When was it published?

July 11, 1760 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News July 11, 1760

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, War Report, Political

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prussian Army Strength, Saxony Regiment Review, Silesia Support, Anti Austrian Sentiment

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

A gentleman from Leipic reports that the King of Prussia's armies are 70,000 men stronger than at the war's outset. The King reviewed regiments in Saxony, discharging young lads for two years. Silesians declare support for Prussia and reject Austrian rule.

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By a Gentleman lately arrived from Leipic we are informed, that the King of Prussia's Armies are actually 70,000 Men stronger than when the War broke out; that the King had personally reviewed every Regiment in the Army in Saxony ; and finding several Lads too young to bear Arms, he ordered them to be discharged for two Years longer : The said Gentleman farther adds, that the People of Silesia have declared their unanimous Resolution of adhering to his Majesty's Interest, and their utter Abhorrence of the Austrian Government.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Prussian Army Strength Saxony Regiment Review Silesia Support Anti Austrian Sentiment

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia

Where did it happen?

Saxony

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Saxony

Key Persons

King Of Prussia

Outcome

armies 70,000 men stronger; young lads discharged for two years; silesians declare adherence to prussia and abhorrence of austrian government.

Event Details

A gentleman from Leipic reports the King of Prussia's armies are 70,000 men stronger than at the war's start. The King reviewed every regiment in Saxony, discharging lads too young to bear arms for two more years. Silesians unanimously resolve to support the King and reject Austrian rule.