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Fragmented War Dispatches and Coastal Trade News
March reports from Madrid and Seville describe convoy losses and shipwrecks near Ceuta, with 30 mariners drowned, and divers failing to salvage cargo. The army near Merida prepares a 9000 men camp as Moors threaten Ceuta. Portugal mobilizes magazines at Elvas and Olivenza while Cadiz braces for siege. Messages from Brest and Presburg note money shipments and attempted fort seizure thwarted by vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuenca
Aebecette
van Express
Berwick
Villa de Indio
Ahlooly
Quex
Ferthwica
Campeche
Lucar
Ceuta
Ics
Badajos
Elvas
Olivenca
Gndiana
Merida
Marquis de Bry
Hemble
Portugal
Canoaisa
Perior
Anda- Joufit
Cadiz
Seville
Mexico
Sevil
Vienna
Presburgfay
Rabau