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Conference on Spanish Netherlands Government and War Plans
Fisgue and Prince Eugene with Count Zinzndorf plan a conference tomorrow night on the administration of the Spanish Netherlands and related affairs. The Scares of Holland have accepted the 200th penny tax and will reconvene on the 6th instant as the Earl of Strafford returns from London. The Council of State drafts its Yearly war plan and reviews Prince Eugenz’s campaign plan. Prussian plenipotentiaries warn that without peace proposals France will sustain the British pay and push toward 4 million crowns. The States General approve the Denain affair. M. Consbrugh edges toward death. news from Berlin notes Whitworth’s continued stay with the Czar. Messages include fleet movements from Lisbon and delays due to weather as various ships reach or depart. The mood remains hopeful for a general peace, with Prior reporting a Dutch peace plan likely to be accepted.