Dublin Gazette in Dublin, Dublin

Siege Dispatch from Philipsburg Diary of June War

From the camp before Philipsburg June 30 the Governor abandons the Hornwork as French batteries arise to breach the Crownwork We lay bridges over the Rhine to move prisoners and trophies The enemy camp on a hill is visible and signals are suspected Deserters report incentives and fatigue plague French troops while German defense under Eugene bears heavy losses Our night assault retakes the Hornwork after major slaughter and a four hour burial period Bellill and de Bellisle are noted for their bravery in the breach