Warfare notes from April 1602 in Revenue and defense context
The text records consternation over recalling inhabitants from a province under federation service and enforcing forfeitures on the disobedient. It mentions a minor raid by Garcia’s party, a French detachment near Recroy, renewed Placards from the States-General restricting ships to Green and Whale fishing, and a ban on selling horses to the French. The Prince of Denmark left Amsterdam to return home.
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Garcia
Plinder Dielbecks
Bruffels
Charlerey
Recroy
States-General
Denmark
Amsterdam
Reflections on Lew Countries and French Campaign Odds
The piece discusses potential French deployment before Lew-Countries cities as the campaign begins. It notes probable actions depending on passable routes and favorable weather, while Confederate vigilance may foil surprises. Providence is blamed for recent rain delaying bloodshed, with two strong foes kept apart by the season.
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France