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French siege reports from Doway and surrounding actions
Reports from Brussels dated May 6 describe French troops near Cambray in poor condition, with heavy artillery expected from Mons Lisle and Ghent. Prince Eugene attacks at Dignonville. 103 prisoners taken as enemies retreat toward the town. Doway garrison noted 7000 men needing officers, Danish diplomatic denial issued, and a Dutch privateer Pearl retaken ships arriving from Guernsey and Vienna bound for London.
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Brussels
Cambray
Marechal de Villa
Paris
NaGeu
Ane
Mons
Lisle
Jourmay
Ghent
Prince Eugene Caus
Dignonville
Oouay
Uuey
Thadif
Cuvtains
St Add Sdment
Doway
Miortemare
Bied
Dublin
E.W
Theatree Royal
Sauke-die
Nonpierre
Altho
Garifon
Marquis de Broifin
Denmark
Reiman Cathalich
Kaimeutah
Guernney
Viena
Fondon