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British Packets Bring News of Charles and Naples Gift
The Dustin Gazette reports two packets from Great Britain carrying advisories from Baror and Lorient to Lorient. Charles is proclaimed in various cities while Bourbons hold Cadizish strongholds. Naples offers 350,000 Neapolitan ducats as a free gift to the king. Count Martinite issues a ban on French trade, cannons are shipped to Gaeta for an anticipated siege, and Gen Toulon’s squadron sails to join Sir Cloutefly Shovel. Deserters in la Valette describe 36 French battalions and a 3,000 to 3,509 force engagement with losses on both sides. Venice notes Gacta blockaded, Peletza unable to defend, and Naples preparing a public royal cavalcade with coins minted. Sicily and Sardinia reportedly favor King Charles, with Neapolitans resenting French authority and fortifications at Toulon and Traulan under threat. Paris and Munich intelligence describe officer defections to Bavaria and plots against Augsburg.