GAZETTE 11 AUGUST 1685, 8 full pages. Rich in contemporary news, most about the war in the Levant. The war continues in Transylvania, Hungary and Dalmatia. Two pages of very detailed news about the Austrian campaign in Hungary and the siege of Buda. The main news, however, are about the Venetian success at Morea. Morosini had arrived with all his army in the area. Although it seemed reasonable to attack directly Kalamata (an important location near Koroni), Morozini led some of his troops firstly north of Achaia. This was a tactical move, in an effort to attract the Turkish attention to the north of Morea. The Turks retreated from Koroni to strengthen Patras and Lepante (Rio-Antirio). The move was successful. In this way, Morosini could join the Maniots who had already revolted. A ship that just arrived from Greece and passed through the bay of Kalamata, reported a lot of cannons shooting, indicating that the attack had begun in Kalamata (indeed, Kalamata was captured on the same day of the Gazettes publication 11 August 1685 after a combined attack of the Venetians-Maniates). A large number of Greeks in the Ionian Islands express their will to join voluntarily the Venetian army to release Morea. Many other forces (described) are ready to reach Morea. Several other news. Very good condition.