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Imperial Regiments to Hungary and Jew tax reform
From The Hague and Amsterdam reports the Imperial regiments of foot are to march to Hungary. The barrier obligation keeps 18000 troops, with potential augmentation in the provinces. In Vienna a project to tax Jews in a lump sum is approved, receivers to be appointed. News from Stockholm notes mediation aims and Sweden’s push for a peace. A new Westminster Peace Commission convenes in Leiden. A Bristol mail robbery is reported near Turnham Green. Duchess Hamilton and Brandon dine at Barnet before town, and a marriage treaty rumor links Lord Harborough with Susanna Noel. The Francia trial at the Old Bailey proceeds with allegations of treason and letters between France and the Pretender, the Crown’s case detailing a long conspiracy and intercepted correspondence.