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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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Due to frequent illnesses, the King of Sweden has transferred the government and regency to Queen, his spouse. The States sent a deputation to her, and couriers were dispatched to European courts with the news. By September 8, the Queen has presided over the Senate twice and signs state papers.
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The frequent Indispositions of the King, having determined his Majesty to disburthen himself of the Government of his Kingdom. he has transferr'd the Care and Regency thereof to the Queen, his Spouse. Yesterday the States of the Kingdom sent a Deputation upon this Subject to that Princess; and Couriers have been dispatched to several Courts in Europe, in order to carry thither the News of this important Event.
Stockholm, Sept.8. Since his Majesty has surrender'd the Government of the Kingdom to the Queen, that Princess has presided twice in the Senate, and signs,all, Papers relating to the State.
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Stockholm
Event Date
5th Of September
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transfer of government and regency to the queen; she presides over senate and signs state papers
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The King, due to frequent indispositions, has transferred the care and regency of the kingdom to the Queen. The States sent a deputation to her on this subject, and couriers were dispatched to European courts with the news. Since the surrender, the Queen has presided twice in the Senate and signs all papers relating to the state.