News from Genoa and naval actions in early 18th century Europe
Letters from Genoa dated the 26th report Cardinal Alberoni's flight in disguise to a place of safety. The convoy with Imperial forces reached Trapani on March 7 after being forced into Melazzo, with Count Mercy moving to attack Led. Wachtendonk died at sea March 2. The Orford and Canterbury arrived at Naples March 8 with a 48 gun prize. Admiral Byng sailed for Trapani. Debates over the Pope's Bull widen as bishops resist accommodation. An edict bans killing calves over ten weeks and young cows before Whitsuntide 1721.