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Battle news and political shifts stir European conflict
The piece reports ongoing military strain with the Duke of Savoy recovering and General Thaun to command, Wyburg surrender to Mintcovites, and dire mortality in Arras forcing French encampment. It notes Geneva Staremberg pressing Aragón and criticizes British and Protestant tensions, with Marlborough resigning as first secretary and various court intrigues amid war news. It also mentions East India ship values, Isle of Wight forces, and local auctions plus a mare lost near Dublin with a five pound reward.
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Savoy
Thaun
Wyburg
Arras
Garifon
Geneva Staremberg
Arragon
London
Ayi
Lise
Paris
Earl of
Satderland
Marlborough
Elven Lo
Dartmouth
Fly
Sacheverell
Therath
Oxford
Wales
Banbury
Trey
Willumby
Disner
Warwick
Babs
Lord Craven
Earl of Deabich
Coventry
Gallas
Holland
Zinzendorf
Ile of Wight
Bear-Key
Thurfany
Ballmanny
Kaldares
Treland’s Eye
Dublin
Richard Morris
Colonel Morris
William Barlow
Crane- Tane
Francis Dickson
Union-Co