When was it published?

June 20, 1751 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News June 20, 1751

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

War Report, Military Campaign, Diplomatic

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia, Archduke Joseph

Q: What keywords are associated?

Northern Troubles, Troop Movements, War Preparations, Duke Of Courland, French Allies, King Of Prussia, Archduke Joseph

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 2

What is this article about?

Reports from The Hague detail escalating tensions: Russian and Prussian troops march to frontiers amid northern troubles delaying Courland duke election; French forces mobilize to aid allies; Prussian king refuses Archduke Joseph's election as King of Romans. (214 characters)

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

Hague, March 26. Our Letters from Peterburg and Berlin confirm, that the Troops of the two Powers are in full March towards their respective Frontiers, in Order to observe each other, until one of them shall think fit to begin the War. We are likewise assured, that the Election of a Duke of Courland will not be brought on until the Troubles in the North, are some Way or other appeased. Our last Advices from France have no less a warlike Aspect than those from the North, since we are told by them, that the greatest Part of the Troops which yet remain in the interior Parts of the Kingdom, have Orders to join those who are upon the Frontiers of the Empire and Brabant, to be ready, it is said, to assist the Allies of our Most Christian Majesty, in Case they should happen to be engaged in a War. Several Letters from Germany advise, that the King of Prussia persists, more than ever, in refusing to give his Consent that the Archduke Joseph should be King of the Romans.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Northern Troubles Troop Movements War Preparations Duke Of Courland French Allies King Of Prussia Archduke Joseph

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of Prussia Archduke Joseph

Where did it happen?

The North

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

The North

Event Date

March 26

Key Persons

King Of Prussia Archduke Joseph

Outcome

troops of two powers marching to frontiers to observe each other until war begins; election of duke of courland delayed until northern troubles appeased; french troops ordered to frontiers to assist allies if engaged in war; king of prussia refuses consent for archduke joseph to be king of the romans

Event Details

Letters from Peterburg and Berlin confirm troops of two powers marching to frontiers in preparation for potential war. Election of Duke of Courland postponed until northern troubles resolved. Advices from France report interior troops ordered to join frontier forces to aid allies of Most Christian Majesty if war occurs. Letters from Germany state King of Prussia persists in refusing consent for Archduke Joseph as King of the Romans