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Post by Arthur Norfolk Hanover-Stuart on Aug 17, 2019 1:53:19 GMT
July 8th, 1749
Moscow, Russia
Moscow Kremlin
The Imperial Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire Gregory Orlov, upon assent of the Regent Catherine, writes six Letters of Imperial Dispatch, addressed and to be taken by direct messenger to the Monarchs of the World.
The first Dispatch is to the Emperor of the Cantonese Empire. The Dispatch requests acceptance of an ambassador, Count Mikhail Petrovich Bestuzhev-Ryumin, as permanent plenipotentiary to their Empire from Russia.
Second is to the Queen of the Netherlands, which request acceptance of ambassador Duke Gustav Ernst von Stackelberg as the permanent plenipotentiary to the Dutch from Russia.
Third is to the King of the Empire of Austria, requesting Prince Dmitry Mikhailovich Golitsyn be accepted as permanent plenipotentiary to the Austrians from the Russian Empire.
Fourth is to the King of Spain, requesting Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich Tatischev is accepted as permanent plenipotentiary to the Spanish Empire.
Fifth is to the King of Sweden, requesting Duke Maximilian von Alopaeus is accepted as permanent plenipotentiary to the Swedish Empire.
Finally, the King of the Empire of Great Britain is requested to accept Count Peter Chernyshev as permanent plenipotentiary to the British Empire.
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Post by John Laurens-Wessex on Aug 17, 2019 4:31:48 GMT
Welcome to the IC Thread for Empires, 1750.
This for all diplomatic actions to occur. For Wars against another person, please create a new thread and title your war. For special events, do the same
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Post by Andree Morghill on Aug 17, 2019 14:00:16 GMT
The plenipotentiary is accepted and a ambassdor sent to russia by the Holy Roman Emperor
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Post by Richard Hamilton on Aug 18, 2019 8:39:42 GMT
The king of Sweden is happy to announce that Duke Maximilian von Alopaeus is accepted as permanent plenipotentiary to the Swedish Empire
The King also sends the following message through Duke Maximilian to the regent Catherine;
My lady,
I was happy receive your request as I strongly desire better relations with the great Russian Empire. Our fathers found against each other many times but I believe that we have more in common than many other empires. In the interest of forging long term relations I would ask that steps be taken for a diplomatic summit between our two great nations.
Yours in Friendship,
King Frederich 1
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Post by Sarah James Norfolk-Stuart on Aug 18, 2019 11:20:47 GMT
The Kingdom of Spain welcomes Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich Tatischev
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Post by Arthur Norfolk Hanover-Stuart on Aug 19, 2019 15:50:28 GMT
Minister Gregory Orlov returns a formal thanks to the Holy Roman Emperor and to the Kingdom of Spain for accepting the Russian plenipotentiaries.
Regent Catherine returns to King Frederich I of Sweden the following:
My Good Friend,
I should greatly like to coordinate a summit with your Great Empire. Perhaps that old and grand city, the capitol of the Grand Duchy of Finland may serve as a location of mutual interest to our two empires that we may strengthen our friendship. As for attendance, I should like to attend the meeting myself, and would hope that you or one of your more royal representatives may present yourselves for our discussions. Further, I should hope that my friend, the Grand Duke of Finland Nikolai de Gregory, having such a stake in our mutual relations due to his shared border, may attend as well.
Your Good Friend,
Regent Catherine
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Post by Richard Hamilton on Aug 19, 2019 16:13:39 GMT
Dear Regent Catherine,
I was delighted to receive your reply to my invitation and I agree to the terms of it. I am happy to agree to the meeting being held in the capitol of the Grand Duchy of Finland and accept the presence of the Grand Duke himself.
I am unfortunately not well enough to travel but In my place I send my brother and HEIR in my place. You may be assured however than he has full authority to agree to what is in the best interest of our two nations and he may sign on behalf of Sweden as is required.
Yours in Friendship,
Frederich I
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Post by Arthur Norfolk Hanover-Stuart on Aug 19, 2019 22:32:13 GMT
My Good Friend,
I am glad to hear that these terms are agreeable to you King Frederich. I am saddened to hear of your help, but would be happy to host your Brother and Heir. Perhaps the 10th of August may be to your liking to hold our discussion.
Your Friend,
Regent Catherine
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Post by Willem-Alexander Orange-Nassau on Aug 21, 2019 16:49:33 GMT
The ambassador from Russia is accepted with the former fur merchant Hendrick den Toom being sent to represent Dutch interests in Moscow along with a wall-lenght painting of Queen Wilhelmina as a gift to the Regent.
A request to allow the Dutch government to send a formal representative to the Kingdom of Sweden with the purpose of strengthening North Sea Trade.
As an Dutch Merchant Fleet sails into the modest Port of Valleta, Captain van Kouwen makes his way to the Habor Master to present his letter bearing the seal of Her Majesty the Dutch Queen along with his papers requesting a private audiences with the Maltese Royals.
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Post by Eliza H. Norfolk Stuart on Aug 21, 2019 23:01:07 GMT
Soon enough, after a good check of the papers and the seal on the letter, an envoy brings the news to the Grandmaster’s Palace, and van Kouwen is offered to stay the night before his audience is decided on.
