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Foreign News
March 26, 1767
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The King of Poland responds to the Empress of Russia's representations in favor of Protestants, refusing to abandon his religion despite obligations and threats, transmitted via a letter from Paris to Madame Geoffrin.
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Extract of a letter from Paris, Dec. 1.
"The following answer made by the King of Poland, to the representations of the Empress of Russia, in favour of the Protestants in that country, has been transmitted to Madame Geoffrin.
"I have not forgot the obligations I am under to the Empress of Russia, among the means which God the Almighty made use of to raise me to the throne; but when I came to it, I promised the exact observation of my religion throughout my kingdom. If I was weak enough to abandon it, my life and my throne would be exposed to the just resentment of my subjects. I am threatened with forcible means to oblige me to do what is asked of me, which would reduce me to an extremity equally unhappy. I perceive some danger in whatever resolution I may take, but I had rather be exposed to such as my duty and honour induce me to make choice of; and from this time I join with my country, in defence of our holy religion."
"The following answer made by the King of Poland, to the representations of the Empress of Russia, in favour of the Protestants in that country, has been transmitted to Madame Geoffrin.
"I have not forgot the obligations I am under to the Empress of Russia, among the means which God the Almighty made use of to raise me to the throne; but when I came to it, I promised the exact observation of my religion throughout my kingdom. If I was weak enough to abandon it, my life and my throne would be exposed to the just resentment of my subjects. I am threatened with forcible means to oblige me to do what is asked of me, which would reduce me to an extremity equally unhappy. I perceive some danger in whatever resolution I may take, but I had rather be exposed to such as my duty and honour induce me to make choice of; and from this time I join with my country, in defence of our holy religion."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
Religious Affairs
What keywords are associated?
King Of Poland
Empress Of Russia
Protestants Poland
Religious Obligations
Diplomatic Refusal
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Poland
Empress Of Russia
Madame Geoffrin
Where did it happen?
Poland
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Poland
Event Date
Dec. 1
Key Persons
King Of Poland
Empress Of Russia
Madame Geoffrin
Outcome
king refuses to favor protestants, prioritizing religion and facing potential threats.
Event Details
The King of Poland's letter rejects the Empress of Russia's request for Protestant rights, citing his oath to uphold religion in his kingdom and readiness to defend it against forcible measures.