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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Report from Stockholm on the Treaty of Peace between Sweden and Russia signed September 17, 1809, at Fredricshamm: Sweden cedes Grand Duchy of Finland and part of Bothnia to Russia; Russia restores Aland islands near Sweden but keeps those near Finland; Sweden closes ports to British warships but allows merchant vessels with salt and colonial produce.
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Translated for the Mercantile Advertiser from the Hamburgh Correspondent of October 4th.
Stockholm, September 23d, 1809.
It is reported that, agreeably to the Treaty of Peace concluded at Fredricshamm on the 17th inst. between Sweden and Russia, the former cedes to the latter the Grand Duchy of Finland and a part of Bothnia.—All the islands of Aland situated near the Coast of Sweden Proper, are restored by Russia, who retains those islands which lie near the coast of Finland.
Sweden shuts her ports against British ships of war, but leaves them open to merchant vessels carrying salt and colonial produce.
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Fredricshamm
Event Date
September 17, 1809
Outcome
sweden cedes grand duchy of finland and part of bothnia to russia; russia restores aland islands near sweden proper but retains those near finland; sweden closes ports to british warships but allows merchant vessels with salt and colonial produce.
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Treaty of Peace concluded between Sweden and Russia; territorial cessions and adjustments regarding Finland, Bothnia, and Aland islands; policy on British shipping.