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European Dispatches Warn of Armistice Delays and Trials
Amsterdam reports Denmark will appoint plenipotentiaries once Sweden’s envoys depart for Brunswick, suggesting extended armistice prospects. Petersburg notes Osterman did not travel to Åbo with peace proposals. Madrid cites a Dutch complaint over a Spanish privateer seizure of the Rotterdam at Cadiz, with a war council to decide. Genoa reports Alberoni's papers seized after Rome dispatches, amid Inquisition action. Hague covers Baron de Phelttenburgh’s pledge of friendship and neighborliness with the States-General. London notes Old Bailey executions and railway of robberies, with multiple condemnations for highwaymen, burglary, and theft. deaths announced in Scotland and London society.
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Amsterdam
Denmark
Sweden
Brunswick
Petersburg
Osterman
Madrid
de’ Colster
States General
Cadix
Rotterdam
Council of War
Genoa
Fieschi
Rome
Alberoni
Senate
Seftri
Cardinal Alberoni
Inquisition
Cadiz
Sarguinete
Effe&p
Cardinal Albérori
Hague
Baron de Phettenburgh
Munster