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Folio 131: Wich to Carteret. Continuous celebrations for Elizabeth's coronation....

Catalogue reference: SP 91/31/131

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SP 91/31/131
Date
1742 May 1
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Folio 131: Wich to Carteret. Continuous celebrations for Elizabeth's coronation. Letter from Bremmer governor and grand marshal of court of Duke of Holstein saying Czarina will stay all summer in Moscow and that I was expected there for coronation. Preparations afoot for my journey there and 13 wagons already sent. Secretary to follow. Nolken has arrived in Moscow. Field Marshal Lacy leaving for Vyborg, to command army and open campaign when enough grass available for cavalry. River Neva nearly free of ice. Preparations for persuing war with Sweden continue with diligence. Dated St Petersburg, 1 May 1742.

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Edward Finch and Sir Cyril Wich (Described at item level)

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