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King of Prussia plans Silesia conquest amid Baltic dispatches
Letters from Europe report the Prussian king to exempt subjects from military duty for 80 florins within a fortnight. Berlin notes an expected stay in Verden and a review of Danish troops. News from Silesia hints at a Vienna court accommodation and a looming campaign, while Baltic and Jamaica advices describe naval actions, ship prizes, and troop landings as Britain expands influence in the region.
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