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WR.734.052
25 Nov 1734:21 (165)
London, Oct. 5 . . . The following account of a victory
gain'd by the Imperialists over the Ally'd troops in Italy
at the Castle of Guastalia, was brought by the last post.
Taken by the Imperialists:
25 pair Kettle-drums,. . .
. . . [List of military stores captured]
The King of Sardinia's tent, valued at 10,000 rix dollars.
His chest with seven millions of Rix dollars.
His watch set with jewels.
The chancery.
A list of fifty spies kept in the King's Salary.
Six months provisions for 10,000 men.
Above 15,000 officers and soldiers taken prisoners, and near
52,000 kill'd.
. . . [paragraph recounting the battle.]
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