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Expedition Prep and Military Movements in Europe and London
Reports from May 12 to May 19 describe royal and military plans across Europe. Prince Eugene and the Duke of Marlborough are linked to regimental supply and marching expeditions. The Elector of Bavaria heads French forces toward Germany while Sweden moves into Saxony. In London, Earl of Rochester’s body is moved to a royal chapel and pacquet boats prepare for Lisbon service. Prices for wines and medicines are posted near Essex Street, with a court notice about a French wool card case and counterfeit remedies warned to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Duke of Marlborough
Hague
Barcelona
Prussia
Erierland
Elector of
Mentz
Wirtemberg
Ferlingen
Bavaria
Alice
Germany
Pomerania
Saxony
London
Earl of Rochester
Privy Council
Jerusalem
Chappel
H. VII
Paul
Dukes of Beaufort
Shrewsbury
Newcasstle
Leeds
Schomberg
Queensbury
Earl of Pembroke
Lisbon
Walker