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Diplomatic Strains between Ruffians and Sweden Deepen
Extracts from Petersburgh reveal ongoing negotiation efforts as France seeks to prevent a rupture between Russia and Sweden. The French envoy Villeneuve reports to Czarist ministers on the Swedish ratification and possible French designs, while Russian officials dissect the treaty’s artifices and motives. The letter suggests Sweden may endure hardship to counter Russia’s pressure, with France aiming to maintain neutrality and contain broader conflict. Dispatches also note preparations for an expedition to the West Indies and troop movements under Lord Cathcart, as the war’s wider theater continues to unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cours
Sweden
Mryinch
Marquis de la Chesardie
de St. Severin
France
Ruflis
Petersburgh
Marquis ‘de la Chetarde
Ambasidor
Duke of Courtland
Villeneuve
Assur
Piers
Marquis de Villeneuve
Marquis de Villedeuve
Rassian Ministers:ateerveards
Roslin
Swéden
Raflia
W Lester
London
Thess Actrons
Joan Nordis
Anfory
Wal
Cardinal Dé Fleury
Spain
Europe
Americas
Bar Thambar
Norice
Great Britain
Hanover
Charles Lord Catbes
West-indies
Jecfey
Mera
Amipay
Wien