Arrivals, alliances, and Dutch plans amid late campaigns
The report notes Morlake forces ambushed retreating foes, Genoathus mentions four Gal lies under General Raggi arriving from Spain with merchant wealth. Madrid mentions the Earl of Pignerando becoming President of the Indies, Earl of Ognate retaining lord high steward. Savoy and Union armies near each other. Holland letters praise De Witte bringing 400 wealthy merchants, hinting at blocking the Thames. Opdam advances Texel winter fleet, 100 warships planned.