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News from Europe and Russia in 1721 postings
The Evening Post compiles letters from Amsterdam Hamburg and Petersburg reporting naval buildup in Russia and potential Baltic operations. It notes 41 ships of the line 12 frigates and 250 gallies plus several regiments preparing for sea and a proposed royal marriage alliance. It also cites plague updates from Nice Arles and Marseille and political moves in Brussels and London with court notices and royal directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Stockholm
Finland
Amsterdam Courant
Petersburg
Revel
Campavines
Amsterdam
Dantzick
Gagarin
Siberia
Persia
China
Hague