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Despatches from Bilboa and Stockholm unrest in Sweden
From the Hague Courant and Harlem Courant reports violent unrest in Stockholm over corn shortages. Mob plundered merchant granaries, the Queen ordered gallows in the streets, several mutineers hanged. Nobles seek restoration of estates, while Crown limits are contested. Queen moves toward Carl Phillip and Prince of Hesse Cassel to thwart Ruffian landings. Financials show South Sea, Bank and India stocks moving, with various bond and lottery figures listed. Also notices announce Robinson Crusoe and other publications and upcoming horse plate auctions in Oxfordshire.
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