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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In April, France's ambassador demands the Dutch States General declare war on England, threatening hostilities and risking a general European war involving the Emperor and King of Prussia. Britain's Channel fleet will be reinforced by seven captured enemy ships of the line and nine frigates/sloops.
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HOLLAND is at present in a most critical situation: A few days before the packet sailed, the French Ambassador presented a memorial to the States General, insisting, in the most peremptory manner, upon an immediate declaration of war against England. The late affairs with Count Pyland is treated in terms of severe reprehension by the French, as if it was pre-concerted between the English and the Dutch, only with a view of keeping up a proposed neutrality. A very short time was given for the states to return an answer, which, if not satisfactory to France, she would, without any further loss of time proceed to open hostilities against Holland. If Holland should declare in favour of England, general war in Europe will inevitably take place; the Emperor is already exasperated against the Dutch, on account of some points of commerce which they may have infringed, and if he takes arms against them, their ally, the King of Prussia, will appear in their favour.
Our grand channel fleet for the ensuing summer, will receive a reinforcement from the enemy, of seven sail of the line of their best ships, and nine frigates and sloops, which are no despicable armament of themselves, though our successes have been so much decried.
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Holland
Event Date
A Few Days Before The Packet Sailed
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threat of open hostilities by france against holland if no satisfactory answer; potential general war in europe if holland sides with england
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The French Ambassador presented a memorial to the States General insisting on immediate declaration of war against England, reprehending the affairs with Count Pyland as pre-concerted to maintain neutrality. Short time given for answer, else France proceeds to hostilities. If Holland favors England, general European war inevitable with Emperor against Dutch over commerce issues, and King of Prussia aiding Dutch. Britain's grand channel fleet to receive reinforcement from enemy of seven sail of the line, nine frigates and sloops.