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European Turmoil and Irish Notices Echo 1700s Conflicts
Colgone August 28 reports Burghers and scattered troops guarding against French parties led by Colonel la Croix near Wréchem and Efferen. Elector of Bavaria cements intrigues from Frankfort. Spanish officers moved to Spain. Paris notes bitter court faction feuds with Marshal Villars under scrutiny. Brussels reports criticism of Villars and political delays at Frankfort amid Elector deliberations. Dublin section notes a Naas post-boy ambush near Dublin, a new Light House on Cross-Isle, and local auction notices including horses, mares, wine and crafts, with a price-driven sale and various local ads.
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Cologn
la Croix
Wréchem
Efferen
Bavaria
Luxenburg
Frankfort
Namure
Philip
Spain
Paris
Marshal de Villars
Bouchain
Ifa’d
Caimbray
Valenciennes
Condé
Quesnoy
Aftaubeuge
Cambray
Cluch
Brussels
Afzubenge
Marshal Pillars
Efeg
Ratisbon
Frankfore
Saxony
Charles
Rome
Dublin
Cross-Isle
Copeland Islands
Donaghadee
Carrickfergus
Ireland
Ballybagh Lane
John Horncastle
Lazy-hill
Ber
Thomas Brodgick
Ballyannan Park
Cork
Temple-bar
London
Ticker
Mes Melvil
Caldwell
B'Esterr
Bushe
Walter Mooley
White Hart
Essex