When was it published?

September 15, 1768 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 15, 1768

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Troops Corsica, Paoli Mobilization, Corsican Resistance, British Mediterranean Trade

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Letter from Leghorn dated June 3 reports French landing 8000 troops in Corsica; General Paoli orders armed Corsicans aged 16-60 to attack but lacks funds, artillery, and ammo. French success would endanger British Mediterranean trade in future wars.

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June 25. A letter from Leghorn, dated June 3d, advises that the French have landed 8000 troops on the island of Corsica, and that General Paoli had issued orders for all the Corsicans, from 16 to 60 years of age, that are able to bear arms, to prepare to attack them; but these letters say that he is in great want of money, artillery, and ammunition. They further observe that if the French make themselves masters of that island, the trade of Great Britain to the Mediterranean sea will be lost in any future war.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign Economic

What keywords are associated?

French Troops Corsica Paoli Mobilization Corsican Resistance British Mediterranean Trade

What entities or persons were involved?

General Paoli

Where did it happen?

Corsica

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Corsica

Event Date

June 3d

Key Persons

General Paoli

Outcome

if the french make themselves masters of that island, the trade of great britain to the mediterranean sea will be lost in any future war.

Event Details

The French have landed 8000 troops on the island of Corsica, and General Paoli had issued orders for all the Corsicans, from 16 to 60 years of age, that are able to bear arms, to prepare to attack them; but these letters say that he is in great want of money, artillery, and ammunition.