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Siege and diplomacy across Europe in August and September
Madrid reports Cardona’s submission to the King met by Citadel resistance. Ostalric’s governor warns Barcelona beyond entry, blocked by Don Tiberio Carafa. Barcelona siege hinges on Duke de Popoli aided by French and Spanish troops plus 40 heavy cannons and 20 mortars. Genoa notes an Act of Cession transferring kingdoms to the Duke by King Philip. Milan and Vienna discuss renewed war with Savoy, imperial conditions on cessions, and peace overtures. Adrianople confirms Turkish march toward Poland. Marschal Villars expected from court. Paris notes Villars dispatches and royal hunt at Fontainebleau. Dauphin regains health. Brest squadron bound for the Mediterranean. crown debts reform proposed. Hague reports Strafford’s Uscrecht mission on Britain-Spain treaty, with Portugal talks near. Prince Eugene moves to Erlingen lines. Italy war fears persist.