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The Grand Vizir Camp Refusal and Gibraltar News
Agh Mador declines joining the Grand Vizir at the camp. A statue of King George the Bull will be erected in Cambridge. The New England Galley failed to proceed to sea with letters of marque. Greyhound men of war reportedly captured a Spanish sloop and brought her to Gibraltar. Rains damage crops across several counties and threaten harvests. The fleet lists and manpower figures for Britain’s ships are given, with several ships and guns named. News from Vienna about Belgrade bombardment and anticipated sieges is reported, alongside courier updates from Paris and Hungary about battles, booty, and troop movements. The Salisbury Man of War sailed from the Downs with convoys bound for Gibraltar and Lisbon. Death of Lord Craven noted. succession details follow. Military dispositions around Belgrade and Panczova described, including casualties and reinforcements. The courier updates include Palavicini and Lobkowitz reports of defeats and booty.