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Imperial Army moves in Sicily and Messina tension
Post S London reports from Aug 18 and July 13 with dispatches from the Hague Courant. An imperial detachment of 8000 foot and 2000 horse advances on a secret enterprise, thought to target Messina due to suspected peasant and inhabitant sympathy with British generals. Reggio notes Mola’s reductions give imperialists control of Mascavi plain. Count Mercy recovering and planning to return to Sicily with next succours. Naples reports Viceroy Gallas died of fever and flux. Admiral Bing and wounded son remain. Six hundred fifty Spanish soldiers captured by British ships in transit from Porto Longone to Messina are imprisoned in a local castle. A body of peasants in Sicily is reported.
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