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London Evening-Post reports on ongoing European wars and naval movements
The piece details readiness of a French and Austrian allied fleet in port and Europe wide maneuvers. It notes Marquess de Botta's discussions with Vienna over Silesia and Prussia, Empress Maria Theresa’s stance, and Prussian preparations. It mentions French border activity, Belle Isle delay, and Paris flooding affecting smuggling. A tale of a shipboard heir claim and a sailor’s discovery adds human interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
d’Antin
Fort Royal
Martinico
Supe
Pétersbourg
Fan
Marquess de Botta
Vienna
Siesia
Hungary
Prussia
Silesia
Austria
Vaist
Silesa
Prue
Naples
Sicily
Ratisbon
Empire
de Berta
House of Austria
Europe
Prufsia
Brandenbourg
Brassels
French
Flanders
Ochet
Paris
Marshal Dé Belle-Isle
Marquess de Verac
Santiagt de Fleury
Tak Nitanit
N.S
Falmouth
Earl of
Ireland
Penfilvasta
Eleanor
Hispaniola
Donna Maris Bay
Donna Maria Bay
Lo Tans
Don. Roixigo de Torres
Ferrol
Carthagena