News From The Hague And Italian Fronts In 18th Century Conflicts
From the Hague and Brussels the report cites the Count de Bergheyk declaring the new war treasury will last only until year end and that reforms aim to fix finances until peace. Naples dispatches note dispatches to Rome about Porto Longone and Porto Fercole actions and Sicily expedition preparations with Imperial reinforcements. Brussels reports Plenipotentiaries’ journey impeded by officials. Dutch orders to treat them with respect while opposing authorities demand duties. Dresden notes Muscovite forges at Stetin with 5090 troops. Paris reports Madrid saying Vendome tightens Cardona defenses and Catalonia forces move to divert. Ostagrick castle seized by Fiennes detachment.