Behring’s Expedition Describes Vast Northern Latitude Reach
The Historical Register notes a voyage extending from 51st to 67th degrees north with longitudes 85 to 214 degrees by different meridians. Captain Be-ring left Ochotskoi at the start of August and spent over six months on the journey. A fuller account will be published soon.
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Tobolskei
Canary Islands
Bering
Ochotskoi
Death of the Danish King and the Prince’s Three Demands
The issue of Sweden and Denmark changes little aside from the Danish king’s death during a voyage to Holstein and a dying request to his son the Prince Royal. The son swore three conditions: protect the Queen Dowager, not forgive Hamburg, and not alter ministers. The Queen Dowager’s leverage and prior royal affairs influenced distrust, while Hamburg’s affronts fueled republican resentment. The prince’s reply indicated royal power waning with breath.
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Denmark
Halstein
Odensee
Prince Royal
Hamburg
Hamburgh