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Foreign News May 30, 1809

Kentucky Gazette

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

What is this article about?

Reports from Rotterdam indicate Russian Minister in Holland declared Emperor Alexander's firm adherence to the Treaty of Erfurth amid rumors of his role in impending France-Austria conflict; additionally, Russia has made peace with the Ottoman Porte.

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RUSSIA.

Letters from Rotterdam, dated the 17th inst. state, that in consequence of the rumours circulated concerning the part of the Emperor Alexander was disposed to act in the approaching conflict between France and Austria, the Russian Minister at the court of Holland had formally declared, that his Master was unalterably determined to adhere to the Treaty of Erfurth. No one will of course be influenced much by a declaration of this kind; and other letters from Holland, of the same date, advise, that the Emperor of Russia had made peace with the Ottoman Porte.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report

What keywords are associated?

Russia Diplomacy Treaty Of Erfurth France Austria Conflict Ottoman Peace

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Alexander Russian Minister At The Court Of Holland

Where did it happen?

Russia

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Russia

Event Date

17th Inst.

Key Persons

Emperor Alexander Russian Minister At The Court Of Holland

Outcome

unalterable adherence to treaty of erfurth; peace made with ottoman porte.

Event Details

In response to rumors about Emperor Alexander's intentions in the France-Austria conflict, the Russian Minister in Holland declared Russia's determination to stick to the Treaty of Erfurth. Skepticism noted on the declaration's influence. Separate reports confirm Russia's peace with the Ottoman Porte.

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