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Despatches From Barcelona and Rome News Roundup
A British packet reports Charles II in health and blocking enemy designs in Barcelona. Privateers seize French vessels near Denia and Peninsola, with several prizes taken. Admiral Leake's squadron chases a French convoy off Cambrils. one 24 gun prize captured. Rome notes papal conscription, Portuguese and Spanish support, and imperial threats around Ferrara. Catalonia reports French ships carrying corn and powder. Ferrara, Milan, and Ravenna fear sieges. Spires and surrounding regions note Hanover's Rhine plans and Dunkirk shore activity. Continuous reports of forage scarcity and troop movements across Europe.
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Barcelona
Charles Hf
Cate
Denia
Sarlings
Leak
Jackson
Peninscola
Charles
Doria
Cambrils
Genoa
Spain
Germany
Rome
Ravenna
Ferrara
Milan
Lune
Catalonia
Commachio