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Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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On 5th Germinal, French forces under General Gauthier entered the Tuscan city of St. Gallo without opposition, occupying key posts as local troops surrendered. The Grand Duke departed for Vienna on the 7th, escorted by French troops. Trees of Liberty were planted in public squares.
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At 4 o'clock on the same morning the French corps appeared at the gate of St. Gallo. It consisted of infantry, cavalry, and a detachment of artillery, with some pieces of cannon, and was commanded by general Gauthier. The French advanced into the city without experiencing any opposition. They proceeded to the principal posts, which they immediately occupied, the Tuscan troops who guarded them having laid down their arms.
On the 6th, the necessary preparations were made for the departure of the Grand Duke, and on the 7th, in the morning, he left the town, accompanied by his wife and children, and escorted by a detachment of French troops. The principal officers of the court and some domestics followed him. He is to proceed to Vienna.
Trees of Liberty have been planted in the square of St. Croix, and that of new St. Maria.
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Tuscany
Event Date
5th Germinal To 7th
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french entered without opposition; tuscan troops laid down arms; grand duke departed to vienna; trees of liberty planted
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Proclamations by generals Sherer and Gauthier circulated on 5th Germinal morning. At 4 o'clock, French corps of infantry, cavalry, artillery under Gauthier entered via St. Gallo gate, occupied posts as Tuscan troops surrendered. Preparations on 6th for Grand Duke's departure; he left on 7th morning with family, court officers, escorted by French to Vienna. Trees of Liberty planted in St. Croix and new St. Maria squares.