The next day after the envoy comes back, an escort sloppily searches van Kouwen for weapons before taking him to the Grandmaster’s Palace, where the Prince Antonio And Princess Eliza are. At 12PM, on this cloudy day, he gets an audience in the living room, where he is also offered tea or coffee. The Prince and Princess are trusting enough to have no guards in the room for the audience
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Post by Arthur Norfolk Hanover-Stuart on Aug 21, 2019 23:37:29 GMT
July 30th, 1749
Regent Catherine Romanov, receiving word from the Netherlands regarding their armament, writes to Duke Gustav Ernst von Stackelberg.
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Post by Willem-Alexander Orange-Nassau on Aug 22, 2019 1:11:48 GMT
Having all his need been treated to by his mind Maltese hosts, van Kouwen was upset in a way when the hour of his audience rolled around for it meant he would be returning to the seas soon. Van Kouwen maxe his way to the living room and thanks his hosts for their hospitality. He then presents the letter from his Queen.
To the Most Noble Prince of Malta,
I do thank you for allowing my man van Kouwen onto your Island, I am near envious of him for being able partake in the legendary beauty of Malta. I wish not to waste your time, I only ask you to consider a closer relationship between our two relams. I need not explain the benefits of a partnership between us.
After the Prince appeared to have been done reading van Kouwen handed the Prince a provisional treaty for his approval.
The Treaty Lists the following Provisions:
1. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will offer military and financial support to the Princedom in times of War.
2. The Princedom of Malta will allow the construction of military and civilian installations at the cost of the Dutch Kingdom for the purpose of projecting Dutch influence in the region. The installations will include but are not limited to: A military dockyard to be used for repairs to Dutch warships amd the constriction of Maltese patrol crsft, an expanded civilian harbor for the purpose of encouraging Maltese commerce, a fortified section of the island for Dutch readers and will also house a small Dutch garrison that will be used to defend their Maltese hosts in times of conflict.
3. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will pay the Princedom of Malta a yearly stipend that will be updated every 3 years.
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Post by Eliza H. Norfolk Stuart on Aug 22, 2019 23:12:33 GMT
After leaving the princess read the letter aswell, and after the both of them read the treaty, Antonio waits a final moment before signing the extremely beneficial agreement, until his wife gets the chance to voice her opinion to him. Everything went fluid, and Antonio makes a final check of the treaty papers before he signs, not having found a trick or anything. After Kouwen is thanked, said goodbye and dismissed, the prince start writing a letter in return.
The government is tasked to start preparations for the dutch coopoerations
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Post by Andree Morghill on Aug 22, 2019 23:41:33 GMT
Ambassadors are sent to all the nations of the world, besides the rules of the netherlands with intentions of creating relations by the holy roman emperor. The emperor also sends a special ambassador to the king of sweden, offering him Pomerania for his nation. The emperor also issues a statement that any army attacking any part of the holy roman empire will be an act of war
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Post by Willem-Alexander Orange-Nassau on Aug 23, 2019 0:19:19 GMT
A Dutch ship sails into the Austrian port of Trieste with a letter for the local garrison leader to deliver to the Kaiser.
The letter reads:
To His Most Imperial Majesty,
My dear friend the aggressive behavior towards the independent Princes on your border has caused much distresss here in Amsterdam as we all know war is bad for businesses. We have been made aware of the withdrawal of your forces from the border and applaud your efforts, but troops can easily be moved back. The only way to prove to the international community and the fickle merchants here in Holland. I request in the name of peace in Europe you relinquish your Imperial Claims of dominion over Germany or I will be forced to act.
Sincerely Yours,
Queen Wilhelmina
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Post by Andree Morghill on Aug 23, 2019 0:25:14 GMT
A Dutch ship sails into the Austrian port of Trieste with a letter for the local garrison leader to deliver to the Kaiser. The letter reads: To His Most Imperial Majesty, My dear friend the aggressive behavior towards the independent Princes on your border has caused much distresss here in Amsterdam as we all know war is bad for businesses. We have been made aware of the withdrawal of your forces from the border and applaud your efforts, but troops can easily be moved back. The only way to prove to the international community and the fickle merchants here in Holland. I request in the name of peace in Europe you relinquish your Imperial Claims of dominion over Germany or I will be forced to act. Sincerely Yours, Queen Wilhelmina No |
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Post by Sarah James Norfolk-Stuart on Aug 23, 2019 1:18:11 GMT
The Kingdom of Spain announces to the world that the new King is in need of a wife, it is hoped a royal match can be made that strengthens the bonds between nations.
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Post by Arthur Norfolk Hanover-Stuart on Aug 23, 2019 1:59:51 GMT
Grand Duke Dmitry Pavlovich Tatischev, upon hearing word of the King of Spain’s intentions offers the Russian Empire’s interest in a marriage with him, offering the hand of Princess Elizaveta Romanov, younger sister to Regent Catherine.
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Post by Richard Hamilton on Aug 23, 2019 9:26:28 GMT
Your request has been granted, we are interested in working closer with our dutch friends.
William VIII looks again at the document that he special ambassador has handed him before asking in confused voice "you want to give pomerania to Sweden? whats the catch?"
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Post by Sarah James Norfolk-Stuart on Aug 23, 2019 18:01:52 GMT
The Kingdom of Spain accepts the proposal of marriage between the King and Princess Elizaveta Romanov
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