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Many European notices of crime and politics in April and May
Merchants in Petersburgh are detained and goods seized for smuggling spirits from Livonia. Empress orders soldiers' children educated at her expense. A fire devastates Tarcin in Mazovia. Empress suppresses vampire superstition in Upper Silesia and orders legal action against grave desecrations. Berlin notes strategic talks on East Friesland and Silesia. Danish horses head to Tunis. Dutch garrisons in the Barrier questioned. Holderness to Hanover. camp preparations near Vilvorden. village of Zoelre in Campine struck by fire with child fatalities. Montbrun detained in Paris. Brest troop report to the King. Edinburgh reports include the Privy Seal for the Royal Infirmary, funding for sick soldiers, and a major fire at Marlin's Wynd with widespread losses and a city collection planned.