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Emperor seeks funds for Sicily and Sardinia dispatches
Naples and Vienna dispatches report the Emperor approving a safety grant of 500,000 crowns for Sicily. Admiral Birgard arrives with 3 British ships to supervise Sicilian measures. Embarked troops move from Termini and Jalimo toward Spain to avoid imperial scrutiny. Ottaviano de Niscicis arrives to inspect Sicily before transfer to the Duke of Savoy. Peterborough and Anjou forces mobilize in Mantua, with generals planning to quell Sicilian unrest and defend Milan. Paris and London note palace guard reinforcements and political maneuvering as Paris authorities prepare to audit Parliament registers. local disturbances in Charenton grow with troops and canal work planned at Montargis.
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Birgard
Arriv
Palermo
Sicly
Termini
Jalimo
Spain
Sicily
de Borneval
Milaneze
Mantuan
Mantua
Ottaviano de Niscicis
Savoy
Earl of Peterborough
Aerit
Turin
Sardinia
Pragelas
Faux-Sauniers
Vienna
Court Virmond
Raab
Porte
Paris Alamain
Paris
Councellours
Pontoise
Naples
Burg
Thac
D? Ottijano
Kingdom of Sardinia
Simbark
Genoa
Saunders
Barcelona