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The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle
Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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On September 27, Pascal Paoli, former Corsican general, was introduced to the British king at court, where he was received graciously and conversed for over two hours. Dressed in scarlet and gold, he impressed with his appearance and multilingual skills. Public crowds seek to see him.
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The impatience of the Public to see the celebrated Paoli. is so great, that the house where he resides is continually crowded by great number of people. A Gentleman who lately dined where that celebrated Chief was present, informs us, that he is a tall athletic, well made man, of a handsome open countenance, very fair, has great dignity in his address, and seems to be between forty and fifty years of age: He speaks Latin with propriety, French & Italian with great fluency and elegance, and English but very indifferently.
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Corsica
Event Date
27 September
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received graciously by the king with a two-hour conversation
Event Details
Pascal Paoli made his first appearance at Court and was introduced to his Majesty, who conversed with him for over two hours. He appeared handsome in scarlet and gold, attended by a clergyman and foreign officer. Public crowds the house where he resides. Described as tall, athletic, fair, dignified, aged 40-50, speaks Latin properly, French and Italian fluently, English indifferently.