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Secret military & political talks in Russia 1777 & south Europe 1783- Sweden was surrounded by a hostile alliance between These journeys abroad by the Swedish King were done Denmark (incl. Norway) in west, Prussia in south and to improve relations and to weaken the hostile alliance Russia in east. These countries were guarantors for the and were kept as secret as possible and he often travelled Swedish Freedom Constitution since 1720s. After the incognito as Count of Gotland. coup in 1772 by the Swedish King Gustav III was the threat of war imminent. Shown sub-chapters: Secret negotiations with Empress Catherine II in St. Petersburg, Russia 1777 Secret talks with e.g. Josef II of Austria and others in southern Europe 1783-84 1783 Royal letter by Sw. courier from His Majesty King of Sweden Gustav III, Rome... ...Papal State, dated and signed December 31, 1783 and with notation in Sw. at bottom “Synnerligen Nådeligen” (=Very Graciously). The word “Graciously” was used only on letters from the Royal family. Addressee was the Swedish Major-General, Governor of Stock-holm, member of the National Council Baron Carl Sparre. King Gustaf III’s signature ! Duration: Sep. 23, 1783 - Aug. 2, 1784 Main area: Northern Italian States Mission: Military & Political talks Sw. militaries: 5