Vihdoinkin rauhaisampia uutisia 1720-1721

Tukholma 19.10. (London Gazette 5.11.1720): "On the 17th, the Muscovite Adjutant-General Romantof was conducted with his Reinue from hence by a Lieutenant and 12 Dragoons towards Grislehaven, where a Swedish Brigantine lies ready to carry him to Abo in Finland. It is said, he had a Present made him of Gold Medals, to the Value of 2000 Rixdollars."

Tukholma 22.2. (London Gazette 18.3.1721): "Some Days ago Auditor General Dahlman returned from Petersbourg, and brought Advice, that his Czarish Majesty had declared himself not only desirous to settle a Cartel for the Exchange of Prisoners, but also to conclude a Cessation of Arms between the two Kingdoms: And his Swedish Majesty being no less inclined thereto, has been pleased, for negotiating this important Affair with Plenipotentiaries from the Czar, to name and appoint Count Lillienstedt and Baron Stromfelt to be his Plenipotentiaries: And accordingly they are to go over forthwith to meet the Russian Plenipotentiaries at Neustadt near Abo in Finland."

Tukholma 15.3. (London Gazette 4.4.1721): "This Morning Count Lilliested and Baron Strumfield set out for Grislehaven, whence they propose to pass over to Ahland, and thence to Finland, in order to open the Conferences which it has been agreed to hold at Neustat with the Muscovite Plenipotentiaries."

Tukholma 26.4. (London Gazette 13.5.1721): "Though the Wind has for several Days past been fair to bring Vessels from Ahland and Finland, yet there is hitherto no News come of the Swedish Plenipotentiaries being got over thither."

Tukholma 28.6. (London Gazette 11.7.1721): "On the 22d Instant an express arrived from Uma with an Account, that on the 18th a Muscovite Officer came over thither from Finland, and brought an Order to the Commander of the Muscovite Gallies to desist from all further Hostilities and return to Abo. We have not had Letters for several Days from Neustadt, by reason on contrary Winds."

Tukholma 6.12. (London Gazette 6.1.1722): Kuva vasemmalla esittää Halikon Vuorentaan kartanossa 6.4.1664 syntynyttä Arvid Bernhard Hornia. Hänet aateli valitsi maamarsalkakseen vuonna 1720 ja Kyläkirjaston kuvalehden 1.2.1886 sanoin "Voimme sanoa, että seuraavan puolentoista vuosikymmenen kuluessa Horn eikä kuningas ollut valtakunnan todellinen hallitsija." Kuva samaisesta lehdestä.

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Sotaisia uutisia keväällä ja kesällä 1720

Tukholma 2.3. (London Gazette 26.3.1720): "The Weather having been for some Weeks very mild, there is little Ice in the Bothnick Gulph, so that some small Muscovite Galleys from Finland or Aland appeared last Week within a few Leagues of Gafle,..."

Tukholma 13.4. (London Gazette 30.4.1720): "The Intelligences from Finland speak so positively of the great Preparations which the Czar is making there, that it is still apprehended here he will make a Descent into this Kingdom so far up the Bothnick Gulf, as no naval Force can advance to hinder him, and therefore about 6000 Men are ordered to march forthwith towards Gafle to form a Camp in that Neighbourhood, and the General of the Artillery Baron Hamilton, sets out the Beginning of the next Week to command that Body. A rural Dean of Wasa in Finland, who was some while ago seized at Hambourg, and sent over hither, has been lately several times examined by a Committee of the States, upon his having accused a great many Persons of Distinction, of holding Correspondence with the Muscovites; but he has at last owned all he had charged them with to be false, and at the same time confessed that he came himself over hither as a Spy last Year, and was now returning to Petersbourg, by way of Hambourg, to give the Czar Information of all Occurences in this Kingdom; for which Crimes he is now ordered to be prosecuted, and will without doubt very shortly suffer some exemplary Punishment."

