Venetian Envoy to Mantua Departures and War Dispatches
Reports from the Imperial Camp at Caviano describe plans for a major design before winter quarters and abundant provisions. Prince Eugene’s HQ at St Benedetto strengthens near Bercelli, while Mantua suitors seek surrender terms as French and German forces maneuver along the Calio. Italian and Swedish positions, mutinies, and court intrigues are noted, with Milan letters detailing Vaudemont’s deputation to Spain over French subsidies. Ongoing exchanges include Cardinal Fourtin mediating Pope Savoy tensions and Mantuan appeals to the Emperor for favorable terms.