Corsican Revolt and European War Update
Reports from Venice and Corfu note Corsican loyalists resisting fortifications at Algalola while Ornano shifts to support the Republic. Across Europe, Imperial troops move toward Lombardy as Persian and Ottoman tensions escalate, with Austria and France preparing forces and fleets amid ongoing negotiations. The Spains, Sardinia, and Courland intrigue intertwine with Turkish succession news and Baltic affairs as power realignments unfold.
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Rivarola
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Marquess de Mari
Algalola
Venice
Lombardy
Constantinople
Persia
Shah Nadir
Mecca
Porte
Amadan
Fan
Durazzo
Osiman Ibrahim
Modena
Guastalla
Don Philip
Count de Gages
Genoa
France
M. Maillebois
Madrid
Tyrol
Milan
Prince of Lichtenstein
Petersbourg
Livonia
Descarreaux
Geneva
Vienna
Berlin
Dresden
Arrival of Duke of Cumberland at Holy-Rood-House
Edinburgh reports His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland arriving in good health at Holyrood House this morning between three and four. Attended by the Earl of Albemarle and other officers, the city rejoiced with illuminations, bells, and bonfires as clergy and inhabitants congratulated the royal party. Rebels remain near Sterling and Falkirk with battery suppression, while General Blakeney reports heavy losses. The Duke plans to march toward Falkirk with the army.
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Edinburgh
Duke of Cumberland
Abbey of Holy-Rood-House
Earl of
Presbytery
University
Sterling
Falkirk
Gavin Hill
Blakeney
Brown
Flemming
Duke of
Mail robbery near Bristol ends with timely recovery
Bristol February 1 reports the post boy chasing a mail thief who seized the North Post and fled into Dolphin Lane. The felon dumped the mail into Dr Middleton's court yard but was stopped by a doctor’s family member. The mail remained unopened and returned to the post master. Lisbon news notes the Dragon Privateer prize, Captain Seaborn, has arrived at its port.
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Country News
Bristol
Peter Street
Dolphin Lane
College Green
Lisbon
Seaborn
Rumors of Wider Dutch Stadtholder Claim Rise
From London reports a push against the States General by the enemy with proposed modifications to the late decree. Count Waffanaer de Twickel travels to Versailles for a categorical reply to measures linked to Baron Boettner’s stay. Rumors say Prince of Orange may be named stadtholder of all United Provinces with Protestant power backing. An Edinburgh letter notes Falkirk battle mentions but details await authoritative publication.
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States General
Arret
Waffanaer de Twickel
Versailles
Baron Boettner
Prince of Orange
United Provinces
Edinburgh
Falkirk
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