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Dutch Finance Proposals Cause Dispute in Paris
Aug 16 Paris officials debate the Duke de Noailles project to fix abuses in state finances. Marshal de Villars presses for written reasons to support methods and objections, while the Duke accuses Defmarets of influencing the discussion. Reports from Amsterdam note tensions over barrier treaty terms and court movements. The piece also covers various European notices, ship arrivals, and market updates, including stock prices and a missing gold watch notice.
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Amsterdam Courant
Paris
Duke de Noailles
Marshal de Villars
de Villeroy
Defmerets
Hamburgh
Denmark
Gottorp
de Czar
Baron de Cartfrock
Staden
Mary “Blink
Amsterdam
Hague
Petters
Barrier
Brussels
Marquis de Prie