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Fragmented 18th Century Dispatches on European Affairs
The item reports assorted dispatches from July and August detailing Spain and Rome’s bargaining, the Pope’s stance on collateral benefices, the Order of Malta, and movements of imperial forces in Italy. It notes the Princess Royal’s pregnancy, Lucca’s republic status, and Spanish sieges, plus a London riot at Rag-fair with casualties, police response, and an account of Nevil Lovelace’s death. It closes with Royal and parliamentary notices and city disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Rome
Two Sicilies
Holy See
Order of Malta
London
Royal
Hague
Lucca
Pisa
Ion Ata
Leghorn
Barcelona
Catalonia
Jayely
Aleria
Neohoff
Ebegdh
Arie Walof
Algaida
Pedé'a
Salley
Hag
Bastia
Mitchieh
Orleans
Genoa
Fanti
Everard Falkner
France
Italy
Sardinia
Marha
Essex
Nevil Lord Lovelace of
Harley
John Lord Lovelace
Richard Loveelace
John
Bardness Wentworth
New-York
Wellstreet
Avlert
Chifford
William Phillips
Phillips
Thames
Saturdag