20 Jun 1782
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Newspaper
Amsterdamsche Courant
Location
Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands
Date
Jun 20, 1782
Page
1
A large fire struck the Groote Markt area today in Amsterdam causing extensive damage to fish, meat, sugar, and spice shops, and the nearby wharf warehouses. About a hundred stores were affected, with authorities noting significant losses and the potential for further risk to the remaining merchants.
Dutch court report notes Extraordinary Envoy de St. Saptiorin conferred with the President and Duke de la Vanguten about nationalizing the Scottish Brigade and recruiting guards for ships. Proposals seek to replace infantry posts, with assurances from Holland on new bonds and measures to implement reforms.
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