or the Rhine. Fleury seeks peace while Emperor and Spain discuss expedients, and France coordinates through Compiègne with hopes for a speedy accommodation. London notes promotions in the Guards and various naval and customs updates as merchants ship goods to the West Indies.
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WM Henbie
N.S
Berlin
Charles Hotham
Hague
N. S
Vienna
France
Flanders
Rhine
Soisfons
Cardinal de Fleury
Seville
Don Carias
Count Merci
Tuscany
Parma
Barcelona
Piedmont
Paris
Spain
Coning Seck
Cazhalha
Compeigne
London
Wills
Regiment of Foot Guards
Earl of
South Sea Company
Indies
Prince William
Long Reach
Portugal
Whetham
Ireland
General Maccartney
Glynn
Wade
Windsor
George Gardey
Abergavenny
Earl of Chesterfield
Henry Pelham
Macclisheid
Kensington
Spencer
Funbury
Gardiner
Park Gate
Stephen Poyntz
Highnel
Prince of Wales
Hanover