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Document ReferencePw2 Hy 1396
TitleReport containing foreign news, London; 25 Sep. 1703
Date25 September 1703
Extent2 ff
LevelItem/file
Content DescriptionProvides diplomatic and military news from various places throughout Europe, especially as relates to the war [of Spanish Succession]; reports that Poland is anxious to hear the answer of the King of Sweden to their propositions of peace; comments on the defensive posture of the city of Dunkirk; provides brief news from Hungary and of the departure of the King of Spain for Holland; reports that the Duke de Vendosme has been unable to 'pass the addage' and is 'returning for Italy'.
Termintelligence, foreign reports
wars, War of the Spanish Succession 1701-1714
armies, French, manoeuvres
administration, Dunkirk, defence of
military campaigns, Duc de Vendôme 1703
diplomacy, between Poland and Sweden
Related MaterialNote in typescript catalogue states that documents Pw2 Hy 1386-1399 are 'part of John Dyer's newsletters, rest in Portland [28] loan 29/359]'.
Pw2 Hy 1386-1399

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Persons
CodePersonNameDates of existence
NA29447Charles XII (1682-1718 ); King of Sweden; (acc. 1697)1682-1718
NA18634Charles VI (1685-1740); Holy Roman Emperor1685-1740
NA18625Philip V (1683-1746); King of Spain1683-1746
NA30071Vendôme; Louis J. (1654-1712); Duke of Vendôme; French field marshal1654-1712
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