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News of European War Movements and Naval Transports
Reports from Genoa dated September 13 detail the Barcelona convoy resupply with troops, horses, and money, plus numerous ships arriving at the same port from Sicily and Naples. Reinforcements for King Charles are planned, with an anticipated German and Milanese force to press the Spanish monarchy. French ports are active with detachments, embarks, and preparations in Provence as Danes report shipping, ships at Marseilles, and potential land communication. Across Europe, Sweden, Poland, and Prussia movements, crown officials, and strategic letters reveal shifting alliances, contested areas, and preparations for campaigns amid plague concerns and diplomacy. The London-based bulletin notes Throne-related disputes in Berlin, with the Prussian king hunting and Saxony diplomacy unfolding, while Paris reports swift gains for King Charles and resistance at Madrid and Pampeluna.