Tukholma 11.6. (London Gazette 28.6.1720): "We have Advices from the Province of Wester-Bothnia, that the Muscovites are gone from Uma, but whether they are retired to Finland or gone higher up the Gulph is yet uncertain"

Tukholma 21.6. (London Gazette 21.6.1720): "Last Week Adjutant Freidenfeldt, who is a Native of Finland and well acquainted with that Coast, was sent out with Sloop and 36 Soldiers to get Intelligence of the Enemy: In his Way towards Abo he met at the West End of Aland with three Muscovite Sloops, which on his hoisting Muscovite Colours made towards him; as soon as he was near the foremost of them he hoisted the Swedish Flag, attacked and after a short Dispute took her with a Lieutenant and between 50 and 60 Men; he then made towards the second, which was commanded by a Captain with the like Number of Men, and boarded and took her also; but the third got among the Rocks and so made her Escape. About 5 or 6 of the Moscovites were killed on this Occasion, but none of the Swedes. The said Adjutant has brought the two Officers with 108 common Soldiers Prisoners hither. On the 3d Instant the Rural Dean named Brenner, who was seized last Winter at Hambourg, and brought over hither, was condemned to lose his Head at the Gallows, and to be buried under it, and on the 13th the Sentence is to be executed upon him."

Ylioppilasmatrikkelin mukaan Petter Brenner mestattiin 4.7.1720. Hänen viimeinen puheensa painettiin ja sen voi lukea verkosta digitoituna.

Sotaisia uutisia keväällä ja kesällä 1719

Pietari 23.1. (London Gazette 17.2.1719): "There is Advice, that a Swedish Captain of the Guards having been sent to Aland to sieze M. Stambke, Secretary to Baron Goertz, Stambke put himself under the Protection of M. Osterman, the second Muscovite Plenipotentiary, with whom he made his Escape to Finland; and 'tis said they are both of them safely arrived at Abo."

Pietari 29.5. (London Gazette 23.6.1719): "It is advised from Revel, that the Men of War which were fitted our there have been some time at Sea; that Part of them are employed to transport from thence to Abo in Finland three Regiments of Foot, designed to serve on board the Gullies which are there; and that the others cruise on all Merchant-Ships going to Sweden."

Pietari 5.6. (London Gazette 30.6.1719): "...The next Day the Czar set out from hence for Cronslot, with all the Gallies which had been fitted out and armed here, to the Number of 60, on board which 'tis reckoned there are 8 or 10000 Men of regular Forces; there are above 120 more such Gallies at Abo in Finland."

Tallinna 2.7. (London Gazette 28.7.1719):

Sotaisia uutisia vuonna 1718

Hague 25.3. (London Gazette 22.3.1718): "Letters from the North confirm the breaking off of the Treaty of Peace that had been set on foot between the Czar and the King of Sweden, upon the Latter's refusing to send his Plenipotentiaties to Abo, the Place which had been appointed for that Negotiation, from whence the Czar's Ministers were returned home, after they had waited some days to no Purpose for the Swedes. They add, that fis Czarish Majesty had thereupon directed his Troops to repossess themselves of some places in Finland, which they had quitted in order to facilitate an Accomodation; and had sent to the Duke of Meckelembourg, to let him know he was to expect no Assistance from Muscovy, his Majesty being unwilling to give any Jealousy to the Emperour and the Empire."

Hampuri 11.10. (London Gazette 11.10.1718): "By Letters that are since arrived from Norway we learn, that the Body of Swedes under General Ahrnfeld had found a Way through Jempterland, and was advanced within four Leagues of Drontheim. It is said the Design of the Swedes is upon Bergen, but besides that Aggerhuys is in their Way, 'tis doubted whether that Project can be executed without a Naval Force. [...] The Troops above-mentioned under General Ahrnfeld, had been employed about Stockholm and towards Finland, till they were ordered on this Expedition."

Yllä univormu, jota kantaessaan Kaarle XII kuoli 30.11.1718.
Kirjasta Bilder av märkligare föremål i kungl. livrustkammaren .
Alla Välskärin kertomusten kuvitusta Norjan sotaretkestä.

Sotaisia uutisia vuonna 1716

Hampuri 28.4. (London Gazette 24.4.1716): "We have Advices from Petersbourg, That the Muscovites have made themselves Masters of Cujanenbourg, after a long lockade and a Bombardment. 'Tis the only Place that the Swedes remain'd possessed of in the Dutchy of Finland."

