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Siege news from Tournay and Dunkirk updates
From Ostend dated August 11 and 16 NS reports capture attempts and bombardments around Tournay Citadel after French refusals to capitulate on terms. Cavalry clashes near Marchiennes and Savoy reconstructions as French ships evacuate Dunkirk to Havre. Reports note mutinies, bread rations, and ongoing bombardments by both armies amid negotiations for general peace.
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Ostend
N. S. Ronsieur Ravignan
Ver- Maisles
Fr. K
Tournay
Cittadel
Monsieur Vorfin
Mareschal Villars
St. Amand
Thac Town
Aciens
Dunkirk
Havre de Grace
Monsieur de Ravignan
Cadogay
Marchiennes
Warer
Ponta Rache
Counsi
Duke of Marlborough
Prince
Eugene
N.S
Ditto Gazette
Fomee
Tuscany
Lorran
Legen
Mantua
Rome
Alban
Madrid
Nuggio
Naples
Isis
Conflans