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War of the Spanish Succession: Catalonia campaign - Siege of Barcelona, 1714, (1891). On 6 September 1714, in the presence of the Bourbon general Asfeld, General Josep Bellver (General Josepet), read a document in which the Three Braços resolved not to accept any capitulation from the city of Barcelona, following the edict of King Philip V demanding due obedience. After the response, fire was opened. From "General History of Spain" by Miguel Morayta, Volume V, Madrid, 1891.