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News from Europe on Turkish Frontiers to Paris and Vienna
Letters from the Turkish front report a Cairo uprising suppressed by a Turkish garrison with 2000 killed, fears of wider revolts tied to Hungary, and possible peace proposals. Transylvanian reports say Walachians and Moldavians submit to the Empire, with Steinville moving to join Moldavians. Imperial forces fortify Rabnitz to block incursions while Mercy reroutes to Temefvaer. In Milan, Piemontere troops reach the Dutchy frontier as Cort Guido Starembergh is named to command in Italy. The Emperor declines Harlingden’s regiment to Portugal, seeks more troops for Belgrade, and eyes offensives next campaign. Warsaw notes pacification ratifications exchange and readying for the Diet meeting. In Hamburg, Britain’s king may travel via Mecklenburg. Muscovite contingents prepare for Schonen. Copenhagen reports Danish reinforcements and Czar-supported preparations for a spring descent. Petersburg cites Menikikos and Kruys orders for a sea-ready fleet and 390 flat-bottom boats. Hague notes Cadogan’s memorial for guards in England and ongoing defensive alliance talks with Britain, France, and the Republic, while Dutch discussions with Heems and Prie continue over treaty terms. Paris reports clerical actions toward the Archbishop of Rheims and mixed hopes for a constitutional accommodation with Rome.