When was it published?

October 27, 1738 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 27, 1738

The Virginia Gazette

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King Of Prussia, Cleves, Bohmer Dismissal, Secretary Condemned, Chamber Of Finances

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Cleves, the King of Prussia dismissed M. Bohmer from his position as President of the Chamber of Finances and sentenced his guilty secretary to hard labor in fortifications, refusing to pardon him despite hopes.

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Cleves, July 28. O. S. The King of Prussia, who return'd two Days ago from Gelderland to the Castle of Moyland, near this City, highly satisfied with the Reception he met with at Middachten and Loo, has not only found it necessary to displace M. Bohmer from his Office of President of the Chamber of Finances in this Duchy; but having also found his Secretary Guilty, has condemned the latter to hard Labour in the Fortifications. There were some Hopes of obtaining his Pardon upon the King's Return from Gelderland; but his Majesty is not to be prevail'd on to forgive Trespasses that are committed against the Good of the Publick.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Political

What keywords are associated?

King Of Prussia Cleves Bohmer Dismissal Secretary Condemned Chamber Of Finances

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia M. Bohmer

Where did it happen?

Cleves

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Cleves

Event Date

July 28. O. S.

Key Persons

King Of Prussia M. Bohmer

Outcome

m. bohmer displaced from office of president of the chamber of finances; his secretary condemned to hard labour in the fortifications, no pardon granted.

Event Details

The King of Prussia, returning from Gelderland to the Castle of Moyland near Cleves, displaced M. Bohmer from his office and condemned his guilty Secretary to hard labor, refusing pardon for trespasses against the public good.