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Ghent Capitulation and Allied Advances Report
Postscript to the Dublin Gazette notes Marlborough's army approaching Ghent with a surrender offered by Count La Motte after bombardment and siege works. Dispatches describe preparations at Ghent, Bruges being evacuated, and French shortages delaying winter plans. Ghent garrison numbered about 14000 with tough conditions amid winter campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H . Marshal de Boufflers
Flanders
M. de Villars
Hague
Baron of Somerdick
Amsterdam
Mediterranean
Tournay
Ghent
Count la Motte
Chamillard
Wynnendale
France
London
Collins
Duke of Marlborough
Prince of
Ifenghim
Cano
Monsieur d’ Aubigny
St. Peters
Garifon
Lord Duke
Bruges
Plaffendale
Ostend
Marlborou
N. S
Ghand