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Siege Threats and Diplomatic Moves Amid Rhine Tensions
News from Europe describes French forces guarding a key position with 5000 troops, fortifications on the Rhine, and plans for a potential early siege of Mentz. Reports cite capitulations, payoffs, and evacuations, plus bargaining with Vienna and Portugal for funds to cover upcoming campaigns. Also noted are accidents of plague in Constantinople, royal gestures of charity in Britain, and preparations for a congress with ambassadors from major powers, signaling a broad and unsettled wartime landscape.
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Rhine
Mentz
Casaa
Berwick
Garton
Trieste
Spain
de Wurttener
Vienna
Portugal
Milton of Cruzado
Anthony Rodrigues
Optimo Principi
Gulielmo Tertfo Conéitori
Hujus Aeraril Societas
Roc
Oco
Princess of Orange
Holland
Constantinop.e
Admiralty
Cer
Dent
West Indies
Yierday
de Hague
Great Council
Howe
Congress
France
England
Julland
Sardinia
Vien
Hungary
Italy
Ins
Paris
Brett
Havre de Brace
Toulon
Marseilles
Galles
Earl of Chessterfild
Ireland
Duke of Dorset