War-time Plans and Ship Movements Reported in Palermo Letter
A fragmented dispatch from Palermo discusses military preparations near Naples and Leghorn, with engineer missions to Melaffo Siracusa and Catanea, and plans to reinforce garrisons. It notes ships from Cagliari and Barcelona assembling for siege operations, with 4000 Italian troops and heavy artillery on board, and mentions Spanish naval forces ready to sail.
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Palermo
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Melaffo
Siracusa
Catanea
Naples
Easiett
Leghorn
Caguary
Medina
Barcelona
Messina
Cagliary
Alicant
Fragmentary 18th Century Naval Dispatches on Cadix Mission
An OCR fragment reports on late 18th century correspondence about a naval mission to Cadix and strategic moves around a Congress area near Trajae's Bridge. It notes the Chevalier de St. Bino and Catholic monarchs in talks, with references to Spanish funds and two squadrons preparing campaigns.
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Chevalier de’ St
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Peror
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