Tukhoma 25.5. (London Gazette 3.7.1716): "Some Swedish Frigates that have been lately on the Coast of Finland bring an Account, that great Preparations are making at Abo for a Descent on this Kingdom, and that the Czar's whole Fleet of Men of War from Revel, with a great Number of Troops, are daily expected there to undertake that Enterprize."

Tukholma 24.7. (London Gazette 28.8.1716): "Letters from the Northward advise, that three Officers came to Umo last Week, who made their Escape from Petersbourg, and bring an Account of Count Piper's Death: And as the same News came also lately from Dantzick, its Truth is no longer doubted. These Officers confirm the late Intelligences from Finland of the Preparations of the Muscovites at Abo, and give Reason to believe that at least 20000 Muscovites will enter the Province of Helsingland very suddenly; yet no Dispositions are hitherto made on this Side to oppose them."

Tukholma 17.11. (London Gazette 29.12.1716): "... 'tis not doubted that another Attempt will be made upon Norway; tho' 'tis more wished a Body of Troops might be employed towards Finland, it being generally believed that 8000 Men would meet with little Opposition in recovering that Dutchy; from whence some Persons are lately come privately, to sollicit such a Succour."

Sotaisia uutisia kesällä 1715

Hampuri 2.7. (London Gazette 28.6.1715): "Letters from Sweden tell us, that the Hereditary Prince of Hesse Castle, as Generalissimo, had ordered 20000 Peasants to march towards Finland, to guard the Avenues on that side."

Tukholma 4.6. (London Gazette 9.7.1715): "'Tis said that immediately after that Prince's Return, Lieutenant-General Ranck will be dispatched to the King, with a Proposal for Transporting some Regiments to Finland, for which Service 'tis supposed the small Vessels which were laid under Imbargo here last Month are still detained."

Tukholma 25.6. (London Gazette 2.8.1715): "Admiral Lillie who has been appointed to cruize with his Squadron near Hangudd on the Coast of Finland, in order to observe the Motions of the Muscovites, received lately the King's Instructions to quit that Station, and accordingly on the 14th he arrived with the Ship under his Command at Carlscrona, ..."

Sotaisia uutisia touko-kesäkuulta 1715

Tukholma 4.5. (London Gazette 4.6.1715): "On the 22d the eclipse of the Sun was very remarkable here, and much greater than the Astronomers had calculated it, having been totally obscured for about seven minutes, insomuch that several Stars were seen near the Sun, and appear'd as bright as at Midnight. It happened that about 100 Muscovite Prisoners were at that time bringing under a Guard from the Place of their Confinement to work, 28 whereof found Means during the Suprise the Guard was under in the Time of the Eclipse to make their Escape. Several Peasants who came lately from Aland reported that they had an Account there from Abo, the capital of Finland, that the Muscovites were making great Preparations for a very considerable Enterprize, and that several Regiments of Russian Infantry were daily expected in that Island; and on the 2d Instant an Express came from Colonel Cronberg, whi commands the Troops posted on the Coast over-against Aland, and brought Advice that the Muscovite Regiments were come over from Finland, and that a Descent was intended to be made upon this Continent, whereupon orders have been dispatched to the Regiments which are the nearest to this Plave to repair hither with all possible speed."

Tukholma 28.5. (London Gazette 14.6.1715): "On the 30th Instant his Highness will set out for Osgrond, to Review the Troops there; and 'tis believed he will make some Attempt in Finland, where the Muscovites have at present but few Troops; and several Ships which are detained here are thought to be designed for such an Expedition."

Hampuri 18.6. (London Gazette 14.6.1715): "Letters from Petersbourg of the last of May advise that when the Czar's Fleet sails from Croonslot and from Revel, 20000 Suits of Cloaths and 70000 Sacks of Meal will be transported to Finland, besides the Forces which will be put on board that Fleet."

Sotaisia uutisia maalis-huhtikuussa 1715

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Tukholma 26.2. (London Gazette 22.3.1715): "The last letters from the province of Westro-Bothnia advised, that they had intelligence 6000 Muscovite Dragoons were marching from Finland round the Bothnick Gulph, and that Part of those Troops were already advanced as far as Torno."

