barbarossa2 -> RE: PBEM 1A (4/28/2009 2:40:12 PM)
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Posted: To: George III, King of Britain From: Gustav IV Adolf, King of Sweden Date: September 1804 RE: Your debts in Sweden Sweden worked actively and supported all of the nations around us. It was Russia who completely severed ties, isolated us, and even threatened us. No trade with Sweden was ever approved or reciprocated by Britain or Russia. The fact that Russia is more valuable to your war effort than we are does not give you a Casus Belli against us. I clearly stated that Russia had no business in Denmark, but my requests went unheeded. We made it clear that we needed nothing more than Denmark to satisfy our claims in the Baltic. Sweden also made its policy clear in its posting about its absolute armed neutrality. It is most unfortunate that the ineptitude of your own alliance in recognizing the right to a secure and included Sweden with territorial objectives forced us to behave purely defensively. Additionally, after the illegal declaration of war by Britain and Russia without a Casus Belli, efforts were made by the Swedish crown to settle matters diplomatically, and no response was received. We did not declare war, we did not deny trade, we did not deny anyone access to minors, we did not fire the first shot. The moral cause of Britain is lost and your actions have made clear who the aggressors in the Baltic are. Indeed, until the month before your attack, I was still sending gifts to the British and Russian monarchs in an effort to prevent any conflict...and once again received no response. None. Payment is expected for 746 money, 280 labour, 18 men, 456 iron, 300 timber and 100 textiles. And until the remainder of our fleet is repatriated, under the terms of the Malmo Act, an additional 631 money, 250 labour, 10 men, 360 iron, 279 timber and 460 textiles are expected. Additionally, and at this time, Sweden would like to make it clear that we have absolutely no fight with the people of Prussia and their good natured king. Gustav IV King of Sweden
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