News and notes from Vandarme and allied campaigns
An Express report describes the Duke of Vandarme delivering news of Bourgh's Spanish garrison capitulation after a siege near Bourdeaux. Additional items note Ardres and Ranéture tensions, a Commission to investigate town offenses, and a confession by Crossly Foucquet regarding a letter to the Prince of Conde. Marshall Turenne sends word of Rhetel’s surrender, while Highlander activity remains minimal. The correspondence closes with the Countess arriving amid continuing uncertain tidings.