Tukholma 26.3. (London Gazette 9.4.1715): "Letters from Orground and the Places situate on the Bothnick Gulph, do all give an Account of great Fires having for two or three Days together been seen upon the Isle of Aland and the Coast of Finland, whence they conclude that the Muscovites have begun to burn and destroy the Towns and Villages both on that Island and on the Continent."

Sotaisia uutisia syys-lokakuulta 1714

Pietari 6.8. (London Gazette 4.9.1714): "Letters from Revel bring an account, that the Czar was embarked on Borad a Man of War for Finland, where it is thought he is now arrived. His Majesty intends to stay there but a short time, and unless the Confederates make the Divertion they promised in Scania, it is very much doubted whether he will carry on the Designs he had formed against Sweden this Summer."

Wien 12.9. (London Gazette 14.9.1714): "Monsieur Matueof, the Czar's Plenipotentiary, hath given the Emperor an Account that the Muscovites had gained a Victory over the Swedes, and had taken the Town of Neufchlos in Finland, by which means that whole Province was now under Subjection to the Czar."

Hampuri 21.9. (London Gazette 18.9.1714): "Letters from Revel bring an account, that the Muscovite Fleet had set sail from thence towards the Coasts of Finland, without waiting for the Reinforcement of eight Men of War, which were to join them from Copenhagen."

Hannover 20.6.(!) (London Gazette 19.10.1714):

Uutisia toiselta puolelta maapalloa

Jostain tuli tietooni Uuden-Seelannin sanomalehtiarkisto ja pitihän sitäkin testailla. Tiedettiinkö siellä asti Suomesta jotain? Toki tiedettiin, osumia tulee runsaasti ja ovatpa yllättävän ajankohtaisiakin.

New Zealander kirjoitti 15.3.1851 Ranskan Louis Phillipestä, joka käväisi Suomessa 1700-luvun lopussa. Miekkonen on ollut uutisissa aivan äskettäin, Yleisradio otsikoi 17.11. Ranskan kuninkaan Muonion-seikkailut vihdoin nähtäville Suomessa, 18.11. Ranskan kuningas jätti jälkeensä pojan - sukua asuu edelleen Lapissa ja 22.11. Ranskan kuningas maalautti suomalaisen poikansa tauluun. Näistä sensaatioista (joista kannattaa lukea huolellisesti kohta, jossa todetaan, ettei isyydestä ole varmuutta) ei Uudessa Seelannissa kerrottu vaan todettiin, että "In August 1795 he stood on the icy headlands of the North Cape, but eighteen degrees from the Arctic Pole itself. Traversing Bothnia and Finland, but shunning Russia from distrust of the Empress Catherine, he returned to Copenhagen..."

(Koska Lappi tuli tässä mainituksi vasemmalla kuvat Lappalaisnainen lapinpuvussa ja Lappalaismies lapinpuvussa Kansalliskirjaston kuva-arkistosta, metatietojensa mukaan peräisin kirjasta The Costume of the Russian Empire. London 1803)

Wellington Independent raportoi Euroopasta 24.12.1851 m.m. Royal Geographic Societyn kokouksesta, jossa oli palkittu suomalainen tutkimusmatkailia Georg A. Wallin. Parhaillaanhan vietetään hänen juhlavuottaan (tms.) ja matkakaapunsa ynnä muuta esineistöä on tiirailtavana Kansalliskirjaston näyttelyssä.

Omituisin tarkistamani leike oli lehdestä New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser 3.3.1843. Siinä esitettiin ulkomaanuutisena Venäjältä, frankfurtilaisen lehden Post Ampt Gazette kautta tarina salamurhasta Pietarissa. Tekijänä suomalaissyntyinen metsänvartija Rheimann ja uhrina tämän esimies prinssi Gagaun, tsaarin hovin seremoniamestari. Syyllinen tuomittiin saamaan 6000 ruoskaniskua. Osan tästä kärsittyään oli nyt sairaalassa. Mitään vahvistusta/kumousta tai lisätietoa en tästä tapahtumasta onnistunut löytämään. Google osui Journal de Touloisen digitoituun numeroon päiväyksellä 31.8-1.9.1842, jossa samainen uutinen välietttynä Pietarin kirjeessä päiväyksellä 16.8. Tällä tarkennuksellakaan ei kotimaisista sanomalehdistä tullut osumia hakuihini. Osaisiko joku toinen paremmin?

