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Siege reports and battlefield trophies from early October
Camp accounts boast trophies from a late battle including 20 colours 26 standards four kettle drums and 16 cannon. Hornwork and Redoubt taken with 64 men one captain two lieutenants and ammunition. Siege prep advanced within ten paces of hornworks counterscarps. Fresh convoy of 30 cannon mortars arriving from Brussels. 12 squadrons sent to assist. Wounded include Col Bill and Major Mortimer. Dispatches from Poland and Paris discuss Polish tribunals and Swedish moves.
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Brain la Compte
Brussels
Col
Bill
C. Clayton
Major Mortimer
C. Foxto