Propositions and troop movements in Low Countries press
The Holland States discussed Stair’s propositions on relief for the Queen of Hungary The Duke of Aremberg moves 25000 troops to Netherlands and promises East India ship access The Emperor seeks to calm Europe and restrain French advances while allies push mediation for a neutral solution The King of Sardinia was expected to enter Modena by the 23rd with shifting front lines and garrisons
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Hague
O.S
States of Holland
Earl of Stair
States General
Hungary
Duke of Aremberg
Netherlands
Ostend
Blowport
Germany
Aremberg
France
Nwetherlands
Sje Hagee
Count Sinsheim
Amblassidor
Powes
Cfleswiha Denyst
Mar Ry
Marquis de Fereon
Europe
Baron Reisbach
Bavaria
Charles
Oimaz
Marthal Khevenhuller
Deckendorff
Pasfau
Italy
Sardinia
Military regiments and a Dundee death report from April
The Battallion of the Spanish Foot totals 639 men while the Life Guards Squadron has 130 and the Horse and Dragoons squadrons number 120 and 160 respectively. In Scotland Edinburgh April 19 notes the death of John Lamy of Dunkennie, a Holland regiments colonel. An England Bristol April 14 extract recounts Capt Ludlow’s encounter with a Spanish privateer at York River during a Bristol voyage, a brief ship fight with several cannon exchanges, one wound, and the privateer’s retreat after a chase and defense by the Duke of Argyle.
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Life-Guards
Dragoons
Scotland
Edinburgh
Dundee
John Lamy
Dunkennie
Foot
Holland
Sje
England
Bristol
York River
Duke of Argyle
Ludlow
Chice
Liel Ward
Luclow
Lucion
Fayenza
Bolognese
France
Italy
Africa
Soria Principe Calatrava
Teleds
Sevilla
Malisecra Moneta
Burgos
Belvia
Galicia
Pavia
Cordova Frisia
Merida
Numancia
Grenadiers Reales I
Vittoria
Afluvias I
Savoy Ee
King's appointments and naval prizes in early 18th century news
The King appointed Llumphry Blind as Quartermaster General of forces in his service, with Napier and Cockayne named as deputy officers to Flanders. The William and Mary Yacht sailed from Greenwich to Holland with officers aboard to prepare for troop reception. Major Gumley becomes Colonel of a Guards company, replacing Buncombe. A banker in Antwerp failed for a million guilders. Duke of Cumberland’s field equipage readied for Flanders with First Regiment of Foot Guards. Privateer seizures include the Friend's Adventure and Anne Sloop, plus five English prizes at Bilbao. The King and Prince of Wales reviewed Honeywood's Regiment and Welsh Fusileers at Blackheath. a dis charged soldier left a 1001 estate and 9000 in Cath. MS. The Duke of Cumberland, Edgcumbe, and Milton entered the House of Lords as a bill to settle national accounts was read for the first time.
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Whitehall
Llumphry Blind
Wajo
John Armstrong
Alto
Flanders
Robert Napier
Perce
Ordred
Thomas Cockayne
Riday
William and Mary
Greenwich
Helland
Smuel Gumley
Hawley
Regiment of Dragoons
Guards
John Buncombe
Sje
Plymouth
Antwerp
Duke of Cumberland
Foot Guards
Dicker
Pool
Newfoundland
St. Sebastian’s
Pearcy
Carolina
Antigua
Porto Rica
Bilboa
West Indies
Bristol
Prince of Wales
Blackheath
Honeywood
Woolwich
Deptford
Royal
Lord Edgcumbe
Lord Milton
House of Peers
Dublin notices on subscriptions and prison tales from abroad
The Dustin Society directs William Hawker to collect subscriptions for encouraging husbandry with premiums. Lancaster prisoners report good treatment and provisions after escape from St Sebastian. Dragoons to England embarkments planned. Kirwan case details a brutal murder. father and son to be hung in chains. June 7 races begin at Carlow with large attendance expected. Smock-Alley prepares to entertain gentry with top plays.
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Lancaster
Spain
Burrell
Hope of Lancaster
Cape Clear
Barbadoes
St. Sebastians
Rotterdam
Zaragoza
England
Dublin
Wicklow
Kirwan
Carlow
General War Talk and Local News From a Bygone Week
Reports from Thursday next hint at broad agreement in political campaigns as forces prepare to join their corps amid worries of balance. Letters describe Liberty in Peterborough and a candidate’s surge, while news from Chatham relays the launch of the Stirling Castle and naval movements toward Jamaica. A blaze near Kingsland Hospital destroys books, and market figures for South Sea stock and bonds are listed with various rates and prices.
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Varson
Peterborough
Fizwoltirm
Armford Parker
Alllaces
Stirling Castle
Chatham
Portsmouth
His
Adventure
Drake
Sioop
Newnham
Lucy
Sally
Gough
Robinboos
Jaden
St. Helen’s
Jamaica
Kingsland Hospital
Bank
India
Royal Exchange Assurance
London
Eneia Ponds
Difct
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Dustin Society
William Hawker
Bacon
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