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BG.743.015
18 Oct 1743:11 (1129)
Col. Trenck's letter to Field-Marshal Ghilani. Old Brisac,
August 6.
In obedience to the orders of his Royal Highness Prince
Charles of Lorrain, I passed the Rhine very happily about
ten last night, in the face of the enemy, with about 130
men; when, after a very short rennance, I forced the enemy
from three of their posts on the banks of the river. . .
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On this occasion I have taken a standard, and a rich
trumpeter's coat, which I must desire you to send Prince
Charles. I am, &c. Trenck.
Florence, July 23. M. Grimaud, the Governour of Messina,
write word, that only 50 men of his garrison remain'd, which
consisted of 1500; and that he had caus'd a party to go
thro' the street, beating their drums to engage the
inhabitants to shew themselves at their windows, but very
few appear'd;. . . [3 more lines]
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