Ambitious European Machinations Stir War Talks and Money Moves
News from Vienna, Paris, and Berlin reports mediating powers allot six weeks for peace or war, Austrian pursuits to reclaim the Netherlands, and potential governorship changes in Tyrol. Finances tighten with pensions retrenchment, new taxes, and large subsidies to Lombardy, while armies prepare in Milan and Silesia.
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Constantinople
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Capua
Manfredonia
Sicily
Messina
Terra Nova
London News from the West and Parliament Openings
Reports from London and the provinces describe a general resolve among country electors awaiting Parliament’s opening with expectations of major matters. Lord Limerick seeks Woodstock or Bedford contests, while Capt Stockwell opposes him. Dr Fleming becomes Bishop of Carlisle. Dr Rundle may gain a Charterhouse office. Cambridge elected a Register, with Taylor and Befinet as candidates. Alderman Parsons travels to France. a marriage is planned between Hon. Robert Byng and a daughter of Jonas Forwood, aligning naval and merchant families.
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Jonasthant Forwood
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