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Siege news and European diplomacy across Sicily and Spain
Reports from Rome and Paris detail Byng’s return to Naples with British orders as Imperial troops move toward Messina and Lipari. The siege of the Cittadel of Messina ends after a German relief failed. capitulation follows and prisoners are transported. Letters mention Princess Sobieski’s seizure, marriage rumors, and the Quadruple Alliance negotiations with Spain. Other items cover British royal appearances, stock prices, and ships arriving at port.
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Byng
England
Naples
Fpeggio
Melazzo
Calabria
Lipari
Cittadel
Messina
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Marede
Chevalier de St George O
Flo
Albani
Advic Fope
Feizta Ai
Iron Ratiston
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Ratisbon
Sobieski
Bavaria
Great Britain
France
Paris
Madrid
Marquis de Nancre
Spain
Rovwsfillon
Duke de Bourbon
Bayonne
Manjesty
de Blamont
Coufellors de St Martin
Feyday
Rennes
Britain
Plymouth
Otober
Catharine
London
Barbadoes
Milford
Elizabeth
Mary
Guinea
Bristol
Guernsey
Dartmouth
Porto
James
Alice
Belfast
Riclord
Waterford
Elizabeth of
Youghall
Rotterdam
Joseph
Providence
Cork
Prince
Princess’ of Wales
Richmond
Leicester
Fick
Sicily
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Threuinto
Abbot du Bois
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Wes- Wintter
India
South Sea