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Sachsen troops go to war
After weeks of rumors and reports of Sachsen troops marching and drilling, an official announcement was made by the Minister of War’s office that the Sachsen Electorate had joined the long list of countries currently at war with France. The decision came shortly after receiving word from Wien that the Austrian Empire had declared war against France after French troops had crossed into Sardinian territory near Torino. Brigades of our soldiers were seen marching [removed at the request of Minister of War’s office]. What is unclear is why other forces were heading [removed at the request of Minister of War’s office]. We praise our valiant troops and pray for their safe return.

Panic in Dresden
Last week, the sudden appearance of foreign soldiers riding through the streets of Dresden caused a minor panic among the citizens. The soldiers turned out to be soldiers of the Prussian [removed at the request of Minister of War’s office] and peace was restored without any injuries to either local civilians or the Prussian guests.

Russia declares war on Prussia
News has reached Dresden that Imperial Russia has declared war on the Kingdom of Prussia. What impact this will have on the Prussian war effort against France remains to be seen. Inside sources in Berlin have said [removed at the request of Minister of Foreign Affairs office]. What is known is that Russians have launched an offensive into eastern Prussia.

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Minister of Finance reports record trade
Good news came from the Finance office as it was announced that the trade levels for the Spring of this year have already exceeded expectations and that this trend will likely continue through the summer and likely into the fall seasons. Fears of a drop in trade due to the war in France were balanced by rumors that a peace settlement in the near future is likely. A spokesperson for the Minister of Finance responded to questions from worried tradesmen and said that the borders would remain open and that no orders for the restriction of trade with France would be issued. “Why punish our people and the poor citizens of France for an error in judgment made by an illiterate French officer incapable of reading a map?”