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Private Letters From France Signal War Fears and Court Appointments
The letters from France warn of war with Spain and predict a court inquiry into a conspiracy. Dutch reports claim Swedes have left Norway after their king’s death, with a new queen likely, while Danish peace talks continue. Amsterdam sends a courier to Paris bearing news of the Swedish king’s death and related circumstances. Past notices advertise travel guides, language primers, and medical ads, including gout remedies, with various booksellers listed.
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Dacker
Pa’ Chro
Amsterdam
Poiny
Paris
Sweden
Bétnarsttal
Holstein
Stockholm
Ulricavil
Robert Sutros
Paffarowitz
Bank
India
South Sea