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Polk Bop Tuesday Fane Reports Swedish Coastal Forts
This afternoon arrived a Britiso pockets bearing foreign news on retrenchment and war plans. Reports note heavy fortifications on the island of Rugen, strong ships, and possible descent operations against the enemy with fleets expected off the coast around the predicted time. The letters describe movements near Berlin and Vienna, with emphasis on military readiness and strategic positions.
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Stralsund
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