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Alliance Proposals Between Russia and Britain Questioned
The text describes a tense exchange over defensive alliance proposals between Russia and Britain. It notes the Czarish Majesty’s attempts to secure a formal engagement, vs your Majesty’s reluctance and delay. It claims assurances were given to present an overture, while accusations arose that Britain planned actions against the Czarish Crown. The passage notes a Baltic squadron under Admiral Norrz and concerns it aimed to pressure Sweden and undermine the Czarish Majesty.
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Great Rusia
Great Britain
Baltick
Norrz
Sweden