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Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725 Copy of the Emperor of Muscovy's speech to King William

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04841 Author/Creator: Peter I, Emperor of Russia, 1762-1725 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript Date: 1697/10/14 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 30.9 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

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.

William III, King of Great Britain, 1650-1702
Emperor of Muscovy, fl. 1697

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