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Arrivals and Fall of Cagliari Amid European War News
Reports from Amsterdam and The Hague recount the fall of Cagliari after Marquis de Ruby withdraws with 150 horse, only 60 reaching safety as Spaniards attack. surrender terms include marching out with arms and baggage. News also notes Danish army plans, Swedish ships near Cardross, and Cadogan’s London-bound leave. Prince Eugene arrives in Vienna in good health with a sword gift. peace proposals from the Grand Seignior mediated by Britain demand convoys, victuals, and quiet Ottoman island settlement. Letters from Copenhagen mention Elbe navigation restored and talks of a perpetual truce with the Ottoman Porte, while Montecuculi presses to block Zwornick again. French Consul in Elsinore receives important dispatches from Count de la Marque.
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Luau
Holland
Amsterdam
Gera
Crgliary
Marquis de Ruby
Sardinia
Marquis de Lede
Denmark
Copenhagen
Hague
Lord Cadogan
London
Amsterdam Courant
Vienna
Eugene Arriv
Prince Eugens
Belgra
Danube
Montecuculy
Zwornick
Elsenore
Count de la Marque