Flax Seed Supply and Maturity in Linen Manufacture Debate
A historical note argues for domestic flax seed supply and fully mature flax to improve fiber strength and fineness. It cites Ireland leaving over five thousand barrels of flax seed, warns farmers against premature harvest, and discusses Flemish practices of ripening flax before processing. Includes errata corrections to a Society letter.
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Ireland
Tam, &c
Nogais Tartars and Courland amid European intrigues
Reports from Petersburg and Vienna describe Nogais Tartars arriving at Asaph under the Empress protection with hundreds of families to follow, as Adolph governor grants land between the Don and Kelanza after taking hostages. Duke of Courland lies ill, Prince of Hertenberg named as successor. In Moldavia, a congress may be held for peace with Russia. Ministers plenipotentiaries named to Soloka. Chauvelin’s fall sparks shifts. France seeks to secure Dutch succession in Juliers and Bergues, urging broader alliance to deter Prussia.
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d'Osterman
Maria
Asaph
Adoph
Don
Kelanza
Mittau
Courland
Hert-Hambourg
Vienna
Dahman
Konigfege
Porte
Ruffia
Moldavia
Poland
Mi’nisters
Soloka
Count de Kuffstein
Count d’Ostein
Petersburg
Baron Dahlman
Khevenhuller
Council of War
Hague
M. Chauvelin
Marquis de Vaugrehan
Paris
Spain
Punttilio
France
Madrid
M Chauvelin
Great Britain
Holland
M. Chauvetin
Juliers
Bergues
Franca
Palatine
Republick
House of Brandenburg
Prussia
Berlin
House of Sultfbach
Staluguo
Aulick Council of
Empire
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Coreus
Limerick
Xesterday
Pacquet