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State of Europe Edicts Aim at Raising Money for Campaign
The document notes daily edicts to raise funds for the next campaign. It describes 400 Livres to be seized from noble estates, officering customs posts, and seizing debtors’ assets to equip forces. An amnesty for deserters is offered if they rejoin service within weeks. Royal fleets plan 20 large ships at Toulon and targeted Mediterranean strength, with limited action in St. George's Channel.
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France
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D’effres
M. Tourvill
Toulon
Ocean
Royal Navy
St George's Channel
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M. de Ciria
Auples
Cadiz
Bret
Chaffem Renaud