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Foreign News and Fires Across Cities in 18th Century Letters
August reports from Lisbon Goa battles explain the viceroy’s force preparing to march against revolting factions in Inforida. A severe Sicily fire destroys towers and many buildings, damaging the Royal Battery and magazines. Barcelona navy movement notes 18 ships ready to sail. Persians weigh restitutions as Georgian campaigns loom. Milan records a quake impacting Lugano and church chapels. France notes Brunswick mourning and Bastille arrests. A naval action near Cadiz sees English and Portuguese ships exchange heavy fire, with damage to masts and crew, while one vessel is towed to Gaul.