When was it published?

October 20, 1774 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News October 20, 1774

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

M. Benzel, Count Golowkin, Magistrates, His Prussian Majesty

Q: What keywords are associated?

Dantzig, Prussian Agent, Russian Minister, Troop Withdrawal, Diplomatic Consultation, Customs Officers

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In Dantzig on July 28, the return of Prussian agent M. Benzel and Russian minister Count Golowkin to consult magistrates on Prussian claims results in Prussian troops withdrawing from the city and suburbs to Oliva camp, reopening communications, and removing officers from customs.

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DANTZICK, July 28. The Return of M. Benzel, the Prussian Agent, and Count Golowkin, the Minister from the Empress of Russia, to consult with the Magistrates on the Claims of his Prussian Majesty, has been attended with the good Effect of opening the Communications with this City, which were stopped up by the Prussian Troops, who are now withdrawn from the City and Suburbs to their Camp at Oliva. The Prussian Officers at the Receipt of Customs (except the Comptroller in the Chamber of Accounts) are removed, and every other Appearance is now favourable to the City.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

Dantzig Prussian Agent Russian Minister Troop Withdrawal Diplomatic Consultation Customs Officers

What entities or persons were involved?

M. Benzel Count Golowkin Magistrates His Prussian Majesty

Where did it happen?

Dantzick

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Dantzick

Event Date

July 28

Key Persons

M. Benzel Count Golowkin Magistrates His Prussian Majesty

Outcome

prussian troops withdrawn from city and suburbs to oliva camp; communications reopened; prussian officers removed from customs (except comptroller); favorable appearances for the city.

Event Details

Return of M. Benzel, Prussian Agent, and Count Golowkin, Minister from Empress of Russia, to consult Magistrates on Prussian Majesty's claims, leading to opening of communications stopped by Prussian troops, who withdrew to Oliva camp; Prussian officers at customs removed except Comptroller in Chamber of Accounts.