Madrid News of Levy Raises Troops for France Return
Madrid reports new levies to fill the space left by troops returning to France. Volunteers surge after a royal declaration promising advantages for three campaigns. Recruits rise as funds and magazines are prepared. Reports say Spain may buy ships under Mont du Casse colors to the West Indies. A royal edit bans correspondence with Rome on temporal matters, restricting money transfers. Paris notes the king offers tax abatements to aid flood and harvest relief, while Genoa merchants prepare grain supply. Copenhagen items discuss famine relief and political moves ahead of the Polish diet.