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Desperate French Naval Movements and Heidelberg Plot
An 1693 letter from Lewis to Paris details strategic aims in the Empire, including sending forces to Heidelberg and plans for cathedral ceremonies. It reports a French fleet off Rochefort comprising 25 ships, with 16 lined ships and frigates, under Comte de Gabarets, plus captains and admirals, preparing to sail despite shifting winds.
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Flanders
Germany
Heidelberg
My. Oelite
Paris
Edor
Alice
Flore Quefno
May
Lewis
Pariss
Brance
Rochefort
AL Des Gabarets
Attird
Bret
Haare
Wakirk
Agavid
John Bart
Flaleyon
M. de Chateutédans
Hhas
M.a
Count de la Galifionere
Marquis of Nemond