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French Hussars Driven Back Near Neider-Ulm and Royally News
The dispatch details actions near Neider-Ulm where French Hussars were forced to quit their post. It notes the Duke of Wirtemberg visiting Mentz to assess the fortress, and King of Prussia remaining with the Imperial Army. Prince William of Hesse-Cassel gains military standing, with his court and table praised for splendor. Also mentions Hartoffe receiving a line of battle chart from Prince Eugene, and a Spanish privateer Valencia Rover profitable against Imperial targets. War news includes Chatham guard ships replenishing, and parliamentary prorogations to late September and mid-October. Obituary notes Richard Willis, Lord Bishop of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neider-Ulm
Wirtemeberg
Mentz
Buzene
Prussia
William of Hesle Caffel
Reth
Eugencé
Prince of Orange
M. Hartoffe
Ware
Hanover
Hoth
Prince Eugece
Franckfort
Oder
N.S
Spain
Valéncia
Mahon
Chatham
York
Canterbury
Chelsea
Richard (Willis
Winchester