Rome Letters Outline Holy See War Preparations
Fragmented text from a Rome briefing notes Holy See preparations and designs of forces. Mentions the Vatican, orders to prepare a squadron of ships and galleys to confront a Venetian fleet, and a mission to Portugal to purchase ships. References dated mutinous reports and quarte ring of Mecklenburghers and Holstein troops.
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Rome
Chebalies Largi
Portugal
Jomuaryxs
Enmunde
Beck-Fay
Fragmented 18th Century War Updates and Market Rumors
Fragmentary report describes church disputes and reconciliations in the realm, with mentions of bishops, parishes, and royal authority. An express arrives from Holland about King’s potential departure, while Margate notes a squadron seen offshore. Parliament sessions extend to the 24th, and stock prices drift, with various bonds and prizes listed for Lady Day 1716.
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London
Holland
Lye
Brillon
Margate
Ava
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Vieaina
Great Britain
Paine