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Siege developments near Messina and actions at la Scaletta
The army withdraws from Taormina and strengthens St Aleffio as scouts report enemy near Francavilla. Wachtendock forces a foothold at la Scaletta before Mesinna, while Horvath's Hussars raid la Conteffa, dispersing enemy foot and capturing prisoners. Deserters indicate enemy garrisons totaling about 4000 near the citadel with limited regular troops at the town. Mortars planned, bombardment prepared, and castle Gonzaga siege ongoing as relief forces converge. London news notes executions and stock quotes.
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Drago
Taormina
St. Aleffio
Francavilla
Wachtendock
la Scaletta
St. Stefano
Wachtendonk
Mesina
la Scaletto
St. Stéfano
Horvath
Hussars
Ebergent
la Conteffa
la Tromba di
Meffina
Mesfina
Messina
Schifo
la Forza
Tower of
Faro
Palermo
Ta Scaletta
Stefano
Gonzaga
Count Wallis
Prince of Hesse
Schiro
Reggio
Count Mercy
Seckendorf
Ortocar