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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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European news: Grand Duke of Tuscany elected Emperor of Germany, with rejoicings in England and arrival of Dutch forces there. Peace concluded between Queen of Hungary and King of Prussia, who pledges 30,000 men aid. Venetians join King of Sardinia against French, Spaniards, and Genoese.
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By Capt. Kelfick, who is arriv'd in Rappahannock, from Whitehaven, we have Advice, That the Grand Duke of Tuscany is elected Emperor of Germany; and that there were great Rejoicings in many Parts of England, on that Occasion. Capt. Kelfick also says, the Dutch Forces, which were order'd over to England, were arriv'd, before he came away.
The following is a Postscript of a Letter, which a Gentleman receiv'd here Yesterday, from New-York:
"This Moment, as I'm going to seal the Letter, I am inform'd of the Arrival of a London Vessel, late last Night, in Six Weeks Passage; by whom there is Advice, that the Grand Duke is chosen Emperor; That a Peace is concluded between the Queen of Hungary, and the King of Prussia, who has engag'd to assist the former with 30,000 Men: And, that the Venetians have join'd the King of Sardinia, against the French, Spaniards, and Genoese. If these Things be true, we may soon expect to hear of great Alterations in the Affairs of Europe."
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grand duke of tuscany elected emperor of germany; peace concluded between queen of hungary and king of prussia with prussian assistance of 30,000 men; venetians joined king of sardinia against french, spaniards, and genoese
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Advice via Capt. Kelfick from Whitehaven reports the election of the Grand Duke of Tuscany as Emperor of Germany with great rejoicings in England and arrival of ordered Dutch forces in England. A letter postscript from New-York via a London vessel in six weeks passage confirms the election, the peace between Queen of Hungary and King of Prussia with his engagement to assist with 30,000 men, and Venetians joining King of Sardinia against French, Spaniards, and Genoese, suggesting great alterations in European affairs.