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Alexandria Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
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A Swedish clergyman in London reports on Sweden's mobilization for war in April 1808, including calling up 150,000 young men, naval cooperation with Britain to blockade Zealand, army deployments to Scania, Norway, and Finland, and voluntary civilian support in Stockholm.
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Of a letter from a Swedish clergyman in London to his friend in Philadelphia, dated 6th April, 1808.
"WE have a war that our kingdom could not avoid, without debasing a throne which his greatest predecessors have often defended with their blood.
The king has called out all young men, without distinction, from 18 to 25 years of age, amounting to 150,000; and from these the best are chosen. We have 11 ships of the line and 14 frigates, in conjunction with those of the British, to surround Zealand, and confine the Danes, French and Spaniards there. One part of our army is also in Scania, to watch their attempt from that quarter. Another part is marching against Norway, in order to prevent invasion from thence. The main body will be in Finland.
The citizens of Stockholm will form a guard of about 5000. Besides, 5000 other persons, of all classes, in that city, have volunteered their services.
The yeomanry of the country give great and voluntary supplies for the army.
Generous collections are made for the wounded and the families of the slain.
Throughout Sweden all are animated by one spirit for the defence of their country."
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Sweden
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6th April, 1808
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Sweden enters war unavoidably; king calls up 150,000 men aged 18-25, selecting the best; 11 ships of the line and 14 frigates join British to surround Zealand and confine Danes, French, and Spaniards; army parts in Scania to watch attempts, marching against Norway to prevent invasion, main body to Finland; Stockholm citizens form 5000 guard, 5000 others volunteer; yeomanry supply army; collections for wounded and slain families; nationwide spirit for defense.