Ships that were previously dismissed had been accepted back into service. 6 of the strongest ships that had been in service would be bought, with additional funds added if needed. All other suitable ships arriving daily would be kept and put into service.
Letters from Genua dated August 22 reported preparations for aid to Brazil, though progress was slow. Similar reports came from Spain and Portugal. If their plans were delayed, it might become hopeless for them in the future.
6 Neapolitan galleys from Livorno were expected in Genua to sail to Spain. The Duchess of Anschot, who had been in Venice and was now in Genua, would embark on them. The galleys were expected to collect money in Spain and bring it to Genua for exchange, as silver coins were usually sent by land, except what was needed for Milanois.
If Cardinal Infante was not provided for through other means, such as what Coolart might bring, he would likely face extreme poverty. In the Milanese army, there was great sickness, especially among newly arrived Germans who ate unripe fruit and drank bad water and strong wines. They were melting in the sun, and the Italians were deserting.
In Genua, there was talk that the French army would soon set sail. Ambassador Contarcini wrote from Paris that His Majesty had conferred with him for more than an hour. As a sign of respect for the Republic, His Majesty informed him about negotiations for a suspension of arms, but would not conclude this without including his allies like Sweden and the United Netherlands and others.
National Archives / Archives South Holland, archive number 1.01.02, Inventaris van het archief van de Staten-Generaal, (1431) 1576-1796, inventory number 11912, De depêcheboeken en de brievenboeken van de Staten-Generaal / De brievenboeken / Registers van ingekomen ordinarisbrieven uit verschillende landen en plaatsen / Registers van ingekomen ordinarisbrieven en bijlagen uit Italië / 1634-1646
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