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Foreign News
May 28, 1794
Gazette Of The United States & Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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Letters from Londonderry report the King of Prussia's defection from the anti-French alliance, demanding two million pounds from England to resume aid, amid negotiations with France and broken treaties, sparking hopes for peace in Europe.
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By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, May 27.
Copy of a letter to the Printers of the Daily Advertiser, dated Londonderry, April 6.
"The news of Europe continues to be as important as at any former period. What now attracts public attention, is the curious game which his most sacred majesty of Prussia is playing off with his brother Kings conjoined against France; he critically stands aloof, will not give further assistance, in his kingly capacity, until he gets a vast sum of money; as to his solemn treaty, that is out of the question—having broken one bargain with the Poles, he hesitates not to break another with the confederated Powers. It is a fact, that he is now negotiating with the French, and will not fire another musket against them unless England pays him two millions of money! And the general report is, that our good and gracious King is strongly inclined to comply with this reasonable request of his brother monarch—and foolish John Bull must bear the burthen, as usual in all German connections.
"Cultivate the arts of peace—but be well prepared for war—and have no connection with Kings and Priests.
"I am, &c."
Another, dated Londonderry, April 8.
"In the papers I send, you will see the substance of the news concerning the defection of the Prussian monarch—a piece of news that strikes the adherents of King-craft and Priest-craft with the utmost consternation—and gives to another party, sanguine hopes of a speedy peace.
"I am, &c."
NEW-YORK, May 27.
Copy of a letter to the Printers of the Daily Advertiser, dated Londonderry, April 6.
"The news of Europe continues to be as important as at any former period. What now attracts public attention, is the curious game which his most sacred majesty of Prussia is playing off with his brother Kings conjoined against France; he critically stands aloof, will not give further assistance, in his kingly capacity, until he gets a vast sum of money; as to his solemn treaty, that is out of the question—having broken one bargain with the Poles, he hesitates not to break another with the confederated Powers. It is a fact, that he is now negotiating with the French, and will not fire another musket against them unless England pays him two millions of money! And the general report is, that our good and gracious King is strongly inclined to comply with this reasonable request of his brother monarch—and foolish John Bull must bear the burthen, as usual in all German connections.
"Cultivate the arts of peace—but be well prepared for war—and have no connection with Kings and Priests.
"I am, &c."
Another, dated Londonderry, April 8.
"In the papers I send, you will see the substance of the news concerning the defection of the Prussian monarch—a piece of news that strikes the adherents of King-craft and Priest-craft with the utmost consternation—and gives to another party, sanguine hopes of a speedy peace.
"I am, &c."
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
War Report
Political
What keywords are associated?
Prussia Defection
European War
England Payment
French Negotiations
Peace Hopes
What entities or persons were involved?
His Most Sacred Majesty Of Prussia
Our Good And Gracious King
Where did it happen?
Prussia
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Prussia
Event Date
April 6 8
Key Persons
His Most Sacred Majesty Of Prussia
Our Good And Gracious King
Outcome
prussia demands two millions of money from england; hopes of a speedy peace
Event Details
The King of Prussia stands aloof from the alliance against France, refusing further assistance without payment, negotiating with the French, and breaking treaties including one with the Poles; the King of England is inclined to pay.