Sotaisia uutisia elokuulta 1714

Yllä taiteilija Aleksey Bogolyubovin näkemys Hangon taistelusta (Wikimedia), joka taisteltiin juliaanisen kalenterin mukaan 27.7. ja gregoriaanisen 7.8.1714.

Hampuri 31.8. (London Gazette 28.8.1714): "Letters from Petersbourg of the 10th bring an account, that the Czar continued still with his Army in Finland, and it was thought he would engage in no Enterprize before the arrival of the Danish Squadron, which was expected every Day. Prince Menzikoff was gone to Notebourg, in order to visit the Fortifications of that Place. We have since received advice from Stockholm of the 18th, that an Express was arrived there from Vice Admiral Wattrang with an account, that the Muscovites, by the favour of a great Calm, had attack'd the Swedish Galleys on the Coast of Abo. The Engagement lasted several Hours with great Obstinacy, but at length the Swedes were obliged to give way to the superior Force of their Enemies. After this Action Three thousand Muscovites landed in Aland, and took Possession of that Island without Resistance, the Swedish Forces, which amounted to no more that Six hundred Men, being withdrawn before to save themselves from being made Prisoners of War."

Tukholma 18.8. (London Gazette 31.8.1714): "On the 11th an Express arrived here from the Fleet with an account, that the Muscovite Galleys, by the favour a Mist and a Calm, had suddenly advanced to the Isle of Aland, and were then in a close Engagement with those of Sweden. We have been since informed, that they Took and Sunk some of our Vessels, after which they Landed a considerable Body of Troops in Aland."

Hampuri 4.9. (London Gazette 31.8.1714):

Alla oleva kaiverrus esittää kaapattujen ruotsalaisten laivojen tuontia Pietariin. (Wikimedia)

Sotaisia uutisia kesäkuussa 1714

London Gazette 1.6.1714:
Dresden 8.6. (London Gazette 12.6.1714): "Letters from Petersbourg bring an account, that most of the Troops designed for the Expedition against Sweden, were already embark'd, and the Czar intended to set sail with them, his Majesty being resolved to command his Army in Person. The Muscovite Forces in Finland were advancing farther into the Country, and such Measures had been taken for their Subsistance, that it was believed they would be able to penetrate that way to Sweden, without meeting any great opposition, especially if the King of Denmark continues his Resolution of making a diversion on the Side of Scania."

Sotaisia uutisia toukokuulta 1714

Tukholma 5.5. (London Gazette 22.5.1714): "Letters from Carlscroon bring an Account, that on 22rd past Admiral Wattrang set sail from thence with Seven Men of War for Finland. He is to be reinforced by Two Ships more from Calmar, and Six from this Place. They write from Gottenbourg, that a Muscovite Vessel, with several Officers on Board, had been taken by one of our Men of War, and brought into that Port. We have received Advice from Finland, that the Czar had ordered a Manifesto to be published in that Province, in which he endeavours to shew that the continuation of the War can be attributed only to his Swedish Majesty."

Gottorp 26.5. (London Gazette 29.5.1714): "Letters from Copenhagen bring an Account, that a Squadron of Seven Men of War, under the Command of Monsieur Tanssen, was preparing to set sail from thence, with Two of the Czar's Frigats, in order to join the Muscovite Fleet on the Coasts of Finland, and it was thought the King of Denmark's whole Fleet would be in a readiness to put to Sea in a short time."

Sotaisia uutisia huhtikuussa 1714

Tukholma 18.3. (London Gazette 3.4.1714): "We have receiv'd advice from Finland, that the Muscovite Army was advanc'd near Vasa, where we have a Body of Five thousand Men, and as the Enemy is very much superior in Force, we are under great Apprehensions for our Troops in that Province."

Hampuri 10.4. (London Gazette 6.4.1714): "They write from Petersbourg, that the Czar had receiv'd an Express from Prince Galizen, with an Account, that he had attack'd the Swedes near Wasa, and had entirely defeated them after an obstinate Fight, which lasted four Hours. He had taken several Officers Prisoners, and had made himself Master of all their Artillery, together with a considerable number of Colours and Standards. The same Advices add, that the Czar was resolv'd to make the campaign in Person, and Prince Menzikoff was to command under him. His first Attempt would be upon the Isle of Aland, which being once reduced, there was nothing to hinder him from penetrating into the Heart of the Kingdom."

