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October 28, 1715

Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725

Letter signed

Title: to Count Boris Petrovich Sheremetyev

Numbered "No. 108" on recto and "N. 88" on verso. The Czar recommends replacing Lieutenant General Anfediel with Lieutenant General Shlipenbah (possibly Wolmar Anton von Schileppenbach). Discusses political and military strategies against Sweden.

GLC01256

1697/10/14

Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725

Manuscript

Title: Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

The Emperor of Muscovy (Moscow) declares his support for England in a conflict with France, and states that if the war continues, he will put himself at England's service.

GLC03107.04841

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