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Royal promise to defend Courland rights amid 1719 tensions
The document asserts the monarchy will protect feudal rights to the Dutchies of Courland and Semigallia, pledging to prevent any attempts to change their status in violation of treaties with Poland and Lithuania. It urges the Latvian ruler to appear for homage and investiture in early March 1719, despite calamities and limited attendance. Frederick William replies with grief over misinterpretations of Courland affairs and Danzig debts.
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Courland
Semigallia
Republick
Senigallia
Hongar
Kingdom of
Poland
Lithuania