News from Brussels and Madrid on War Threats and Talks
Yesteray arrived one British Pacques with advices from Brussels dated February 2. Reports say frost interrupted navigation, provisioning grows dear, and cavalry is buffeted by ice. The Duke of Marlborough remains, with the States General’s deputies expected, while fronts in the spring threaten Paris and Madrid with renewed conflict. Letters from Paris hint at peace attempts with Savoy failing, and divisions in Madrid noted as new ministry shifts emerge. In Perpignan plans for Catalonia spring campaign are laid, and the Pope’s Nuncio discusses Ireland. Nefmond sails to the Mediterranean as rumors spread of fleet actions.