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AWM.745.013
12-19 Mar 1745:21 (1315)
Rome, Nov. 7. After having seen the Campagna di Roma the
seat of war, for some months, we are just recovered from the
apprehensions of seeing a battle at our gates. The night,
between Saturday and Sunday last, part of the Austrian Army
actually decamp'd; and on Sunday, by that time it was day-
light, the rest of the army drew up in order of battle, and
took their leaves of the Spaniards in a very polite manner,
by causing a merry German tune to be play'd by all their
military musick. After continuing for some time in this
posture, and perceiving the Spaniards not in the humour to
honour them with their company, they marched off, drums
beating and colours flying; . . .
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