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Princely reception delayed. troops seek free package and garrisons
Letters from Hanover report Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick expected May 7 at Herrenhausen for reception but his second Hanover trip is deferred. General Sporken arrived May 3 to confer with M Werthoff about a cough and returned to Hamelin. General Macguire commands the army, with plans to open campaign soon and expect bloodier fighting than last time. Platen's corpse moves toward Silesia as forces against Russians and Swedes supply its place. Reports from France note orders halting a planned boat-building program, while ships sail from Spithead and Sound news describe fleet movements and naval patrols. local port logistics and trade figures for May are listed.
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