Militia Detachments for Italian Service Ordered by King
An ordinance enacts that 48 men from every militia battalion be detached to serve in Italian regiments, with a 48 man unit led by a captain and officers, or 96 and 144 man formations with senior officers. Reports from Paris note Ambassadors sought a ceasefire and congress. rains and sickness hinder operations in Italy. deserters join Prince Eugene. News from Madrid says Spain and Portugal disputes reduce attention to supply issues. ships report provisions dear. Trepani fortress in Sicily surrendered after famine risk. Orbitello capitulated. Mirandola reported under siege progress. Also mentions Marlborough’s gold transfer to England and Clencarty’s voyage to Ireland.