Hannover 10.4. (London Gazette 6.4.1714): "We have receiv'd advice from Petersbourg, that the Muscovite Army under the command of General Galizon, had attack'd the Swedes at Kyro near Wasa, and were twice repuls'd with considerable Loss. But being much superior in number to their Enemies, they brought up fresh Forces, and charg'd them a third time. The Swedes were entirely defeated, and Major-General Arenfeld, their commander, escap'd with great Difficulty, and retired to Carleby, with about Seven hundred Men that remained after this Action."

Berliini 10.4. (London Gazette 10.4.1714): "... from Petersbourg bring an account that the Muscovites have lately defeated a Body of Eight thousand Swedes in Finland, in which Action the latter are said to have lost Five thousand Men."

Hampuri 13.4. 10.4. (London Gazette 10.4.1714): "We are assur'd, that the Czar will give Leave to the Swedish Officers, whom he has taken Prisoners, to return home, provided they will oblige themselves by Oath, not to serve against him or his Allies, during the Course of the present War. They write from Stockholm, that an account was brought there of the Defeat of the Swedish Troops in Finland, which had occasioned a great Consternation among the People, and Orders were given to raise some new Forces for the Defence of that City."

Hannover 27.4. (London Gazette 20.4.1714): "We have receiv'd advice, that Major General Arensfeld had gathered together a Body of Two thousand Men at Carleby in Finland, and having been since reinforc'd by fresh Troops from Sweden, it was thought he might be in a Condition to oppose the Progress of the Muscovite Army, which had suffered very much in the late Action in that Province."

Tukholma 9.4. (London Gazette 24.4.1714): "The Muscovites have undertaken no Design since the defeat of the small Body of Men we had on the Frontiers of Finland; and Advice is come from thence, that Major General Arnfeld hath gather'd together the remains of his Troops at Gammel and Carlebi, in order to hinder the Enemy's Progress into the Country."

Sotaisia uutisia maaliskuussa 1714

Lähes 299 vuotta sitten London Gazettessa raportoitua. Briteillä vuosi vielä 1713, Suomessa jo 1714.

Numerossa 2.3.1713, Hannoverissa 2.3. päivätystä kirjeestä: Letters from Petersbourg bring an Account, that the Muscovite Forces in Finland were returned to Abo, where they were making great Preparations to penetrate into Sweden in Spring and it was said the Czar was resolved to Command his Army in Person.

Numerossa 9.3.1713, Hampurissa 16.3. päivätystä kirjeestä: Letters from Stockholm bring an Account, that several Regiments had received Orders to march out of Scania towards the Frontiers of Finland, and that great diligence was used in fitting out the Fleet which is to be commanded by Vice Admiral Wattrang.

Numerossa 13.3.1713, Tukholmassa 23.2. päivätystä kirjeestä: Some Merchants of this City have undertaken to fit out a Squadron, which is to be sent to the Coasts of Finland, and it is said will be ready to set Sail within a Month.

Ja sen jälkeen kun britit ovat vaihtaneet vuotensa samaksi kuin mikä pätee Suomessakin...

Tukholma 3.3. (London Gazette 23.3.1714): "The States have unanimously agreed to send out a Squadron of Men of War early in the spring, under the Command of Admiral Watrang, in order to encounter that of the Muscovites on the Coasts of Finland. they have likewise agreed to form three Armies, one of which is to be employ'd in scania, another in Finland, and the third is to remain near this City."

Hannover 30.3. (London Gazette 27.3.1714): "Letters from Petersbourg bring an Account, that the Czar's Army in Finland, consisting of Fifteen thousand Men, had advanc'd to encounter the Swedish Troops in that Province, but the Muscovite General, finding them posted to gret Advantage, would not attack them tho' they amounted to no more that Six or Seven thousand Men. It is said, the Swedes in a short time will have an Army of Forty thousand Men to oppose their Enemies."

