Siege reports and naval dispatches from Mersina and related talks
Fragmentary dispatches describe imperial troops in action around Mersina Citadel and Citadel of Mersina as 3000 imperialists lie near the shore and 4000 more are expelled. Mentions Don Manuel and other named officers, with ships seen and the Mary Richard Pierce arriving at the port. Subsequent notes report the Earl of Essex arriving and marriage plans, plus stock prices and a South Sea lottery listing.