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Still Better Condition Town Besieged by Allies
A brief report notes the town improving since siege by Allied forces. Detachment of 400 Hoes left toward Bavay with 700 horse and two waggons carrying provisions. News from Valenciennes, Tournay, and Ghent mention actions around Doway and Pont a Roche. Prince Eugene reported feints and bombardment, with hopes of breaking enemy lines. merchant letters claim French attempts to strengthen defenses and maintain a siege.
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Bavay
Mons
Grovettein
Valenciennes
Prince of
Tingry
Hague
Flanders
Eugene
Lens
Pont A Roche
Bellefouriere
Tournay
Doway
Paris
London
Ghent
Roterdam
Mr. Farly
Rotterdam
F. Dickon