Sotaisia uutisia joulukuussa 1713

Varsova 24.11 (London Gazette 5.12.1713): "They write from Petersburg, that an Express was arriv'd there with an Account, that the Swedish Forces in Finland had been defeated by Muscovites, but the Particulars of the Action were not known. The Czar had sent a considerable Reinforcement to his Army in that Province, and it was thought he would return thither very soon in Person."

Hampuri 15.12 (London Gazette 8.12.1713): "The Admiral of Muscovy, who commanded the Czar's Army in Finland, arriv'd on the 5th past at Petersbourg, with an Account of an Action that happen'd lately in that Province. The Swedish Army, consisting of Nine thousand Men, abandon'd Tavasthuys upon the approach of the Muscovites and retired Four Leagues from thence, posting themselves behind the River Pelkem. the Admiral follow'd them and resov'd to attack them notwithstanding their advantageous Situation, having a River and a double Entrenchment, well fortified with Palisadoes and Redoubts, before them. On each side was a great Lake, which General Galizen was order'd to pass, to the Right of the Enemy, with Six thousand Men in Boats. At the same time the Admiral attack'd their Entrenchment in three Places, and after a Fight that lasted four Hours with great Bravery on each Side, the Swedes were routed, but rallied again at a Passage call'd Damersfors, which they afterwards quitted as the Muscovites drew near, leaving the whole Province at their Discretion."

Kööpenhamina 5.12. (London Gazette 12.12.1713): "They write from Stockholm, that they had an account of the defeat of their Army in Finland by the Muscovites, upon which Orders were immediately sent to stop the Transport-Ships that were ready to set Sail with Eight thousand Men for the Province."

Hannover 15.12 (London Gazette 15.12.1713): "We have receiv'd an Account from Petersbourg, that the Muscovites lost Six hundred Men in the Late Action in Finland. The Loss of the Swedes amounts to no more that Five hundred, however they were obliged to quit their Artillery and Baggage behind them. The Muscovites by this Victory are become Masters of the whole Province, which hath obliged the Senate of Stockholm to countermand Eight thousand Men, that were ready to be transported thither."

Hampuri 22.12. (London Gazette 19.12.1713): "The number of regular Forces in Sweden, amount to no more than Fourteen thousand Men, and they are afraid to employ them against the Czar, least the King of Denmark should make a new Irruption into the Kingdom next Spring, but Measures are taken for raising Thirty thousand Men to be employ's against the Muscovites in Finland."

Sotaisia uutisia marraskuussa 1713

Hampuri 21.11. (London Gazette 17.11.1713): "They are preparing at Stockholm, with great Diligence, to send a Reinforcement of Six thousand Men into Finland, in order to hinder the Czar from making an Irruption into Sweden on that side. These Troops are to be commanded by the Generals Lieve, Taube and Schommer."

Hampuri 1.12. (London Gazette 28.11.1713): "Letters from Sweden bring an Account, that their Army in Finland had been defeated by the Muscovites between Tavasthus and Vasa. The Loss of the Battle was imputed to the Horse, that went away upon the first Discharge, leaving the Foot exposed to their Enemies, who kill'ed a great number of them, and took Fifteen hundred Prisoners. The Senate of Stockholm being inform'd of the Misfortune, immediately countermanded Six thousand Men that were ready to be Transported into Finland, as being of no further use in that Province, which is now look'ed upon to be entirely lost. The States of the Kingdom were very pressing with the Senate to make Peace."

Kostianvirran taistelun (6.10.1713) häviö siis "hevosen" syytä. Tarkoitettaneen ratsuväkeä.

Sotaisia uutisia syyskuulta 1713

Hampuri 7.9. (London Gazette 1.9.1713): "Count Welling has received an Account from Stockholm, that General Arenfeld had gained an Advantage over the Muscovite Army, and obliged them to retire to Helsingfos; that they were making great Preparations in Sweden to fit out a Squadron of twelve Men of War, in order to engage the Czar's Fleet in Finland."

Varsova 4.9. (London Gazette 12.9.1713): "They write from Stockholm, that the People of that City were in a great Consternation upon a Report that the Army commanded by General Lubecker in Finland had been defeated by the Muscovites, and Sixty or Seventy of the Swedish Officers taken Prisoners."

