When was it published?

April 13, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News April 13, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign, Naval Affairs, War Report

Q: What keywords are associated?

Naples Military Preparations, Regiment Recruitment, Naval Vessel Readiness, Cannon Casting, Prussian General Arrival

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Naples, Italy, Jan. 9: Intense military preparations for potential war include vigorous recruitment for regiments and new units, readying warships and vessels, strategic cannon placements, recent casting of 24-pound cannons and mortars, with a high-ranking Prussian general expected soon.

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Naples, in Italy, Jan. 9. Were we at the brink of a war greater preparations for it could not be carried on here; we not only press men with vigour to complete the regiments, but also to form new ones, nothing appears on the road but soldiers. The same preparations are carrying on for the sea service: all the men of war and other vessels are getting ready with the utmost expedition. Several pieces of cannon are disposed of in proper places, and within these few days a great number of cannon carrying 24 pounds, besides mortars and ball, have been cast here. We expect here very shortly the arrival of a Prussian general of rank, to execute a commission of importance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Naval Affairs War Report

What keywords are associated?

Naples Military Preparations Regiment Recruitment Naval Vessel Readiness Cannon Casting Prussian General Arrival

Where did it happen?

Naples, In Italy

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Naples, In Italy

Event Date

Jan. 9

Event Details

Were we at the brink of a war greater preparations for it could not be carried on here; we not only press men with vigour to complete the regiments, but also to form new ones, nothing appears on the road but soldiers. The same preparations are carrying on for the sea service: all the men of war and other vessels are getting ready with the utmost expedition. Several pieces of cannon are disposed of in proper places, and within these few days a great number of cannon carrying 24 pounds, besides mortars and ball, have been cast here. We expect here very shortly the arrival of a Prussian general of rank, to execute a commission of importance.