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Turbulent European War Updates and Naval Encounters
Newes from the Continent report Swiss and Dutch alignments over the Popish aid question. French efforts for general peace clash with Allied plans to drive French forces from Ghent and Bruges. Brusfels fortifications advance. Motte’s defeat strengthens Burgundy. At Roncq, 300 grenadiers are detached as engineers ready the Great Ditch for a potential storm. Falmouth reports Cornwall Galley repelling a 10-gun French privateer with casualties. Lisbon notes the Portuguese queen’s indisposition. Savoy envoy Claude Baude to Genoa via Plymouth. The Grand Fleet and Virginia Fleet maneuvre near Port Wales. privateers expected. Dutch ships said to have destroyed a Newfoundland plant.
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Brusfels
Count de la Motte
Duke of Burgundy
Roncq
Grand Army
Garrifon
London
Portugal
Claude Baude
Conn Briancon
Duke of Savoy
Portsmouth
Piedmouth
Genoa
Leward
M. Fourbin
Queen of Portual
Newfoundland
Duke of Savoys
Sens
Toulon