British Packet Brings War News and Promises in Europe
A British dispatch shows Muscovite advances against the Black Sea fortresses and Turkish hopes for Asaph. Vienna letters note Imperial preparations for a harsher war, with Hungary contributing troops. Antwerp reports ships headed to Cadiz. Dunkirk mentions engineers mapping fortifications and a French nobleman’s voyage. Hague items include Prince Eugene’s arrival in Inspruck, coronation plans, and talks on peace negotiations. Berlin relays Stockholm news of a royal birth, with preparations for the Prussian court’s return in February. Ratisbon notes the Margrave of Brandenburg Davisbach’s stance in the Circle assembly.