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Wars and sieges abroad stir up European alliances
A long dispatch from May 1702 reports shifting French and Danish alignments with powerful states, fortifications near S Donnes and Hull, and renewed efforts before Maestricht. It notes English officers reshaping commands, a Dutch privateer threat, and proclamations for a June fast while markets advertise goods and books amid war talk.
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Sweden
Copenhagen
Holsein
Norway
Hague
Cohors
S¢ Donnes
Farac
Fort Sabeuz
Ofend
Duke of Burgundy
Cohorn
Hull
Fort Isabella
Lunenburg
Arhfore
Bncc
Clarenbeck
Les
Maestricht
Garrisom
Nevaign
London
Dhe
Earl of
van Dickvele
Haret
Seates General
Exeter
Plymouth
Fairnouth
Fay
France
Spain
Ann
Thomas Fefford
Evon
Kaignt
Thomas
Cambridge
Fon Corton, Bart
Madingley
Grown In Chancers
St Dunstan
Lon
Gig
Fr. Leach
Elliot