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Early 18th Century Naval Movements and Siege Provisions
Reports from Dunkirk and The Hague detail French arming of vessels, six frigates and two ships of the line to Brest, with six frigates to fit out. Berlin and Vienna dispatch news of Emperor Charles VI’s court and Ragotsky’s pardon. Besieged Quesnoy capitulation lists terms for guards, baggage, horses, and parole, with hostages to secure debts.
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Thoulon
Isle of Hieres
Barcelona
Dunkirk
Brest
Hague
Segedin
Amsterdam
Vienna
Earl of Peterborough
Italy
Presburg
Hungary
Garison
Garifon
France
Quesnoy
Eugene of Savoy
W. Hooft
W. Haerolte
P.f.viv