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Surrender of Douay and Fort d Escarpe Reported
London and Whitehall dispatches describe Marlborough’s army reporting the surrender of Douay and Fort d Escarpe after a siege. Details include capitulation terms, removal of gates, and transfer of garrisons to Cambray with cannon and mortars, plus hostages and passports for family evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes Arras
Cambray
Ypres
Bethume
London
Fune
N.S
Tournay
Duke of Marlborough
Council of State
Cadopan
Douay
Lefe
Falmouth
Burlinburgh
Flushing
Charles of
Nantz
Martineco
Whitehall
Panton
Fort d’ Escarpe
Ditto
Vancon
Matey
Ho Fages
Fort d’ Escaipe
Monsieur Albergoth
Moniheur Albergotti
Marescha
Villars
Falmuth
Neptunus
Lunior
Catherine
St. Lucas