Letters From Europe Describe Gibraltar Siege Developments
From Lisbon to Madrid and Stockholm, aid and reinforcements move to Gibraltar as British ships carry 900 recruits and a 75,000 piece measure. Spaniards report slowed progress and possible lift if not soon won. Reports note galleons loaded with goods, military stores, and ongoing siege adjustments across Ceuta and Cadiz.
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Paris
Spain
Gibraltar
Lifeles
Malaga
Ceuta
Stockholm
Carlbroon
Malmee
P. Doborouki
Jamaica
Hofier
Cartagena
Portobello
Cadiz
Diamond
Winchelsea
Cuba
Nottingham
Dunkirk
Madrid
Gaspard de Antona
Alcade Ali
Seraglio
Morocco
Admixed Mayhem From Courts and War Talks Across Europe Aprils
News from Stockholm Rome Venice Vienna and Madrid reports Admiralty orders to ready ships at Carlicoon Malmoe and outer ports, while the Pretender remains in the city. The Pope contemplates resignation as Cardinals discuss a conclave and Hanover treaty pressure. In Vienna a campaign plan surfaces with Wallis to lead 34000 men, and Cologn’s Elector seeks fortifications. Madrid hints at peace tactics as Gibraltar sieges falter and Euro diplomacy plays out with an Allies ultimatum and trade suspensions on the horizon.
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Stockholm
Carlicoon
Malmoe
Bologna
Senate
Rome
Benevento
Venice
Yasterday
Marquis de Gergy
France
Hanover
Vienna
Coung de
Dietrichstein
Munich
Cologn
Thither
Austrian Netherlands
Wallis
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Keyserswert
Madrid
Mattess
Ce Qeen
Cis
Europe
Castagnetea
Gibraltar
Conde de Las Torres
Hague
Baron de Ponseca
Ardase
Indies
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Richard Dickson
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Tussay
Sturpay
Lisbon
Holland
London