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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Spaniards attacked Austrian posts at Maletto and Cava near Milan, forcing abandonment with 40 killed, several wounded, and 45 prisoners. Preparations for siege of Milan Citadel include 80 cannons and 40 mortars; garrison of 2000 lacks necessities. Spaniards seized convoy of 30 oxen.
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A few Days ago the Spaniards attacked the Posts of Maletto and Cava, and obliged the Austrians to abandon them, with the Loss of 40 Men killed, several wounded, and forty five taken Prisoners.
The Artillery which is to be employed against the Citadel of Milan, consists of 80 Pieces of Cannon, and 40 Mortars. The Garrison consists of 2000 Men, but 'tis said they are in want of several Necessaries.
The Spaniards have lately carried off a Convoy of 30 Oxen, which the Country People were sending to the Citadel.
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Primary Location
Milan
Event Date
Dec. 21, O. S.
Outcome
austrians: 40 killed, several wounded, 45 prisoners; spaniards captured convoy of 30 oxen
Event Details
Spaniards attacked and captured Austrian posts at Maletto and Cava a few days ago, forcing abandonment. Artillery for siege of Milan Citadel: 80 cannons, 40 mortars. Garrison: 2000 men short on necessities. Spaniards seized 30-oxen convoy intended for Citadel.