Resolution on Count de Rechteren affair at The Hague
The States General examine the Rechteren plenipotentiary case after his resignation. Britain and France papers move toward a peace congress. It notes a difference between French and Dutch plenipotentiaries, and Britain mediation, with the aim of advancing peace despite ongoing hostilities. A Barcelona courier brings Vienna news, with reports on Catalan troops and naval movements, while Count Staremberg’s forces threaten Roses and Gironne. Prince Eugene commends M. de Rue for aiding Fors Knocke and mentions the Bruges peasant’s son rising to command duties.