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PG-P.742.012
15 Apr 1742:12 (696)
Farther particulars relating to the Revolution in Russia.
Notwithstanding the new Empress of Russia has placed herself
on the throne with so little opposition, and seems not to be
disagreable to her subjects, yet that mighty empire can
scarcely be supposed to have recovered from the surprize. .
. [16 lines, Princess Elizabeth goes to Guard Room with
deputation of Grenadiers.] She commanded them to arrest
some officers in a neighbouring Guard-house; then advanced
with the utmost silence, having cut all the drum heads, to
the Winter Palace, where the Princess Regent resided. . .
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