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The Savoy Armistice and Milan Claim in Early 17th Century
The narrative recalls French and Savoyard pretensions to Milan reflecting treaty intrigues and shifting power across Europe, including Henry IV's ambitions and Ravaillac's assassination, alongside naval actions and privateers off Falmouth and Leith. Ensuing dispatches describe prizes, captures, and port activity from Rochelle to Portsmouth, with further notes on royal appointments, orders, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SaVoy
Milan
Henry the Great
France
Spain
Netherlands
Naples
Sicily
Milanese
Italy
Sardinia
Austria
Norway
Falmouth
William, Wilcox
Jamaica
Rochelle
Mountsbay
Dunkirk
Antonie Figaly
Sam, &c
Hero
Venus
Plymouth
Southampton
Portsmouth
Portfoy
Laverock
Leith
St. Abb’s Head
Troup Head
le Marshal Duc de Noailles
Buchannefs
West Indies
Cork
Union
Corke
Molly
Merry
Waterford
Combe
Bristol
Prince William
Wilye
Blesing
Dancy
Dublin
Dolphin
Williams
Providence
Nash
William
Garifon
New York
St. Kitts