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News from Europe Amid War Fleets And Alliances
A Saturday mail from Holland reports Lisbon Aug 20 with an envoy for Britain. The king sent a 12000 crown gift to the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt who sailed with English and Dutch fleets to Cadiz, now anchored near Burlings, ready to besiege Cadiz by sea and land. French and Spanish ambassadors warn of Spain’s danger as more French warships sail for Cadiz, while Rouillé restrains them from capture by the Confederate fleet. Madrid Aug 25 notes a French envoy pledging a spring 9‑ship fleet to sea, Vigo and Aroue fortified to deter English and Dutch. News from Frankfort Sept 1 describes imperial troops in Hungary, Landau defenses, and Tallard’s 23000 men forming for a general assault. Livonia reports Polish nobility leaning toward Mazur, and Sweden urging war against France. Hamburg Sept 1 cites Baltic disturbances, Danish levies, Holstein preparations, and ongoing sieges and bombardments across European fronts. The Times notes bombardments around Venlo, Luitschbro, and various outposts, with shifting loyalties, fortifications, and troop movements across the Continent.