Russian Army Returns to Bohemia Amid War Weariness
From the London Gazette dated August 12 reports General Lieven leading remnants of the Russian forces toward Bohemia as troops are recalled to their homeland. Hoamburgh notes Swedish use of Span Waters improves King’s health, while Cumberland plans England return. Hague dispatches warn Amsterdam unrest grows with Friesland and Groningen deputies reshaping succession power and civil offices, as Drenthe descends into disorder.
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Disturbances and Diplomatic Notes From August Letters
August dispatches report a Courland delegation to inform the Empress of Russia of a plan to propose a new Duke of Courland with Polish consent. Dispatches also note locusts spreading in Great Poland, and storks threatening crops. Madrid says Britain to treat Mr Keen with distinction during travel from Lisbon. Amsterdam burghers debate unity and office control, urging royal support and petition signing. Paris covers Dauphine rumors, finances reform, and Count Saxe’s fate, while Aix-la-Chapelle documents outline Russian troop movements and Allied declarations in 1748.
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