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Embassies, Ottoman plans threaten Georgia in Persia crisis
From Holland and Flanders to Constantinople dated July 14 the French ambassador seeks neutrality with the Porte over Persia. The Ottoman army at Erzerum aims to seize Georgia, forcing tribute or slavery if Georgians resist. Mire-Wey rebellion, Persian turmoil, and Russian moves on Derbent frame a broader regional struggle. Reports from Stockholm and Copenhagen note fleet movements, while London covers trials, appointments, a Wiltshire fire, and stock market updates.
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Holland
Flanders
Constantinople
France
Persia
Georgia
Erzerum
Porte
Prince of
Daghestan
Mire-Weys
Sophi
Tauris
Armenia
Moscow
Fulyig
Derbent
Larky
Astracan
Andreoff
Acton
Mire Wey
Andereaff
Andreff
Perlis
China
Caspian Sea
Zcro
Stockholm
Ruffia
Petersbourg
M. Baffewicz
Holstein
Russia
Copenhagen
Cronflot
Revel
Gothland
Vienna
Prague
Great Britain
Poland
Lorrain