ABSTRACT
Buhren/Bir6n agrees to protect Orthodoxy in Mitau, to favour Russian merchants, to have no dealings with Russia's enemies and to allow free passage for Russian troops (4/15 Aug.).
Russia achieves restoration ofBuhren/Bir6n in Kurland. Death of Augustus III of Poland. The Chernyshev plan defines Russian policy to Poland. Russia to support a candidate for the Polish throne. Troops to be stationed along the Russo-Polish border, which is to be 'modified' in Russian strategic interests. Death of the Elector of Saxony (French and Austrian candidate for the Polish throne).
