GAZETTE 8 AUGUST 1685, 8 full pages. Rich in contemporary news, most about the war in the Levant. The Austrians, continuing their campaign in Hungary, besieged the Buda and the Pest, with the Turks on the same time making their efforts to maintain control of these cities. Three complete pages with a detailed description of the above military operations. In the Aegean, the Venetian fleet is operating since April with 10 ships under the command of Delfino, and since May 8, more ships have been added under Commander Molino. On the other hand, Morosini, after the preparation of his army in Corfu, landed in Igoumenitsa. There, the Turkish garrison after several cannon shots abandoned the position and the forces of Morosini, coming mainly from Lefkada, occupied the town. It follows a very detailed description of the first Venetian campaign in Greece, as the news has just arrived from Preveza and dates back to the end of May / early July 1685: General Deghenfeld was instructed to investigate the region of Patras and Rio. 2,000 janissaries defend the places and the castles, determined to fight to the end. The Venetians received an additional help of 4,000 men and disembarked in Patras, while the Turks unsuccessfully tried to expel them twice. The Venetians were also informed that 60 Turkish warships were located in Chios. Admiral Bembo arrived at Morea on June 6, with his main mercenary forces under the instructions of Brunsvich in Koroni. The Venetian troops numbered 10,000 Italian and German mercenaries from Venice, 3,000 more Germans leased by Brunsvich, 300 from the Pope, 900 from Malta, 350 from Tuscany and 300 horsemen. The campaign begins. Meanwhile, Delfino and Molino are heading for Rhodes, having been informed that the Ottoman fleet has left Chios and moved towards that direction. Full description of naval operations. One corner of page torn. Generally very good condition.