Post-Master News From Hague Talks of May 24
British packet arrives with Holland and Flauvers reports. King Philip refuses council access, citing reliance on Spanish ministers. Allies demand preliminaries including New Pitt, Furne, Lille and Doway fortifications, restoration of Alsace, and exile issues. Duke Marlborough and Prince Eugene press for Dunkirk demolition and security of the Dutchy. Torcy and Rouille report master consents to some terms while Alsace remains contentious.