Letter Praising Publication to Delay War Plans
Paris May 8 1734 a letter writer lauds the London Evening Post for publishing a prior letter urging Britain to avoid war with France and to oppose a Polish King plan. He warns Parliament and the public to consider risks, expenses, and the danger of engaging in conflict while pledging to expose further details in upcoming communications.
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Robert Walpole
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Robert
Great Britain
Spain
French Marshal Villars Drives German Forces at Po River
From Paris to Lyons May 12 reports two authoritative versions of a recent battle on the Po. Villars advanced with Coigny de Broglie and Maillebois, stormed the enemy, killed about 1500, captured many, with German losses including a governor and 300 prisoners. French casualties were light. Troops pursue remnants toward Mantua. Borgo Forte captured with a wounded commander.
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Mont. de Broglio
Mantua
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Count Broglio
Bozolo
Lizara
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