War news from Europe and court actions in Silesia
Extracts from Paris and Berlin reports describe Count Munich facing illness yet still attending court, while Fenin is arrested for alleged malpractices. Prussian plans to attack Brieg and Neisse are discussed, with a Grand Council of War and troop movements toward Sternberg. Reports from Vienna and Petersburgh mention negotiations, 12000 regulars, 3000 militia, and shifting ministerial roles. The scene includes Ginnystierna’s trial, charges of treachery, and demands for accountability.
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Munich
M. Fenin
Count Unic
Joe ‘Olmutz
Prussia
Brieg
Neifs
Neuperg
Génetil Lentulus
Glatz
Sternberg
Paris
Silesia
Bohemia
Vienna
London
Berlin
Count Neuperg
Neus
Upper Austria
Lifton
Goa
Pavis
America
d’Antin
Chaloner
Cologne
Elector of
Saxony
Dresden
Prince Royal
Stockholm
Baron Gylenstierna
M. Beitucheff
Senate
M. Bertucheff
M. Bettuchett
M. Nolcken
Petersbourg
Count Teflin
Constantinople
Dyet
Baron Gyllenstierna
Court of
Union and Concord
Law of Nations
Bourdeaux
Rumours of British Arms in America and Vernon Fame
London prints recount circulating tales of Vernon and British successes in America. The Woolwich, a 50 gun ship, ordered to Deptford Dock to sail for the West Indies. Bristol merchant Philip Fuhr and Catherine Seymour wed near Bath. Vernon’s ship arrives from Montferrat. January letters note five weeks of drought causing extreme distress and scarcity in the island.
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Woolwich
Deptford Dock
West Indies
Philip Fuhr
Hamborough
Bristol
Bath
Catherine Seymour
Edward Seymour
Maiden, Bradley
Wilts
Vernon
Newcastle
Montferrat
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London Evening-Post
Holland
Chateau-Trompelle
Cardinal Sintzendorf
Carolina
Ounachaug
Bethink
Britain
Ile
Marlborough
Geddes