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Post by Bill on Sept 26, 2016 13:12:35 GMT
Billy seeks to entreat the Duke of Savoy about his debt and discuss a way in which his accounts can be rectified with Dutch aid
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Sept 26, 2016 14:22:49 GMT
Following the Savoyard decision to join the Grand Alliance, the Duke has expressed his keenness to meet with Dutch, English and Austrian diplomats to discuss the financial situation.
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Post by Bill on Sept 26, 2016 14:52:22 GMT
Billy proposes a grant of three thousand Ducats each year, indefinitely until the war with France and spain is over and Savoy can rectify its problem, in return The Dutch request the ability to recruit men from its lands such as their Chasseurs.
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Post by Bill on Sept 26, 2016 14:53:22 GMT
perhaps if his royal highness Leopold would match my offer then Savoy would be in a good position to be an ally and at little cost to our selves.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Sept 26, 2016 14:54:53 GMT
Austria suggests dropping the indemnity imposed on it under the Treaty of Nice - but expects the Duke of Savoy to increase his armed forces where he can!
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Sept 26, 2016 16:18:28 GMT
The Duke of Savoy elaborates his position. Util recently, he relied on an annual subsidy of 20,000 Ducats from the French crown. A relief from the indemnity and the offer of 3,000 Ducats annually from the Dutch will save Turin from Bankruptcy, but will not be enough to help him increase his military power.
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Post by Bill on Sept 26, 2016 16:22:50 GMT
we will discuss further expansion to fiscal support once the year is out but until then his state will not be bankrupt, plans are in motion to aid the alliance in such matters.
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Sept 26, 2016 16:33:56 GMT
The indemnity is officially cancelled to lighten the load. The 700 ducats we took at the start of this year is to be repaid at once
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Post by The Viceroy (AdminM) on Sept 26, 2016 20:59:23 GMT
The agreement is proposed as an amendment to the Treaty of Nice:
1. Austria will cancel the indemnity and repay Savoy 700 Ducats
2. The Dutch Republic will provide Savoy with 3,000 Ducats annually
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Post by Leopold I von Habsburg on Sept 26, 2016 21:10:56 GMT
The amendment is signed on behalf of Leopold I of Austria by a trusted Austrian diplomat. With this action, Austria signals its approval.
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