Hampuri 15.9. (London Gazette 12.9.1713): "The admirality of Sweden has fitted out Twenty Gallies, to carry a Reinforcement of Troops to General Lubecker in Finland. Monsieur Live, who was named by the Senate to Command then, has refused to go, unless he is declared General in Chief."

Hampuri 26.9. (London Gazette 22.9.1713)
Berliini 23.9. (London Gazette 26.9.1713): "Letters from Elsingfos bring an account , that on the 11th past the Czar set sail from Cronslet with a Fleet consisting of fifty Vessels laden with Ammunition ond Provisions for the Use of the Muscovite Army in Finland. In their Passage they met with so violent a Storm, that twelve Ships ran a-ground, and the Czar apprehending the same Misfortune would happen to the Frigat he was in, Landed with great Difficulty and Danger in a small Boat. But the Storm being over, his Majesty went on board again the next Day, and on the 17th he arrived at Elsingfos, where he found his Troops in a very good Condition. It is said they amount to Eighteen thousand Foot and Five thousand Horse and Dragoons, all of which were to march towards Abo on the 26th of August. The Swedish Forces consist of no more than Nine thousand Men, who upon the approach of the Muscovites divided themselves, and the Infantry towards Tavasthuys, the Cavalry towards Abo. Their Fleet lies at Hangus, between the latter Place and Elsingfos."

Sotaisia uutisia elokuulta 1713

Hannover 8.8. (London Gazette 4.8.1713): "We have receiv'd advice from Petersburg, that the Czar was embarking Four thousand Horse, and as many Foot, in order to be transported to Finland, least the Sweden, having gather'd their Forces together, should be in a Condition to Attack the Muscovites in that Dutchy."

Tukholma 13.7. (London Gazette 11.8.1713):


Samassa numerossa Varsovasta 26.7. tieto "We have recieved Advice from Petersbourg, that the Czar intended to set out from thence in a few Days with a considerable Number of Troops, in order to make an entire Conquest of Finland."

Kööpenhamina 19.8. (London Gazette 22.8.) :



Varsovasta 16.8. (London Gazette 29.8.) "We have received Advice from Petersbourg, that the Czar had Ten Men of War in that Harbour, that he expected Two more from Revel, and after their arrival intended to give Battle to a Swedish Squadron lying on the Coasts of Finland."

Sotaisia uutisia heinäkuulta 1713

Hannover 30.6. (London Gazette 4.7.1713): "Part of the Muscovite Army under his Command hath passed through the Country of Saxe-Lawenburg towards Pomerania, where it is to be divided into two Bodies. [...] The other Body is to march into Finland, to augment the Czar's Army, which is to be commanded by Prince Menzikoff, and he is ordered to go thither as soon as possible, his Majesty intending to return to Petersburg."

Hannover 7.7. (London Gazette 7.7.1713): "The same Letters add, that Prince Menzikoff was gone to Berlin, and intended to set out from thence towards Finland, in order to take upon him the command of the Czar's Army in that Province"

Hampuri 11.7. (London Gazette 7.7.1713): "The Czar has made himself Master of Abo in Finland, and has obliged the Inhabitants of the whole Province to swear Homage to him. The Swedish Forces that were sent to defend that Country, are retired by Water to Stockholm. The Czar gives out, that he will follow them thither, and pursue his Conquests till he has forced the Senate of Sweden to make Peace with or without the Concurrence of the King."

Hampuri 21.7. (London Gazette 18.7.1713): "On the 23rd past the Czar arriv'd at Petersburg, where he intended to stay but a Fortnight, and then return to his Army in Finland. The Swedish Vice Admiral is arrived on the Coasts of that Province with six large Men of War, and the Rear Admiral is likewise expected with five more, and three Frigats. The Muscovite Fleet consists of twelve large Ships, and six Frigats"

Hannover 21.7. (London Gazette 18.7.1713): "They write from Petersburg, that the Czar is return'd thither, having left a strong Garrison in Abo, to secure his Conquests in Finland."

Kööpenhamina 22.7. (London Gazette 21.7.1713) :"The Master of Ship lately come in here from Riga, gives out, that the Muscovites have been entirely defeated in Finland, but as the Court has received no authentick Accounts from that Province, since the Czar's Invasion of it, we don't yet give Credit to this Report."