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Multinational Diplomatic Moves Amid War and Religion
Fragment depicts early 18th century letters from Paris and Amsterdam detailing Franco British diplomacy, Dutch mediation, and potential peace efforts. It notes Fortainbrean’s Sept 11 letter urging a grand church ceremony, then reports on France Britain negotiations, Piedmont tensions, and Zealander privateers near Leghorn with Dutch and English reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éuy
Paris
Ball
Fortainbrean
Lewis
Utrecht
Great-Britain
France
M. Menager
Count de Rechteren
Duke of
Savoy
Piedmont
Marshal d’ Axelles
Monsieur Menager
Count Rechteren