Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Flames from Vesuvius Devastate Countryside and Ash Blankets Naples

From the Hague Courant July 9 reports Mount Vesuvius eruption reaching 16 miles with widespread destruction of trees vines and homes. Ash covers country and streets. Also notes Sicilian galleys capturing a Turkish tartan with 80 men near Melazzo and a detailed marching plan of troops and bridges over the Danube under Count Mercy and others. London July 6 includes a letter from Dr Kennet defending himself against a bishop’s sermon-related accusations.