Count d Offerman and the Ottoman Porte in the Russia conflict
The piece reviews Count d Offerman’s critique of Russo Turkish relations, detailing imperial mediation efforts, treaty aims, and the dangers to Christian princes from Ottoman and Tartar incursions. It notes Russian moderation provoking Turkish excesses, while the Ottoman Porte presses for peace, with full powers granted to Achmet Baslan and warnings of broader European risk. It closes with London news on Gaston de Medici’s death and various court affairs.