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From July 8. to July 11. 1678. | |
Lime, July 6. The 3d instant arrived here the Unity of this place, in 24 hours from Morlaix. The same day came in the Society likewise of this place, in 5 weeks from Cadiz, laden with Wines and Oyles; she came thence in company of three Dutch Men of War, and about 28 Sail of English and Dutch Merchantmen, whom she parted with off of the Southern Cape. The Master says he left Sir John Narborough at Legarn; That the Algierines have not above 3 or 4 ships at Sea, the rest being laid up; That the Spaniards have taken a Shaloup of their Nation laden with French Linen, had confiscated the ship, and sold the men to the Gallies. Portsmouth, July 9. Yesterday sailed the Lyon and the Falcon Frigats, with several ketches, bound for Flanders, to transport thither the Regiment of our Governor Legge. Caschaw in Hungary, June 20. The 16 instant we had the first alarm of the approach of the Rebels, who are about 15000 strong, composed of several Nations, as Tartars, Cossacks, Poles, &c. Since they have plundered Asisla, and made the small Garrison of 14 Men that were there prisoners. Part of their Body has besieged Moldau, and the rest block up this place. The 18 instant they came so near, as to set fire on one of our Suburbs. We have in Garrison here the Regiment of Baron Diepenthal. General Wurmb is come with the Troops under his command to Esperies, and we hope he will in a day or two free us. Genoua, June 29. The 25 instant arrived here the French Gallies, and the 27 sailed again Eastward, having not been able to agree the matter of Salutes. Sir John Narborough was two days since at Leghorne, with the Squadron of Men of War under his command. The 24 instant arrived here the Maryland Merchant, William Norrington Commander, from Trappany, and this day is come in the Robert and Katherine. Copenhagen, July 5. Last night our Troops attacked the Castle of Elsenburg, and all this day we have heard great shooting; we doubt not but by the next to tell you that they are Masters of it. We have nothing new from our Fleet, the Suedes is in Calmar Road. Yesterday arrived a Vessel from Norway, which brings not the news we had expected of the taking of Bahus, however the Master says, that the Besiegers had taken a Ravelin, and that in all probability they would be quickly Masters of the place.
From the Imperial Camp at Stausel, July 2. There happens frequent skirmishes between our parties. The
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28 past Captain Heisler met with a great many Bakers, about 120 in number, who were going to the French Army, 60 were made prisoners, and most of the rest killed. The next day Captain Kunits with a small party fell among nine of the Enemies Squadrons, and was put into disorder by them; but being timely seconded by Major Lerau with four Troops of Light-horse, and the Duke of Lorrain's Guards, they had their turn to repulse the Enemy, whom they pursued to their Camp, killed 150, and many Officers. On our side we had about 20 killed and wounded, among which latter is the young Prince of Baden. Yesterday Captain Gregoire beat another French party near Basle, killed 30, and took 12 prisoners. On our side the Chevalier de Gourcy was killed. The Sieur de Silvesier is dead of his wounds at Friburg. Strasburg, July 4. The Duke of Lorrain having notice of the Enemies design upon Rhinseldt, detached Major General Starumberg, and the Baron de Mercy, to cover that important place, and they have made so great diligence, that we have an account of their arrival there; and that having put some men into the Town, they advanced towards the Count de Choiseal, and the Marquis de Bonssirs, who were forced to retire. 2000 Foot, and 400 Horse of the Elector of Mentz, are arrived in this neighborhood, and tomorrow continue their march to join the Imperial Army. Cologne, July 6. The demand made by the Most Christian King of the 40000 Crowns seized by the imperialists during the holding of the Assembly here for the Treaty of Peace, hath put our Magistrates into some perplexity, not knowing how to free themselves of this matter, for as they are on one side very unwilling to pay that money, of which they had no advantage, so on the other they find the French are resolved to pursue this pretention very vigorously; as yet they have not returned any answer to the Letters the Mareschal de Schomberg writ to them on this subject; but in the mean time the Trumpeter that brought them is defrayed at the public charge. The last Letters we have from Alsace, are of an old date, and therefore will not trouble you with what they contain, seeing you will have fresher advice from thence by other ways. Ditto, July 8. Our Magistrates have answered to the Letter sent hither by the Mareschal de Schomberg, demanding the payment of the 40000 Crowns; that as the said Monies were not seized by any fault of theirs, they cannot look upon themselves to be concerned in the matter, and much less responsible for the said Monies. The Mareschal de Schomberg has demanded of the States of Juliers 240000 Crowns, and in default thereof threatens to attack the City of Juliers, which is at present provided with a very good Garrison.
From the Mareschal de Crequi's Camp at Altingen, July 11. You will already have had an account of the action which passed the 6th instant near Rhinseldt,
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